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COD’S SCALLOPS

In case you have completely missed it, the cod’s Scallops have cast its net to opening a new store in Long Eaton’s town centre. Formally the Fulton’s freezer store, the fish and chip shop is the third branch to open, following the success at Wollaton and Carrington. Following years of great recommendations and boasting the support of National fish and chip awards it was time for me to see what all the fuss was about.

The restaurant opens at 9.30am and as we headed in around 10.30 we were told that frying doesn’t commence till 11.30, the option of sitting in and having a cuppa while we waited would have been an hour’s long look at the menu while staring at the clock willing it to move, we opted for a walk around town. Getting back just after opening the tables had already been taken up, there was still space though and we sat admiring the seaside themed pictures and decorations.

While my mum opted for the Lunchtime meal deal of mini cod, chips and a cuppa for £6 (Monday to sat 1130-2) I went for lemon and pepper squid rings a side of chips and a mug of coffee. The staff seemed friendly and very eager to make the plaice (see what i did there?) the best experience possible. As soon as 12 hit there seemed to be an explosion of people hurriedly coming in for take away lunches, again the staff worked hard and barely stopped to ensure that the queue went down as quick as possible. The food itself was amazing; the fluffy chips (cooked in beef dripping) were to die for, smothered in the restaurants branded ketchup, the squid rings were lovely and served in a shell. The whole experience was fantastic, while a little more expensive than local chippy's, owner John Molnar has put all his energies into creating a fantastic eatery from his 30 years experience as a chef and has created a perfect chippy to go to for a treat with a wide choice available even a fishmonger friend of mine was impressed!