The top fish and chip takeaways and restaurants across the UK have been named at the prestigious annual Fry Awards, and a number of Scottish eateries made the cut.
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Scotland's best fish and chip takeaways and restaurants have been named in an influential guide to the best chippies across the UK.
The annual Fry Awards shortlisted 60 takeaways and restaurants across the nation, with mystery judges secretly visiting premises to test the food and overall experience.
Out of the takeaways named, seven are located across Scotland—from Aberdeenshire to Stirling. Three of the 10 best restaurants are also situated in Scotland.
CATCH Netherlee in Glasgow, Dunkeld Fish Bar in Perth, Fish and Chips on The Waterfront in Fife, Garioch Fish Bar in Aberdeenshire, Sea Salt + Sole in Aberdeen, The Fish Works in North Ayrshire, and The Real Food Café in Stirling were all singled out as among the top fish and chip takeaways anywhere in the UK.
Meanwhile, CATCH in Glasgow, Dunkeld Fish Bar in Perth, and Quayside Restaurant in Aberdeenshire were three of the just 10 UK restaurants awarded.
When deciding which takeaways and restaurants would appear on the list, judges considered factors such as "the quality of the food, the cleanliness of the premises, staff knowledge, value for money, ease of ordering and social media presence".
Competition organiser Reece Head commented: “Once again we’ve had another year where it’s simply got harder to operate a fish and chip business, with rising energy, labour and ingredient costs taking a heavy toll. It’s not easy but operators are working harder and smarter, staying ahead of changing tastes and behaviours and adapting accordingly.
"Although the profits might not be in fish and chips like they have in years gone by, the passion certainly is. And our awards are a testament to the hard work, dedication and commitment these operators put into running successful businesses.
"We’re seeing shops introduce vegan and gluten free options to appeal to a wider customer base, instal self-serve kiosks and develop online ordering apps to make serving easier, invest in new frying equipment to produce better quality fish and chips, and embrace social media to engage with and reach more customers.
"The businesses that make up our 50 Best Fish & Chip Takeaways and 10 Best Fish & Chip Restaurants represent the best in the industry. They are pushing forwards while not losing sight of what makes the chippy so engrained in British culture – high quality, value for money food with great customer service and inviting surroundings."
More information can be found on the Fry Magazine website.
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