Jungle Jim’s Take Away

New owners… Ugh! Did someone bother to tell them that batter should not be a hard shell in which fish and potato is encased? Every time it’s the same… and don’t get me started on the oil. Yuk!
I’ll never waste my time or money in this shop again.

I have lost count of the number of times I’ve gotten home from work or uni and just have not found the energy or inclination to even open a cupboard, let alone cook something for dinner. It is at these times that I have turned to my little list of local takeaway joints, and usually very close to the top (doubly so if I’ve had Chinese takeaway the night before!) is Jungle Jim’s.
Jungle Jim’s has been there for most of the last two decades, and in that time it has built up a very loyal following. It’s success is probably based on two reasons: 1. The food is tasty; and 2. There aren’t many fish and chip shops in the immediate area (which doesn’t matter when you consider point #1).
Jungle Jim’s is one of those places where when you ask for $ 3 worth of chips, you don’t walk away wondering where the other $ 2 worth of chips went. Oh, a tip: It is very busy of a weekend, so you’ll want to phone your booking in. Prices are pretty normal for a fish and chip shop, but the quality of the food makes it a good deal.

This place has the best chips I have ever had. Seriously.
They are hand cut, which is rare these days, as most places buy pre cut chips in bulk. The result is a crunchy outer layer filled with soft fluffy potato. Jungle Jim’s have everything you’d expect from a good fish and chip shop.
The flake in particular, is fresh and flavoursome and cooked in such a way that the flesh is juicy and soft, whilst still leaving the batter crisp.
Over the years they have changed hands a few times, but have managed to keep the quality the same.