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Where to Get the Best Fish and Chips

Team Panko or Team Beer Batter? These fish and chips prove it’s all good

By Jessica Yadegaran, Chelsea Lin and Cynthia Nims; with additional reporting by Haley Durslag June 13, 2016

A basket of fish and fries with a lemon wedge.
A basket of fish and fries with a lemon wedge.

This article originally appeared in the June 2016 issue of Seattle magazine.

Team Panko or Team Beer Batter? These fish and chips prove it’s all good

Marination Ma Kai
Cod is first dipped in beer batter and then coated in panko, producing a supremely crispy exterior that holds up well to miso or kimchi tartar sauces (you’ll want one of each for dipping). $12. West Seattle, 1660 Harbor Ave. SW; 206.328.8226; marinationmobile.com
 

Nosh
Many call this food truck’s impressively large Pacific cod fillet, which is lightly dipped in a pilsner-style microbrew batter, the best fried fish in the city. The accompanying chips and minty, mushy peas keep it traditional. $10. For truck’s weekly schedule, consult
noshthetruck.com.
 

Pacific Inn
Come for the beer, stay for the fish: a longtime fan favorite for its flavorful, peppered breading. $7.99. Fremont, 3501 Stone Way N; 206.547.2967
 

Elysian Brewing Company
A portion big enough for two, the lunch platter features four pieces of flaky Alaskan cod dipped in a batter made with Elysian’s The Wise ESB. The wedge fries get our vote for the best alternative to standard chips. $14. Tangletown, 2106 N 55th St.; 206.547.5929; elysianbrewing.com
 

Spud Fish & Chips
It’s nearly twice the price of the cod, but the firm, meaty halibut option is a class above—and worth the extra few bucks. $17. Alki Beach, 2666 Alki Ave. SW; 206.938.0606; spudfishandchips.comGo back to the main Seafood Guide article.

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