Leo Burdock

Tucked away in a corner of the Epicurean Food Hall, stood my first fish & chip experience outside of the pub. Sure, I could have chosen one of the other tantalizing and interesting vendors, but I was on a mission. Mission: fish & chips.

English accent: "What can I get for you love?"

"What do people normally order?"

"Normally, they get the cod or the haddock. But, I tell you what, I like the lemon sole meself. And it's the same price as the cod and haddock."

"The lemon sole we shall have then."



I think most people like cod or haddock because they are delicate fishes with a delicate taste. In fact, they don't really have a taste, instead morphing into whatever flavor they're being incorporated into or doused in. The lemon sole - not on the BC lists of Seafood Watch, I'm sure - was still a light fish with a citrus essence that you could still taste in the background under the thick and crispy coating. 4 pieces, plus a heaping mound of chips and for €8,95.

Leo Burdock's is one of the fast food chippers, so what? When they can throw a piece of battered fish into the fry-o-lator and manage to get a crisp and clean, brown and golden, delicious piece of fish into my mouth, that's fast food worth purchasing. Did I mention it's right off the Red Luas line?