There is no doubt that
fish and chips is an iconic duo in Australia. My highschool days are full of so
much great memories of visits to local fish and chips shops. The aroma in the
air and music of frying batter to seeing dashes of chicken salt sprinkled on
the hot chips was a jolly sensory experience for me. I have enjoyed so many
fish and chips in my life but not as much as my recent visit to Fich Petersham.
Right
in the center of Petersham is where you’ll find Jose Silva (Sweet Bellem co-owner & ex-Bennelong chef) and Manny Paraiso’s (also an ex-Bennelong
chef) seafood restaurant. All the seafood used are fresh and top quality. From
the mussels to calamari and fish. The space has a mix of Scandinavian and
coastal interior design that gives out a bright and airy relaxed feeling. I’ve
been waiting for Fich to open and have been a long time follower of Manny on
Instagram. So I was so excited to have finally visited them.
I
tried their take on a classic, Fich and
chips ($18). Hands down, this is my favourite fish and chips in Sydney
right now. Fich uses a tasty, sweet and juicy New Zealand ling fish that
is battered into thick baton-like shaped and deep fried. Not only is the
batter’s thick wafer- like texture amazing but it tastes so damn good too. The
perfect golden hot chips appears to be battered too and is crisped on the
outside and is fluffy on the inside. Both fish and chips are well seasoned.
Also, you need to try this with their mayo aioli!
If
you want to sample a few seafoods, then try their Ficherman’s basket ($22). Deep fried battered fish, calamari, and
mussels with their perfect golden hot chips. Oh, have I mentioned how much I
like their spuds??! hahaha
Also,
I freakin love the watermelon kombucha
here!!
Public
Service Announcement: y’all have to try their ice cream sandwich ($8 each)! It is lit fam! They rotate the ice
cream flavours. We had chocolate on our visit. But the flaky sweet pastry with
salted caramel is the highlight!!!! It is so damn good!
I
love Sweet Bellem and their Portuguese
tarts. The best in Sydney in my opion. So, I was so happy when chef Manny
sent us a tweaked Sweet Bellem tart
on the house (normally $7). It had
strawberry, pistachio and meringue.
If
you need a reason to visit Petersham, this is it! Delicious fried fresh
seafoods, crisped hot chips, decadent desserts and excellent service.
Fich Petersham
Shop
3-4
98-106
Audley Street
Petersham
NSW
Hours:
Wednesday to Sunday 12pm to 9pm
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