London food scene: fish and chips and beyond

Introduction London food culture goes far beyond the usual tourist clichés: behind the colourful curry houses and the old pubs lies a national staple — simple, iconic, and utterly British: fish & chips. From a street food favourite to a culinary institution, fish & chips tells the social history of London, from 19th-century industrial docks to the creative neighbourhoods of the 21st century. In this guide we’ll dig into the crispy batter, the steaming chips…