A Salt and Battery
New York, NY 10011
Phone: (212) 691-2713
- Price:
- $
- Cross Street:
- Between 12th and 13th Streets
- Directions:
- 1, 2, 3; A, C, E at 14th St.
- Hours:
- Daily 11:30am-10:30pm
Editorial Review for A Salt and Battery – by Ben Williams
The Scene
Expats and curious Americans have been popping into Tea and Sympathy to sample the curiosities of British cuisine for years. Now they only have to go next door to find authentic fish 'n' chips, wrapped in a London newspaper to boot.
The Food
The key element to a proper British chip is fat, and the flabby, pale yellow specimens here come close to the ideal. If you really love them, try the chip buttie (a chip sandwich, essentially). Either way, salt and vinegar are essential. It's probably best to stick to the simpler fish dishes (halibut, salmon, whiting and cod plus lots of crispy batter); variations like fish cakes are less reliable. Don't be afraid of the deep-fried Mars Bar for dessert: it's delicious.
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Insider Tips
Save TimeFor those who don't opt for pick-up or delivery, there's room for a couple of people at the tiny bar and on the bench outside.
The ExtrasTea and Sympathy is two doors down, when you crave one or both.
User Reviews for A Salt and Battery
08/29/2008 Posted by nycinephile
Five members of Meetup[dot]com’s Thrifty Gourmets group and I field-tested this restaurant---essentially, a snack bar---on Tuesday, August 26th at 7:45 PM. It was staffed by a British-sounding counterman, who greeted us in a gruff but friendly fashion, and three or four other employees who prepared the food. The counterman took our orders quickly and called them out as soon as they were available to be picked up. They were prepared correctly and presented straightforwardly in baskets. I ordered a large and small portion of the fried cod, a small portion of chips and a canned Boddington’s ale. The fish itself was thick and meaty, but flavorless. Its coating was light, fresh and tasty, however. I needed to add salt in order to draw flavor out of the dish. The chips were mushy and also flavorless. I enjoyed exploring this restaurant with my associates and sampling fried treats, but didn’t think that my dinner was particularly good or a value. Large order+small order+chips+beer=$23.
Pros: Friendly counterman; quick service; tasty coating on fish.
Cons: Flavorless fish; mushy chips; below-average value.
07/29/2008 Posted by DRose81
I heard of this place from Rachel Ray's review. Since my husband doesn't eat meat I thought this would be a great place to try. The atmosphere was just like an establishment we visited in Scotland. The fish was great we tried the traditional cod and also hammock. The french fries were the soft waffle type. Not the crisps we expected but good, not greasy. The workers were all friendly and helpful when asking directions to a bakery around the corner. We went on a Saturday evening and there was no crowd. Mind you it would only seat 6-8 people bar seating style. We were both happy with the experience would definitely recommend it to any fried fish lover.
Pros: Price, Food, Service
Cons: none
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