Here in Wales, we're pretty good when it comes to serving up a plateful - or takeaway box full - of crunchy, salty and utterly moreish fish and chips. And so it comes as no surprise that seven Welsh fish and chips shops have been acknowledged among the 50 Best Fish & Chip Takeaways and 10 Best Fish and Chip Restaurants 2022/2023 awards by Fry Magazine - many of which are in our own round up of Wales' best chippies.
After mystery judges paid visits to these restaurants and takeaway establishments over the last year, the winners were decided by quality of food, cleanliness of premises, staff and their knowledge, ease of ordering, value for money and the brand's social media presence, with many of them being described as "perfectly packaged", "good value", "clean, tidy and presentable" and "excellent" service.
Now in its 11th year, these awards keep up with the ever-changing nature of the food industry and this year, awarded marks out to shops which had adapted and introduced an app from which diners can order their meals ahead of time or for delivery.