F.I.S.H by Fish & Co

I’ve done fish & co before, and I know people scoff at it — as they do many of the chains — but hey, I like it.
not so much this branch though, and here’s why (hey, a list!):
1. we were kept waiting in a queue while there were empty tables inside;
2. numerous staff were walking about looking busy without never actually helping (manager included, and probably doing it best — in that she was worst);
3. tables were cramped together so you had to hear your neighbor’s conversations (and get dragged into their birthday song-​singing). it’s more than enough to make a person more schizophrenic.
4. and the utensils came sticky (eew). and then they took them away, told us they had to wash the entire basket AND THERE WERE NONE LEFT IN THE STORE FOR US TO USE AT THAT MOMENT, and left us waiting with our rapidly-​cooling food on the table.
seriously, what?!
but they were polite and so smiley at you, which I guess should make things better — it probably says something about me that I wish they were a little more hostile so I could kick up a fuss at how badly organised the place was.

One thing I really like about Fish & Co. is how consistent they are with their food. It is almost as if if you enjoyed this dish at a branch, you can be certain to enjoy the same dish at another branch too.
I had their Japanese Fish & Chips which is described as «Fish & chips stuffed with furikake and mozzarella cheese for a crunchy twist, and topped with lemon butter sauce.» Wasn’t too sure how «Japanese» it was by taste except for the use of seaweed strips as garnish but I think it had a different batter from their regular fried fish. The mozzarella was pretty mild in this one too. I should’ve stuck to the regular New York Fish & Chips.
I also additionally had their mussels in lemon butter sauce. I love LOVE their lemon butter sauce. Always be sure to ask for more on the side, they serve as a fantastic dip for your fries. Also rounded up my meal by sharing one of their huge Sharkie Freeze. I love indulgent food.