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Best Fish and Chips
in Auckland

Fish and Chips is the unofficial national dish of New Zealand and a staple of Auckland life. The quality is determined by the freshness of the local catch, with Snapper and Tarakihi being the preferred choices. The batter should be a light, shattering crisp, while the chips are typically soft inside with a firm exterior. It is almost always served wrapped in paper with a lemon wedge and a side of tartare or tomato sauce. The trap is buying from a shop that uses frozen fillets instead of fresh, daily-caught fish.

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Marsic Bros

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Queue: suburban location, car or bus required from CBD.

Go: 17:00; avoid the heavy Friday night rush if possible.

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Fishsmith

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Queue: Herne Bay is 10 min from the CBD by car; bus 18 from CBD stops nearby.

Go: 18:30; a popular spot for locals in the upscale suburb.

Price: $$

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Kohi Fresh Fish

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Queue: on Tamaki Drive coastal route, 15 min from CBD.

Go: 12:00; perfect for grabbing lunch to eat on the beach.

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Central Fisheries

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Queue: Onehunga train station is 5 min walk; direct rail from Britomart.

Go: 17:30; a busy neighborhood shop with a loyal following.

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Tipene’s Takeaways

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Queue: Morningside train station is 3 min walk.

Go: 18:00; located near the train station and popular with commuters.

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The Seafood Collective

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Queue: Mt Eden village is 15 min from CBD by car or bus.

Go: 13:00; a great spot for a casual lunch in a village atmosphere.

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The Ancient Mariner

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Queue: on Mt Eden Rd, same strip as The Seafood Collective.

Go: 17:00; a neighborhood favorite with a cozy, traditional feel.

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Sanford & Sons

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Queue: Auckland Fish Market, 10-min walk from Britomart.

Go: 12:00; located inside the city’s premier fresh fish market.

Price: $$$

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Greenwoods Fresh Seafood

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Queue: Epsom suburb, 15 min from CBD by bus.

Go: 17:30; a reliable neighborhood anchor.

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The Local

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Queue: 40-min ferry from Downtown, then short walk or bus from Matiatia wharf.

Go: 13:00; enjoy it overlooking Oneroa Beach.

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Point Chevalier Fisheries

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Queue: bus from CBD; Point Chevalier is 15 min drive from the city.

Go: 16:30; grab a parcel before heading to the beach.

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Northcote Point Fish & Chips

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Queue: North Shore suburb, ferry to Birkenhead then bus, or car via Harbour Bridge.

Go: 18:00; eat it at the park with views of the bridge.

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Oceanz Seafood

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Queue: Albany is 25 km north of CBD; car or motorway express bus required.

Go: 12:30; a busy spot in a major commercial hub.

Price: $$

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Mission Bay Cafe

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Queue: 15 min from CBD by bus along Tamaki Drive.

Go: 13:00; perfect for a beachside meal.

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John-Dory’s

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Queue: Herne Bay, 10 min from CBD by bus 18.

Go: 18:00; a popular spot for a mid-week dinner.

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