NEW chip shop in Locks Heath, Western Wards ‘The Dolphin’ Fish and Chips takeaway opens on Barnes Lane, Sarisbury

Who

doesn’t like good old Fish ‘n’ Chips on a Friday? Well, a NEW fish and chip

shop ‘The Dolphin’ has opened in Locks Heath / Western Wards. I spotted this

whilst running a couple of weeks ago when the irresistible scent of chips and

vinegar wafted into my nostrils as I sprinted (OK jogged) along Barnes Lane. So

I popped in today to talk to the owner, Ali Ozdemil.

Originally from Turkey, 31

year old Ali has lived here

since he was 10 and comes from a family of caterers. All his six siblings - 3

brothers and 3 sisters - are in the business too, in different parts of the

country. Ali himself has years of experience in Fish and Chips. Remember the Big

Blue in West Street, Fareham? That belonged to him - he recently sold it to

open The Dolphin here. Have you ever tried Ali’s Grill Kebab Shop in Highland

Road, Fareham? That’s his too. Or maybe you’ve eaten in Copnor Grill in

Portsmouth? Guess what…

For a very long time Plaice on the Green has

had the monopoly on the Fish and Chip market in Western Wards. So how does The

Dolphin compare?

Well my family and I ate on Sunday (yes,

open on a Sunday) from The Dolphin and we were very pleased! The shop was very

busy but the service was quick, efficient and FRIENDLY. Now, call me

old-fashioned, but I think that makes a difference. Staff were actually

interacting with the customers, not just each other. We had a meal for three

adults and two children for less than £20. Two small chicken kebabs, 2 large chips, one small cod and one haddock plus one jumbo

sausage. I would say Plaice on the Green has the edge on the chips slightly,

but Dolphin’s fish was as fresh and tasty as Plaice’s and Dolphin’s batter was

amazing! Thin, light, crispy in no way oily and absolutely delicious. As I have recently moved I am now

closer to The Dolphin than Plaice, and have to say I am not tempted to travel

that extra distance back to my old regular.

“All our food is the best quality. The fish

is all fresh with no skin and no bones. The nuggets and pies are the best

quality. I have had 15 years experience - noone does it better than me!” say’s

Ali. Of course he would – but I have to say I have no argument with him.

Have you tried The Dolphin yet? What do you

think? Let me know! Leave your thoughts here if you wish, however they'll remain on the website for all to see if you pop them in the Business

Directory.