Taking place on June 6, National Fish and Chip Day is a celebration of the country’s favourite dish - and a brilliant excuse to get chippy this week.
We are spoilt for choice in Leeds and everyone in the city has found at least one fish and chip shop that is the best in their opinion, whether it’s for the portion sizes or the crispy batter of the fish.
Taking the city’s recommendations, we have rounded up 22 of the best in Leeds for you to try next. Has your favourite made the list?
1. Murgatroyds
Murgatroyds, Harrogate Road, has a rating of 4.5 stars from 6,241 Google reviews. A customer at Murgatroyds said: "Great atmosphere, friendly and helpful staff. Plus, not only were the portions extremely generous (bigger than we have ever seen!) but the flavour was fantastic and the prices were more than fair!" | Yorkshire Evening Post Photo: Yorkshire Evening Post
2. Ritz Fisheries
Ritz Fisheries, Lower Wortley Road, has a rating of 4.5 stars from 403 Google reviews. A customer at Ritz said: "Best fish and chips around, good portions, crispy batter, nice chips and the curry sauce just completes it. Staff are friendly and polite. Prices very competitive." | Google Photo: Google
3. Ideal Fisheries
Ideal Fisheries, Tong Road, has a rating of 4.7 from 166 Google reviews. A customer at Ideal Fisheries said: "Ideal fisheries have the best fish and chips in Leeds. And anything else they sell is fabulous. Give it a try." | Google Photo: Google
4. Nichols Fish and Chips
Nichols Fish and Chips, Dewsbury Road, has a rating of 4.8 stars from 320 Google reviews. A customer at Nichols said: "Excellent chippy, I would say one of the best in the whole Leeds. Great service, clean shop and fish and chips are just perfect." | Google Photo: Google
5. Portside
Portside Fish and Chips, Kirkstall Road, has a rating of 4.9 stars from 135 Google reviews. A customer at Portside said: "Best fish and chips in the area! Really tasty fish and chips and not heavy on the stomach. The chips are full of flavour and you can taste that they’re good quality potatoes. The fish, also really really tasty with a light batter. I normally don’t eat fish and chips that often, but this place has changed my mind and also I feel energised and light afterwards rather than tired and bloated. 5/5 for sure!" | Bruce Rollinson/National World Photo: Bruce Rollinson
6. Park Fisheries
Park Fisheries, Beeston Road, has a rating of 4.8 stars from 266 Google reviews. A customer at Park Fisheries said: "Good quality food (the batter is crisp, the chips are fresh), very reasonable prices, and really friendly service. I greatly enjoy my regular visits to this proper local business. And the scraps on top are great too!" | Google Photo: Google