Imperial Chippy, Leicester




The Girl With Brains In Her Feet (1997) was filmed around this area of Leicester. In fact, blink and you’ll miss it, there’s a shot of this chippy in said film. Today, it’s more a case of The Person With Chips In Their Stomach. 




Yes, this Chip Fiend decided on investigating if the chip shop still existed. It does a very good job too. 

A Saturday lunchtime and a small haddock cooked to order with some very fresh chips. Most of the meals are conveniently listed on a huge display on one of the walls. 


I ordered the small fish, chips and a side for £5.50. Very good value as the haddock was more like a medium than small. 


A very fine piece of haddock with some chips that were crisp outside and fluffy inside. The curry sauce was the standard kind but had a good thick consistency. 

I crossed the road and sat in Westcotes Park to eat my food whilst dogs frolicked around me, enjoying their winter walkies. 

Ratings out of 5

Fish: 4
Chips: 4
Shop and service: 3
Curry sauce: 4

Over all: 4

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