Histon Village Fryer
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About Histon Village Fryer
Histon Village Fryer is a fish and chips takeaway at 6 Station Rd in Cambridge, with a Chinese takeaway menu offered alongside its fish and chip shop menu. The chip shop side centres on battered cod and chips, with curry sauce served with the chips. On the Chinese side, the menu lists spring rolls and house pancake rolls, so the shop covers two styles of takeaway under one roof. Parking is limited, with a high turnover of customers.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chinese takeaway, fish and chips, chips and curry sauce.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chinese takeaway, fish and chips, chips and curry sauce.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise the Chinese menu, describing food full of flavour, light, never oily and not overly sweet, with hearty portions. Fish and chips sit close behind, with light crisp batter, fresh cod and chips with great colour and flavour. One lunchtime visitor found a battered sausage and chips very nice, and another describes efficient, polite service. The criticism is substantial, though. Two reviewers call the fish very greasy and the chips revolting, one saying the oil needs changing. Another found the fish overcooked and without flavour. A longtime customer says the curry sauce turned powdery and suspects a new chef, while spring rolls and pancake rolls disappointed others. Two reviewers describe the man serving as rude, one saying he shouted at customers and could not do skinless fish. Still, one diner ate their Chinese takeaway on Histon green and had a delightful time.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise the Chinese menu, describing food full of flavour, light, never oily and not overly sweet, with hearty portions. Fish and chips sit close behind, with light crisp batter, fresh cod and chips with great colour and flavour. One lunchtime visitor found a battered sausage and chips very nice, and another describes efficient, polite service. The criticism is substantial, though. Two reviewers call the fish very greasy and the chips revolting, one saying the oil needs changing. Another found the fish overcooked and without flavour. A longtime customer says the curry sauce turned powdery and suspects a new chef, while spring rolls and pancake rolls disappointed others. Two reviewers describe the man serving as rude, one saying he shouted at customers and could not do skinless fish. Still, one diner ate their Chinese takeaway on Histon green and had a delightful time.
Featured reviews
- Milo Middleton
“Not even exaggerating, it was the best Chinese takeaway I’ve ever had. We had our Chinese on the Histon green and had a delightful time!”
- Dave Parker
“Good selection of items on the Chinese menu and chip shop. Eaten from here several times and it's always been good. Busy each time I've been but efficient polite service. Limited parking but enough with a high turnover of customers.”
- Alice Hunter
“We love this place!! It’s a takeaway staple! The man is very nice and the food is always amazing!!! I’m so glad that we have this in our little village!”
- Lakhvinder Ubhi
“I popped in for a quick lunch on the way to seeing a client nearby. Ordered a simple battered sausage and chips. It was very nice to be fair. Next time I might try the food from the Chinese menu if I'm next in the area. It was a positive experience for me.”
- Clare Collier
“I've been eating Chinese food , and fish & chips, takeaways from Histon Village Fryer for 45 years now. As my parents would buy from here as I was growing up. And I still go now, as thankfully i live on the right side of the city to not have too travel far. Though it's definitely worth it if I did. I've tried all the Chinese takeaways near me, approx 5 different ones, which are closer. And they aren't anywhere near as good at HVF It's still the best takeaway of its kind in Cambridge. Both the Chinese, and fish and chips, are exceptionally well cooked. The Chinese is full of flavour, light, never oily, not overly sweet, delicious savoury taste, and always a good hearty portion, with plenty of the main ingredient. The Fish and Chips are always perfectly cooked, with light crisp batter on the fish. Friends are buying food from them now too, after my recccommendations. Long may the Histon village Fryer remain as good as it is now.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Good to know
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible seating
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
Location
Restaurants near Histon Village Fryer
- The Folio Bar & Kitchen4.21212.5 mi£10–60Outdoor seatingVegan optionsVegetarian options
afternoon tea, pool table, attentive staff
- 2.6 mi£20–30Outdoor seatingVegetarian optionsWheelchair accessible
beef stew, palinka, lángos starter
- Margaret's Cambridge4.82222.7 miVegetarian optionsWheelchair accessibleReservations
focaccia bread with dips, £65 tasting menu, choice of main and dessert
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Histon Village Fryer | 4.3285 | — | — | chinese takeaway, fish and chips, chips |
| The Folio Bar & KitchenOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.2121 | 2.5 mi | £10–60 | afternoon tea, pool table, attentive staff |
| Taste From Hungary RestaurantOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible | 4.9510 | 2.6 mi | £20–30 | beef stew, palinka, lángos starter |
| Margaret's CambridgeVegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible · Reservations | 4.8222 | 2.7 mi | — | focaccia bread with dips, £65 tasting menu, choice of main and dessert |
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