The Golden Fish
Quick info
About The Golden Fish
On Becontree Ave in Dagenham, The Golden Fish serves as a fish and chips shop with a menu of 16 dishes. Cod Fish and Chips Medium anchors the order, with Large Chips available on their own and Diet Coke alongside. The counter takes walk-ins rather than reservations, and families with young children can make use of the high chairs on site. Those wanting to eat elsewhere can order takeaway or have food delivered. The shop opens Monday to Saturday and closes on Sundays.
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- ParkingPaid parking lot · Plenty of parking
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Has kids' menu
Menu & Prices
16 dishes · mains £2–6- Beef & Onion Pie£4.25
- Steak & Kidney Pie£4.25
- Chicken & Mushroom Pie£4.25
- Sausage Roll£2.25
- Chicken Nuggets£3.50
- Quarter Chicken£5.75
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cod and chips, saveloy, high prices and delivery fees.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cod and chips, saveloy, high prices and delivery fees.
Customer Review Summary
Cod and chips draws the most consistent praise, with reviewers repeatedly describing the batter as thin and crispy and the portions generous, sometimes a saveloy or a chip roll ordered alongside. Several call out the "old school" heritage feel of the shop and the friendly, quick service on busy orders. Close behind, though, is a recurring complaint about pricing, with multiple reviewers calling the cost "extortionate" or "sky high" compared to Indian or Chinese takeaway, and one flagging an extra delivery charge tacked on top of Uber's own fee. A couple of experiences turn sharper: one reviewer reports the fish and other meats are cooked in the same fryer, and another describes receiving the wrong order, then being met with a dismissive attitude and no follow-up call when they went back to complain.
Customer Review Summary
Cod and chips draws the most consistent praise, with reviewers repeatedly describing the batter as thin and crispy and the portions generous, sometimes a saveloy or a chip roll ordered alongside. Several call out the "old school" heritage feel of the shop and the friendly, quick service on busy orders. Close behind, though, is a recurring complaint about pricing, with multiple reviewers calling the cost "extortionate" or "sky high" compared to Indian or Chinese takeaway, and one flagging an extra delivery charge tacked on top of Uber's own fee. A couple of experiences turn sharper: one reviewer reports the fish and other meats are cooked in the same fryer, and another describes receiving the wrong order, then being met with a dismissive attitude and no follow-up call when they went back to complain.
Featured reviews
- Gavin Bassi
“Ordered a big meal and made super quick from fresh. Really friendly group of staff, all polite and helpful. Food was banging (not greasy). Completely demolished! Can’t wait to go back 🙌”
- Bubz Springer
“🇬🇧Proper Old School British fish and chip shop 🇬🇧 OMG not eaten from here in years , and it didnt dissapoint this time .🌟 Rock was absolutely beautiful, ordered a medium but looked large, thin crispy …”
- rod fontaine
“I been keeping an eye on this chip shop for a while when Im driving past. This time I pulled up, ordered chips and a roll, one of the best chips I've tasted ! 10/10”
- Billy 68
“The food is quite nice but the prices are expensive. Also when i get a delivery from Uber and pay the uber delivery, why does Golden fish also charge £3 for delivery when it’s not even them delivering it. And that’s on top of the fees they also charge. I just don’t get it. It’s robbery.”
- Jamie Wilson
“Almost thought I found the perfect fish and chip shop. But they cook all the meat in one fryer. So fish and pork is mixed in one sorry”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
- Popular for popular for lunch
- Popular for popular for dinner
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Paid parking lot
- Offers delivery
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
- Good for kids
- Has bar on site
Show more amenities
- Casual
- On-site services available
- Serves coffee
- Serves late-night food
- Serves dessert
- Has table service
- Popular for· 3
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
- Family-friendly· 1
- Has kids' menu
- Dining options· 2
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Crowd· 1
- Good for groups
- Offerings· 1
- Quick bite
- Atmosphere· 1
- Cosy
- Parking· 1
- Plenty of parking
Location
How The Golden Fish compares to nearby restaurants
- The Golden Fish · This shop4.3576 reviews
Mentioned in reviews: cod and chips, saveloy, high prices
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- 174 reviews9.6 mi
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- 358 reviews9.7 mi
Mentioned in reviews: kebabs, chicken soup, virgin mojito
The Golden Fish This shop | Wick fisheries | Top Fryers Fish Bar | Forest Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3(576) | 4.3(99) | 4.3(174) | 4.9(358) | |
| Price | £10–20 | £1–20 | £10–20 | £20–30 |
| Distance | — | 7.9 mi | 9.6 mi | 9.7 mi |
| Open today | ||||
| Reservations | — | — | — | ✓ |
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