A man who tried the UK's most expensive fish and chips claims they're "bland" and his local chippy is better.<br /><br />Callum Ryan, 23, decided to bite the bullet and dine at Kerridge's Fish & Chips, located in world famous luxury store Harrods in London on August 5 for lunch.<br /><br />He forked out an eye-watering £37.00 for one portion of fish and chips and £4.95 for a glass of coke. <br /><br />Callum, a content creator, from Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, said: "I was really excited to go along a give it a try but I was disappointed.<br /><br />"The food was average and I'd honestly rather go to my local chippy.<br /><br />"It's the most expensive fish and chips in the UK and I'd expect a bit more.<br /><br />"I was a little bit disappointed with how bland it looked and tasted <br /><br />"It was a really nice and cool atmosphere but I don't think it's worth the price - it's just fish and chips at the end of the day."<br /><br />Included in the cost was a £1 "cover charge" which Callum had never seen before. <br /><br />"I guess it must just be a posh people thing," he said. <br /><br />Kerridge's Fish & Chips was opened by celebrity chef Tom Kerridge in June 2021 with it immediately coming under fire for its steep pricing. <br /><br />Tom Kerridge previously told Times Radio: "I’m seen as a man of the people, so when I put fish and chips on for £35, they shout at me for it being expensive.<br /><br />“But the people criticising me don’t understand how it’s priced."<br /><br />Callum said despite the price, the atmosphere of the restaurant was "great" and the service by staff was "10 out of 10."<br /><br />But he says the price would put him off from going back again.<br /><br />"If I had spent a tenner I'd be happy, but I just can't justify it at that price," Callum said. <br /><br />"The sauces, particularly the curry sauce, were amazing. <br /><br />"If the price was different it would have been an enjoyable experience."<br /><br />Breakdown of spend - <br />Portion of fish & chips - £37.00<br />Glass of coke - £4.95<br />Cover charge - £1<br />Service charge - £5.24<br />Total - £48.19
