Five of the Best hot chips

WHETHER eaten on the go or on the side, the best hot chips are extra crunchy, soft and fluffy inside, and not too oily. We have tracked down five of our favourites around town.

A tempting serve of Fish Frenzy chips. Picture: MATT THOMPSON

WHETHER eaten on the go or on the side of a serve of fresh fish, hot chips are a favourite at any time of the day. The best of the best are extra crunchy, soft and fluffy inside, and not too oily.

Fish Frenzy chef Harka Thapa with serves of pinkeye wedges ($7.50) and a large chips ($8.50). Picture: MATT THOMPSON

FISH FRENZY: Elizabeth St Pier Hobart

This waterfront institution is known for its varied menu with something to suit everyone. Lightly salted steak fries from Smithton are a huge favourite among diners and supplement most meals on the menu, from the $99 Pier Platter down to the burgers, wraps, grilled fish and the house-named Fish Frenzy (two pieces of crumbed fish, three scallops and three calamari rings for $22). Chips on their own are served in generous paper cones for $6.50 (S) and $8.50 (L).

BEACHFRONT 32: 32 Osbourne Esplanade, Kingston Beach

As the name suggests, this waterside restaurant with an all-glass front wall offers picturesque views to go with your meal. Chips come as a standard accompaniment to most meals, including the chicken parmigiana, burgers, porterhouse steak and fish (from $10.50). Beer battered steak fries are available as a side or snack on the lunch and dinner menus ($5.50-$7.50).

SOUTH HOBART FISH SHOP: 402 Macquarie St, South Hobart

Alan and his team have been operating this corner store for just over 14 months and attribute their strong customer base to the beer-battered and gluten-free chip options, starting at the bargain price of $3. Just some of the meals these tasty offerings can be paired with include hamburgers, chicken schnitzels and pineapple fritters.

LEGS ‘N’ BREASTS: Kingston, Huonville, Battery Point, Rosny Park, Moonah, Rokeby, North Hobart, Glenorchy, Sorell, Bellerive

Franchises are always a controversial inclusion but hot chips taste great any time of the day (or night) and the offering from Legs ‘n’ Breasts is right up there. Whether you want a quick snack (small for $3 or $3.80 with gravy) or are sharing with your friends (up to $8.10 for the family size), look no further.

KINGSTON FISH AND CHIPS: 17 Channel Hwy, Kingston

This humble takeaway south of the city builds its meals around hot chips, from its generous snack packs and tasty kebabs to traditional fish meals. Expertly deep fried in cottonseed oil, you can get your fix from just $3.50 up to $10. You’ll find it on the corner of Hutchins St and Channel Hwy, next to the Salvos Store.

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