Fish & Chips

a perfect place for, among other things, opening at night and in the evening, because then we’re right in the middle of Smørøyet.

And we thrive in the centre of Ålesund, and the location is vitally important no matter what you drive. And we are very well situated, although I would like to do something about both the parking facilities and the wind that comes in between. But it’s not impossible, she says.”

You are part of a chain. How is it?

“It means a lot, and we were among the very first to join the Jafs chain.It is a small and pleasant chain where we have been involved for 16 years now. They have good campaigns that we and the customers enjoy. Everything in its time, and in Ålesund we know where the bridge is, and thus also the Brokiosken.”

The irony is each time I have visited it has been with ten of the best chip shop owners from the UK. We have always had our picture taken in front of their boastful sign. One reviewer however was more than happy with their food and service.

“Prior to visiting Ålesund, I was scoping this place out for my one of my dinner plans during my visit because I just love fish and chips and I was really excited to see that this fish n’ chip shack was super close to the hotel I was staying at.

I ordered a medium size fish and chips (comes with 2 pieces of fish) with the garlic aioli sauce (separate charge) and my mum ordered their chicken nuggets which came with chips and a salad. They also sell burgers, ice cream, and frosty chocolate milkshakes, but I didn’t go for any of that stuff because I just wanted to try their secret fishy family recipe. The food took a while to prepare, so get ready to wait especially if there’s a lot of customers in line, but they make everything fresh to order, so I can’t complain!

The fish was very soft and flaky while the fried outer batter shell was very crisp and flavourful. The fish was great and I would totally recommend it, definitely a unique flavor unlike any fried fish I’d had before! The chips on the other hand, were a little on the dryer side, and not to my liking, but nonetheless, they were still good, especially when you drown and soak them in the generous pool of rich garlic aioli sauce. Overall, if I ever came back to visit Ålesund in the future, JaFs would definitely be on my list of places to have another bite.”

Is it the best in the world, probably not, but the fresh fish is lovely, the batter crisp with my only criticism being the chips which were French fries!