The Big Fish

Sitting among the many takeaways of Small Heath, The Big Fish has built a name as one of the cleaner, more dependable chip shops on Birmingham's eastern fringe, a point regulars are quick to make in their reviews. It does the British seaside classics, from crisp battered fish to chips and mushy peas, but also nods to local tastes with masala-spiced fish and a line of burgers and wraps. It is a no-frills, order-and-go operation built for feeding people quickly and well, and it has become a familiar fixture in the neighbourhood.

The signature here is a proper plate of Cod and Chips, golden-battered and served hot, while the spiced Masala Fish has its own devoted following among those wanting a bit more kick. Across delivery platforms it pulls a respectable 4.3 out of 5 from thousands of orders, and reviewers single out the cleanliness and freshness as a cut above the surrounding competition, even if a few feel portions could stretch a little further. For a quick, satisfying fish supper in the Small Heath area, it remains a solid local standby.