Cockney Kings Fish & Chips

"Yo, peep this spot, Cockney Kings Fish and Chips on Hastings in North Burnaby. Straight up, it's like stepping into a slice of London right in the heart of the hood. Picture this: crispy fish, golden fries, all that good stuff. And lemme tell ya, ain't nothin' basic 'bout their menu - they got the classic cod and haddock, but also some next level halibut and salmon if you feelin' adventurous. Each piece of fish is wrapped up in this bomb-ass batter that's crunchy on the outside but tender as hell inside. And them fries? Straight fire, seasoned just right.

But check it, what really sets these cats apart is their dedication to keepin' it fresh. Every bite bursts with flavor, and you can feel good knowin' you supportin' the community too.

And the vibe? It's all love, fam. Whether you posted up at a table or chillin' with your crew, the staff got you covered. It's like you walk in, and it's instant fam vibes.

In a city full of spots, Cockney Kings on Hastings is the real deal. It's where classic British comfort food meets the streets, and trust, it's an experience you won't forget. So if you craving some legit fish and chips, you know where to roll."

I have been trying to eat more fish lately so we went for some fish and chips!

Between the three of us, we got a bowl of soup, one cod dinner with two extra pieces of cod, a kids meal, and their new chicken burger! Loved how they gave the little one a game sheet with crayons to play with. The chicken strips from the kids meal was very juicy and tender. Not dry at all. Their new chicken burger was surprisingly delicious!

The batter on the fish is one of my favourites. Crispy but not too thick that it gets in the way of the fish. The pieces are always massive with a big pile of chips. I ordered their soup last time and the little one loved the veggies in it. So we definitely ordered it again this time.

As always, huge portions, and we ended up taking a box of leftovers home.

I used to think fish and chips need to be a La carte since it's so rare to have good ones, cockney AYCE nights changed my mind, it is sooooo delicious and the fish is huge, recommend to starve urself a little bit before u go otherwise u won't last two rounds. We got a bad corner seat so it was very hard to get server's attention, but otherwise we were pretty happy.

Got a chance to re-visit this one lately - tucked inside the Kensington Plaza with the Safeway.

Monday- Wednesday they offer their all you can eat fish and chip special ~
And since it was a Wednesday , that is what we indulged in.

Pricing for the special and other options on the menu seemed fair and reasonable -

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Fries were honestly pretty lackluster - there was no flavor what so ever , but condiments are available on each table - but would of preferred some sort of seasoning?

Fish was fine - batter was nice and crunchy - ( now craving more crunch , thinking about it) - Oil used seemed clean as fish was coming out golden.

In terms of service - it was on the slower end of things - waitress doesn't really check on you - however when she does - she was very friendly. The other service members basically ignore you - seems like they have the "not my table , not my problem" mentality - but not sure.

Will likely visit again in the future~

I have been coming here for well over 15 years and what never ceases to amaze me is how the flavour and quality of the fish and chips never changes! The gravy for the fries also hits different and is much more richer and aromatic than your usual gravy. I also recommend the sandwiches as they are bigger portioned than the fish and chips if you are a big eater. The ambiance kind of reminds me of old school diners which you don't see much anymore!

Came here after reading the reviews and hearing recommendations from several people..

The staff is very kind and courteous..

The location is very convenient and accessible..

The place didn't have a single table empty and seems to be a favorite among a lot of folks..

Ordered a mix of Cod and Halibut with chips. The taste was decent but it wasn't as light as was expected i.e. a little much on the oily side for me..

They also do bottomless chips which is nice...

May try this place again and order some other items like Calamari that I didn't get to try in the first visit...

Amazing food, but busy as always!
The service is great, theyvsay it's the one of the best Fish and Chips restaurants in the lower mainland

It's an amazingly cute family-esque restaurant with lots of selection and affordable pricing. From what I experienced and witnessed while I was there, the decor and the staff created a friendly space for people of all ages. The menu I also felt was reasonably priced, generous and large in portion while maintaining deliciousness.

The tartar sauce complements the fish so well adding that needed hint of sour to the heavy frying. Although it looks like a lot to digest, the haddock and salmon were delectable and not as heavy as it might seem. I personally preferred the haddock to the salmon because it was a lot more light but that's for the individual to decide. The gravy and cheese for the poutine was divine and I inhaled everything.

My only nitpicks was that the calamari dinner didn't say it had onions in it - would have wanted it without onions but ultimately everything else was great.

Great fish & chips made an establishment that's been around for eons.

I appreciate that this is a local small business that has been in existence for over 55+ years!

They've been voted the best in Burnaby & New Westminster, but I'd Vancouver too, if I could!

Fantastic variety of battered fish - tonight we had salmon. Ordered a family pack via delivery, so it came with 5 salmon (wrapped in paper - classic!), super large fries (also wrapped in paper), 2 large cole slaws. Also ordered my fav mushy peas in large. Got a bonus small cole slaw for free (a special tonight).

No disappointments anywhere - fresh salmon that was moist inside the batter, fries were not greasy, coleslaw had a perfect balance of dressing (others over-drench it IMHO) and mushy peas were the perfect amount of mush, still seems healthy - if that makes any sense.

*They have AYCE pollock & chips offer during the week, tho I have never tried it. Otherwise, prices are all fair.

Sorry about the pics, I almost forgot to take any before all of it was gone.

My first time ordering delivery (have dined in pre-covid) and obviously not my last.

Great food, surprisingly solid portions and snappy service.
My wife and I found it comfortable, not too loud, not to quiet. Honestly, I couldn't say anything bad about the place. We do and will continue to eat there.