The Hip Hop Chip Shop Reviews Summary

Atmosphere & Music

Pros:

• "The music was on point, for real!"
• "Live DJ and settings made for the perfect atmosphere!"
• "The atmosphere is also cool, hard not to bop along with the classic hip hop."
• "Unique and fun atmosphere."
• "Amazing vibe and atmosphere."
• "The place has a great vibe, old school hip hop playing in the background."
• "A warm welcome on arrival from incredibly friendly front of house staff and a really chilled out vibe from the unobtrusive chilled out music."

Cons:

• "But... probably loyal customers are half deaf already... the music is ok, but it is so louuuuud, like in night club??? Speakers hang just over your head!"
• "There wasn't really any atmosphere."
• "Biggest complaint was the lack of actual Hip Hop music."
• "If you're hoping for a traditional chip shop then you will sadly be disappointed the place is very strange and hippy futuristic to say the least."
• "The place also has a pretty greasy smell."

Service

Pros:

• "The service was both relaxed and attentive, even on a busy Saturday night."
• "Staff were very friendly and just all round excellent."
• "Great customer service and fast delivery of the food to our table."
• "The service was warm and friendly."
• "The staff were attentive, helpful and knowledgeable about the menu."
• "The waiting and kitchen staff were top notch. Helpful, informative and seemed to genuinely enjoy being there."
• "The staff were really friendly and the service was good."

Cons:

• "The answer was: 'sorry, we lost your ticket, are you still hungry?' Not offering anything... We just left... Disappointment."
• "Service was average at best, considering it was table service, we didn’t get asked if we would like another drink until we were about to leave."
• "We were ignored by the staff for more than 40 minutes after ordering."
• "We had a bit of a wait when our server left due to her shift ending."
• "We waited for over 10mins to be seated when it’s empty at 6pm Friday night; and then it got busy very quickly and became understaffed."
• "Service was great but food was pretty disappointing."
• "Service was bloody brilliant."

Food Quality

Pros:

• "Always awesome, posh fish and chips done really well with a great choice of drinks."
• "Amazing vegan options! Banana Blossom fish alternative is the best ever."
• "The flavor of the fish and chips was extraordinary! So delicious!"
• "Mouth-wateringly excellent food - fish is fresh, batter is exactly the right flavour and crunch and the chips are brilliant."
• "Crispy-yet-light batter wrapped around moist and succulent fish."
• "The fish is a perfect mix of tender and crispy, the curry sauce is second to none - the perfect compliment to the incredible chips, and the peas…ohh the peas."
• "Skin on chips were amazing, crispy outside and fluffy inside."

Cons:

• "Curry fish was just barely able to taste the curry."
• "Overly greasy and stupidly big portions."
• "Onion rings are also very greasy and over battered."
• "It's drenched in oil, that actually makes me sick. Takes days to get it out of my system."
• "The fish was very fresh but it’s really greasy. You can see the bottom of the bowl of the fish and halloumi biter and the plate for fish/chips full of oil."
• "Everything is battered to death. You won't find a healthy option and everything tastes of batter."
• "The actual food lacks, especially for the price you pay."

Value

Pros:

• "It is obviously more expensive than a traditional chippy but I thought it was well worth it."
• "Prices are very reasonable for Ancoats."
• "This is a real jewel in the crown of a city full of excellent eateries, and it’s certainly a cheap eat, no rip off prices."
• "Great value for money."
• "Prices are very reasonable considering the large portions and quality of food too."
• "Excellent value for money."
• "Great food with good portions, we had the battered sausage, the fish and some battered halloumi. Food was great and very good value."

Cons:

• "£4 for a portion of chips is just plain crazy, and they're not the best chips either (IMO)."
• "Very expensive considering we shared a main meal, our bill was nearly £50! Nearly had a heart attack tbh at the price."
• "Such a ridiculously priced chip shop."
• "For what it is I think it's quite overpriced."
• "Very expensive for the standard."
• "If they stopped putting so much bloody batter on the food, I might just taste what's in the damn thing."
• "No longer the ‘best’ vegan chip shop! Unfortunately, the swap of banana blossom for the tofu is a no no from me! It has a horrible stringy texture."