"Their home-made mushy peas are legendary."
"The Best Fish and Chips in London: Golden Union Fish Bar - Their cod is sustainably sourced and fried in freshly made beer batter, potatoes are graded A, and their frying oil is regularly changed. Though on the higher end of the price spectrum, Golden Union is one of the highest-rated fish and chip places in London and customers consistently flock to the retro-style restaurant. It’s worth a visit!"
"Known to stand out due to serving seasonal fish that is known to be as golden as the restaurants neon logo sign, this out of the world Soho chips shop would most definitely rank as one of the best fish and chips in London. Not only does this place serve fancy fried fish, but also old school options such as coley and rock salmon along with the usual local favorites."
"Fish is chunky, flaky and perfectly cooked in a light, crispy, complementary casing; chips are crisp, firm and fluffy; pies and fish cakes are own-made and look it – there seems to be no weak point."
"Fish delivered daily from sustainable waters, freshly made beer batter, frying oils changed regularly to ensure the purest flavors and plentiful portions are just a few features that makes this shop one of the best in London. Tender and flaky fish is perfectly cooked until light and crispy while chips are crisp and fluffy."
"Dishing up nostalgia in all the right places, Golden Union is a contemporary take on a good, honest chippie. Mushy peas are homemade for that just-like-mum-used-to-make touch."
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"For another modern-day spin on the traditional favourite, stop into the Golden Union in Soho. Between the copper hanging lamps and white subway-tiled walls, Norwegian cod and haddock – all sustainably sourced – are battered in a beer-and-flour mixture and cooked to order. So too are Golden Union’s chips, which sit nicely next to their homemade mushy peas and secret recipe tartar sauce."
"10 of the best fish & chip restaurants in London: Golden Union - This is an independent, family-run business, owned by Billy Drew. Since opening in August 2008, Billy has created an authentic-feeling British chippy with a modern twist."
"This is another chippy that has been part of this city’s food culture since the beginning. To locals, there is no better place for fish and chips in London. Something wonderful about The Golden Hind is that they often have fresh salmon as a steamable option; completely unusual to the cuisine but a great addition in my opinion."