Sometimes the most extraordinary culinary experiences come wrapped in the most unassuming packages, and Union Jack Fish & Chips in Fountain Valley is the golden-battered proof of this delicious truth.
You might drive past this modest storefront in a Fountain Valley strip mall a hundred times without giving it a second glance, but locals know better – they’re already inside, napkins tucked, vinegar bottles at the ready.
The exterior might not scream “destination dining” with its simple signage and Tudor-style accents, but that’s part of the charm – like finding out that unassuming person at the party is actually a secret millionaire or has the voice of an angel.
California is blessed with miles of coastline and seafood restaurants galore, but finding authentic British-style fish and chips?…