The Best Chips In London - National Chip Week 2015

It is a truth universally acknowledged that a Londoner in possession of a good amount of change, must be in want of some chips. According to consumer data company Kantar Worldpanel, chips are part of nearly 3 million UK meals every year. So as National Chip Week swings into action from Monday, we polled our own crack team of diners about town – otherwise known as the Square Meal office – to decide where the best chips are in London. Scroll to the bottom to discover the whereabouts of London’s ultimate serving.

Five Guys

Via squaremeal.co.uk

“I love the spicy cajun fries at Five Guys. They cook them in peanut oil so they’re healthier too”

Mieke-Kyra Smith, Senior Marketing Executive

Twitter @mieke_chu

Brady's

Via squaremeal.co.uk

“A great place for chips in Battersea, Brady’s serves chunky seaside-style examples that you can really get your teeth into”

Mark de Wesselow, Publisher

The Fish & Chip Shop

Via squaremeal.co.uk

“Whether you’re sitting in or going out – the crispy chips here are great bang for your buck. For £2 you’ll get a huge box to take away, but be sure to order a few helpings of the spicy tartar sauce for dipping. It’s the ultimate”

Sasha Filimonov, Imbibe and Best Bars Business Development Manager

Twitter @sashasips and Instagram @sashasips

Garnier

Via squaremeal.co.uk

“The pommes frittes here come included with most dishes and are exemplary. Satisfying French fries in every sense”

Camilla Warr, Restaurant Relations Manager

Twitter @camillawarr

Hache

Via squaremeal.co.uk

“Haché burgers serve amazing sweet potato chips”

Mieke again (she likes chips)

Hixter

Via squaremeal.co.uk

“The chips are cooked with goose and beef fat and are just beautiful”

Millie Milliken, Editorial Assistant

Twitter @milliemilliken

Honest Burgers

Via squaremeal.co.uk

"These guys make the best chips. They're perfect. The rosemary seasoning is ridiculously good and the chips are all golden and crispy. I could eat three plates right now"

Gaëlle Laforest, Imbibe Editorial Assistant

Twitter @gaellelaforestand Instagram @gaellelaforest

Hubbard and Bell

Via squaremeal.co.uk

"The French fries with roasted garlic aioli are very umami, or they have truffle fries with parmesan and parsley"

Chris Ioakim, Square Meal Guide Assistant

Twitter @cioakim

Hush

Via squaremeal.co.uk

“Hush’s Aspen fries with parmesan and truffle are the best. I can still remember them… amazing!”

Kate Stephens, Lifestyle Sales Manager

MeatLiquor

Via squaremeal.co.uk

“The chilli cheese fries here (top left) are a meal on their own for only £6.50, a glorious plate piled with beef chilli, cheddar, jalapeños, French mustard and, of course, shoestring-style fries”

Neil Simpson, Editorial Assistant

Instagram @nrichsimps

Poppies Fish and Chips Spitalfields

Via squaremeal.co.uk

"They have won awards for being the best fish and chip restaurant in the UK, so in other words you're guaranteed a solid, traditionally-British chip experience"

Laura Foster, Imbibe and Square Meal Assistant Editor

Twitter @laufoster and Instagram @laufoster

The Sea Shell, Lisson Grove

Via squaremeal.co.uk

“Fancy-schmancy skinny fries are all well and good with steak-frites but for fish and chips you need something with a bit of welly to stand up to the salt and vinegar - you also need to be able to use one, instead of a fork, to scoop up the mushy peas. Nobody does thick-cut chips better than this old-school icon (and you might bump into chip fan Lady Gaga)”

Ben McCormack, Editor

Twitter @mrbenmccormack

Tommi’s Burger Joint

Via squaremeal.co.uk

“The perfect thin-cut chip, if that’s what you’re into. What’s more, the Chelsea branch has the biggest selection of dips and accompaniments I’ve seen in a restaurant. What’s a chip without a dip?”

Neil again (he eats many chips)

The Wolseley

Via squaremeal.co.uk

“Excellent skinny fries”

Kate again (quite the chip expert)

Hawksmoor

Via squaremeal.co.uk

But there can only be one winner. With thumbs up and diets off all round, the Square Meal office judges

So there you have it, we clearly love a good fluffy stuffing in this office. Don't agree with our choices? Let us know on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.