Fish & chips is a quintessentially Kiwi summertime staple, particularly when enjoyed straight from a paper parcel on the beach (with a tin of Wattie’s tomato sauce on the side). And, while there is no shortage of exceptional fish & chipperies in Auckland, another is always welcome — particularly when an eatery as exceptional as Takapuna Beach Cafe is on the tools. To celebrate the longer, warmer days, this go-to eatery is launching a pop-up shop for the summer, simply dubbed Fish & Chip Shop by Takapuna Beach Cafe, serving delicious beachside takeaways.
Opening its doors today, with food being served out of a dedicated space within the eatery, the pop-up will serve fish & chip takeaways, designed to be enjoyed on the beach located just a stone’s throw away.
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On the menu, you’ll find familiar favourites like battered or crumbed fish of the day — which is either tarakihi or snapper, dependant on the day’s catch, with premium options too — from john dory to blue cod and hapuka, alongside fritters, with mussel, oyster, and potato variations up for grabs. And, for those partial to the classics, battered sausages and calamari feature, alongside slightly more modern takes — from panko crumbed buffalo halloumi to prawn toast with wasabi creme.
The clever chefs at Takapuna Beach Cafe have made their mark on the menu too, with specials such as brioche fish sliders, epic oyster butties, and a house-made doughnut filled with Valrhona ganache, served with gelato made on-site.
Underlying the food menu is a focus on quality, with all the fish sustainably line-caught and brought in daily, while the bread found in specials such as the fish sliders, is baked fresh and delivered each day from sister bakery Knead on Benson in Remuera.
“Fish & Chip Shop is about having that nostalgic feeling of unwrapping a parcel of fish & chips on the beach. We wanted to maximise our beachfront location and bring that timeless experience to Takapuna over the summer,” says Takapuna Beach Cafe Director James Bryant. “With Takapuna Beach Cafe already offering gelato by the beach, it made sense to compliment this with fish & chips, another Kiwi summer essential.”
Orders can be placed and picked up from the takeaway section of the cafe, or made online.
Fish & Chip Shop is here for a good time, not a long time. It will operate during daylight savings hours, shutting up shop on Sunday April 6th.
Opening hours:
Monday — Sunday, 3pm until 8pm (last orders 7:45pm)
Takapuna Beach Cafe
22 The Promenade
Takapuna
