Krispies has been named in a list of top 50 fish and chip restaurants in the UK, according to Fry Magazine's awards.

The store in 39 Pines Roads, Exmouth EX8 5NH 'fin'-ished in position 22 out of 50 for the magazine’s 50 Best Fish & Chip Takeaways and 10 Best Fish & Chip Restaurants 2024.

The takeaways and restaurants are inspected following months of mystery dining in which judges visited establishments unannounced, inspecting elements including food quality, premises cleanliness, staff expertise, value for money, ease of ordering, and social media presence.

Shops can achieve 100% if they score top marks on every section of the mystery dining, but takeaways had to achieve at least 95.5% or over to win an award while restaurants needed a score of 95% or higher to claim their well-deserved accolade.

This is the 12th year the awards have taken place and judges are still impressed by the consistently high standards being set, with feedback such as “the cod was delicious”, “no improvement is necessary, the service was second to none and I felt valued” and “the best fish and chips I have had”. 

Reece Head, competition organiser, says: “It gives me great pleasure to announce this year’s 50 Best Fish & Chip Takeaways and 10 Best Fish & Chip Restaurants winners.  

“Despite the formidable challenges posed by inflationary pressures that have affected every aspect of the industry, these remarkable establishments continue to deliver top quality fish and chips using the finest ingredients. Their dedication extends beyond the plate, as they invest in cutting-edge equipment to facilitate seamless and swift transactions, coupled with rigorous training in customer service. Uncompromising in their standards, they are truly the best in the business and deserve their recognition.”

"All takeaways, restaurants and mobiles that entered receive their mystery dining report while winners also receive a poster and a plaque to proudly display in their shops.

"We would like to thank this year’s competition sponsors Frymax, Seafood from Norway, Pukka, KFE, The NFFF, 555 Amanda Roe, Central Foods, BD Signs & BDigital, Friars Pride, VA Whitley, Henry Colbecks, Superior Frying Fat, Kerry and Drywite."