This is the kind of chippie that makes Ponders End worth the detour. Mary's Supreme Fish Bar has earned a near-perfect 4.8 rating from over 600 reviewers, and once you taste the fish — crispy batter outside, perfectly tender inside — you'll understand why. It's a no-frills takeaway on South Street, but the portions are generous, the food is always hot, and people genuinely go out of their way for it.
A 4.8-rated Ponders End chippie where the batter shatters, the portions are generous, and locals happily queue for their fish and chips fix.
Expect a queue — it's always busy because the food is that good. Call ahead on 020 8804 1042 to order and skip the wait.
The chippie Ponders End swears by
If you're anywhere near Enfield and craving proper fish and chips, Mary's Supreme is where you want to be. This unassuming takeaway on South Street in Ponders End has built a fiercely loyal following — and with a 4.8 rating across more than 600 Google reviews, it's not hard to see why. The fish comes out with a golden, shatteringly crisp batter that gives way to tender, flaky white fish inside. Portions are generous, everything is served hot, and the chips are exactly what you want from a chippie: fluffy, properly salted, and ready for a heavy dousing of vinegar.
Beyond the classic cod, Mary's also does a solid line in chicken burgers and ribs, and regulars rave about their tartar sauce — which sounds like a small thing until you've had a really good one. The Yelp crowd sums it up nicely: people go out of their way for this place, and yes, you'll probably have to queue because it's always busy. That's just what happens when a takeaway consistently gets it right.
Don't expect table service or ambiance — this is a proper old-school chippie. Order, wait, take it home (or eat it on a bench if you can't wait), and enjoy the kind of fish and chips that reminds you why this is Britain's national dish.