Franco’s - Best FISH & CHIPS? We Try The Chips Shops Of Porthcawl (Chippy 4)

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  • čas přidán 20. 08. 2024
  • We’re on Porthcawl chip shop number 4 and it’s the turn of Franco's Traditional Fish & Chips, New Road, Porthcawl.
    You can find Franco’s by the zebra crossing opposite Griffin Park.
    As per usual it’s a portion of fish and chips (cod) and an Irish curry sauce to dip the chips in.
    Franco’s does have a restaurant section which was closed during our visit.
    You can choose between small or large chips and a small or large boneless cod. We went for a large portion of chips and a small portion of cod.
    Just to point out all the comments are our own and we do not have a connection with any of the chip shops. It just a bit of fun and an excuse for stuffing our faces with chips!
    So how did Franco’s compare with the other? You can see all our Porthcawl chip shop reviews as we do them in this playlist: • The Best Fish & Chips?
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Komentáře • 85

  • @flydriveexplore
    @flydriveexplore  Před 3 lety +1

    For more Fish & Chips options on Porthcawl check out the playlist bit.ly/2O9cnwA

  • @johnwhite345
    @johnwhite345 Před 3 lety +1

    I never knew there was a Cuba Missouri until you went on your route 66 road trip. I love fish and chips so I can't wait to watch your videos.

    • @flydriveexplore
      @flydriveexplore  Před 3 lety

      Cuba was an interesting little town. Yes, we love those chips!

  • @folkme3042
    @folkme3042 Před 3 lety +1

    "Mel fancies a sausage".Ooooh matron.

  • @barrycrump6189
    @barrycrump6189 Před 3 lety +5

    I really love these little Fish & Chip shop excursions, it is great fun. Thanks for helping to keep your viewers sane throughout all this Corona hysteria. Heads will roll once the truth starts to come out.

  • @jackiejones7993
    @jackiejones7993 Před 3 lety +1

    Have tried them all. One large fish and one portion of chips fine for two. The best in Porthcawl by far!!

  • @Juls27989
    @Juls27989 Před 3 lety +1

    I find a lot of fish and chip shops put the salt and vinegar on for you now, ( and that was before this virus came along ) where as before they would let the customer do it for themselves, so they tend more often than not to put very little on unless you ask for a bit more; and like you mentioned I think that makes a difference. Another great video, hope your both well, keep safe. Love from Gwent, South Wales. 👍💕

    • @flydriveexplore
      @flydriveexplore  Před 3 lety

      Yes, we've learnt from previous trips to ask for more. I remember those days when you could add your own

  • @snowman3630
    @snowman3630 Před 3 lety +1

    NICE TO SEE THINGS KINDA NORMAL WITH THE KIDS PLAYING AND GREAT WEATHER TOO M&M , LOL 😆😆 BOUT SPIT MEE SUPPER OUT WHEN YOU SAID MEL LIKES A SAUSAGE AND THE LOOK ON HER FACE 😅😅 , U STILL DON'T LIKE SEAFOOD BUT THE FRIES OR CHIPS LOOKED NICE THAT'S LIKE $12 US , KINDA PRICY CONSIDERING BUT EHHHH BETTER THAN FAST FOOD PLACES LIKE MCDONALD'S , MEL PICKS THE RIGHT CATSUP TOO 👌👌 WARM IN INDIANA TOO 65 THE OTHER DAY BUT STILL EARLY TAKE CARE FOLKS 👌👌👌☃️☃️☃️☃️

    • @flydriveexplore
      @flydriveexplore  Před 3 lety

      That was a rare sunny day so we made the most of it, rain and wind the day after.

  • @David_Nurse
    @David_Nurse Před 3 lety +1

    Well done both another great review.
    Now we are allowed to travel locally (5-mile rule) I was able to go to Porthcawl on Sunday.
    Too cold for Fish and Chips for me, I'm not as dedicated as you. But I was surprised and rather disappointed not to see a
    "AS SEEN ON FLY DRIVE EXPLORE" Or "APPROVED BY MARCUS AND MEL"
    sign on any of the Chip Shop windows!

  • @chrisholly9844
    @chrisholly9844 Před 3 lety +1

    Francos is defo the best tried them all everything cooked fresh Fish,battered Rissole and Southern Fried Chicken strips are amazing. Always good portions to!!

  • @CB-tr9bk
    @CB-tr9bk Před 3 lety +1

    Chips2go opposite the buccaneer pub just before the hi tide is worth a try:)

    • @flydriveexplore
      @flydriveexplore  Před 3 lety

      It's seasonal so closed at the moment, we may try it in the summer.

  • @thirteendreams
    @thirteendreams Před 2 lety

    and yes, yet again, after watching your video; I'm now hungry again :)

  • @alvanbeaton3589
    @alvanbeaton3589 Před 3 lety +1

    Gosh.....I recognised that additional voice 🤣. Did SA enjoy them too? 🤣. Anyway, we’ve heard good reports about Franck’s, must given them a try. 👍

  • @maggienificent
    @maggienificent Před 3 lety +1

    Seagulls sounded hungry!

    • @flydriveexplore
      @flydriveexplore  Před 3 lety

      They've had slim pickings during lockdown due to the lack of people. Unfortunately, we didn't leave them any scraps either.

  • @andycoles4588
    @andycoles4588 Před 3 lety +1

    👍👍 The fish & Chips looked so good, not forgetting the curry sauce.
    Unfortunately have to wait a bit longer to try them due to only being able to stay local.
    They all look good take aways but I think it looks like Franco's has come out on top so far. 🙂
    I think we'll have to do the same as you and try a different one on each visit to Porthcawl. 🤩👍 🙂

    • @flydriveexplore
      @flydriveexplore  Před 3 lety +1

      It was good but you can't go wrong with any of the 4 we've tried so far, the differences come down to personal taste. Yes, you should definitely try your own fish and chip challenge when allowed to travel again, hopefully not too long away.

    • @andycoles4588
      @andycoles4588 Před 3 lety +1

      @@flydriveexplore Great videos as always.
      Thank you 👍👍

  • @kaciemorgan7028
    @kaciemorgan7028 Před 3 lety +2

    I'm craving fish and chips now!

  • @BasicBeachCommunity1
    @BasicBeachCommunity1 Před 3 lety +1

    I think it'd be fun to see you share 3-4 of the more affordable items. The menu looks quite large at Franco's.

    • @flydriveexplore
      @flydriveexplore  Před 3 lety

      We will try it again, the restaurant area used to be popular.

  • @terrycollett1461
    @terrycollett1461 Před 3 lety +1

    One I’ve never been in, maybe on my next visit.Fish and chips sounded nice.Are you sure it was Porthcawl,it wasn’t raining.Great video.

    • @flydriveexplore
      @flydriveexplore  Před 3 lety

      Thanks. It wasn't raining but the weather definitely made up for it the next day. Rain and gales. In Porthcawl, you have to grab the nice days when you can.

  • @BasicBeachCommunity1
    @BasicBeachCommunity1 Před 3 lety +1

    Here's to a busy summer... hopefully after vaccinations ☺️

  • @hodderpaul
    @hodderpaul Před 3 lety +2

    Can't say I don't blame you for not having a box each. Its not a cheap meal anymore. Why I don't have it often.

    • @folkme3042
      @folkme3042 Před 3 lety

      You're absolutely right. Finnegans are extortionate and far from the best in my opinion.

    • @Juls27989
      @Juls27989 Před 3 lety

      Yes I agree fish and chips now are quite dear, mostly only for a treat now.

    • @flydriveexplore
      @flydriveexplore  Před 3 lety

      It's not too bad as a lot have offers on in the week on things like chips, pies and sausages. It's when you start adding the cod the price goes up.

    • @BasicBeachCommunity1
      @BasicBeachCommunity1 Před 3 lety

      Is cod less available? It was very affordable when I had it years ago..

    • @flydriveexplore
      @flydriveexplore  Před 3 lety +1

      @@BasicBeachCommunity1 Cod is not the cheap fish is used to be, demand, overfishing etc.

  • @RobCharles1981
    @RobCharles1981 Před 3 lety +1

    Ile try this shop when I next visit the area!

  • @kathrynbroome5966
    @kathrynbroome5966 Před 3 lety

    LOVE fish and chips lol my family came from Tonypandy iv never been they mooved hear years agop

  • @autumnleaves4206
    @autumnleaves4206 Před 3 lety

    Salt and vinegar is like the holy water of fish n chips and curry sauce is the communion wine lol

  • @jamiechristie7166
    @jamiechristie7166 Před 3 lety

    If u don’t like fish u should get a battered sausage for u along with the fish for ur lovely lady

  • @johnnywalking83
    @johnnywalking83 Před 3 lety +1

    Will you be doing a recap video after you've done all the chippers in your area?

    • @flydriveexplore
      @flydriveexplore  Před 3 lety +1

      Yes, we will probably be doing a recap video when finished.

  • @jamiechristie7166
    @jamiechristie7166 Před 3 lety +2

    If u don’t like fish should get battered sausage along with the fish for ur lovely lady

  • @OnASeasideMission
    @OnASeasideMission Před 3 lety +1

    Looking good, guys.
    Are any Sidoli's still around? I was in school about the same time as Remo.

    • @flydriveexplore
      @flydriveexplore  Před 3 lety +1

      There no longer have any chip shops, I go to the Piccolo bar on the seafront for coffee which they still run.

    • @OnASeasideMission
      @OnASeasideMission Před 3 lety

      @@flydriveexplore Think I know it.
      Last time in Porthcawl, my sister and I met up (family funeral) and had coffee sundaes there.
      Nice view across the channel.

  • @larsthorwald3338
    @larsthorwald3338 Před rokem

    It's been there for donkey's.

  • @iaw7406
    @iaw7406 Před rokem

    Cod now costs 9 quid in Llundain

    • @flydriveexplore
      @flydriveexplore  Před rokem

      How Much!

    • @iaw7406
      @iaw7406 Před rokem

      @@flydriveexplore i think theres a chippy in mwmbwls which sells cod for a tenner but im too skint for that lol

  • @robertsauders261
    @robertsauders261 Před 3 lety

    Not sure someone who does not eat the cod can judge only the French fries, excuse me, CHIPS when it is a fish and chips contest. But enjoy their videos all the same!👍

    • @flydriveexplore
      @flydriveexplore  Před 3 lety

      Thanks. I take it as you referred to fries you are not from Wales. It's not all about the fish. You may not have yet experienced the true wonder and magnificence of chips dipped in curry sauce.

  • @christinecripps2221
    @christinecripps2221 Před rokem

    Try Welsh red curry at Finnegs

  • @antycher2011
    @antycher2011 Před 3 lety

    Have you done the Park Dean trecco bay centre? Would ve good fir site visitors to compare off site chippys.

    • @flydriveexplore
      @flydriveexplore  Před 3 lety

      Hi, no we haven't but we may do later. We initially only did the chips shops which are open all year round.

    • @antycher2011
      @antycher2011 Před 3 lety

      @@flydriveexplore would be good. Enjoying your videos. Keep em going.

  • @RichardTrezise
    @RichardTrezise Před 3 lety +1

    Chip shack on Porthcwl sea front give it a try

    • @flydriveexplore
      @flydriveexplore  Před 3 lety

      Don't know that one, where exactly is it?

    • @lizwilliams3043
      @lizwilliams3043 Před 3 lety +1

      When we come there that where we go the Chinese curry sauce is amazing

    • @lizwilliams3043
      @lizwilliams3043 Před 3 lety

      @@flydriveexplore it just past the fair same side as fair overlooking the beach under the white building where they sell all the post cards and things there a mini arcade by there too

    • @flydriveexplore
      @flydriveexplore  Před 3 lety

      @@lizwilliams3043 I think I know where you mean. The chips shops around there are all seasonal so are closed at the moment. Will have to look when they are open again.

    • @RichardTrezise
      @RichardTrezise Před 3 lety

      @@lizwilliams3043 the red curry is the best

  • @marilou862
    @marilou862 Před 3 lety

    I like that you’re using proper cutlery but why don’t you hold your knife and fork properly? This really irritates me, sorry!