Hook

7 Reviews on “Hook”

• Samuel Haim

  Amazing unique take on fish and chips. Amazing homemade sauces, amazing cocktails, tacos are unreal and dessert is unreal. Honestly really worth checking out

  April 13, 2019, 9:47 pm

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• TheHungryCouple

  We ate here twice while we were travelling in London. The fish was so beautiful when we ate here the first time, we simply had to come back for more! Beautifully decorated, and extremely close to Camden Town Tube Station. The staff are lovely and super friendly. Depending on what time or day you come in they don’t always have the fish on the menu because the fish is always caught fresh everyday- How awesome is that?TIP: Do try the Lemon & Basil Tempura Seabass with Garlic Truffle Sauce; it is divine! Don’t order it without a side of Calamari & Spiked Homemade Lemonade- YUM.

  October 30, 2016, 11:25 am

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• Daniel MacIntyre

  Best fish and chips I’ve tasted. Had the cod with Panko breadcrumbs, Seaweed chips plus amazing pickled samphire. All washed down with an epic wild beer!

  May 21, 2016, 2:41 pm

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• David Matthews

  Though this place had a simple menu but the quality of food and ambience was great. I can say its the best fish and chips I have ever had. Staff is lovely, place is big and spacious and service is even more great. Drinks, dips and sides are too good. I loved my first experience and I am definitely returning.

  March 8, 2016, 12:58 pm

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• Little Brown Book

  Its been absolutely ages since I last had fish and chips. Usually I operate on a strictly by the sea policy. I like to be able to smell the salty air mixing with the vinegar-soaked chips and have the wind blowing my hair across my face and into my ketchup. Its messy and annoying but the nostalgia and British romance makes up for it.I also like to be able to finish my fish, something that I find totally impossible when Im not trudging along the beach concentrating more on maintaining an upright position along the cobbles than on what Im eating. And another thing. I get cross when Im refused a childs portion. Anybody who has stood next to me would understand how utterly ridiculous such a refusal is. In what universe could a girl hovering just over the 5ft mark (yes, I made it), polish off a box of chips the size of her face and a fish double those proportions. Thats right, no universe!With all that out of my system, now we can get back to business. Hook in Camden has finally inspired me to lift my ban on city fish and chipping and it’s actually got me rather excited.Minus Camden being all Camdeny outside, we might as well have been at the seaside. With the maritime decor, blue and white walls and simple bright furnishings, all Hook is missing is an atmospheric waves lapping against the beach soundscape.The menu is awash with exciting flavours and contemporary twists. None of this cardiac arrest inducing grease soaked batter and theres not a soggy, flaccid chip in sight. Instead youll find a shoal of different fish, from Thai green tempura Sea Bream to Jamaican Jerk Haddock with Japanese Panko breadcrumbs all served with seaweed salted chips and one of the 6 different varieties of sauce.We were given a taster box of each of the sauces and while I was totally sold by the garlic truffle and Thai green, my companions each had different favourites. The chips were less chippy more potato wedgy and were nestled underneath the fish which arrived to the table in its very own wooden branded box. None of us even came close to finishing the chips and Im sure they wouldnt have minded boxing the remains up for us to nibble on our way home were we not hopping over to Knowhere Special immediately after dinnerAs usual I cant go anywhere without commenting on the lighting and this time was no different. Claw like fixtures hung from the ceiling over equally claw like chairs in keeping with the seaside feel.From our table we could see a snapshot of the kitchen, well, a chest and a bowl for the main part which I believe belonged to Simon, half of the Hook pair. Childish brain engaged, I was thinking of various props I could bring with to create a live version of heads, bodies and tails .. but I digress.Originally starting up in Dublin on a market stall with a ton of enthusiasm and some great quality local fish, business partners Barry and Simon have gone from strength to strength. Their first restaurant in Brussels was a huge success and now boasts over 50 different styles of Fish & Chips with 30 different homemade sauces. With this in mind, the pair have now sailed to London, bringing with them their seaside taste twist to give us city dwellers some much needed Omega 3.Hook is a great spot for a casual evening catch up or a weekend fish and chip feast with your band of brothers, theres talk of daytime DJs and brunch parties but Ill keep you updated on that. They also do takeaway if its one of those days where the idea of straying any distance from your sofa fills you with dread. Either way, I’m hooked! littlebrownbooks.blogspot.com

  August 11, 2015, 11:42 am

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• Matt The List

  Time for some unconventional fish and chips at Hook Camden.Now, stay with me here. Barry and Simon started doing the fish and chips thing on a stall in Dublin in 2011. Then they opened up a full restaurant in Brussels called Bia Mara (Irish for seafood) where Belgian beer played an important part. And now they have landed in London, except they can’t call it Bia Mara here for whatever reason, so Hook it is. Camden is hopefully just the first of many (Brixton could be next) for the Hook boys. Their new school fish and chips may upset the odd purist, but anyone who doesn’t want to try Ethiopian Berbere Spiced Pollock can head elsewhere.Still here? Good. You made the right choice. Hook Camden is a belter. I obviously went for the special Ethiopian Berbere Spiced Pollock with Sweet Potato Ketchup – for 12. Sauces are a big deal there, and each fish is paired with one (which you can swap out for something else of course),.Every order also receives an epic portion of Seaweed Salted Chips. On top of that, we attempted to finish Classic Panko Crusted Cod, Cajun Spiced Panko Red Gurnard, and Thai Green Tempura of Seabream, all with a load more Seaweed Salted Chips and all the sauces for 10 each. I’m talking Homemade Tartar, Garlic Truffle, Lemon & Basil, Lemon Cajun, Chipotle and more. It’s all great stuff – beautifully cooked Flying Fish Seafood with a range of seasoning in either Panko (Breadcrumbs) or Tempura (Light Batter). The sauces do threaten to steal the show and mask the fishy flavours every now and then, so go easy. It’s a marathon, not a sprint. For a tenner all in, it doesn’t really matter if you don’t finish everything, though by the looks of it the Red Gurnard might be a tad pissed off.If you don’t fancy fish (what are you doing there?), then there are two panko chicken options, and a veggie-friendly main course of parmesan and mozzarella arancini (sadly not available as a side). Speaking of sides, we can vouch for the refreshing Sea Spaghetti & Samphire Citron Salad which provided much needed balance, and the classic Minty Mushy Peas (hard to resist).The beer list may expand soon, but for now you should be able to get by with a couple of Brixton Brewery bottles or Brasserie de la Senne’s Taras Boulba.Barry mentioned some bonkers sounding daytime disco brunch party plans but I await further details. Keep your ears to the ground. In the meantime, get down to Hook Camden before everyone realises how fantastic it is. You won’t leave hungry. mattthelist.com

  May 17, 2015, 5:10 pm

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• Social Concierge

  The VibeAn urban steeple-chase through the food stalls of Camden Market with its litany of greasy noodle bars and the mystical all-you-can-eat buffets is usually the first thing that comes to mind when thinking Camden Town. Resist the bright lights of fake Dre Beats headphones and hilarious cheap t-shirts of Harry Styles taking a selfie and take the short stroll down Parkway to the newly opened Hook. An anti-traditional fish and chip shop going for the hipster carpenter cum fishermans cabin look. Stripped back tables with steel chairs sit under hanging bulbs in wire cages that wouldnt look out of place on the HMS Belfast. Communal tables hum with communal oooos and eclectic music soundtracks your evening. Take pleasure in your fellow diners faces as you curiously watch them receive wooden boxes filled with generous portions. Order a drink and enjoy the maritime atmosphere.The OrderCast your preconceptions aside as this isnt your stereotypical fish and chip shop. Steering clear of the usual fish shop tropes, Hook sources all its fish daily from Cornish fishing boats and the menu is dictated by what sustainable, fresh catch is landed that day. Although it may sound like a law firm, you can expect Pollock, Whiting and Gurnard to be popping up on the menu along with numerous other sustainable fishies. The fish is then cooked in bespoke recipes of either panko breadcrumbs or tempura batter, mixed with specific herbs and spices to give incredible depth of flavour. Share one of each to get the true Hook experience. The Classic Panko Crusted Cod with Seaweed Salted Chips and Homemade Tartare is a delicious entry-level fish for those testing the waters, whilst the Lime, Mint & Wasabi Tempura of Sea Bream with its crispy, spicy batter provides a kick for those looking for some heat. Specials pop-up on the menu and the Ethiopian Berbere Spiced Ling, as tender and delicate as a first kiss, needs to find a permanent place on the menu. Hooks own Sea-weed Salt and Sherry Vinegar served in an atomiser (nice touch) season the chips perfectly and is a talking point. The chips are ergonomically shaped for dipping and the sauces are where Hook takes it to even greater heights. Sell your granny for a serving of the amazing Garlic Truffle Mayonnaise (this is not advisable on a first date, mind). Local brewers are showcased monthly, and theres a strong wine-list to keep you suitably moist whilst enjoying the fantastic food & date chat.The GameIn the summer head for the Edinboro Castle for its expansive beer garden which has the sun blazing down on it all day. If the weather isnt kind, head over to the happy hour at Bar 55, lasting 3 hours (obviously) with a cocktail menu that is similar in length to the Yellow Pages, but be sure to get there early to snag a table before the rush descends. FUN FACT: Camden is actually an ancient Latin word which means late night boozing and there are plenty of options to keep you going into the early hours. After enjoying the amazing food at Hook, mosey on down to the Blues Kitchen on Camden High Street where late night Rock and Jazz gigs, served up with the finest Bourbon Whiskeys will make you feel like you are in the Deep South. Alternatively, head up towards Chalk Farm, take a pair of seats at the bar in Q Grill and order the Honeycomb Old Fashioned and chat late into the night. Camden is high energy so with the 24 hour weekend tube chugging over the horizon dance until the early hours at Joes 78 where you can practice your best Lindy Hop and Hand Jive!Sex Factor3. Higher points for the panko and tempura ensuring you dont have the usual post fish and chips regret. socialconcierge.co.uk

  April 30, 2015, 4:24 pm

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