No.1 Fish & Chips restaurant bids farewell to Singapore's shores in May
The restaurant made the announcement through a post on their Instagram on Mar 28, attributing its closing to rising rental and operational costs—an ongoing challenge faced by many other establishments. In the same post, they expressed their heartfelt gratitude to all their patrons.
Unsurprisingly, this news sparked a fire in many loyal customers, who made a range of pleas for the restaurant to remain open.
The top comment read, 'I would be more than willing to pay a fixed rate per month towards your rental to ensure you stay open. I think with a little crowd funding you'll be right as rain.' Many others shared a similar sentiment, expressing their disappointment and offering possible solutions for Smiths.
According to their website, Smiths is owned by two British gentlemen, and they pride their restaurant in being the 'only true authentic British fish and chip shop in Singapore.' They use MSC–approved Cod, Haddock, Halibut and Dory—high-quality fish imported straight from British suppliers. All their menu items are prepped fresh daily, consistently providing tasty, British comfort food for diners.
Created by the founder's grandfather in the early 1950s, their batter is made using 'Smiths Secret Recipe' to this day. It is said to be light and crispy, complementing the meaty fillet. Chips are done in classic British style—thick-cut wedges that are similarly crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside.
Smiths is also known for their generous portions, although their dishes are on the slightly pricier side, with mains ranging from S$18.50 to S$30.50, inclusive of 9% GST.
As regrettable as it is, Smiths Fish & Chips is closing only next month. So, as encouraged in their caption on their Instagram post, 'Come down, reminisce, and enjoy your favorite fish & chips with [them]!'
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