Westminster Takeaways is a fish and chips shop at 323 Westminster Street in Mairehau, Christchurch, holding a 4.6 rating from 339 Google reviews. Reviewers regularly single out the chunky chips and crunchy batter, along with the crumbed cod and oysters, and describe a welcoming atmosphere with friendly owners and fast service.
The best chippies cook to order rather than letting fillets sit under a warmer, so a short wait at dinnertime is usually a good sign. Battered fish is the classic, but crumbed fillets hold their crunch on the drive home, which is why many locals pick them for takeaway. Chunky-cut chips stay hot and fluffy longer than skinny fries, provided the shop drains them well.
That combination of proper portions and a friendly counter is what has made this Mairehau corner shop a regular chippie for so many neighbourhood households.