Wheelhouse Takeaways is a fish and chip shop at 124 High Street, Motueka, rated 4.3 from 155 Google reviews. Customers mention the fish, a crunchy, thin batter that isn't too oily, kumara chips, shoestring fries and a jam wrap, and one reviewer noted an Asian grocer attached to the shop.
A good fish and chip shop depends on fresh fish, hot clean oil and a batter that stays crisp rather than greasy. In a fishing region like Tasman, regulars often ask what is fresh that day, since local species such as gurnard turn up depending on the catch. Chips should be crisp outside and soft inside, and it is best to eat them soon after they leave the fryer, because a closed paper parcel traps steam and softens the batter. Burgers and sides can be hit and miss at any takeaway, so it is worth ordering the fish first and building from there.
For a quick, local feed on Motueka's High Street, Wheelhouse Takeaways is an easy stop.