Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Fish and chips" in Turkish language version.
In line with British terminology, the chunky, thick, fried and floury variety should be called chips. Meanwhile, the slimmer and crispier options - a staple in fast food restaurants and American diners - are fries.
In 1860 a Jewish immigrant from Eastern Europe called Joseph Malin opened the first business in London's East End selling fried fish alongside chipped potatoes which, until then, had been found only in the Irish potato shops.
In 1860 a Jewish immigrant from Eastern Europe called Joseph Malin opened the first business in London's East End selling fried fish alongside chipped potatoes which, until then, had been found only in the Irish potato shops.
In line with British terminology, the chunky, thick, fried and floury variety should be called chips. Meanwhile, the slimmer and crispier options - a staple in fast food restaurants and American diners - are fries.