Driving in the deep dark depths of Pakuranga on a rainy night in May is not everybody's idea of a great time. But, having found ourselves on a mission to sample the supposed superior offerings of Pakuranga Fresh Fish and Takeaways, we were in for anything. The shop is off the main road and in a rather glum looking strip of shops. There is an abandonment that one feels..like the 70s forgot to come and pick up their order. Empty cabinets do nothing to assuage the fear. Oh but you must. Put that fear aside and leave it at the door. This is the Audi Quattro of fish and chip shops on a Mitsubishi Mirage budget.
Service with a smile in this store. The chips are crunchy and the fish is fresh. A very small selection of soft drinks available, hidden away in the chiller behind the counter. The glass shop chiller was empty. In fact all counter showcases were empty, but for a few ageing most cardboard notices. For a minute I thought the place might be closed, though there was an 'open' sign on the window.