Union Jack’s Fish & Chips

Union Jack’s Fish & Chips is a British restaurant on Nguyễn Bá Lân, District 2, Ho Chi Minh City. The kitchen specializes in classic fish and chips alongside hearty comfort plates. Cooks batter and fry fillets of New Zealand ling cod, barramundi, and local sweetlip snapper. The team cuts thick potatoes in-house and triple-cooks them to achieve a crisp texture. The fryers use traditional beef dripping by default, though staff also offer vegetable oil upon request. Accompaniments include classic mushy peas, curry sauce, house-made tartare, and sliced potato scallops.

The expanded menu features everyday British and Irish comfort classics. The kitchen serves Cumberland bangers over mashed potatoes with rich onion gravy. A slow-cooked beef and ale stew delivers tender chunks of beef and root vegetables. On Sundays, the kitchen prepares roast dinners with roast potatoes, rich gravy, and Yorkshire puddings. Morning orders feature breakfast rolls packed with back bacon, banger sausage, and caramelized onion. House-made Branston pickle and tangy brown sauce accompany the savory dishes.

British founder Matt Ryan opened the restaurant in late 2017. The dining space occupies an upper floor accessed via an entrance stairway. Customers enter through a ground-level passage and ascend to the covered deck. The casual dining room displays nautical accents, chalkboard menus, and British flags. Guests can enjoy a selection of imported British ales, ciders, and cold lagers. The establishment welcomes domestic pets throughout the seating area. Diners include Thảo Điền expatriate residents and local fans of English cooking.