Proper and Sons in Hackney

I had been looking forward to trying this place for done time. Whilst I didn't have an awful time by any means, and certainly wouldn't really complain, I must say the experience was quite disappointing on balance.Eaten: cod and chips, at table, tea.Prices were rather ridiculous - top flight fish n chip restaurants in higher rent locations in London don't often charge more than this. But the quality here was below par for an average take away chippie. Portion size was adequate, but for the price, one might hope for a larger fish. Cod flesh actually was fine - at least it was tender and not overcooked. Batter was crispy in places, but somehow underwhelming. Chips were veering toward that weird unpleasant texture - not enough to ruin the meal for me, but enough that I wouldn't bother going back. Overall, eating was more an exercise in being fed, than a joyous pleasure.All in all, I couldn't help feeling that they really could fix this fairly easily if they cared and looked around to compare themselves against decent restaurants; I hope they do, as the place has great potential, and isn't that far off not-getting-it-wrong.Service was friendly and appropriately thorough, but a little inexperienced in approach and demeanor, and not stunning for a place that charges over £21 for cod, chips and peas, and a single, non refillable cup of builders tea. They did appear attentive to cleaning; I got the feeling that they cared, but just didn't know better.I don't think they would have survived this way, pre-gentrification; I wish them well, and hope either that they and their customers are happy as they are, or that they work on the few things that let them down. It's doable - they wouldn't need to drop the prices, if they raised the bar, and raising the bar shouldn't cost them more than knowledge, skill, attention to detail.

Ordered the lobster sub roll. Had high expectations given I’ve frequented this establishment and always been really impressed, especially the Stoke Newington branch. However, the lobster was dry and didn’t taste particularly fresh, compensated with a heavy seasoning of paprika powder. Given this was the high price item, expected a lot more. Shame.

I went there for early dinner but they didn’t have the vegan fish that I wanted to have. So I had the chicken burger but was very disappointed. The Chechen fillet was very very thin, no bite and therefore not satisfying. I felt like just eating a thin layer of fried batter. It’s unfortunate because I enjoyed the vegan fish at the other brunch and wanted to support small family business. £8 for this ? I was very unsatisfactory and wished I got vegan chicken burger from somewhere else.

Great vegan fare, particularly liked the 'lobster' roll and mushy peas. Chips were okay and portion sizes weren't as big as I would have liked. Also it wasn't advertised that the prices were higher for eat in so was hit with a heftier bill than expected - it turned out over 25% more so felt a little scammed.

I've been to Sutton and Sons before but not this location, had the vegan scampi and Chips and it was great and the portion were so generous I was unable to finish. The scampi tasted really good it was flavourful and had a nice texture with. The vegan mayo they had was lovely, a perfect complement with the scampi. The service was really good and I definitely recommend!

We absolutely love this restaurant the staff are friendly and the food is freshly prepared and delicious. My daughter love it😀. We really recommend it to anyone looking for a good meal and friendly service.

Great fish and chips place and much more. Recommended!

Shout out to their vegan menu, the vegan fish and chips and lobster sub is amazing. Also generous portion is always a win.

A really delicious eat in meal 🍴 of vegan banana 🍌 blossom fish and chips, vegan jumbo sausage and vegan mushy peas. Lovely and crispy chips, and the vegan banana blossom fish was very yummy with an incredible taste, texture and batter. Well worth the visit for any vegans if you are in London.

Everything was made to order. The onion rings were proper onions and didn't slide out of the batter.The banana blossom fish was well seasoned and took on the flavours of the tartar sauce nicely.The chips where hand cut and was fried to perfection.We was offered table service and was given a vegan menu by alejandra. She was very wise and didn't mind us asking questions about the menu or food...definitely a place to try for vegan fish and chips.