New England Fish & Chips & Chinese Food

No, your eyes do not deceive you—it’s a fish and chips place that serves Chinese food. Or is it a Chinese place that serves fish and chips? Whatever it is, this Alhambra strip mall hole in the wall serves up a mean portion of pollock at one helluva bargain. The fish has a light, crisp crust and clean flavor, which makes up for an admittedly lackluster performance from the crinkle-cut fries. Malt vinegar is housed in repurposed soy sauce bottles, Chinese selections are handwritten on orange poster board, and the ambiance is a sparse mix of florescent lighting and motel art. There’s no beer at this cash-only joint, but there is a 7-Eleven across the lot.