Lad & Co

Opened by the same guys behind Lad & Dad, come to Lad & Co expecting freshly prepared chunks of golden beer battered haddock (from $19.90) served with heaps of thick-cut chips – the traditional way. The batter’s so crisp that you can hear your knife scrape satisfyingly over it. Cut through the golden brown crust to get to the tender, fleshy middle, and pair it with homemade mushy peas, gherkin salsa, or the crowd-favourite curry sauce. Lad & Co is also tucked away in an unsuspecting location just off the Orchard Road belt, so you might just be able to get some respite from the thronging crowds in town.