Mike's Famous Fish and Chips: Can this chipper nail steak frites?

Mike’s Famous Fish and Chip shop is raising the stakes – literally. The Blackburn chipper is now serving steak frites as part of a new supper club.

Known for selling a gluten-free supper all year round, Mike’s Famous Fish and Chip shop already has a unique menu.

But back in February this year, they launched a monthly supper club offering more than just your standard chipper fare.

Now, diners can choose between old favourites like battered haddock and sausage suppers, or more unique choices like steak frites and quesadillas.

Mike’s Famous Fish and Chips team members Anya, Liam and Ross. Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson

This move to diversify the chip shop’s offering comes from a desire to tackle both rising costs and “competition in the food industry”, says director Liam Brown.

Mike’s supper club menu changes up every month, with previous specials including king prawn quesadillas and barbecue coca cola ribs.

Read on to find out what we thought of June’s offering.

Mike’s Famous Fish and Chips: Steak frites

Our first bite at Mike’s sit-in Blackburn eatery had to be of the steak frites (£14.99).

The chipper’s take on the European classic is mouth-watering.

The mammoth portion comes with skinny fries, strips of medium rare steak smothered in the chip shop’s homemade peppercorn sauce.

Mike’s Famous Fish and Chips steak frites. Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson

It felt pretty strange eating steak out of a cardboard chipper box. Usually, I’d be eating it off a pretty plate at a restaurant with a steak knife in hand.

But the first bite assures me that this is as good – potentially better – than most steaks I’ve eaten in restaurants.

Mike’s Famous Fish and Chips have added turf to their surf offering. Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson

There’s a good sear on the meat, the flavourful browned edge forming a tasty crust.

It’s perfectly pink too, the slices of steak tender and genuinely melt in the mouth.

I hope Mike’s bring this back for a supper club special, because this dish is brilliant. So unexpected at a chipper, too.

For well under £20 as well, it is great bang for your buck.

Andy: 4/5

Joanna: 5/5

We try battered pizza at Mike’s Famous Fish and Chips

Next up is something entirely new for me: battered pizza (£5.15 for half a pizza).

A hit down south, the deep-fried dish is also known as pizza crunch.

The deep fried pizza or pizza crunch from Mike’s Famous Fish and Chips. Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson

This isn’t a special for the supper club, but is always available on the menu.

My facial expression gives away my hesitation when I go to take a bite of this dish.

I’m a little wary to try this one… Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson

It is certainly unique. The thick, golden batter doesn’t hide flaky haddock beneath its depths, but rather half a pizza.

It’s filling and dense. But I can see the appeal of the way the sharp marinara sauce contrasts with the salty batter.

The pizza crunch from Mike’s in Blackburn. Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson

It would definitely satisfy your carbie cravings on a night out.

Andy: 3/5

Joanna: 2.5/5

There are three loaded foot long hot dogs available at Mike’s, and we go for the chilli dog (£8.99).

The chilli dog from Mike’s in Blackburn is a feast of a dish. Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson

I’m a huge fan of this gooey, cheesy creation. Topped with sour cream, cheese and jalapenos, it’s a perfect level of heat.

The soft brioche bun makes for the perfect vessel for the huge, juicy sausage – just don’t wear a white shirt while you eat this!

Andy: 4/5

Joanna: 4/5

The sweet surprise at the end of our visit to Mike’s Famous Fish and Chips

Next, we try out the second most popular dish at Mike’s.

The battered chicken fillets don’t sound particularly remarkable to me, but once I try them, I get it. These bad boys are delicious.

The epic chicken fillets. Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson

Juicy, flavourful chicken is encased in a perfectly crunchy batter: each bite a chorus of appreciation for the fryer’s technique.

What makes this even more delicious is the chipper’s homemade taco mayo (£1.50) which is the perfect dip.

Andy: 4.5/5

Joanna: 5/5

Another quirky addition to Mike’s Famous Fish and Chips menu is the doughnuts.

While these may not be the main attraction, the doughnut balls deserve their moment in the spotlight.

The white chocolate covered doughnut balls at Mike’s, Blackburn. Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson

Served warm, the little balls will set you back just £6.50 – or £5.50 if you opt for a cinnamon sugar topping.

We both enjoyed the doughnut balls. Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson

The golden delights are fried to a perfect crisp on the outside, with that soft, sweet pillowy interior.

Andy tucking into a white chocolate doughnut ball. Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson

These are dangerously good, nostalgic and addictive, especially with the melted white chocolate topping.

Andy: 3.5/5

Joanna: 4/5

We were thoroughly impressed on our visit to Mike’s Famous Fish and Chips.

Mike’s Famous Fish and Chips, Blackburn. Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson

The fish and chip shop simultaneously serves up old classics like battered haddock to a high standard, whilst also offering something different for customers.

The menu has a unique flair that I’m sure will keep drawing people back, able to try something new on every visit.