Krispies, Exmouth

In Exeter Road, Exmouth, you can find the finest fish and chip shop for miles around - between here and Bloaters, in Sidford, probably. It's at number 51, about half way along a delightful suburban street in Exmouth, the sort you used to find in London.

Exeter Road has rows of housing which are fronted by low level shops, jutting out into the pavement. These contain a whole variety of shops - barbers, video shops, convenience stores, pubs, off licenses, a Co-op, another convenience store next door, and, of course, Krispies.

As is often the case with good quality outlets, Krispies is situated on a corner, 'double aspect' section of Exeter Road. Its lights are bright - even today, on one of the sunniest of late spring days - and the inside is a clinical, clean, efficient and savvy style of takeaway, a bit like a professional large chain of takeaways.

They serve fish and chips, pizzas (made to order) and various other foods, all of exceptional quality and value for money. There is really nothing like it for miles around, certainly not in Exeter. If they don't expand their brand then they are stupid.

The 'lightly battered chips' are a curiosity but I opt for the traditional chips, which turn out to be of the highest, most exquisite hand-made quality, cooked to perfection - slightly crispy, yet plump and filling. Also, a piece of cod, described as 'Small' yet really bigger than I expected. All at 2.70 altogether, which is extraordinary value.