It's as if they heard the fryer sizzle the moment the first slice of haddock hit the oil. The Battery, an authentic Irish fish and chips shop, opened in October, and Irish and British ex-pats are crowding the pint-sized Brighton storefront in search of the crispy-fried tastes of home.

--Full Globe review (Denise Taylor, Globe Correspondent)

Pictured, the haddock supper.

379 Washington St. Brighton. 617-987-0884. Visa and MasterCard accepted. Wheelchair accessible.

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