Samsun Balikcisi

Not the biggest range of fish in the world but my god it tastes amazing. Friendly service and they’ll gut and behead the fish for you, which is great for me as I’m a total coward when it comes to that stuff.
Beats the crap out of anything you’ll get at a supermarket, and miles cheaper too.

To find fresh fish I find it’s best to go to a fishmongers shop. I found Samsun Balikcisi by chance, the shop is near my house and since I pass it on my way to and from work, it is an ideal place to stop on days I’m craving fish. The shop doesn’t look like much, but the fishmongers are friendly and I feel welcome whenever I walk into the shop. At times the selection is a bit limited, but everything I’ve tried has tasted as if it’s right off the boat. Plus the prices are good, often cheaper than the big grocers. I love salmon and their salmon is so fresh that I can cook several filets and the kitchen is free of that fishy stench that often accompanies fish purchased at the grocery story. So, it passes the freshness test, which is why I often buy my fish there.