Hiba Restaurant closed from June 1

So it has last only few months on Holborn...

Do they belong to the same corporation?

There was a Mickey Fish and Chip in Paddington when I used to work there and it was pretty horrible. The oil wouldn't have suit a car engine..

It says established in 1962, but it should said: And amazingly still running!

Ah that's a shame then. I see to add to ones woes a Starbucks is being fitted out next door to the Amusement arcade (now closed?) at the junction of bhs/ss.

dont worry when Foxtons move into bhs soon it'll all go v upmarket and chi chi ;-)

James Hatts wrote:

Seems to be the same as this place:
http://cheesenbiscuits.blogspot.com/2011/02/mickys-holborn.html

(Micky's in Holborn has apparently shut down and been replaced by Hiba Express, so the plot thickens)

Hiba Express still very much operational in Holborn - just been in. It's been there for a while (most of this year, I would reckon) and before that it was Salafadi (or something).

I pass these premises everyday but have absolutely no recollection of seeing a Micky's F&C there in the last four years. Any idea how long it was supposedly there for?

Is this it?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/noodlepie/375322093/

Get's good reviews on Google.

How did you find that?! Yes it is...
Gosh just looking at the picture I was overwhelmed by the smell..
It wasn't bad but if you have that F&C at lunch time you better watch Wimbledon on your PC and forget about work..

Yes, the smell of chips is always revolting until you actually want them, in the same way a desire for an ice cream always disappoints once you start eating one.

Based on that photo, if they could go with the same look for an ironic twist; cheap acrylic sign, old fashion style seating with yellow veneer tops, or even better the red plastic checkered table clothes and mirrors, I might well find myself popping by.

Alas, the old style chippie is a lost breed. Bring back newsprint.

you can't beat a good chippie...i miss the place that used to be on borough high street near london bridge, demolished for the Thameslink bridge

That was a good one, though I had to resist forever popping in there. Whilst I can understand and agree with the horror of cheap tat that is bhs I'd make allowances for a good Plaice 'n' chips. It would certainly do good business at that location, though I can see how this might end up as a problem very quickly, flitting between hostel accommodation, pub and chippie.

if mushy peas and gravy were on the menu i could be a regular!