John Scott's 2.5kg Fish and Chips Challenge
John Scott's Arkadia · Helsinki, Finland

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- Price€80
- Weight2.5kg
- Time limit45 Mins
- LocationHelsinki, Finland
John Scott's is a British-style pub in central Helsinki, and its Arkadia branch serves a fish and chips challenge to make any chippy proud. About 1.2kg of battered cod sits on 1.3kg of chips with grilled lemons and tartare sauce, 2.5kg in total. You've got 45 minutes to finish the lot.
What you'll be eating
About 1.2kg of fried cod fillets on 1.3kg of chips, with grilled lemons and tartare sauce.
What you win
Finish within 45 minutes and the €80 meal is free, plus merchandise and a place on the wall of fame.
Before you go
Book by phone in advance. It's only offered at the Arkadia branch.
Where to find it
John Scott's Arkadia
Salomonkatu 1, 00100 Helsinki
+358 40 125 3357
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