Irish-style pubs, popular across the U.S. and around the world, often serve hot food, but these dishes are often avoided at these pubs. While fish and chips has its origins in England, it is equally popular in Ireland as it is in the UK. In Ireland, locals prefer to go to a takeaway eatery, a chipper (or chippy) rather than a pub. However, at an Irish-style pub, they will likely serve frozen fish, possibly even pre-battered, instead of freshly cut chunky chips. Online reviews attribute this lack of freshness to the difference in preparation. In contrast, in the US, chippers typically serve fresh fish from local suppliers. However in the U., the fish and chip shop experience is more muted.