| UEDF Fish & Chips | |
|---|---|
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| Restaurant information | |
| Established | 1998 |
| Owner(s) | Abdul Muhammad |
| Food type | Fish and chips |
| Dress code | Casual |
| Street address | 2191 Lake Avenue |
| City | Altadena |
| State | California |
| Postal/ZIP Code | 91001 |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 34°11′0.8″N118°8′4.3″W / 34.183556°N 118.134528°W |
UEDF Fish & Chips was a fish and chip shop in Altadena, California.
UEDF Fish & Chips was founded in 1998 by Abdul Muhammad, originally to help the Masjid Al-Taqwa move from its previous location on Fair Oaks Avenue to its current location on Lake Avenue, both in Altadena. [1]
The acronym "UEDF" stands for the United Economic Development Fund, a non-profit organization established by Muhammad to aid in the economic empowerment of Altadena's local African American community. [1] Both the UEDF and the restaurant shared facilities, [2] with Muhammad and his wife, Regina C. Grimes, purchasing both the property hosting both entities and the building for the Masjid Al-Taqwa which was located next door. [1]
The restaurant was destroyed in the 2025 Eaton Fire. [3]
UEDF Fish & Chips was noted for serving halal fried chicken, coleslaw, yams, potato salad, black-eyed peas, and hushpuppies, [2] in addition to standard fish and chips made with either tilapia, catfish or red snapper. [4]
The restaurant's fish and chips was locally regarded, leading to the San Gabriel Valley Tribune listing UEDF Fish & Chips as one of the eight best fish and chip shops in the San Gabriel Valley. [4]
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