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.

[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.