Best French fries in Hong Kong, from McDonald’s and Shake Shack to Frites and The Butchers Club – who will be crowned champion?
- Ahead of International French Fry Day on July 13, we visited some of Hong Kong’s most popular food outlets in search of the best the city had to offer
- Among our criteria were that they should be crispy on the outside but fluffy inside, not too oily, and not too dry without sauce
Most people might consider French fries as just a side dish to a burger and would not visit a restaurant simply to eat them on their own. But when we told our friends that we were going in search of Hong Kong’s best, many excitedly told us what kinds they liked – some said they loved crispy fries, some preferred fluffier ones, while a range of other details factored into their opinions.
We were surprised to learn that good French fries can actually keep customers visiting a restaurant.
Whether you call them “French fries”, “chips” or even “finger chips”, this popular deep-fried potato treat is a staple companion to cheeseburgers and other grease-based meals around the world.
With International French Fry Day (yes, you read that right) on July 13, we celebrated this unique holiday by heading to some of Hong Kong’s most popular food outlets in search of the tastiest fries.
Before our tasting, we set out criteria for good French fries. We both thought they should be crispy on the outside but fluffy inside. Even though they are deep-fried, they shouldn’t be too oily. Finally, they shouldn’t be too dry without sauce.
We tasted French fries from five restaurants, ranging from fast-food chains to home-grown, independent burger brands. Below are our verdicts, ranked from worst to best.
