Description: This specialty shop is definitely worth the trip. They have only one item on the menu: pommes frites, a.k.a. Belgium fries. With the excellent food, quaint atmosphere, and affordable prices, this is one of the most unique dining experiences we were able to have in New York City. They have been featured on the Food Network, which is where I first heard about it.
Pommes Frites are double-fried wedge fries. They are a staple in Belgium. Unlike American fries, these are very crisp on the outside due to it's twice-fry, and very soft on the inside because of the size of the fry. While Pommes Frites in New York has ketchup as one of its free condiments, it is definitely worth venturing out and trying what most Belgians eat their fries with: mayonnaise.
Our group of four ordered a double sized cone with two dipping sauces for under $10. It was plenty for a snack for all of us. The people working there were great, helping us with the best choices for sauces, and even giving out free samples. We ended up settling on the Mango Chutney Mayo, and the Roasted Garlic Mayo.
The fries were excellent, probably the best I've ever had. The Mango Chutney Mayo was a great accompaniment, though the Roasted Garlic Mayo left something to be desired. Overall, we enjoyed it very much.
This is a fairly small establishment. We were able to find a table easily, but I could imagine it being packed during peak hours (we went there later at night). It is not the most well-lighted, nor are the chairs overly comfortable (all wooden), but it was good enough for a small rest and a snack after a long day of touring New York. We could also see the big barrels of fries in the back from where we were sitting, which could raise a bit of concern for some people.
I've tried to have pommes frites at other places, but there have been none that compare to this establishment. I definitely want to go back next time I am in New York. If you don't mind going a little rugged and sacrificing some comfort for some great "junk food", Pommes Frites is the place to go.
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