Discover the Crispy Delights of Hand-Cut Frites: A Universal Comfort Food Favorite
Whether you call them chips, fries, frites or fritten, one thing is for sure – they are a beloved comfort food around the world. From the Brits’ love for chips to the Americans’ obsession with French fries, everyone can’t resist the crispy delights of hand-cut frites.
In Luxembourg, there are some great spots to satisfy your frites cravings. Although not every establishment will hand-cut or twice-fry their frites, the following places are sure to hit the spot:
1. Friterie Beim Francis in Lorentzweiler: This simple wooden chalet is praised by readers for its tasty frites. With a cozy dining area and a small terrace, it’s the perfect place to enjoy your comfort food. Open from Wednesday to Saturday.
2. Celtic fish & chips food truck: This food truck brings the classic combination of fish and chips to Luxembourg. They serve crispy battered fish in large and small sizes, accompanied by mushy peas. If you’re feeling adventurous, they even offer deep-fried Mars and Snickers bars for dessert.
3. Cocottes: This venture from Cocottes in the city offers fresh home-made chips with a selection of gourmet sauces. Made from Bintje potatoes cultivated in Belgium, these chips won the Gault & Millau Pop of the Year award.
4. Snooze sports bar: If you’re in the mood for twisted or sweet potato fries, Snooze sports bar has got you covered. They offer a variety of flavors for their mayonnaise, including lemon, curry, chili, ketchup, and even Mister T. Their secret ingredient? We can only guess. Locations can be found in the city and Belval.
5. Urban’s bar/restaurants: Get your skinny or sweet potato fries loaded at Urban’s bar/restaurants. They offer a range of toppings, from bacon and pulled pork to cheddar, cream, grilled onions, and more. Vegetarians can also enjoy their zucchini fries with garlic sauce.
6. Beet: For vegetarians who want to avoid the smell of meat, Beet is the place to go. They serve home-made frites in standard or sweet potato variety, and you can choose to have them smothered in melted cheese.
7. Sandwich shops near the central station: Reviewers recommend these sandwich shops for their amazing home-made fries. And if you’re in need of some serious comfort, you can even order your fries with a side of baked beans.
8. Belval establishments: In Belval, you’ll find several places serving up tasty chips. From sexy chips (as mentioned on the menu) to options drenched in melted cheese, you won’t be disappointed.
9. Truffle mayonnaise at Kirchberg restaurant: At this Kirchberg restaurant, you can enjoy fresh-cut or sweet potato fries with truffle mayonnaise or Jack Daniels BBQ sauce. For added indulgence, pair them with onion rings or pulled pork bites.
10. Diner in Gare: Shoot some pool and satisfy your fries craving at the diner in Gare. They offer standard or sweet potato fries, along with their delicious burgers.
11. Ginger Head and So Food trucks: For those who want their fries on the go, Ginger Head and So Food trucks have got you covered. Try Ginger Head’s fries with Texas sauce or indulge in So Food’s fries fried in beef fat.
If you’re looking for the authentic Belgian experience, you can also visit Friterie Patati & Patata in Diekirch or take a trip to Arlon, where numerous friteries await near the train station.
With so many options available, you can’t go wrong when it comes to enjoying a plate of crispy and delicious hand-cut frites in Luxembourg. So, grab some friends, head to one of these spots, and indulge in this universal comfort food favorite.
