Just reading this thread is giving me chest pains!
America's Worst French Fries
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We do, but because there are so many fish & chip shops, you have to know where to go. There doesn't seem to be one set way of making them, and people have their own particular preferences (crispy batter/soft batter, chunky yellow chip/slimmer brown chip, cod/haddock/hake etc.!). Like marquis2 said, beef dripping is pretty much essential for nice fish & chips.
But, YES!!, when you find the shop that makes lovely fish & chips, it's heavenly (if dangerously fattening). I'm pretty surprised they haven't taken off in the States, I mean you guys would find that smell irresistible (seriously, it's the best smell on earth when you're hungry).
I have to say, there are plenty of manky fish & chip shops in England, it's a process of elimination and experimentation.
I can't remember what restaurant it was, but one has a mayo and barbecue that comes together that's supposed to be good. You should give the bloomin' onion sauce a try:
http://www.copykat.com/2009/05/18/outback-steakhouse-dipping-sauce-bloomin-onion/
Best dipping sauce ever!
Chilis surprised me when I went there not long ago. Probably one of the best chicken sandwiches I'd ever had.
We do, but because there are so many fish & chip shops, you have to know where to go. There doesn't seem to be one set way of making them, and people have their own particular preferences (crispy batter/soft batter, chunky yellow chip/slimmer brown chip, cod/haddock/hake etc.!). Like marquis2 said, beef dripping is pretty much essential for nice fish & chips.
But, YES!!, when you find the shop that makes lovely fish & chips, it's heavenly (if dangerously fattening). I'm pretty surprised they haven't taken off in the States, I mean you guys would find that smell irresistible (seriously, it's the best smell on earth when you're hungry).
I have to say, there are plenty of manky fish & chip shops in England, it's a process of elimination and experimentation.
Long John Silver is a fast food chain we have that has decent fried fish. Also you have to go to a mom and pop restaurant if you want some authentic style.
Cod is where it's at though. Although I think I had Haddock before and it was good.
Haddock knocks cod into a cocked hat.Cod's all texture and little flavour.At one time the Grimsby trawlermen couldn't give cod away locally and it all went to London.Harry Ramsden refused to serve cod in his fast food chain as "not fit for good Yorkshire folk"...it's now dearer than salmon.
Pah! All these 'french fries' are nothing when compared to proper british chips!
http://www.rnw.nl/data/files/images/british-chip-gazzat-flickr-.jpg
http://www.rnw.nl/data/files/images/british-chip-gazzat-flickr-.jpg
I prefer chips from Belguim covered in ketchup - they are fucking amazing
There's a little cafeteria in Brussels wich makes the best chips ever from fresh potatoes.
:yesyes:
I also like to make chips myself once in a while. The local supermarket sells really big potatoes wich are perfect for making fries.
I'll take some fresh BK's fries anyday
tartanterrier
Is somewhere outhere.
tartanterrier
Is somewhere outhere.
I would get mines in Oostende after my spit-roasted chicken and beer.
Ahhh!!! Those were the days
towbincouple
Banned
i dont know the worst one but the best one is Fat Burger's
Fries nothing on them that are the best ... From a fast food resturaunt has to be Runza. Although at times they need salt. Where my midwest people to back this up?
Hell my least favorite don't care if they are healthy or not is McD's crap tastic fries. BK's are right behind or in line with McD's
Hell my least favorite don't care if they are healthy or not is McD's crap tastic fries. BK's are right behind or in line with McD's
... and this is why I'm proud to be vegan and a part-time raw foodist.
I'm Midwesterner and I have never heard of that place.
Muslims at my U are vegans too and I always see them with huge plates of fries. In fact, my cousin is a vegan too and he devours 'taters.
Don't get me wrong, I fuckin' love french fries. I make delicious sweet potato wedges. I'm just not down with superloaded with an automatic heart attack. D:
