What makes a good plate of fries? There are many attributes and factors, but we believe that as long as your fries are so good that you cannot stop munching on them until the plate or bowl is wiped clean, then they are helluva great fries. You know, like how after an almost ethereal first bite and you are hooked. Forever.
The best fries can be pretty easy to spot – glistening golden sticks, deep-fried to perfection. Perfection comes in the form of a warm fluffy centre and a crisp and tasty outer layer. Yes, we kid you not – we worship fries, but only because they make us happier people.
We thank all Heavens for the many places in Singapore that serve an amazing plate of fries with different varieties to choose from. Here are our picks of the 10 Best Fries You Can Find in Singapore that are worth the calories!
#1 ARTEASTIQ – SWEET POTATO FRIES
Good sweet potato fries are hard to come by and the best ones can be underrated, such as the Sweet Potato Fries with Horseradish (S$12) from Arteastiq. Thick cut and lightly seasoned, this jar of goodness is filled with golden brown sticks that are moist and fluffy on the inside, with just the right amount of salt and crisp on the outside.
333A Orchard Road, #04-14/15
Mandarin Gallery
Singapore 238867
Tel: +65 6235 8370
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Somerset
#2 COOK & BREW – POUTINE FRIES
This Canadian-inspired dish will satisfy both meat-lovers and hardcore fans of fries. Shoestring fries are topped off with a generous lump of pulled pork, cheese and gravy made from the popular Strongbow apple cider. Although it isn’t a local dish, The Poutine “Eh” (S$16) certainly won our hearts over.
The Westin Singapore
33/F Asia Square Tower 2
12 Marina View
Singapore 018961
Tel: +65 6922 6948
Mon to Thu: 11am – 12midnight
Fri: 11am – 1am
Sat: 6pm – 1am
Nearest Station: Downtown/Marina Bay
#3 HOUSE AT DEMPSEY- TRUFFLE FRIES
As one of Singapore’s pioneers in Truffle Fries, the taste of House at Dempsey’s Truffle Fries is one that is hard to forget. The strong aroma of truffle is so satisfying and the portion is great for sharing. The serving might look ‘naked’ but we know for a fact that some times, simplicity is the best answer.
8D Dempsey Road
Singapore 249672
Tel: +65 6475 7787
Mon to Fri: 12pm – 6pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Sat & Sun: 11am – 4pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Orchard
#4 I LOVE TAIMEI – SEAWEED FRIES
We should all be familiar with McD’s amazing seaweed shaker fries that comes in on a seasonal basis so we can’t have it all year round. I Love Taimei offers a simple and inexpensive solution with their Seaweed Fries (S$2.80), which we promise you, is even better. Have it fresh when they hand it to you and you will find yourself demolishing the serving within a few minutes.
3 New Bugis St
Bugis Junction
Singapore 188867
Tel: +65 6336 5987
Daily: 12pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Bugis
#5 SINPOPO BRAND – MA LING LUNCHEON CRISPS
Spam or luncheon fries can be quite common these days. And Sinpopo improvised them by making them into delicious and addictive crisps. Sliced thinly and deep-fried, the crisps taste amazing because they do not use any batter around the luncheon meat before deep-frying. Once you start on these chips, we promise you that you won’t be able to stop!
458 Joo Chiat Rd
Singapore 427671
Tel: +65 6345 5034
Tue to Thu, Sun: 12pm – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm – 12am
(Closed on Mondays)
Nearest Station: Dakota/Eunos
#6 P.S. CAFE – TRUFFLE FRIES
Yes, this is probably one of the biggest plates of fries ever. P.S. Cafe’s signature truffle fries are well-known for their gargantuan portions, good enough for 4 to 6 pax. The distinct taste of truffle oil is extremely prominent and the added parmesan is the icing on the cake. Warning: extremely addictive!
390 Orchard Road
#02-09A Palais Renaissance
Singapore 238871
Tel: +65 6887 2207
Mon to Thu: 11.30am – 12am
Fri: 11.30am – 1am
Sat: 9.30am – 1am
Sun: 11.30am – 12am
Nearest Station: Orchard
#7 POTATO HEAD FOLK – NAUGHTY FRIES
Featuring hand-cut potatoes with spiced béarnaise, hot beef chilli, crispy shallots, parmesan and sesame seed, Naughty Fries produces an incredible umami sensation. The party of flavours in your mouth will be a memorable satisfaction. For just S$9, we are definitely returning to Potato Head Folk to satisfy our fries cravings.
36 Keong Saik Rd
Singapore 089143
Tel: +65 6327 1939
Tue to Sun: 11am – 12am
(Closed on Mondays)
Nearest Station: Outram Park
#8 SYNC KOREAN TAPAS BAR – KIMCHI FRIES
If you love kimchi, cheese and fries, the Kimchi Fries at SYNC (available at both outlets) will be your new best friend. The thin-cut fries are deep-fried to a golden brown, before being topped off with melted cheese and a generous scoop of kimchi. It is definitely a one-of-a-kind fusion fries; nothing about it to not love!
12 Maju Ave
Serangoon Garden Estate
Singapore 556690
Tel: +65 6282 0612
Daily: 11am – 12pm
Nearest Station: Serangoon
#9 SIN LEE FOODS – SALTED EGG YOLK SWEET POTATO FRIES
Salted egg yolk sauce has been all the rage over and we agree that it is more than amazing. Sin Lee Foods went the extra mile to have perfectly-made salted egg yolk sauce drizzled on golden brown sweet potato fries. It is a dream combination, and though they are stingy with the sauce, it is nonetheless a great plate to try.
4 Jalan Bukit Ho Swee
Singapore 162004
Tel: +65 6377 3170
Tue to Fri: 11am – 9pm
Sat: 9.30am – 9pm
Sun: 9.30am – 6pm
Nearest Station: Tiong Bahru
#10 SUPPLY & DEMAND – GARLIC TRUFFLE FRIES
If you can’t decide whether you are more of a garlic or truffle fries person, it is alright, because you can have the best of both worlds at Supply & Demand. Combining the two top fries flavour enhancers, this gorgeous tin of Garlic Truffle Fries (S$15) is topped off with an aromatic roasted garlic and shaved parmesan. Eat your fries with the accompanying spicy dip for a more kickass taste.
#02-13/14, Orchard Gateway
277 Orchard Road
Singapore 238858
Tel: +65 6702 6218
Daily: 11.30am – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Somerset
Craving for more fries? Read our guide to Singapore’s best truffle fries.
About the writer:
Cheryl is a staff writer for ladyironchef. She loves a good steak and an even better cuppa. She eats just about anything and everything. In her free time, she regularly starts on sci-fi or fantasy movie marathons.