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Pommes Frites
Category: Restaurants Belgian Belgian [Edit]
123 2nd Ave(between 7th St & St Marks Pl)
New York, NY 10003
Neighborhood: East Village
(212) 674-1234
- Nearest Transit:
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Astor Pl (4, 6, 6X)
8 St - Nyu (N, R)
3 Av (L)
- Hours:
Mon-Thu, Sun 11:30 am - 1 am
Fri-Sat 11:30 am - 3:30 am
- Attire:
- Casual
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Price Range:
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$
- Good for Groups:
- No
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Late Night
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
1939 reviews for Pommes Frites
Review Highlights
"My brother recommended the sweet mango chutney mayo."
(in 124 reviews)
"vietnamese pineapple mayo *sweet/savory."
(in 117 reviews)
"My favorite was the pomegranate teriyaki -- so good."
(in 103 reviews)
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1937 reviews in English
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Review from Vance C.
Irvine, CA
2/3/2012
Quite possibly one of my highlights of visiting NY in terms of food! Friend took me here late night after a night of partying. Perfect spot to go late night.
Delicious fries with amazing sauces. The thing that separates this place is the SAUCE. The honey mustard sauce was hands down the best. Can be slightly pricey considering its fries, but still worth it. I believe the fries cost around 6-8$. Open late, which always helps. You get in and out quick, and get your food. It is very small inside, but doesnt matter, eat outside if you have to.
Great food to grab a quick snack to eat. They dont have fries like this in California. Absolutely amazing. -
Review from Brian C.
Philadelphia, PA
2/7/2012
A perfect college starving student place to eat. Deliciously hot fries served in a paper cone and tons of flavored dips and sauces to choose from. I've spent many nights out on a stoop next to the place (as the restaurant itself is really crowded and the splashing oil from the deep fryer frankly kind of scares me) inhaling fries, literally sucking in air as I eat because they're scalding my tongue.
Lots of the dips are tasty, and you're allowed to try some. I like the sweet mango chutney mayo, the wasabi, peanut satay, and curry ketchup. I get dragged here pretty much every time my sister is in town because she loves this place so much.
This place definitely complements a night of beers very well. -
Review from Alan C.
San Jose, CA
2/2/2012
The venue is incredibly small, so don't expect to be able to eat inside a lot, but if you do, the tables are specially fitted with holes to hold your cone of fries. The place is run by a few really chill and cool guys. I wanted to only try 2 of the sauces, but he kept insisting that I try more and kept giving me fries to try them with. I had settled on the roasted eggplant, which only added a smoky flavor to the mayo with a slight tartness. It didn't directly taste like eggplant, but I can understand how it came out the way it did.
Once you order, they toss in (literally) your fries so they can be fresh and they squeeze in as many fries into your cone as humanly possible. The seasoning on the fries is wonderful, but there is a slight complaint. The fries themselves don't actually cook the most evenly (i feel like when they toss it in, it ends up in a heap, so the bottom are really crunch and the top ones are kinda soft still). That's really the only thing holding me back from 5 stars. It's amazing service and delicious food.
tl;dr, the fries are delicious, get the roasted eggplant (doesn't actually taste too much like eggplant) -
Review from Stephanie R.
Manhattan, NY
Updated - 1/29/2012
So my second time I came here, I had a very disappointing experience and am sad to be lowering my rating from 5 stars to 3 stars. If it had been my first visit, I would probably be at 2 stars.
I ordered fries with three sauces to go and when I came home, I discovered that they only gave me one of the three sauces AND it had exploded all over the bag so most of it was wasted. It was SOOOOOOOOOOO disappointing. Curry ketchup is by far my favorite and to see it missing was just unacceptable. I think the person working there didn't close the lid very well or something. Also the fries were a little more burnt than usual which didn't help the situation.
Anyways, I will probably still come back if I'm in the area and in the mood for some pommes frites but I will definitely check my bag before leaving!!!!!! Everyone makes mistakes sometimes...1 Previous Review: Show all »
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11/20/2011
Best fries ever! Wedge cut, salted, and fried to perfection. Great late night go-to.
The sauces are… Read more »
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Review from Sue O.
Brooklyn, NY
2/7/2012
The fries are ok, the dippings are very good. Mango and garlic are my favorites.
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Review from Victor C.
1/19/2012
I have a fry addiction so naturally when I was in New York, I hit up Pommes Frites.
Usually I don't even dip my fries in ketchup so imagine my tastebuds when they offered up 26 different sauces for my fries. Mango to garlic to curry and everything in between. It's like the sauces were created by a drunk mad scientist who had everything in his fridge except for ketchup. -
Review from mad i.
Chicago, IL
2/6/2012
Saw this place on t.v a million year ago and finally took a trip to NYC to check it out. Really good, sweet chili sauce overwhelmed the garlic sauce and the mango habenjero. Not better than Chicago french market fries....
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Review from Joey S.
1/23/2012
Recommended mayo:
Rosemary Garlic
Roasted Eggplant
Wasabi
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Review from Melanie R.
Manhattan, NY
2/5/2012 1 Check-in Here
The sauces'THE FRIES!!! amazing now go forth and eat them now,,,,
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Review from Thu N.
With only one our left before my ride to NJ...and a promise to myself to visit Pomme Frites still unfulfilled, what's a girl to do? Do what any other normal human being would and take a $16 one way cab ride for a $4.50 appetizer of all fatty goodness.
Having been to NY about 4 times in the last 2 years, I knew it would be difficult to convince the fiance to come out here again in the near future...so, a girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do. DEDICATION my friends.
1. Service right off the bat was spot on. They really are generous with your samples, and at one point, I had to tell the guy just more samples of the sauce, as I will not be buying fries if he keeps feeding me more sample fries.
2. I must have tried 8 different sauces, but I did fall for the typical..mango chutney. What does it matter anyway what I think? The fun in it is trying all that they have to offer...so go on...try them all!
3. The Belgian fries were perfectly made..golden with just enough crispyness.
This place serves as a perfect spot for late night binge drinking, or damsel in distress who absolutely must go here even if it means missing my ride. -
Review from Maggie Y.
Woodside, NY
1/27/2012
I've been to Pomme Frites when the first sauce was still free! Even though they now charge a dollar for the sauce, it's still worth going. They offer three sizes to choose from: regular, large, and double. They come in these cute paper cones. The frites are fried twice, first time they flash fry it, then the second time they fry to order. So they have that crispy outside and a soft, potato-y inside.
They have a plethora of sauces to choose from, which are now a dollar each. They also have malt vinegar, ketchup, mustard, and hot sauce if you prefer, they are free. You can also get your frites with onions and jalapeños. They also serve poutine, which I have yet to try because there are so many sauces to choose from, you'll never finish trying all of them! You can try on the sauces before you make a decision. My top pick is the mango chutney mayo. The sweetness of it goes very well with the saltiness of the frites. Another sauce I love is the roasted garlic mayo. The taste of garlic is not overpowering at all, but is there so you can taste it.
They have a few tables in the back, and they have tables with holes cut out in them so you can place your paper cone of goodness in there! So convenient! This place is a great place if you're craving fries! -
Review from Nancy D.
1/9/2012 1 Check-in Here
Thank you, Pommes Frites for turning me into a famished drunk college student all over again. Oh the memories. You know, those nights when everyone recounts their shenanigans and inhales their food in .2 seconds. The nights when you need food in your belly stat or someone's going to get it. Pommes Frites has become that place for me -- although I am now a couples years over 21...
The line can look daunting -- depending on the hour that you arrive -- but don't let it deter you! It moves fairly quickly and the characters out late at night make for some amazing conversation/people watching. And when you're finally ordering, be like me, go for broke and get the largest size. I've only tried some of the 20+ sauces they offer. It's kind of hit or miss, but I love the eggplant mayo. I recently had the rosemary garlic and unfortunately it left a strange taste in my mouth. Regardless, the fries are crispy, salty wedges of delightfulness and are great on their own. Until next weekend, Pommes Frites! -
Review from Alyssa M.
1/16/2012
So I have to preface this review and say I've been to Belgium and have had the real deal, so my expectations were high.
This little joint is small, and mainly for take-out snacks unless you're lucky to grab a seat at the few tables and bar chairs that they have.
The fries were AVERAGE. Nothing special, my Mom makes better homemade fries than this place. The sauces were quite tasty though, I tried the honey mustard mayo and the curry mayo. The fry guy also let me and my gals sample a few of their other sauces which were phenomenal and I wish I could remember what they were :-(.
I'm giving this place 3 stars for the sauces, friendly service, and large portion sizes-a small was huge! The fries get 2 stars-womp :-( -
Review from Rebecca G.
Baltimore City, MD
1/18/2012
Walking around the Bowery in the middle of the night earlier this summer, we finally stopped and tried Pommes Frites.
His plate: regular fries, truffle aioli on the side
Her plate: regular fries, sweet chili on the side, roasted garlic mayo on the side
Honestly, we were a little disappointed in the flavor of the fries. The texture was great, but after a few fries, the potatoes started to taste a little off - a little dirty. The sauces are definitely what make the experience - but make sure to get two contrasting ones, so you can switch back and forth. I liked the fries more than D did, and I credit that to my two very different sauces. The roasted garlic mayo had a nice real garlic flavor, with no tangy raw garlic edge. The sweet chili sauce was sriracha mixed with what tasted like a citrusy vinegar, and was pretty decent - nothing amazing, but a good contrast.
There is a notorious line here - but they serve pretty quickly, and it's pretty good people-watching while you wait. It's pretty touristy, and we've had better fries, but it was still fun. -
Review from Rusia L.
Flushing, NY
1/25/2012
Wonderful place!
Delicious Crisp Fries and they give you lots of samples to try.
Wish there were more places like this that do just one thing and do it this well.
A must have for fry fanatics! -
Review from Gamal H.
1/15/2012
Best. Fries. Ever.
The only downside to this fried potato mecca is that it is too small. The line regularly stretches out the door even in the middle of the night. Since I avoid standing on line, I often have to live without my precious fries. But that may a good thing. If I could get them whenever I wanted them, I might be 300 pounds by now.
Go there and eat. Just don't hog up the line when I get there.
Have fun.
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Review from Michael C.
Los Angeles, CA
2/3/2012
perfect snack.
more please? -
Review from Lizz M.
1/15/2012
I'm going to have to try these again and actually eat them right when I get them. The place was packed so we got ours to go. I had a regular with rosemary and garlic mayo. Service was friendly and they seemed to handle the crowd fairly well.
So the fries. They were nice and thick, however, a tad overdone. I usually prefer crispy fries, but these were a bit too much, bordering on too dry because they were in the fryer way too long. The sauce was decent. although I wish I could've tasted a bit more of the garlic.
Would go back and try more sauces, and hopefully less overcooked fries. -
Review from Tracey C.
Seattle, WA
2/3/2012
I think this a good place to get an appetizer before you go somewhere else for your main meal. Or just a snack. tons of sauces to choose from.
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Review from Daniel S.
FOREST HILLS, NY
2/3/2012
I love coming to this place when i crave fries. The place is small and on some rare occasions you'll find seats. Its a bit pricey for fries but the sauce is worthwhile. Fries are always crispy and give a homemade taste. I recommend the warsauce, mango chutney, wasabi mayo and the pomegranate teriyaki mayo.
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Review from Alexandra M.
1/12/2012
My only complaint is that they give TOO MANY fries in the regular size for you to eat them all while they are still warm--they are still great cold, but fantastic warm.
I love their savoury mayos, like wild mushroom or sun dried tomato. So good. I kept going back and forth because I could not decide which one I liked more!
It is really small inside, so be warned if you want to go with a large group and eat inside. -
Review from Euna K.
Mountain View, CA
1/18/2012
Pommes Frites! Been going here for as long as I can remember, and I still love it just as much. Yes, it tastes even better when you're drizzy. And yes, the line can be a bit intimidating, but it usually moves pretty quickly.
I know it's cool to branch out & try new things, but sorry.. I'm just not that cool. I always want to try other sauces, but usually end up getting a variation of the following:
Rosemary Garlic Mayo
Dill Lemon Mayo (LOVE!)
Parmesan Peppercorn
Blue Cheese
Mango Chutney
Now, if only I could figure out how to get these badboys in California... -
Review from Chelsea D.
New York, NY
You guys don't need me to tell you that Pomme Frites is literally the shiznit.
Between the samples they gave us while we tried to pick sauces, my choices, and the choices of my two companions, we had a hell of a time trying the different dips. They were all incredible, but I have a few favorites: roasted garlic mayo, sweet mango chutney mayo, and the pomegranate teriyaki mayo. I highly recommend all three, but if you're going to chose one, get the mango chutney mayo. I swear, that stuff came from heaven.
And be careful before you bite! They are hot, hot, HOT! -
Review from Linda L.
New York, NY
1/18/2012 1 Check-in Here
I usually come here at the end of a night of drinking, or if I'm in the neighborhood and really craving their fries (or rather, sauces).
I had a Google offers coupon for Pommes Frites that was expiring soon, so my boyfriend and I decided to go there for some fries. We were lucky that there was no line when we arrived.
The coupon was able to get us 3 sauces, so we shared a large with the Vietnamese Pineapple Mayo, the Sweet Mango Chutney Mayo, and the Peanut Satay. The fries are thick cut, and good, but nothing too special. It's really all about the sauces. The mango chutney and the pineapple mayo were super delicious, and the peanut satay was decent.
I definitely want to try out all the other sauces, eventually! -
Review from Ben R.
New York, NY
1/3/2012 1 Check-in Here
Was dying to try this place went couple of times and the service was rude and obnoxious.
Don't bother -
Review from Deborah N.
Columbia, MD
12/16/2011
Not the best at all. Fries cut too thick and potatoes did not have a yummy flavor. Sadly. Very disappointed.
One good thing was the curry sauce. SpIcy and delicious and very authentic.
Doubt i would ever go back. I honestly have had better fries at Five Guys.Listed in: Disapponted
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Review from Cait Y.
San Gabriel, CA
1/13/2012
It was the third meal out of five on that day. Even though I made my stomach hurt so bad, I still came and tried.
It has so many many choices for sauce. My friends and I were literally sitting inside for 15 minutes to pick the right sauce.
So we got curry ketchup, pomegranate teriyaki, and mango mayo. Mango mayo was Mr. Right for fries! Best match ever!
Fries were really good, too. You can tell the difference from the McDonald's fries.
And please order large or bigger size for you and your friends. -
Review from Tai L.
Honolulu, HI
12/30/2011
I think to come here often, you'd need to either really love fries, or be drunk and craving them. Maybe I don't get it because I am not a huge fry person. I'll eat them, but I won't go out of my way for them.
The place is super small, dark and a lil dingy. It sits at most, maybe 15 and that would be uncomfortable. We came at about 4pm on a Tuesday afternoon. We got there before a small rush, so we were able to get a seat.
I ordered the poutine - born and raised in NJ and never ate this - apparently this is a famous thing? Fries came with gravy and cheese curds - YUM. Curds, curds, curds. My boyfriend ordered fries with a few sauces - none that appealed to me. I had the BBQ sauce, which tasted just like....any ole BBQ sauce. Still good, but nothing to go out of the way for.
I suppose my problem with the sauces is that so many seem mayo-based and I am a mayo-hater. However, if you love fries and various sauces, you would probably like this place. -
Review from Hana J.
1/3/2012
Pommes Frites never disappoints! I always dive right into my eggplant dip before I wander my eyes off to any other dips on the menu...there really is so many and don't stand in line debating, asking for samples since you'll end up annoying all the others in line.
The fries were piping hot, and honestly, I was tasting just plain, salty hot potato smothered in lovely dip. You're here for the dip, not the fries. I wish they had more of a cajuny twist, or even different types of seasoning for the fries...
Pommes Frites, please come to the West Coast! -
Review from Jason S.
Manhattan, NY
12/30/2011
I honestly didn't think their fries were too special.
Were they quality fries that made my taste bud happy? Yes. But then meh, I truly believe that if a hamburger joint like the Five Guys opened up at that spot and only sold fries, it would've done as well as Pommes Frites, if not better.
The only thing that they separate themselves from other places is that there aren't many places where they specialize in just the fries. They do have many different dipping sauces that you could try, though. -
Review from Jenn E.
12/30/2011 1 Check-in Here
A guilty pleasure, especially as a late night after drinking snack.
Yes, there's a line, but at 2am that should be further evidence that this place is amazing. Yes, it's a crazy small space and you walk out reeking like you sat in a fryer. And yes, you may pay upwards of $5 for a cone of fried potatoes. But it is ALL worth it!
The fries are super crispy, golden and piping hot every time. I've come here at night most frequently but even during the day on a weekend they fry them up as you order.
The sauces are amazing. If you're really serious, get the sauce poured directly into the cone with the fries rather than on the side; you'll get a lot more sauce! Favorite sauces include roasted garlic mayo, Mexican ketchup, sweet chili and Parmesan peppercorn but honesty haven't even had a bad one. -
Review from Ciara G.
Hardly a place for a meal but a perfect place for a snack. The small size is more than enough for two to share. I have no clue how the police officer that ordered after us finished his double order. If I wasn't on the go to the next eating adventure I would have wanted to stay to see.
The frites are fried right before your eyes to a nearly perfect crisp on the outside hollow inside. They are quite tasty on their own but really this place is all about the sauces.
There's got to be at least 20 to choose from. All made in house and they will let you try them WITH fries before you commit to your 5oz portion cup full.
The 3 sauces for $2.50 seemed to be the best deal. The Parmesan Peppercorn was a shoo in for me and didn't disappoint. The Pineapple was interestingly tasty but the Smoked Eggplant was the star and completely blew me away.
Service was top notch and I LOVED how they had cut out circles in the tables and counters so you could set your fry cone in and get to eating. A must stop for an afternoon or late night snack.Listed in: I heart NY
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Review from Hung N.
12/31/2011
Yes its a very simple concept...But for a quick snack that's delicious...it's a win.
Fries are good..thick and fresh...and the sauces are fun to try. Maybe I'm biased but that Vietnamese one is frickin best sauce ever. I would dip cardboard in it and eat it. The place has some charm with the cones and tables ready to be mounted by your fries...otherwise pretty small. I will be back to try the other flavor sauces. -
Review from Esther H.
Huntington Beach, CA
1/30/2012 1 photo
Good, cheap and big portions. Their Small can easily feed 2 mouths. The place has character and is also small, but we didn't have any trouble finding a few seats on a weekday night around 11:30 PM (surprisingly, it was crowded in there). Our only complaint was our fries were borderline burnt. I'm not sure if that's how they normally serve them or if it was just a bad batch. We would like to return when we're in the city again. I wish they had a place like this in LA.
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Review from Nicole D.
New York, NY
1/6/2012
I honestly had HIGH HOPES for this place. I love my fries, seriously. I cannot stop eating them no matter how cold or bad they are. But honestly I can make fries better than these. I wouldn't go back to this place for their fries but their DIPS are good.
If POSSIBLE, bring your own fries and just buy the dips!
This place doesn't have much seating so if your a group of people you wouldn't have space here as this place gets crowded and the seating area is usually full. Just let one of your boys in and get them fries for you as it has a tight walkway.
As i walk in for the first time, we had trouble picking what sauce to partner with our fries. The people behind the counter are kind enough to give us couple of samples for us to try. Some were good and some were just plain old disgusting. After we have finished picking ( garlic mayo(good), Parmesean Peppercorn (bf loved it), and War sauce( nasty as hell) they placed our fries in this paper cone and we walked over to their tables. Their tables had a slot made especially for their papercones making it easier for the consumer to eat and dip. -
Review from Yibing Q.
Manhattan, NY
12/23/2011
I ate a lot of frites when I was in Amsterdam City last summer. All the frites I had eaten there (from the most popular one to the obscure-looking ones) were many times better than this.
The frites here were (1) too dry (friend suggested that they were frozen previously before deep-fried), (2) not salty enough (they provided salt but the place was really small. I really needed to get out of the place ASAP after getting my take-out fries so as not to get into anyone's way) and (3) slightly overcooked.
I opted for the Curry Ketchup sauce. Please do not pay an extra dollar for this sauce. Try its free mayo sauce instead, it was many times better than Curry Ketchup.
I ordered the regular size. I was really famished but toward the last 1/4 of the bag of fries, I had to wave the white flag. I felt slightly sick of the fries after a while.
Good pomme frites should be crunchy yet juicy AND seasoned with a good amount of salt. Oh well ... I guess New York is not really a frites-place and so this decent frites-joint is highly appreciated by New-Yorkers. -
Review from Valerie L.
Brooklyn, NY
1/9/2012
I love them!!!! Amazing fries, lots of sauces!!! After crazy party night when you are still drunk, its a place to go and much on some french fries!!!! its not a place to go and sit and have lunch, there are very limited with seating! To be honest they serve only fries, why the f do you need to sit???? Its more fun to hang out outside standing around a little table they have outside with bunch of friends!!!
I drive to the city from Brooklyn just to get fries and dips! -
Review from Bill T.
12/19/2011
Looking for a Whitney Houston-themed review of Pommes Frites? Look no further!
I will be "Saving All my Love" for these delicious, crispy and flavorful frites.
The line can sometimes be long, but it moves fairly fast so "It's Not Right but It's Okay"
And to the sweet mango chutney dipping sauce, I'm going to go all pre-crack Whitney on your ass and belt out...."And I-I-I-I-I-I-I-, will always love you!". Because it's true...I love you sweet mango chutney mayo, love you more than Bobbi-Christina.
The b/f and I were literally fighting for the last scraps of fries in the cone and I may or may not have had mango chutney mayo on my face because I was trying to eat it right out of the little container.
Big love to Pommes Frites! Who cares if it takes Belgians 500+ days to form a government? They sure know how to make frites.Listed in: Ist Gut
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Review from Bill S.
12/3/2011 1 Check-in Here
Why are most americans overweight? Guess what? I don't care so pass me the Satay sauce for my fries you hoser!
If your not understanding what this place is, they sell only fries.
That's right, FRIES!!!
Now I'm not going to say french fries because the French have given to the US as a gift the Statue of Liberty and Gérard Depardieu.
Belgium gave us Jean-Claude Van Damm (who's friggin awesome), chocolates and these strange little potatoes called Pommes Frites.
(How do you grow a Pommes Frites?)
They have three sizes: small, medium and trash can size. I wanted to have a few and bring them home to my kids but I had the experience of having them right out of the vat of hot hot Belgium oil..
Now past yelper reviewers have been trashing this place. Are you serious? The fries are too thick, not seasoned enough, Dudes.. ITS FRIES!
Picture having fresh, hot, lightly salted fries with 30 different types of sauces to dip.. mmm... No ketchup needed, PF has your back. Me? I like the standard dipping sauce, Its almost like mayo. Very european and my favorite.
Everyone lighten up. Its only fries. If you don't like them then you must be from Kazakhstan.Listed in: NYC 5 star restaurants
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Review from S K.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
2/5/2012
I love this place! Fries are awesome, sauces are tasty, and are always delicious. Only down side is that it needs more space for a crowd to sit, but even with that it's 5 stars in my book.
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