If you’re heading to Amsterdam this summer (or any other time of the year), do yourself a favor and get some fries. The Dutch people have a long-standing love affair with potatoes and they have perfected the art of achieving a crispy exterior while keeping the inside soft and fluffy. Make a stop at these chip spots when you’re in town.
Vleminckx de Sausmeester
The name is a mouthful, but so are their fries. Cooked twice, the chips from Vleminckx are perfectly crisp. You can choose from a wide variety of sauces, including traditional mayonnaise, peanut sauce, and curry ketchup. The queues can get quite long, but it’s definitely worth the wait.
Manneken Pis
Located in the city center, Manneken Pis is known for its authentic Belgian fries. Only high-quality potatoes are used for these babies. The chips are served in a cone and topped with any sauce you like. Make a point to try the “Patatje Oorlog” which features mayonnaise, satay sauce, and onions.
Frietboutique
Your Dutch doesn’t have to be excellent to work out that this place is called Fries Boutique. Frietboutique offers a gourmet twist on the tradition, with the potatoes being fried in a combination of beef fat and vegetable oil for extra flavor. The selection of sauces includes truffle oil and Amsterdam samurai sauce, and they do a mean loaded fries.