How Fries Are Enjoyed Around The World

1. America

Image source/Serious EatsWhen it comes to fries, America like to keep things nice and simple. The fries themselves are usually thin and crispy, and the staple topping would just be a side of ketchup. While there are many other toppings to go at, including cheese, chilli and hot sauce, most people can agree that you can't beat just French fries and ketchup.

2. Canada

Image source/Tasting TableIf you have ever been to Canada, you're probably familiar with poutine, which for many people is considered the national dish. Despite it's pretty unappetising look, it's definitely beloved by most Canadians. It is made up of a base of soft French fries, topped and thick, rich gravy and melted cheese curds - yummy!

3. Spain

Image source/Goya FoodsSpanish cuisine has been blessed with their signature snack Patatas Bravas. The dish is highly popular in all regions of the country, as it consists of thick potatoes deep fried in olive oil, and then coated in the signature "Bravas" sauce. The sauce is tomato based with a generous serving of paprika.

4. Greece

Image source/ Real Greek RecipesGreece has some of the nicest turquoise seas, stunning buildings and delicious food. One of their most staple and traditional delicacies are gyros. They normally contain a large serving of meat (usually lamb or pork) in a pita bread, with a selection of different vegetables, tzatziki sauce and most importantly - French fries!

5. United Kingdom

Image source/Essex LiveIn Britain, if you order fries you won't get what you expected in America. Over the other side of the Atlantic, fries are called chips, and chips are called crisps. Chips are traditionally thick and soft, served with salt and malt vinegar and usually come wrapped in newspaper. If you really want your chips in a traditional way, you can have battered fish as well. There are regional preferences of course for how people prefer them, but this is the staple way of having chips in the UK.

6. France

Image source/Mission EurovisionFries, or as the French like to call them, pomme frites, are a staple in French cuisine. Similar to the Americans, the French like there fries thin and crispy, but where in America they go for ketchup, the French prefer mayonnaise. The thickness and creaminess seems to work well with the warm, crunchy fries.

7. Peru

Image source/Travel Food AtlasA popular street food in Peru would be Salchipapas. It is a dish containing fries (of course) topped with thinly sliced hot dog and garnished with fried egg or cheese. The choice of sauce is up to you, some popular choices can be mustard, ketchup and mayonnaise.

8. Turkey

Image source/ZomatoPatso is a Turkish fry sandwich, which is similar to a Greek gyro. It is a local popular street food and and is known for being extremely affordable. The sandwich is stuffed with fries and can come with anything including cheese, meat, onions, and is usually topped with either ketchup or mayonnaise.

9. Cuba

Image source/Serious EatsBecause of Cuba's close proximity to America, they were bound to pick up on America's love for fries. A Cuban frita is their speciality when it comes to eating fries. It is typically a beef burger topped with fine, super-crispy potatoes between a Cuban bun. The combination seems odd, but I can guarantee it would be delicious.

10. Ireland

Image source/Today FMDue to British rule over India for almost a century, curry and chips (remember chips are fries) became extremely popular, especially by the Irish. Irish curry sauce is a much milder, sweeter take on traditional curry, but many people love going to the chippy and covering their chips in the delicacy.

11. Belgium

Image source/AgamealsMuch like fish and chips in the UK, in Belgium they love moules frites. The French-named classic Belgian dish is a combination of mussels and fries, and is popular in all areas of the country. When seafood was first introduced to the country, mussels were a much cheaper alternative to fish, hence they moules frites became so popular.

12. Netherlands

Image source/Atlas ObscuraIn the Netherlands, their take on fries is called Patatje Oorlog, also known as 'War Fries.' The dish is usually served as street food and consists of fries topped with finely chopped onions, mayonnaise and the signature peanut-based satay-style sauce. It is typically served in a paper cone and enjoyed by all ages.

13. South Africa

Image source/OZYThe secret to South Africa's famous slap chips is all down to the preparation and cooking method. The potatoes have to be cut and soaked in vinegar before being fried - twice to be precise. If perfected, these fries should be extra crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Similar to how they have them in the UK.

14. Kenya

Image source/Coconut crazeA staple in Kenyan cuisine, masala chips are a level up on traditional French fries. After frying the potatoes twice, they are then tossed in a tomato-based masala sauce and garnished with a dash of lemon juice. You start to wonder why you just have ketchup when there is so many other options.

15. Tanzania

Image source/WikipediaIf you ever visit Tanzania, you have to make sure you don't leave without trying chipsi mayai. The dish is essentially a French fry omlette. The best place - and most common place - to find the dish would be on the streets, where they fry the sliced potatoes and vegetables in a large wok.

16. Bulgaria

Image source/GLOBE & MEIn Bulgaria, one of the more popular dishes is called kartofi sus sirene. They start by baking sliced potatoes - yes baked, not fried - then smothering them in a blend of sirene cheese, butter egg and pepper. If perfected, the dish should be slightly browned on the top, and deliciously cheesy.

17. India

Image source/Cooking it up with AnuWhen you think of carbs in India, you would usually think of delicious breads and fragrant rices, but their fries can be pretty impressive too. India's spin on French fries are their signature finger chips. They cook the potatoes in turmeric and season them with chilli powder or masala which adds a complex spice to excite your palette.

18. Philippines

Image source/AsianatiIn the Philippines, fries are typically enjoyed with the popular sauce "Jufran." It is a banana-based condiment with a gooey texture and is most commonly enjoyed with salty foods, like fried chicken or fries. It may appear to be a reddish colour, but in fact contains no tomatoes.

19. South Korea

Image source/Potato PROPeople in South Korea can't get enough of honey butter French fries. The delicacy was a spin-off from the previously popular Honey butter chips which hit the public in 2014. Eastern Asia is known for its whacky and wonderful foods and flavourings, many of which I wouldn't entertain, however these do sound rather tasty.

20. Finland

Image source/RedditThe popular Finnish potato street food, Makkaraperunat, translate to sausage potatoes, so you can have a good guess what this dish includes. Including the obvious potatoes and sausage, this dish also is complimented with the likes of mustard, mayonnaise, onion, ketchup and pickled cucumber.

21. New York

Image source/AllrecipesIn New York, if you take a trip to a restaurant called Nick Tahou Hots, you can get the famous "garbage plate". The dish is pretty much what you would expect, it is a plate full of fries loaded up with anything you like. They have everything from Mac-and-cheese to baked beans, whatever you want just load it on your plate.

22. Germany

Image source/BBCWhen visiting Germany, you should definitely try Currywurst. This simple dish only includes sausage chunks, ketchup, curry powder and fries, but it can't stop selling out in Germany. The dish was invented in Berlin by a German housewife named Herta Heuwer in 1949.

23. Curacao

Image source/informashonAfter a late night partying on the island, make sure you find one of the food trucks and ask for truck'i pan. The name translates to "bread truck" or "sandwich truck," and is a dish mainly containing fries served with barbecued meats, shrimp or conch. They will be served all night and often come with a helping of either peanut sauce or relish.

24. Chilli

Image source/AmigofoodsChorrillana is a traditional Chilean pile-on dish constructing of fries, sliced-up meat, fried onions, all topped with either fired or scrambled egg. The dish can be found in all kinds or pubs and restaurants across the city of Valparaiso, where its believed the dish originally came from.

25. Japan

Image source/Mental FlossIn Japan, fries are better known as furaido potato. Fries are served all over the country at all kinds of fast food chains. They are typically ordered in"Belgian style" or if you chose, you can add flavourings such as furikake, which is a mix of seaweed, sesame seeds and other ingredients.

26. Russia

Image source/RankerFrench fries, or Kartofel' fri in Russian, are popular in yet another country. In Russia to pump up their fries they like to prepare them with lots of onion, which does wonders for their flavour. I can imagine they taste even better when served next to a big sirloin steak.

27. Australia

Image source/EpicuriousJust like in the UK, the Aussies call their fries chips, so don't be confused when you hear chips again. Their take on the fries is pretty simple, however they have one ingredient which they swear by - Chicken salt. Those of you that have tried it may be able to agree but ask any Aussie what they have with their chips, I can have a good guess it will be chicken salt.

28. Mexico

Image source/Kraft FoodsYour plane, boring fries won't cut it in Mexico, you have to make them more interesting. Enchilada fries are the perfect fusion of Mexican cuisine to a fairly ordinary food. They are the perfect snack for any day of the year, and can compliment all kinds of delicious toppings/filings.

29. Morocco

Image source/Wallflower KitchenIn Moroco, they opt for a more adventurous choice of fries. Rather than using the typical white potatoes, they go for the more flavoursome sweet potato. The preferred way of having them is cut into wedges and baked until crispy. Make sure you don't forgot the BBQ sauce!

30. Portugal

Image source/TastyIn Portugal they have a much healthier idea when it comes to fries. Rather than deep frying potatoes, they prefer oven baking carrot fries. If cooked correctly they can be deliciously sweet, and when seasoned with Peri Peri, they can be out of this world.

31. Greece: Patatas Tiganites

Image Source / Kopiaste... to Greek HospitalityAnother fry variety in Greece is Patatas Tiganites. This is when you get a big bowl of deliciously thick hand-cut potatoes which have been pan-fried in olive oil. Some oregano is thrown in for more flavour and then salty feta cheese and lemon wedges finish off the dish.

32. America: Chili Cheese Fries

Image Source / Dinner at the ZooThis one is exactly what it sounds like (so awesome then) and another delicious fry serving from the USA. With chili cheese fries you can expect your standard thin French fries with tasty chili on the top paired with melted cheese. You can then also expect a variety of extra toppings like jalapenos.

33. New Jersey: Disco Fries

Image Source / Center of the PlateNew Jersey's take on the tasty Poutine dish from Canada is a plate of Disco Fries. This consists of delicious crispy potatoes served in gravy with mozzarella melted all over the top. For variety, you can also have a pot of cheesy gravy which you can then dip your fries into at your leisure.

34. Hawaii: Furikake Fries

Image Source / The Happy FoodieFurikake fries are very important to the culture of Hawaii when it comes to their cuisine - and it's no surprise when they're so moreish! This dish consists of fries (naturally) combined with minced seaweed, some salt and tasty herbs. You might also find that food trucks put their own personal take on these fries.

35. Switzerland: French Fries... Maybe?

Image Source / Travel2UnlimitedYou can most definitely get French fries coated in whatever you like in Switzerland, but this particular side dish is one which many chefs in this country try to stay away from: the mainstream 'French fry' culture. If you did order fries in Switzerland, you can expect crunchy and fresh.

36. America: Tater Tots

Image Source / WikipediaTater Tots may not look like traditional fries, but they're still a potato dish which is enjoyed in the same way fries would be as a side dish for your main meal. Tater Tots are usually potatoes which are made into small circles and then deep-fried, and you can usually enjoy by dipping into ketchup or other condiments.

37. China: French Fries

Image Source / YouTubeIn China, the culture has accepted the way of Western-style French Fries rather than having their own spin on things. French fry options are served in fast food restaurants in China in the traditional American style of simple fries you can dip in whatever you like.

38. America: Waffle Fries

Image Source / always use butterAnother variation of fries from America comes in the form of delicious waffle fries. These crispy delicacies eliminate the traditional thin fry appearance and instead replace with a full waffle made out of soft potato. This can then be topped or dipped in the same way any other fry would for a delicious side dish.

39. New Zealand: Fast Food

Image Source / Potatoes New ZealandWhen it comes to fries in New Zealand, this is most associated with the traditional French fries you can get from fast-food chains, such as McDonald's legendary thin fries or any other fast food chain. As New Zealand also shares a lot of similarities with British culture, you can expect the same kind of 'chip'!

40. America: Shoestring Fries

Image Source / The KitchnShoestring fries are aptly named because they're extremely thin - like a shoelace! This fry option in America sees shoestring fries - very long, thin and lanky - being the perfect side for food like fried chicken and burgers, or whatever you want really. And with whatever dipping sauce!

41. Argentina: Revuelto de Gramajo

Image Source / Recetas RapidasIn Argentina, fries can be enjoyed in the traditional thin French Fry way, as an accompaniment to many popular dishes. But they also serve Revuelto de Gramajo, which is an Argentinian dish of French fries cooked with - and topped with - eggs. Now this is the perfect excuse to have fries for breakfast, because eggs totally count, right?

42. Colombia: Salchipapas

Image Source / WikipediaFor Colombian food, you can expect a portion of Salchipapas if you're looking for your French fry fix. For this tasty dish you'll need to be a meat-lover because it's a big bunch of French fries which are littered with little chopped hot dogs to fill both your meat and fry craving.

43. Chile: Beef And Eggs Fries

Image Source / FoodgawkerEggs are a huge deal in Chilean cuisine, so it's no surprise they're paired with a huge pile of French Fries. For Chile's Chorillana Eggs and Beef Fries dish, you can expect a huge heap of fries topped with delicious strips of beef and then topped with fried eggs and a sprinkling of onions.

44. Bangladesh: Chili Pepper Fries

Image Source / The Best Blog RecipesIn Bangladesh, you can expect a very delicious serving of fries indeed - enough to want to return to the country time and again to overindulge on them! The fries in Bangladesh are traditional French Fries but cooked to crispy perfection and then served with chili pepper shavings. This is then paired with a creamy cheese sauce.

45. Indonesia: Perkedel

Image Source / WikipediaIndonesians love hearty, warm food, so anything fried is going to top that list. Perkedels - or potato fritters - are enjoyed in Indonesia as an option for fries. This potato fritter serving is a very popular side dish for any meal, and not exclusive to any particular time of the day - you can enjoy with breakfast, lunch or dinner!

46. Costa Rica: Yuca Fries

Image Source / The Spruce EatsYuca fries provide a great 'fries' side dish option, without the potato that you're used to. For these Costa Rican fries, you'll instead get a dish made from the yucca vegetable, which is a great (and tasty) alternative to potatoes. For Yuca fries, you can expect a much softer bite for the middle, while still not missing out on that crispy shell.

47. Poland: No Sauce

Image Source / Serious EatsIn Poland, you can find French fries on the menu, as this country enjoys them as much as anywhere else in the world, but traditionally French fries in Poland were eaten without any condiments. With no ketchup, mayo or other sauce, you could expect them to just be lightly salted.

48. Croatia: Classic Chips

Image Source / TripAdvisorIf you're eating out in Croatia, you can expect a hefty load of carbs as a side accompaniment for most dishes, which includes chips. For main courses, Croatians serve classic chips/fries or boiled potatoes. You can also have rice or vegetables as another option - but who's gonna say no to fries?

49. Dominican Republic: Yaroa

Image Source / PinterestThe Dominican Republic's tasty version of chili cheese fries from America, Yaroa is a street food you can find in this country - and perfectly stodgy for those heavy nights out. Yaroa is layers of French fries which are then served with beef, melted cheese and sauces.

50. Vietnam: Butter And Sugar

Image Source / Everyday Family CookingThat's right - sugar with French Fries! In Vietnam, you can expect a delicious helping of traditional French Fries, but this time served with a side of sugar, as well as a dollop of butter ready to melt over the hot potato goodness.