PlanetEye

Not much is known about the French Fry, but what Belgians can tell you, is that the French Fry is indeed not an invention of the French but that of the Belgians. After a little personal digging, I discovered that when the Americans brought the deliciously fried potato strips over from Europe, they tagged it with the name of the "French Fry" as the official language of Belgium is French. Thus, as this quick judgment led to its international name, the "French" Fry was born. But in Europe, people know better and the French Fry's actual name is le Pommes Frit. The difference between the Pommes Frit you can buy at any restaurant and the Belgian Pommes Frit is that the Belgians fry their Pommes twice, ensuring that each Pommes is crispy and delicious. Well, you don't have to go all the way to Belgium to enjoy an original Pommes Frit, just to our local Pommes Boutique located in Schwabing and conveniently only a few blocks away from my apartment.

 The Pommes Boutique is known for their delicious Belgian Pommes, which they serve in the traditional way, meaning with 20 Pommes Dips to choose from. Ranging from your standard Ketchup or Mayonnaise, you can choose from a delightful array of Diesel, Curry and many more. Don't be fooled, it doesn't actually taste like Diesel. Mix and match your sauces, which when you order, you must say that you would also like a sauce. All this for only 2,70€. So you may think that you need to get something else to eat as well, but trust me, one serving is usually too much for me as I am so full and have to pass the rest off to my personal garbage disposal, otherwise known as the boyfriend. The wooden benches and green paint on the walls create a mod yet comfy atmosphere, where you can even purchase a t-shirt as a souvenir.  Afterwards, your stomach may feel a bit...full. So I suggest trying their Ginger-Lemonade, which they make themselves. It's quite gingery, but makes your stomach great.

Enjoy!