The Best Fries in New York City

Happy National French Fry Day!

I hate to brag, but I like to think of myself as a french fry expert. I’ve scoured the land, mainly Manhattan looking for the perfect fries. You don’t want them too soft or too hard. If they’re too thick, they usually aren’t cooked evenly the whole way through. And if they’re too thin, they’re usually disappointing and too salty.

There’s also the dipping sauce. Are you a purist? Do you want your fries with just a little bit of salt? Or are you bougie and prefer your fries with fresh shaved truffles, rosemary and bit of oil? Maybe you’re a person who insists on having a savory/sweet mix, and dips your fries in honey or a milkshake. The possibilities for fries are endless.

I’m not here to judge your french fry preferences, because they’re exactly that. Preferences, purely subjective to the person who’s eating them. Unless you dip your fries in mayonnaise. That’s just gross.

I will however, tell you about my favorite fries in New York City at a little spot on the Upper East Side, called La Pulperia. It’s been over two years since the last time I’ve had them and I still think about them frequently. They’re the best fries in New York and if you ever have the opportunity, I encourage you to pop by the little Latin restaurant when they reopen and experiment with the best fries in the city.

The Journey

I had been casually interested in fries for years, but when I moved to New York, something in me…