Best French Fries in Penang

Junk Cafe is filled with rustic ornaments, wall clocks, old-fashioned lamps and nostalgia photos that awe customers with a bold statement that junks draws attention too. The owners have kept to a formula that keeps the cafe bursting with customers despite being located in the cafe hotspot of Chulia Street. Add big and juicy gourmet burgers with thick cut fries, and you get a mouth-watering meal. Complementing the burgers, the French fries are worthy of applause – hand-cut and made from scratch daily by the chef. It's so good, you’ll chomp them down without the need for any sauces. 

Vibrant interiors, heaps of colorful pillows adoring comfy couches, quirky quotes and happening people make you heavy-hearted to leave early. It’s pretty rare to see a table without French fries here which are served piping hot, accompanied by mayonnaise, chili and cheese sauce. Its crunchy edges and soft insides make it disappear within seconds it’s served on the table. Lastly, do give their mouth-watering desserts and smoothies a go too. 

Regular travellers to Bali will surely be amazed when they pass by the junction of Burmah Road, as a renowned restaurant serving Balinese food has touched down in Penang. You’ll definitely clap eyes on amusing pig sculptures, robust red backdrops and some artistic Bali carvings that will set the mood right away. Each bite of their signature grilled dishes is a flavourful trip back to Bali, nevertheless their Cheesy Fries are worth devouring too. Perfectly fried and embellished with generous smoked pork bits and cheese, this dish boasts the ideal balance of smokiness and cheesy goodness.  

Certainly a famous spot flocked with burger pilgrims, where monstrous charcoal burgers are meticulously crafted with vivacious toppings. But wait, what’s a burger without fries? Spade's has ensured their patrons enjoy a lip-smacking marriage of juicy patties and yummy fries. Pick their hearty basket – skin-on crunchy fries sprinkled with a tinge of parsley and paired with their secret sauces. It’s so good; you’ll form a habit of covering your entire block of potato with their beguiling sauces which leave an aftertaste of ranch, mustard and garlic. Sinfully scrumptious!

Cafe nomads listen up! After pleasing palates in KL, Awesome Canteen has now tucked itself in Georgetown. No visit to this captivating spot will be complete without tasting their signature Japanese sweet potato fries. Interestingly innovative as the large-cut fries are purple on the outside and yellow inside, it’s grilled till crispy and showered with a homemade sauce. For those who are concerned about their waistline, cheer up; a decent amount of paleo dishes are up for grab.

Taiwanese typically opt for sweet potatoes and astutely coat them with plum powder in a tantalising blend of sweet and sour. Mainly serving Taiwanese meals, Taiwan Bull is always swamped with patrons at Queensbay Mall with their sweet potato fries being their standout starter. It’s sliced into chunky portions, coated with a special plum powder all the way from Taiwan before deep-fried till golden brown. The sour tang just gives an extra punch that will charm your taste buds straightaway. 

The name itself reveals the concept – retro clock decorations charming the walls, clock design cakes and coffees brewed with artistic clock design. Renowned for their local and Western delights, your meal shall not be deemed complete without their signature cheese fries. Piping hot French fries loaded with cheese and mayonnaise, sloppily presented to get your salivary glands working immediately. Don’t be reluctant for another basket as it's worth spending extra hours on the treadmill.