[Liquid_o2]

Compared to Costco, all other poutine is less salty... I didn't like Costco's at all ... trust me La Belle is good stuff :thumbsup:

Oh and I think I had the worst poutine a few days ago on the BC Ferry haha

The poutine on the ferry isn't even close to the worst. I had it about a week ago on the ferry, and while not the best, was pretty solid. Used White Spot fries (mine were extra crispy which helped keep them from getting soggy), there were ample cheese curds that were not cold, and the gravy, while not deep in flavor was at least not overly salty. I would give it a solid 7/10.

[Obsideon]

I guess it was a bad draw for me... it was the last ferry back to Vancouver and I guess the lady wasn't in the best of moods, my fries were soggy and the there wasn't enough cheese but not that it mattered cuz it wasn't hot.

[Deathdot]

Chambar

[.darlyn]

Any food trucks in vancouver sells poutine? My very first poutine ever came outta food truck in ottawa... It was the bomb! Haven't had one anywhere near close as good, yet..
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[Liquid_o2]

I guess it was a bad draw for me... it was the last ferry back to Vancouver and I guess the lady wasn't in the best of moods, my fries were soggy and the there wasn't enough cheese but not that it mattered cuz it wasn't hot.

Yah sounds like you got a bad batch. I would give it another shot sometime during the day.

I got mine before the ship even set sail, so they had probably just made a new fresh batch of fries for all the incoming customers.

[CorneringArtist]

Anyone know if Brados is open on Sundays? I've never been there, let alone go to Commercial Drive.

Anyways, Fresgo Inn restaurant in Surrey has a marginally average poutine. Nothing special, but it's cheaper than New York Fries, and the cheese curds actually end up melting.

[CRS]

Anyone know if Brados is open on Sundays? I've never been there, let alone go to Commercial Drive.

Anyways, Fresgo Inn restaurant in Surrey has a marginally average poutine. Nothing special, but it's cheaper than New York Fries, and the cheese curds actually end up melting.

IIRC, Brado's is open 7 days a week.

I don't remember a time that I went and it was closed.

[Brianrietta]

I'm really looking forward to there being a Dunn's in Vancouver starting this fall. I have high expectations for them as my sister lives a few minutes away from the one in Laval and the poutine (and everything else) there is super tasty.

[bcrdukes]

^
I believe Dunn's on Seymour is open, no? I may be wrong. I recall there being a thread & update saying it was open for business.

[Brianrietta]

I'm not sure. Seriously though the bbq gravy + smoked meat on top poutine is to die for.

[Obsideon]

Any food trucks in vancouver sells poutine? My very first poutine ever came outta food truck in ottawa... It was the bomb! Haven't had one anywhere near close as good, yet..
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There is a Food Truck just downstairs of Ebisu on the corner, called Bada Bing. I had the Philly sub and poutine there... wasn't impressed. :okay:

I also gave Fritz another go last night, I'll have to bump it down a notch, Brado's is the clear-cut #2 by default hehe ...

[Vale46Rossi]

There is a Food Truck just downstairs of Ebisu on the corner, called Bada Bing. I had the Philly sub and poutine there... wasn't impressed. :okay:

I also gave Fritz another go last night, I'll have to bump it down a notch, Brado's is the clear-cut #2 by default hehe ...


I had la belle for the first time a few days ago... often going to fritz

I like fritz a lot better... I love their gravy.

[.darlyn]

Now why would you tell me of a place that you didn't think was good? Tsk tsk.. Lol jk...
I'll give it a try. Thanks Deon!
I don't like fritz' fries... They taste... Bland to me? But the dipping sauces definitely make up all the flavors.. Mayo dipped anything is good! Haha
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[Alphamale]

Kaboom box poutine is pretty solid.

[Verdasco]

Flying pig pulled pork poutine.... say no fucking more...

[Spoon]

Brado's is the clear-cut #2 by default hehe ...

Brado's also closed according to Yelp. :okay:

[ilovebacon]

new york fries!!!!

[Armind]

:sweetjesus:

Flying pig pulled pork poutine.... say no fucking more...

[Verdasco]

new york fries!!!!

you cant bear serious.... :gtfo:

new york fries? EleGiggle EleGiggle EleGiggle EleGiggle EleGiggle LUL


newyork fries:

http://www.newyorkfries.com/img/poutine.png









flying pig :





https://s3-media3.fl.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/qWaQYn8Wha4lTJIaEALw8A/o.jpg



https://s3-media4.fl.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/6TbUqBzEBVkb3paYeFN5Rw/o.jpg

[Expresso]

^ That doesn't look much more appealing than NYF.

[ZN6]

Kitanoya Guu Kobachi has an amazing curry beef poutine. If you haven't tried it, do it. small but holy, it will burn your lips off and taste great while doing so. See those bubbles? That shit is fucking bubbling in that hot stone bowl. Shit is amazing.

Someone's food blog:

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-K7G43e2BxYI/U4whV5PSNyI/AAAAAAAAA1Y/p6aYEgkJ4pY/s1600/IMG_7505.jpeg

Lighting makes it look bad but it is amazing. Just under 8 bucks. Not that most Izakaya places are cheap.

[Verdasco]

:sweetjesus:

i nver tried costco poutine before, might grab it because its so close to my place

[kross9]

:sweetjesus:

i nver tried costco poutine before, might grab it because its so close to my place

Costco poutine is hit n miss like some chain poutine places curds too cold gravy not hot enough but the fries oh the fries are soo good

[hchang]

KFC has the best fast food poutine... Their gravy always hits the spot

[dlo]

fast food poutine places are all trash i dnt even try anymore lol
frites opened 24/7 yall got no excuses haha

[Akinari]

New York Fries is disgusting.

[Galactic_Phantom]

you cant bear serious.... :gtfo:

new york fries? EleGiggle EleGiggle EleGiggle EleGiggle EleGiggle LUL


newyork fries:

http://www.newyorkfries.com/img/poutine.png









flying pig :





https://s3-media3.fl.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/qWaQYn8Wha4lTJIaEALw8A/o.jpg



https://s3-media4.fl.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/6TbUqBzEBVkb3paYeFN5Rw/o.jpg

you can't be serious...Flying Pig is so inconsistent most of the time it fucking sucks there. When its good its fucking great, however, more often than not, it sucks. Fritz or la belle patate is king.

Also, at least with NYF you know what you're gonna get lol

[willystyle]

Fritz is meh. Haven't had anything better than La Belle Patate.

[ZN6]

:sweetjesus:

i nver tried costco poutine before, might grab it because its so close to my place

Do not try costco poutine if the line isn't long as fuck, otherwise they give you fries that have been sitting. Not that it's a problem since it's lined up most of the time, but always have someone in front of you so the chance they fry a new batch is higher. Depending on your liking, ask for a bit of extra gravy.

Tell them to do their shit in this order: Cheese curds, fries then gravy on top so the cheese curds have the heat to help it melt.

I have much experience with the costco at stadium.

[Verdasco]

Do not try costco poutine if the line isn't long as fuck, otherwise they give you fries that have been sitting. Not that it's a problem since it's lined up most of the time, but always have someone in front of you so the chance they fry a new batch is higher. Depending on your liking, ask for a bit of extra gravy.

Tell them to do their shit in this order: Cheese curds, fries then gravy on top so the cheese curds have the heat to help it melt.

I have much experience with the costco at stadium.

too late lol, got it last night... i dont know why they make it so cold.... those curds! Should be left out a bit earlier so it can warm up imo

[Armind]

Fuck. I want poutine nao.

[MarkyMark]

This is aways out there but if you're ever passing through 70 mile there's a place called the sugar shack that's run by a French Canadian and the poutine there is awesome.

[syee]

Forgot about this thread.

Frenchies (pretty much where Broadway & Main intersect) was pretty decent when I tried it about a month ago.

Welcome to Frenchies Montreal Smoked Meat in Vancouver, Canada! (http://frenchies-diner.com/home/)

Had some at Costco the other day as well. They skimped on the gravy so it kinda sucked.

[Gucci Mane]

This is aways out there but if you're ever passing through 70 mile there's a place called the sugar shack that's run by a French Canadian and the poutine there is awesome.

any good places in surrey? lol. everything being recommended is in vancouver or in your case 70mile.

[Armind]

Taphouse has a pretty good poutine, but that was when they first opened.

Not sure if they're consistent since I haven't been there in awhile.

any good places in surrey? lol. everything being recommended is in vancouver or in your case 70mile.

[ZN6]

too late lol, got it last night... i dont know why they make it so cold.... those curds! Should be left out a bit earlier so it can warm up imo

Food safety? They gotta keep them refrigerated, possibly frozen before the cafeteria opens up. I remember one time where the curds were a colder than just cold.

[MarkyMark]

any good places in surrey? lol. everything being recommended is in vancouver or in your case 70mile.

Just hit up white spot haha, better than fast food joints at least

[Vansterdam]

I like smokes poutine but whenever Im downtown I usually hit up Mean poutine for the "Lucic Poutine" its not on the menu lol

[Obsideon]

fast food poutine places are all trash i dnt even try anymore lol
frites opened 24/7 yall got no excuses haha

I second that.
Almost every fast food chain served it at one point or another. ALL garbage.
McDonald's, Wendy's, A&W, Taco Bell, KFC - all terrible.
If I had to eat 1 out of all the chains though it would be Burger King.
NYF doesn't count as a "regular fast food" joint because they are a specialty FRY shop, and they still don't make a very good poutine lol. However they are slightly better than all the aforementioned shops.

Depending on your liking, ask for a bit of extra gravy.

Tell them to do their shit in this order: Cheese curds, fries then gravy on top so the cheese curds have the heat to help it melt.

I have much experience with the costco at stadium.

That sounds like it would actually make the Costco poutine decent because the last few times I ordered it there the cheese was always cold and hard. Not a fan. However I'm not sure if I should be so specific with the grumpy lady behind the counter, she might spike my gravy lol.

I like smokes poutine but whenever Im downtown I usually hit up Mean poutine for the "Lucic Poutine" its not on the menu lol

I am ashamed to proclaim myself the Poutine King haha. I have consumed poutine in almost every establishment that serves it in the lower mainland.

- The Poutine Pizza at Brado's was hilarious. Too bad they closed.
- The Lucic Poutine was pretty good but kinda pricey and there were so many toppings in there I couldn't figure out what I was eating half the time.
- Flying Pig poutine was way too soggy felt like I was eating a mush.
- Smoke's poutine was just alright.
- Dunn's poutine was a disappointment, but the smoked meat sandwich was good.
- Did not like Frenchie's poutine the gravy was too watery.
- Fritz is solid but it's always busy
- my go-to is still La Belle. The Deluxe Smoked Meat or Meat Lovers and their smoked meat sandwich (they only serve the sandwich until 9pm)... :sweetjesus:

I'm forgetting many others but if you want a personal opinion on a place that has poutine you can probably ask and chances are I've swallowed it lol.

[TOS'd]

Butter chicken poutine at Roots Cafe, Main & 41st

[Marshall Placid]

Smoke on the water bbq in Gibsons.

Meat Lover's Poutine - IMO, absolutely heavenly meat poutine.

Pulled pork and "pig's candy" which is like a sweet version of beef jerky.

[roflwaffle604]

Fritz is my go to place for poutine. Heard good things about La Belle Patate though

[jinxcrusader]

I found La Belle's gravy really salty compared to most other places I've been to.
I like Fat Burger's poutine

[Culverin]

https://scontent-sjc2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/13576919_923573877770495_4453328177067998856_o.jpg



https://scontent-sjc2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/13568799_923576517770231_7951544012582630437_o.jpg

Poutine
Animal fat cocktail, Chicken gravy, Gouda curds from Quebec, fried rosemary

Fried in a mixture of:
- Chicken fat...
- Bacon fat
- Rendered pork chop fat
- Rendered prime beef fat
- Beef tallow

Gravy:
- Roasted chicken bones, slow cooked to release maximum collagen
- Oregano
- Sage
- Rosemary
- Thyme
- Onions
- Garlic


Happy Canada Day
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[Armind]

:sweetjesus:

[SpartanAir]

^ Sarlo, I need this in my life

[Inaii]

Not fair to post pictures of poutine we don't have access to :p

[Ronin]

I made him play Marvin Gaye while making that. True story.

[wingies]

I was really dissapointed with La Belle. I took my brother there since he was visiting from Asia and hadnt had poutine since he moved back. We each got the meat lovers but when it arrived, the cheese was hard as hell. Like not even melted at all, when we asked them if they could add more gravy or microwave it, the cook said it was suppose to be like that.

[Expresso]

I was really dissapointed with La Belle. I took my brother there since he was visiting from Asia and hadnt had poutine since he moved back. We each got the meat lovers but when it arrived, the cheese was hard as hell. Like not even melted at all, when we asked them if they could add more gravy or microwave it, the cook said it was suppose to be like that.

Because that's how it's supposed to be lol.

[Verdasco]

went to la belle a month ago... was super super disappointed. Felt nothing special, felt like costco poutine... felt like something I could of made at home :/

those two fat owners looks like they couldnt give two shits either, was really rude. Overpriced

[wingies]

^^ seriously? Poutine tastes way better with the cheese melted, I think the general majority agrees

edit: I have to agree with Verdasco, charging $13.5 for a large is quite expensive to me, lol i was expecting the best poutine ever but it was mediocre at best. The sausage tasted liek it was just microwaved and cut up and put on top

[Culverin]

Wow, Obsideon really does know his stuff.
I guess he knows food in general, makes sense.


Also.
Re: the cheese....
Most people are probably used to eating cheese, and seeing it melt.
http://i.huffpost.com/gadgets/slideshows/247197/slide_247197_1446372_free.jpg
With people having an image of melted cheese like idealized like this in their heads.
However, authentic poutine is made with cheese curds, not cheese.Good curds in a poutine aren't all melty.
Softened outsides? Yeah. A bit of melted at the edges makes sense too.
In fact, the defining characteristic of cheese curds is the squeak.


Cheese Curds will have a mild flavour and a rubbery texture.
Good fresh ones will squeak as you bite into them.
The squeak is caused by the proteins in the cheese, which are still very "elastic" because they have been freshly made.
Fans say any Cheese Curd over a day old ain't worth eating. After that, you won't hear or get the squeak, and they get dry and salty-tasting.
If the Cheese Curds taste really salty, they are getting really old.
Cheese Curds (http://www.cooksinfo.com/cheese-curds)


Squeak > Melt
I'm not saying the be-all-end-all is authenticity,
but if people want to judge based on criteria/characteristics of something that isn't the classic qualities,
then I think it should be specifically stated they are looking for a different style. Maybe?
I think this seems like a pretty good judgement criteria.

Perfect Cheese – score/20
A classic poutine is made with squeaky cheddar cheese curds. These are always best at room temperature, and lose their squeak fast when kept in the fridge. This is why the best poutines use cheese made on the same day. A good curd keeps its squeak even after being smothered in gravy. The average curd diameter in your poutine should be at least 1cm. Curds should be evenly distributed throughout the poutine, not just on top. It is okay for the curd to melt a little on the outside – some people prefer a bit of melting – but it should never disintegrate into the gravy. There should be enough curds in a poutine so that you are not left staring at a large bowl of gravy & fries and wanting more – you shouldn’t ever need to ask for “extra fromage.” Other types of cheese may produce good results in designer poutines, but any such substitution should be clearly indicated on the menu.
https://poutinepundit.wordpress.com/criteria/

Here's some curd porn for you.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YUNmom3s54

thanks for all the kind comments :)

[Armind]

Stahp it Culverin.

[Verdasco]

i could care less about the cheese in my experience, ingredients felt cheap and NOT worth over $10.00

fries / meat etc.

[willystyle]

The fact that La Belle is good is because their cheese curds squeak, and their gravy is quite good from what I remembered. Different strokes for different folks.

If you're expecting melted Cheese on a poutine than you're not eating it right. Go get yourself some chili cheese fries or something.

[Liquid_o2]

If you are looking for melted cheese in your poutine... go to a casual chain restaurant or shitty pub, they usually use grated mozzarella in their poutines. :okay:

[Hondaracer]

funny thing is, in Quebec most of the time all you get is the melted soup shit.

probably ate it at 10 different places over the two times i've been, and the vast majority of times in the little old "traditional" places by the time you dig in it's a fucking soup on your plate lol

[Galactic_Phantom]

frites opened 24/7 yall got no excuses haha

Where is this place you speak of? I am craving food right now.

Frites with benefits? According to google they close at 12 and they also didn't pick up the phone

[Suprarz666]

i think hes referring to fritz
https://www.zomato.com/vancouver/fritz-european-fry-house-downtown-vancouver

[dlo]

that one opens up till 230 and is prob the best one, the one i was talkin about is frites on granville, its 24/7

[Vansterdam]

that one opens up till 230 and is prob the best one, the one i was talkin about is frites on granville, its 24/7

good to know ima hit it up at like 4am lol

[Gucci Mane]

that one opens up till 230 and is prob the best one, the one i was talkin about is frites on granville, its 24/7

u sure? on their website it says they're open to 12am on mon,tue,wed,thurs, sunday. on fri/sat they're open till 4am.

[Galactic_Phantom]

Contact - Frites Granville (http://fritesvancouver.com/contact/)
:suspicious: unless something has changed

[Obsideon]

went to la belle a month ago... was super super disappointed. Felt nothing special, felt like costco poutine... felt like something I could of made at home :/
those two fat owners looks like they couldnt give two shits either, was really rude. Overpriced

To be fair you can make any type of poutine at home. It's fries, toss some cheese on top and pour gravy. I don't agree that La Belle is even comparable to Costco poutine... I literally tossed half my Costco poutine in the trash. Gravy was way too salty and the cheese was cold and rubbery like an eraser.

The prices are on par with most Vancouver poutine shops, the traditional large poutine (which is freakin' huge) is $10. The Jumbo poutine at Fritz is $11. So technically they are all overpriced. The nonchalant attitude of the 2 fat guys could be improved but it's a fast food fry shop. I wasn't expecting much and they are pretty funny sometimes.

^^ seriously? Poutine tastes way better with the cheese melted, I think the general majority agrees

edit: I have to agree with Verdasco, charging $13.5 for a large is quite expensive to me, lol i was expecting the best poutine ever but it was mediocre at best. The sausage tasted liek it was just microwaved and cut up and put on top

I think you might be in the minority hehe. Squeaky cheese with crispy fries is the best! Why would you want to eat a soft mushy pile of melted cheese with soggy fries swimming in gravy?
$13.50 is for those speciality poutines that load on different toppings isn't it? I think the traditional large is $10. The medium is more than enough for me at $8.
The "Lucic Poutine" with all the toppings at Mean Poutine is like $19, now that is overpriced lol.

funny thing is, in Quebec most of the time all you get is the melted soup shit.

probably ate it at 10 different places over the two times i've been, and the vast majority of times in the little old "traditional" places by the time you dig in it's a fucking soup on your plate lol

True, when I hit up Montreal I was super pumped about trying "The best Poutine in Canada" in this famous little shop called Le Banquis, however it came out a soupy mess and I did not like it at all lol. I must have had like 2 poutines a day the week I was there.

[Culverin]

It's been a long time since Quebec.

But don't the majority of places not even bother with scratchmade gravy?
Most are pre-made and brought in aren't they?
http://www.st-hubert.com/userfiles/image/epicerie/sauces/sauces-conserves/sauce-poutine-066701001029_EN.png
Poutine gravy | St-Hubert (http://www.st-hubert.com/epicerie/produits/categorie-sauces/pretes-a-servir/classiques/sauce-poutine.en.html)

I think Anny's even has it for sale right at their counter.
And iirc, curds from Quebec too.

[jumsoo]

Costco all the way

[Hondaracer]

This is aways out there but if you're ever passing through 70 mile there's a place called the sugar shack that's run by a French Canadian and the poutine there is awesome.

so ended up at the sugar shack on friday heading to my buddies cabin, as is said it's a real french canadian guy running it lol, along with the attitude! lol

they also have really great jerky if you're into it, worth the stop for the jerky alone.

me and my buddy split the full order poutine and when i asked for another fork he cracked some joke about being gay or somthing lol but for 70 mile definately felt like the typical Quebecois attitude

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y136/sniperslayer/9BD8BE9C-4BB9-40BB-9033-FEA0C45E7DC8_zpsv2ondios.jpg~original

poutine was better than 90% of the stuff in the lower mainland, the fries tasted like either home made, or ordered from somewhere ive never had before, kinda like white spot but more flavour

gravy was obviously hand made as it had pepper corns in it and tonnes of flavour you dont get from a package. curds were good and the entire thing was pretty tasty, not until the last few bites did it become soggy.

solid 8/10

[ZN6]

^^^ I honestly really hate white spot fries. Every time I had them they are soggy as shit and they are either not salted or salted way too much.

Angle is all the difference a picture can make, but those fries look cold and soggy. :( Gravy and curds look spot on though.

[Armind]

Surprisingly, the poutine at Tugboat Annie's is pretty solid. A lot better than most place that's not known for their poutines. I only gave it a try since it's directly across from my work.

[CorneringArtist]

Surprisingly, the poutine at Tugboat Annie's is pretty solid. A lot better than most place that's not known for their poutines. I only gave it a try since it's directly across from my work.

Went here yesterday to wait out traffic. For the price you get a ton of fries, couldn't finish the wing special I bought with it...

[Armind]

What did you think of their poutine? Any other places better around the area?

Went here yesterday to wait out traffic. For the price you get a ton of fries, couldn't finish the wing special I bought with it...

[CorneringArtist]

What did you think of their poutine? Any other places better around the area?

It was a bit soggy in the middle, but I expected it. Not bad value-wise, but there isn't much else in the area.

[Obsideon]

Had the worst poutine last night.

Smoke's Poutinerie on Granville.
Tried the "Triple Pork", the fries were a soggy, flavourless mess with what looked like microwaved chopped up sausages and pale looking dry pull pork dumped on top. Gravy was watery and everything felt oily, even for a poutine.

Didn't finish it, never again.

[Lomac]

Definitely not local but if any of you find yourselves in Halifax, check out Truck Side and visit Cheese Curds. They have some of the best poutine I've ever had. The one you have to try is the Ukrainian Perogi Poutine, though their basic one is good as well.

[Hondaracer]

Wtf is that place? Indoor food trucks? Reminds me of like, NYNY in Vegas lol

[Lomac]

Wtf is that place? Indoor food trucks? Reminds me of like, NYNY in Vegas lol

lol Well considering the weather in Halifax is shit for the majority of the year, I guess they figured they'd create an indoor place. It's owned and operated by Bill Pratt, who was once Prince Charles and Princess Diana's personal chef and has also headed some major events like two Olympics and whatnot. I tried food at the majority of those places and they were all actually pretty good.

[604DREAMER]

I like Mean Poutine. Crispy fries, yes please. Classic ftw~