Frituur n°1 — Restaurant in Antwerp

Good food for good value at the center of Antwerp. We stopped by Frituur no1 spontaneously as we were let down by the food at the Christmas market and this place saved our lunch.

The fries were thinly cut, probably by hand since they were uneven in thickness, crispy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. The chips were well seasoned and nicely coated with salt. The unevenness of each piece brought a nice textural variation. Their curryworst is also a good option on the side, their portions are on the smaller side compared to other frituurs in Belgium.

Unfortunately, the sauces aren't house-made, but they use a good ketchup. Overall, Frituur no1 is a good option to rest and enjoy...

We came here on the recommendation of a tour guide who told us to get this dish: "friet met stoofvlees" (Flemish stew with fries). The stew meat is pork, at least at this restaurant. For North Americans the closest equivalent is poutine from Canada.

This was absolutely fantastic! The fries were delicious, the stew was tasty and the meat tender. We had them add mayonnaise, which was like a cherry on top.

The server was quick and very friendly. We ordered at the counter and had our food within 3 minutes. There is seating on both sides of the counter. It was raining so I'm not sure if they have outdoor seating.

I would come here again and recommend...

Frituur n°1 is located in Antwerp, near th Cathedral, and not far from the Grote Markt. It offers splendid fries, with choices of toppings. I tried the Samurai - very spicy and hot! The menu has a variety of meats, skewers, and other fried food. My skewer was superb and plentiful, at a reasonable price.The atmosphere is informal, more street food than restaurant. They have seating inside where you can savor the local foods. The staff was extremely helpful in explaining choices to a non-native tourist. It was worth the experience, and delightful to learn about...