Frittenwerk Essen — Restaurant in Essen

If you're Canadian, or have at least tried a real poutine in Quebec or near the province, you know you are bound to be disappointed by their "original" poutine. Just a heads-up: thick-cut fries and vegetarian (?!?) gravy. And nevermind the cheese curds. You know you aren't getting St. Albert's, so you'll have to let it pass.

And by the way, Montreal style smoked meat is not pastrami. Yes, both are kosher deli meats, but (putting it in terms a German would understand) it's like ordering a Krakauer and getting a Thüringer Bratwurst.

As for the establishment itself, good service, nice atmosphere, and overall clean and enjoyable. All at a very decent...

The reason this place only gets a 2-star rating is because of their staff. They are so unfriendly. Language was not the problem. We speak fluent German. They're just being really difficult and unfriendly for no reason. It's a shame, because the food is really quite good.

Just a note on their authentic montréal poutine. That should be made with cheese curds. These were made with mozzarella balls. There was nothing wrong with the dish, excep tthis is not montréal poutine. This is called "Disco Fries" and originate in New Jerseay. They might get a bigger laugh if they actually use the...

Frittenwerk is a very nice fast food concept. You can basically get fries with a twist at a very affordable price (