Frites Atelier elevates the humble fry to an art form, turning a simple street food into a gourmet experience. Founded by renowned chef Sergio Herman, this upscale establishment serves up perfectly crispy fries made from carefully selected potatoes, fried in pristine vegetable oil, and artfully seasoned with a variety of exquisite salts. The fries are accompanied by a selection of handcrafted sauces that range from classic mayonnaise to adventurous flavors.

Flanders is famed for producing some of the finest cuisine in Europe but the not-so-humble chip is adored above all else. Even the smallest of villages houses at least one frietkot to cope with local demand, while the Belgian fry culture itself enjoys UNESCO’s patronage (despite the name French fries, they were invented in Belgium). A trip to Flanders wouldn’t be complete without indulging in a portion of world-famous fries © VisitFlanders

Belgium is known for its frites and a Ghent food guide is not complete without the addition of a friterie. The quest to try the Belgium delicacy is harder than you think for a veggie, as most of the frites sold are fried in animal fat. Frites Atelier uses plant-based oil and I love how the skins are left on for an extra earthy taste and a dash of vitamin C.

If so, don’t say that in Belgium: what Americans call French fries are very proudly known as Belgian frites in Belgium, and they are incredibly tasty. Typically served with Belgian mayo (which is utterly delicious and not to be confused with the bottled stuff from the grocery store), Belgian frites are a can’t-miss snack in Ghent.

Frites Atelier is what happens when Belgian fries get the gourmet treatment — and honestly, I’m here for it. Let’s just say it straight–these aren’t traditional Belgian frites. This upscale fry shop is the brainchild of Michelin-starred chef Sergio Herman, and you can taste that pedigree in every golden, double-fried bite.

Belgium is known to have the best fries in the whole world, so be sure to stop by Frites Atelier for fries made by a 3-star chef Sergio Herman. The sauces – Indonesian inspired – are out of this world!. While it is a little pricier than a regular ‘ frietkot’, let me tell you it is worth the money!!

Something you’ll notice around the city is the plethora of Belgian fries being offered BUT, vegans can’t enjoy most of them because the traditional way is fried in animal fat. Lucky for us though, Frites Atelier, cooks their fries in vegetable oil so that vegans can enjoy them too.

So he did research on different potatoes, soil types and other factors. After 18 months, they had found the right combination and Frites Atelier opened in 2018. Ghent is not the only establishment so Roosendaal, Brussels, Antwerp and The Hague also have their Frites Atelier.

Frites are a staple in Belgium and one thing you must try when in Belgium is the frites. You can buy frites from one of the many frites stands (frituur or fritkot), however on the day when we decided to have frites, the stands were closed.

Opgezet door Sergio Herman streven ze bij het Frites Atelier (Groentenmarkt 20) naar de perfecte frites. En dat lukt behoorlijk: de frites zijn hier uitmuntend!. Bij Frites Atelier Gent schaft de pot overigens meer dan alleen maar frites.

Along his top restaurants, he opened the Frites Atelier at the centrally located Groentemarkt. According to the starred chef, ingredients are key. He carefully chose the best potatoes for his recipe after experimenting for months.

If that whets your appetite, Frites Atelier is just across the square. Part of a chain owned by Dutch chef Sergio Herman, the atelier serves chips heaped with beef-and-beer stew, and specials like cream cheese and kimchi.