"POMMEKE", a specialty store of French fries "Fritten", which originated in Belgium, pre-opened on December 19th in Gaienmae, Minato-ku, Tokyo. The grand opening will be held today at 11:00 on the 23rd.


Belgium is a "French fries kingdom" with a population of about 11.2 million and 5,500 specialty stores in Fritten. Belgium's Fritten was registered as an intangible cultural heritage by the Flanders government in January 2014, and will be applied for as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage in 2015.

Pommeke offers a unique Fritten made by a Belgian chef using carefully selected Belgian potatoes. The variety "Bintje", which is said to be "most suitable for french fries" in terms of density and dryness, is cut to a thickness of 12 mm square and "fried twice" to give it a crispy outside and a chewy texture inside. It seems that it has been done.


M size (550 yen) and L size (650 yen) are available.

You can choose one of your favorite dips from homemade mayonnaise, tomato ketchup, and samurai (spicy sauce) and set it with Fritten. In addition, tartar and special (homemade mayonnaise and ketchup with cut onions) can be set for an additional 50 yen each.


If you want to purchase additional dips, the price is 100 yen each for homemade mayonnaise, tomato ketchup, and samurai. Tartar and specials are 150 yen each.

● I was allowed to sample "Sakuhoku" Fritten!

The En-eating editorial department also tried Pommeke's Fritten.


The hot, freshly fried fritten is crispy and fragrant, and the inside has a smooth texture. The potatoes are tightly packed and have a rich texture that makes them delicious. Even in the M size, it is a voluminous feeling that women can fully satisfy. It may be okay to share it with two people.


Of the five dips, the one I especially liked was the " samurai ." The pink sauce, which is a blend of various "Asian spices" in mayonnaise, is followed by a rich and spicy spiciness. The mysterious spiciness of Japanese-style ethnicity is attractive.


● Side dishes and Belgian beer are also available

In addition to Fritten, the restaurant's menu includes three types of side dishes devised by the chef.

"Pommeke Carbonade" (550 yen) is Belgium's most popular local dish, which is made by combining beef shoulder meat with onions, carrots, and kidney beans and simmering in beer for a long time. Belgian beer "Tongerero Brown" is used to create a deep taste.

"Pommeke Vol au Van" (550 yen) is a traditional dish that combines chicken and homemade meatballs in a rich white cream sauce. Mushrooms and shiitake mushrooms are added to create a "Japanese style" finish.

"Pommeke Meatball Tomato" (450 yen) is a classic Belgian home-cooked dish that combines meatballs with tomato sauce. The onions are mixed with 100% pork meatballs and simmered in tomato sauce.


In addition, various Belgian beers will be sold. Draft beer is Primus, Safe Beer, Tonguerero Brown. Bottled beer will be prepared by Lindemance Cassis, Tonguerero Blonde, and Affligem Blonde. The price range is 500 yen to 1,000 yen.


Both eat-in and To go are possible. The store is located on the 1st floor of Hale Kurani Kita Aoyama, 2-12-27 Kita Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo. Business hours are from 11:00 to 22:00. No regular holidays (closed on January 1, 2015).


* All listed prices do not include tax