Best Truffle Fries in Singapore

October 31, 2011 | 15 Comments

Best Truffle FriesTruffle fries from Hummerstons

It’s been said of many things, but really, the best (and most controversial) gourmet appetiser that is taking the culinary world by storm is the truffle fries.

Truffle fries are French fries tossed with truffle oil, truffle salt and parmesan cheese (it varies from place to place). Truffle oil is used to impart the earthy flavour and aroma of truffles to fries; giving it a strong smoky after-taste.

I am still not a big fan of truffle fries, but it is not hard to understand why people crave for it. There’s just something appealing about the exotic truffle oil – you either love it or hate it.

Here’s a list of the best truffle fries in Singapore.

Truffle Oil + Truffle Salt + Fries = Awesome Truffle Fries.

Truffle Fries

Barracks Cafe

When asked about the best truffle fries in Singapore, most people would immediately think of Barracks Cafe at Dempsey Hill. The fries here are deep-fried to a shade of gorgeous golden-brown, and infused with quality white truffle oil.

Nobody can say no to the smoky after-taste of the famous truffle fries ($11) at Barracks Cafe. Absolutely nobody.

8D Dempsey Road
#01-01 to 06 Tanglin Village
Tel: +65 6475 7787

Why do you like truffle fries? I like them because they smell like petroleum.

Hummerstons Restaurant

A box of Hummerstons Fries ($13) – rosemary sea salt, parmesan truffle essence – comes with tomato, chilli and garlic mayonnaise sauce. My friends love the truffle fries here, but I thought that the fries were a little soggy and the truffle taste could be stronger.

Also try the poutine – hand cut potatoes cooked with toppings and gravy.

11 Unity Street
#02-14 Robertson Walk
Tel: +65 6737 8863

Lantern Truffle Fries

Lantern Rooftop Bar

One of the best rooftop bars in Singapore, Lantern at The Fullerton Bay Hotel has a great view overlooking the Marina Bay waterfront, and it has a very nice vibe; hip but not pretentious.

The trick to getting the best french fries is to dust on a little bit of truffle oil and parmesan cheese. If you need to munch on something, it has got to be truffle fries.

Many people have been raving about the truffle fries ($14) there, and they stared at me when they found out that I had not yet try it. The opportunity finally came around recently, but I have to say that I wasn’t blown away by their truffle fries.

Well, it is definitely one of the better ones that I’ve had (that’s why it is included in this list, duh), but I don’t think it is the best truffle fries in Singapore.

80 Collyer Quay
The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore
Tel: +65 6597 5299

PS Cafe Truffle Fries

PS Cafe

Some people might disagree with me, but I think PS Cafe serves one of the best truffle fries ($15) in Singapore.

That said, the standard is not consistent. When I had it for the first time, it was really good. But I remember the fries were a little soggy when I went back on another time.

390 Orchard Road
#02-09A Palais Renaissance Singapore
Tel: +65 6887 2207

Roadhouse *new*

Truffle-mania hits Roadhouse – by the folks behind Prive restaurant – on Tuesdays! Just order any ala carte main, burger, or sandwich and you get free flow crispy truffle fries.

13 Dempsey Road
#01-07 Singapore
Tel: +65 6476 2922

TBC Truffle Fries

Tanjong Beach Club

Who can resist the addictive thick cut of fries perfumed with earthy black truffle? You like truffle fries? You will like the Tanjong Black Truffle Fries ($14). Tanjong Beach Club is the perfect place to have truffle fries and a cocktail while lazing by the pool.

120 Tanjong Beach Walk
Tanjong Beach Club Sentosa
Tel: +65 6270 1355

Truffle Fries Singapore

The Merry Men

At The Merry Men, the fries made friends with white truffle oil, truffle salt, and parsley; they mingled to become something even better – the elusive Truffle fries ($10). Served with truffle mayonnaise, ketchup, and chilli.

86 Robertson Quay
#01-02 Robertson Blue
Tel: +65 6735 9667

No matter how good truffle fries are, nothing beats McDonald’s fries.

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15 Responses to “Best Truffle Fries in Singapore”

  1. emily
    October 31st, 2011 @ 11:15 pm

    heya, long time no comment. i also surprisingly/randomly found nice truffle fries at raindrops cafe and acid bar!! :)

  2. ladyironchef
    October 31st, 2011 @ 11:27 pm

    @emily how have you been! yeah so many places are serving truffle fries nowadays. Will check them out too, thanks!

  3. J2Kfm
    November 1st, 2011 @ 4:38 pm

    Lifting the common fries into a whole different level? Interesting. Wonder if there’s any here in M’sia yet …

  4. graysie
    November 2nd, 2011 @ 12:46 pm

    Alley Bar at Peranakan Place has v good truffle fries! Nicer than Barracks imho. (:

  5. chicklet
    November 3rd, 2011 @ 8:43 am

    So, the moral of the story is… Bring your own truffle oil and salt to Mac’s. Problem solved, and much cheaper too.

  6. Geoff Rogers
    November 5th, 2011 @ 10:11 pm

    Never had truffle fries but they sound delicious :)

  7. LJ
    November 10th, 2011 @ 8:44 am

    I agree with Chicklet. It is vulgar to spend $11-15 on fried potato with a teaspoon of truffle oil.

  8. Arlene
    November 12th, 2011 @ 4:27 pm

    Great list! I would also add the Truffle Fries at Skinny Pizza on the list. It may not be as fancy, but the truffle aroma is very evident.

    I would also recommend the fries with Truffle Mayo at Prive Bakery Cafe. It is not strictly truffle fries, but I still love it :)

  9. ladyironchef
    November 12th, 2011 @ 5:32 pm

    @Arlene the truffles fries from Skinny Pizza are the same as the ones from Barracks Cafe.

  10. wezzy
    December 3rd, 2011 @ 4:21 pm

    Truffle Fries at Kung Fu Paradise from the Paradise group are thicker than most which gives a different experience, but served in a really small portion.

  11. trufflemad
    December 9th, 2011 @ 11:20 am

    I absolutely love the truffle fries at PS cafe but the best I ever had was at Casa Tartufo at Forum Shopping Mall! The handcut fries are sweet, meaty, crispy and each strand perfumed with luscious truffle flavour!

  12. Raymond
    December 14th, 2011 @ 10:26 pm

    I totally fell in love with truffle fries as well after I tried them! I’ve had one at about $6 at Skinny Pizza at Wheelock (their pizzas are awesome too), and it’s a great additional to any meal!

  13. Lace
    February 4th, 2012 @ 11:04 am

    word about the MAcs Fries man!!! What do you think of the One Rochester Group’s truffle fries???

  14. beareatsblog
    February 5th, 2012 @ 9:55 am

    Best truffles fries ever? Jimmy Monkey’s! They’re actually wedges, not French fries, which is why I <3 them so much.

  15. Garf
    May 13th, 2012 @ 8:26 pm

    tbh, the barracks is lacking in standard. Furthermore, at 11 bucks, its just overpriced.

    Agree that truffle fries are a bit over the top but hey, if you want a bargain while still being able to savour the delicate truffle fries, you should check out The Pizza Place at raffles city. $7 bucks. way cheaper and I think it’s a bigger portion.

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