Alright Times at Holy Fries

I ate at American Holy Fries (or whatever the new name is) last night.

I think it says "Donuts" now.

I paid 15rmb for an American hot dog, and 10rmb for fries.

I loved the portions (HUGE,) and I really enjoyed the fries. Potato skins were on the fries, which I enjoy. The fries were as big and thick as lincoln logs, which some people like, and some people don't. Potatoes are easy to cook, but really difficult to make memorable. This place has great fries.

Gone are the fancy dressings, but to tell you the truth, I wasn't crazy about them a few months ago. But the best thing: They leave out squeeze bottles of condiments, and let you go nuts and drown your fries in ketchup, instead of giving you two little packets like a lesser establishment.

The hot dog was alright. I'm a New Yorker, so I'll always be kind of down on anything that isn't a NY hot dog, but I enjoyed it. If I was craving a hot dog at the time, I would have loved it more. NOTE: It was a fully loaded dog, which is great. But raw cabbage isn't a great topping, and kind of comes across as meaningless filler. Fry up some onions and I'd be hooked at twice the price.

Their donuts were just okay. A little crisp. Still, better than any other Chinese bakery "fauxnuts." Maybe they can literally straighten this out and make a churro. Or a funnel cake.

The staff is really nice and helpful, and seem to want to get to know their clientele. Good sign.