Five of the best loaded fries

LOADED fries are the ideal antidote for any Easter chockie overdosing. Transforming a side of plain fries into a meal or boring chips into a gourmet dish.

The lip-smackingly good kimchi and cheddar loaded fries at The Den in Salamanca. Picture: MATHEW FARRELL

LOADED fries are the ideal antidote for any Easter chockie overdosing. Transforming a side of plain fries into a meal or boring chips into a gourmet dish – this lip-smackingly good and fully loaded offering is currently in ample supply around Hobart.

The Den

63 Salamanca Place, Hobart

Popular Salamanca eatery and bar The Den has two unique and popular loaded fries options available. The Loaded Kimchi and Cheddar Fries ($13) have a house-made, aromatic sauce made from spicy gochujang chilli paste, mirin and vinegar tossed through with tasty cheddar cheese and topped with onion and sesame seeds. While the Vietnamese-style Loaded Hoisin and Sriracha ($13) option includes house-made hoisin dressing, aioli and is topped with peanuts and herbs.

Brooke St Larder

Brooke Street Pier, Franklin Wharf, Hobart

With the popularity of sweet potato ever expanding, one of the most popular dishes at the Brooke Street Larder on Hobart’s waterfront is their loaded Sweet Potato Fries. More of a meal than a side, this large double serve of fries comes topped with creme fraiche, chilli caramel, fish sauce, shallots and coriander ($12).

The Veg Bar

346 Elizabeth St, North Hobart

You’ll never get sick of the Veg Bar’s filling, hot and hearty Pulled Jackfruit Loaded Fries ($12). The dish includes jackfruit, which has been marinated in a Mexican-style sauce and cooked on a hotplate with barbecue spices. The completely vegan meal, is served on a bed of fresh chips and is topped with a barbecue sauce, a chickpea-based house aioli and a cashew-based cheese sauce.

Mr Burger

120A Liverpool St, Hobart

Big, meaty and cheesy, the Trucker Chips add a kick, a punch and a whole lot of bite to the menu at Mr Burger. The fresh chips are covered in three kinds of classic American cheese. Crispy diced bacon is sprinkled over the dish and the store’s secret trucker sauce completes the meal. Add a kick if you wish with a few jalapenos on top. The dish is great for sharing and even better all to yourself. (Small $7, Large $10).

The Standard

52 Liverpool St, Hobart

Masters of loaded fries, The Standard’s loaded fries menu rotates seasonally. One of the most popular is the Animal Fries ($10). The dish has potato fries topped with minced bacon and sauteed onion jam, cheddar cheese and The Standard’s own secret Animal Sauce. Another popular option is the Pulled Pork Fries ($12), with slow-roasted marinated pork, cheddar cheese, Red Hot Sauce, house-made ranch dressing and green onion.