Going Out | RestaurantsThey're to fry for: the best chips in London'Heavenly': the chips at Le Comptoir Gascon in Charlotte Street were named the best in the capitalAndrew Hough|Evening Standard10 April 2012London's best chips are named today.A survey of the capital's restaurants has found that the chefs at Le Comptoir Gascon in Farringdon fry the finest frites.Tasters who visited the French bistro in Charterhouse Street described sampling its golden cuts of potato as a "heavenly encounter".The chips are made using French potatoes that are hand-cut to 1cm square and 8cm to 10cmlong. They are cooked in duck fat and seasoned with fleur de sel - hand-harvested salt crystals from the Gironde. A bowl of the award-winning chips at Le Comptoir Gascon costs £3.50.Spuds you like ... 1. Le Comptoir Gascon, EC1 2. E Pellicci, E2 3. Hawksmoor, E1 4. The Queen's Pub and Dining Rom, N8 5. Roundhouse Cafe, NW1 6. Empress of India, E9 7. Sea Shell, NW1 8. Grand Union Burger Bar, NW5 9. Toff's, N10 10. Out of the Blue, SW11 Source: Time Out MagazineTime Out magazine's survey listed the 50 best chipmakers in London. For the full list see this week's issue, out now.
