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Honey Chilli Potato

Honey Chilli Potato: Sweet, Spicy and Crispy

Quick answer: Honey Chilli Potato is an Indo-Chinese starter of crispy fried potato fingers tossed in a sticky sauce of honey, chilli and garlic, often finished with sesame seeds. It’s vegetarian. At Chilli N Chopsticks in Downtown Kitchener it costs $14.49.

Why people love it

It hits every craving at once: crunchy, sweet, a little hot and garlicky. Potato fingers are fried twice so they stay crisp, then tossed quickly in a wok with a glossy honey-chilli sauce. It’s one of the most popular vegetarian starters on Indo-Chinese menus in India and a favourite with kids and anyone who likes sweet-spicy flavours.

Steamed momos with two chutneys at Chilli N Chopsticks in Downtown Kitchener

How it compares to fries

Thai green curry with shrimp at Chilli N Chopsticks in Downtown Kitchener
  • French Fries, $8.99: plain and salty.
  • Honey Chilli Potato, $14.49: tossed in a sweet-spicy sauce, eaten as a shared starter.

Eat it straight away for the best crunch. If you’re ordering takeout, it travels fine for short trips, but it’s crispiest in the restaurant.

House Hakka noodles with chicken and shrimp at Chilli N Chopsticks in Downtown Kitchener

Other vegetarian starters to try

  • Gobi 65, $14.49 (spicy cauliflower)
  • House Special Baby Corn (Dry), $15.49
  • Dragon Paneer, $16.99
  • Veg Spring Rolls (3 pcs), .99
  • Veg Momos (8 pcs), from $14.99

More ideas on our vegetarian Chinese food page.

Try Honey Chilli Potato in Kitchener

Ask for it mild if you’re sharing with kids.

Order online for pickup, get delivery on Uber Eats or DoorDash, or book a table at 183 King St E, Downtown Kitchener. Open 7 days: Sunday to Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

FAQ

Crispy fried potato fingers tossed in a sticky honey, chilli and garlic sauce. It is an Indo-Chinese vegetarian starter.

It is sweet with some heat. You can ask for mild, medium or extra spicy.

Yes, especially if you ask for it mild.

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