Ottawa Foodies

Hi Fresh Foodie

I am sure they taste much better. I have seen the difference of frying in lard vs. veg oil and it even looks tastier -but I personally don't like lard because I "try" to stick to a vegetarian diet.

Thanks for letting me know about the one at the Canadian Tire...you saved me a trip as I have been eyeing that chip wagon lately. :(

BTW, Sikhs follow a completely vegetarian diet. Just thought I would add it to your list. :-)

LWB, I have no reason to believe they are connected in any way. In this case the "see also" link is meant as "perhaps you were looking for this similarly named vendor."

MmmmJ, yes, they risk turning away vegetarians, Muslims and Jews. But the lard really does make a difference, and it's certainly no less healthy than shortening (which I'm sure some of the other awesome chip trucks use).

I have been to the one in Westboro (across from the old Canadian Tire) and I am sure I would have asked them what kind of oil they use to fry their fries in. If I am not mistaken, I believe it is Vegetable Oil.

I would never have eaten them if I knew they were fried in lard.

FF: Is this Glen's related to the one in Westboro, hence the "see also" link, or do they just have the same name?

I'm curious as to whether Glen's in Westboro uses Tenderflake as well.

These are great! I'm not surprised they use lard--so did McDonald's until they succumbed to the hype. I only do fries rarely but might as well have the best. For the couple of times a year I indulge I want the best. And any oil heated high enough to deep fry is never healthy. Please treat deep fried foods with respect and as a treat! (But enjoy when you do!)

These are the best chip wagon fries I've found in Ottawa! The secret to their delightful crispiness and magical flavour is that they fry in lard (Tenderflake, to be exact). I've been several times but learned this only during my last visit.

This isn't the place to have poutine because the gravy is just okay. Go for the plain fries with vinegar and ketchup!