Readers Vote: The 9 Best Fried Foods in Mpls/St. Paul

by Claire Stanford Jul 19, 2013, 5:47am CDT

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by Claire Stanford Jul 19, 2013, 5:47am CDT

Last week, we asked: What is the single best fried food in the Twin Cities? And now, on the last day of Greasy Spoons Week, we present the answers, mapped: your choices for the 9 best fried foods in Minneapolis/St. Paul. They range from the expected (cheese curds, fried greenbeans) to the less expected (crispy rabbit dumpling, anyone?) to the doughnut-y. Feast your eyes on all this fry.

Did we miss your favorite fried food? Let us know in the comments.

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The Anchor Fish & Chips

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"Obvious first choice is Anchor's fish and chips," writes a commenter. The classic fish and chips are available at the Northeast brick n' mortar and from the ever-roving food truck. Make sure to get the tartar sauce to go alongside.

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302 13th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413

(612) 676-1300

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The Bulldog Northeast

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"Bulldog NE: Deep Fried Caramel Roll. Duh! (its topped with bacon and mascarpone cream, too)," writes a commenter.

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401 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55414

(612) 378-2855

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112 Eatery

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If you're not in the know, it's easy to overlook this menu staple at Isaac Becker's flagship restaurant. After all, how great can cauliflower be? When it's fried and liberally dusted with parmesan, the answer is really great.

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112 N 3rd St, Minneapolis, MN 55401

(612) 343-7696

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Chef Shack On Marquette

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Chef Shack's mini-donuts have rightfully achieved a cult following. Order them from the food truck and get them fresh from the fryer, tossed with cinnamon and sugar in a paper bag.

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Minneapolis, MN

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Burch Steak & Pizza Bar

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A commenter writes, "The sweetbreads at Burch (available downstairs only) are To DIE for. Flaky, crispy coating, creamy, organ-y inside; served with a perfectly seasoned, equally subtle, yet robust mushroom sauce. You won't want to share."

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1942 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403

(612) 843-1515

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Mouse Trap Cheese Curds

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"Hands down, the best ever is MN State Fair cheese curds," writes a commenter. Seconded.

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Saint Paul, MN 55108

Ngon Vietnamese Bistro

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"The crispy rabbit dumpling from Ngon Bistro is an extra tasty treat to go along with whatever awesome craft beer is on tap," writes a commenter.

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799 University Ave W, Saint Paul, MN 55104

(651) 222-3301

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Shamrocks Grill and Pub

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A commenter suggests the "leprechaun legs" at Shamrocks. Don't worry, no leprechauns were harmed in the making of leprechaun legs: they're deep-fried green beans.