Everyone's Going Crazy Over These Deep-Fried Halloumi Fries In London

Three words: deep-fried cheese. Yes, the cheese gods have answered all your prayers in the form of one of life’s greatest pleasures: halloumi fries.

‘Shut up and take my money,’ we hear you scream. You’re not alone – Oli Baba has been everyone’s best friend since he set up shop in Camden Market back in 2015. Why is he such a hotshot? Simple. He’s been frying up delicious fried fingers of halloumi cheese. Think: gooey on the inside and deliciously crispy on the outside.

Loaded with oodles of calcium, you can easily class them as one of your five a day (that’s what we told ourselves anyway). Just look at them:
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Topped with mint leaves, pomegranate seeds and a few drop-dead tasty sauces, the popular Cypriot/Turkish delicacy has been given a rather tasty Middle Eastern twist. And yes, the wonderful creation is served alongside a hearty serving of handmade and authentic fattoush (traditional bread).

Deep-fried cheese? Bread? London? Street food? We’re sold. Are you?

Get yours at Kerb Camden Market, London NW1 8AF

Fancy seeing the place in action? Check out the awesome video below!
And if you’re out and about in Camden, here’s the top 10 things to see and do there!

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Luke Abrahams

Luke Abrahams is a born and bred Londoner and is proud to call the capital his home. He mostly writes about popular culture trends and pugs but isn’t afraid to tackle food, art and style from time-to-time.