Smoke's Poutinerie

A poutine operation need not be a full-service, fancy operation. As intended, poutine is best eaten late into a cold night, with several alcoholic drinks in the system. Under those circumstances, Smoke’s Poutinerie, situated on one of Hollywood’s most trafficked throughways, begins to make sense. A small, perfunctory shop with a counter that seats four, Smoke’s is a sizable chain based out of Ontario that sells huge servings of very good poutine. The crisp fries are sold with a wild selection of toppings—bonus points for a swath of deep-Canadian styles, including a few topped with smoked meat. Though they are the world’s largest poutine chain, each location offers something catering to local tastes. Our local Smoke’s offers a Korean-style poutine, with bulgogi and kimchi atop the gravy and curds.