Hawkers Alley’s Asian Street Food Is A Must-Try

Photograph by Hatsue

A baked potato on steroids. That’s the easiest way to describe tornado potato fries—a whole potato cut into a spiral, fried to a golden crisp, and slapped on a skewer. This popular South Korean dish is now on the menu at Hawkers Alley, along with a number of other Asian street food items, such as takoyaki (Japanese octopus balls), teriyaki chicken skewers, and crispy enoki mushrooms (ask if they’re available). Formerly Bebo’s Artisan Burgers + Frappes, the eatery reopened this summer after a menu and decor revamp. You can top your spud with your choice of several tangy condiments: spicy salt, spicy mayo and parmesan, Japanese mayo and barbecue sauce, or if you’re feeling fancy, truffles and parmesan. Whichever topping you pick, you’ll thank us tater (get it? Tater?).

Hawkers Alley, 28 W. Court St., downtown, (513) 421-2326, hawkersalley.com