I have had some of the best(and worst) poutines in La Belle Province and I can say that Poutini's can certainly hold their own against some of the best.
It was the summer of a few years back that I had took the plunge to recognize Poutini's at a local food event out west. I was instantly hooked! It had the flavours and refinement that reminded me of Montreal's very best.
Let's cut to the chase. The best poutines are often the ones leaving you wanting just a little more even after you're done. That means it has to satisfy your primal instincts for sugar, fat and sodium all the while keeping it simple and light. A good poutine is all about crispy hand cut fries, a complex yet light gravy to "wet" the fries(not immerse, not soak) and cheese curds that are...well curds and not a stringy, gooey mess. Yes, the poutine as basic as it seems can be a refined experience. The toppings are merely to dress the stars (fries, gravy and cheese) and not overwhelm.
Poutini's is succcessful in recreating this level of artistry on so many levels. The fries are fantastic. The cheese curds (shipped in daily) are amazing. The combination of toppings is limited but each delicious in it's own right. And last but not least a light and full flavour gravy. All this makes a great poutine! This isn't a poutine for the masses. It isn't 800lbs with 400 toppings smothered in a bathtub of gravy kind of poutine. This is a refine, simple yet delicious bowl of fries; the best take on a poutine from La Belle Province.