Kapsalon

Kapsalon is a popular Dutch street food dish that consists of French fries topped with shawarma or kebab, various types of cheese (typically Gouda), salad greens, and various sauces (typically garlic sauce). Kapsalon is a perfect example of how culinary traditions from different parts of the world can combine to create a favorite meal. It is filling, practical, and influenced by various national cuisines. This dish unquestionably qualifies as fast food, with one serving containing approximately 1800 calories.

There is a vegetarian version of the dish that uses falafel instead of meat. The term kapsalon (Dutch for barbershop) is thought to have originated in Rotterdam around 2003, when a barber went to a nearby fast food restaurant and ordered a meal of French fries and shawarma.

The owner of the fast-food restaurant suggested adding tomatoes, lettuce, and cheese on top, and kapsalon was born, its popularity quickly spreading throughout the country. Although it is flavorful and comforting, kapsalon is a high-calorie dish that should be consumed in moderation.