A TikToker Tried 50 Quebec Poutines In 7 Days, Gained 8 Pounds & Ranked The Top 5

The clicking heels of your favourite waitress, Marie-Angélique, herald its arrival. She swoops in from behind just as you impatiently turn your head to behold it. A novice's folly. You're blinded by the pungent steam. The aroma stings your eyes. It's a good sting, like the hot prick of divine inspiration. The fog clears. A tear falls. Before you: a tantalizing mound of crispy fries, viscous gravy and cheese curds. "Bienvenue," Marie-Angélique proclaims. Welcome to paradise. You have ordered a classic Quebec poutine.

Most Quebecers may only experience this rapture once... a month. Twice if they're lucky. But for seven joyful days, this was one TikToker's whole life.

Niko Atsaidis, 26, (niko.atsaidis on TikTok) spent a full week between June 18 and 25 trying 50 poutines across the province, spending over $1,225 dollars (food and gas) and gaining a total of eight pounds as he trekked between Beauharnois, Blainville, Drummondville, Granby, Huntington, Île-Perot, Lac-Supérieur, Lachute, Laval, Longeuil, McMasterville, Mercier, Montreal, Mont-Tremblant, Saint-Jérôme, Saint-Georges, Trois-Rivières, Quebec City, Victoriaville, Yamachiche — a pilgrimage of potatoes, cheddar and fatty sauces.

The poutine devotee documented every single experience on TikTok, culminating in the reveal of his top five. In descending order: Cantine Annie in Victoriaville, Cantine La Fringale in McMasterville, Restaurant Labelle in Lachute, Restaurant Grégoire & Fils in Mercier, and, in the number one spot, Les Couleurs De La Terre in Yamachiche.

"It was a lot of fun I love eating and travelling," Atsaidis told MTL Blog. "This experience allowed me to learn a lot about poutine, what makes an authentic poutine, and all the important elements of a great poutine. It may seem simple but to perfect it requires expertise."

Asked how he felt at the end of the journey, Atsaidis said "amazing."

"I needed to diet for a couple of days but now I feel fine!"

He promised more adventures to come on his channel.