Fried Food in Townsville

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Hot, Crunchy Comfort

Great fried food should crackle when you open the bag, not steam itself soft on the way home. At Mt Louisa Snack Bar, we serve fried food to order for locals in Mount Louisa and across Townsville, keeping timing tight so crunch stays where it belongs.


From classic favourites to snackable sides, everything hits the fryer when you order and gets packed to hold heat without trapping moisture. It’s the kind of comfort food that suits quick lunches, late dinners and sharing with family after long days.


If you’re chasing that just-cooked bite tonight, give us a call on (07) 4774 7224 and we’ll get it sizzling for you.

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Clean Crunch

Oil temperature and timing matter. Keeping both in check delivers a crisp finish without heaviness, so fried favourites taste light, hot and satisfying rather than greasy.

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Fast Turnaround

Orders move quickly from fryer to bag, helping your food arrive hot and crunchy even during busy periods when queues build and hunger runs high.

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Share Ready

Fried favourites are easy to mix, match and pass around, making them ideal for group orders, family feeds and casual get-togethers.

Fried Food

Chiko roll

$4.80

Spring roll

$4.80

Corn jack

$4.00

Chicken nuggets

(6pcs for $5)

$1.00

Garlic balls

$3.00

Pluto pup

$4.50

Half kabana

$4.00

Potato scallop

$2.50

Chicken strip

$3.00

Crumbed sausage

$3.00

Pork sausage

$4.00

Pineapple fritter

$2.50

Small dim sim

$3.00

Chicken dim sim

$4.00

Small chips

$5.00

Medium chips

$6.80

Large chips

$8.80

Beef croquette

$3.00

What Our Clients Say

Golden, Hot, No Regrets

Fried food earns a bad name when it’s rushed or left sitting. Done properly, it holds texture, flavour and heat for pickup meals. We focus on spacing, draining and packaging that lets steam escape while keeping warmth in. That approach suits busy schedules and short drives, turning fried options into dependable go-to meals rather than last resorts.


These favourites pair easily with burgers, seafood or lighter sides, giving flexibility for mixed appetites. Whether it’s a quick solo feed or part of a bigger order, fried food works best when it’s treated with care and served at the right moment.

Our Work

Golden Fried Onion Rings and French Fries on A White Surface — Mount Louisa Snack Bar in Mount Louisa, QLD
Two Boxes of Wraps with Fries — Mount Louisa Snack Bar in Mount Louisa, QLD
Breakfast in A White Container: Fried Eggs, Sausage, Fries, Bacon and Tomato — Mount Louisa Snack Bar in Mount Louisa, QLD
Two Pieces of Golden-Fried Fish, Overlapping on A White Surface — Mount Louisa Snack Bar in Mount Louisa, QLD

  • Why does fried food sometimes arrive soggy?

    Sogginess usually comes from trapped steam. If hot food is packed too tightly or left sitting, moisture softens the coating.


    Proper draining, spacing and breathable packaging allow steam to escape while keeping heat, preserving crunch for takeaway.

  • Is fried food best eaten straight away?

    Fried food is always at its best soon after cooking, when the coating is hot and crisp. Short waits are fine if packaging manages steam properly, but longer delays will soften texture no matter how well it’s prepared.


    If timing matters, it helps to plan pickup close to eating time so the food lands on the table while it’s still at peak crunch and flavour.

  • Why does some fried food taste greasy instead of crisp?

    Greasy flavour usually points to oil temperature or draining issues. Oil that’s too cool allows food to absorb excess oil, while poor resting after frying traps surface grease.


    Correct temperature, timing and brief draining help keep fried food light and crisp rather than heavy. Packaging also plays a role, as trapped steam can create a greasy feel even when cooking is spot on.