🇬🇧BRIT Reacts To FOOD WARS - UK VS US BURGER KING!

[@DiamondPreston1234]

Lol we definitely don't eat halumi or however it's spelled. This is honestly my first time hearing about this. From the video I thought it looked like a strange fish patty so I was shocked it's cheese

[@LexyThomas134]

When they show all the ingredients and the US looks like it has more, the UK actually has the same exact amount and the same exact additives. It's mandatory in the US to list ALL ingredients/additives. Its not mandatory in the UK, but they're the same.

[@kikibigbangfan3540]

There is no way your mayo...real mayo is only 6 calories. It's literally oil (fat) and egg yolk ( the fatty part) so......please tell me how that works. 🤔

[@Billis75]

The thing with Whataburger and In N Out is that they're regional. In n Out is west coast (and I think there are a couple in Texas), Whataburger is a Texas place. White Castle is mostly east coast with a few out west. Burger King gets to be fairly high here simply because it's nationwide. They also own Tim Hortons the Canada coffee chain. See if you can react to MatPat's Food Theory video where he compared the fries of several US chains (and they had to be nationwide chains) The reason for the Burger King taco must be to compete with the Jack In The Box chain (burger chain that is famous for their weird mystery tacos... they don't look like typical tacos).

[@Wyndigayle]

I don't know about in the UK, but in the US Burger King has one of the BEST fast food breakfast sandwiches. If I'm going to grab breakfast on the run, I'm holding off for the 30-minute drive it takes to get to the nearest Burger King! :) My favorite is the Sausage, Egg & Cheese Croissan'wich. This, of course, is my personal opinion. And, actually, Burger King isn't that far down the list in the US. It is the third most popular burger food chain behind McD's and Wendy's. :)

[@fiona8781]

I prefer the ham egg cheese croissandwich. However, their fake croissants are consistently a failure, floppy and flat.

[@sylviaconlee7407]

People don't take into consideration the amount of ice people in America put in their drinks. This is part of the reason for the size differences.

[@LexyThomas134]

Most ask for light ice in the US, you get a lot more drink that way.

[@sylviaconlee7407]

@@LexyThomas134 If the ice is soft enough, I'll eat it after I drink the Coke. It gets as hot as the mid- nineties here.

[@danajohnson4757]

Frankly, I'm surprised that Burger King is still open here in the US. It's not nearly as good as it once was, in my opinion. Maybe I missed it, but I didn't hear them mention they also serve onion rings here in the US. They are cheap onion rings, but I still like them. Lol! McDonald's here in the US serve pancakes too as a breakfast option.

[@brkaz5864]

In 2015 Tucson, Arizona was designated the first UNESCO City of Gastronomy in the United States. As such we have a wildly diverse food scene with delicacies from many different cultures as well as well as locally grown indigenous foods. Halloumi can be purchased in some markets and is used by some restaurants. Delicious!!

[@TheCosmicGenius]

I like Burger King, & do get cravings for BK on occassion. I sometimes get cravings for McDonald's, too. Not so much for any other burger chains - not since Wendy's & Hardee's changed their recipes. One thing you should understand, Kabir, is that not all food chains here are national. Whattaburger is primarily found in the southern states (we only got one here in Kansas City this last year), & In N Out in only found out west. But, Burger King, McDonald's, Wendy's, & I believe Hardee's are all national.

[@JustMe-dc6ks]

Other than Hardees having a different name out west.

[@TheCosmicGenius]

@@JustMe-dc6ks Yeah, Carl's Jr bought out Hardee's a few years back, & really mucked things up.

[@innocentsweetiepie]

Burger King tacos are awesome and the sauce packets that goes with em yummmmmmm...my favorite limited time item that comes round once in a while are the Mac n Cheetos.....and McDonald's has way better pancakes

[@jartstopsign]

Gun to my head if my only options are burger king or mcdonalds, I pick burger king. I've always liked the flavor of their burgers better

[@stefanniecundiff1554]

Love that you mentioned Whataburger first! ❤️

[@bobbiscrittercave2348]

I've heard of halloumi, but I've never tried it. That said, I'd give it a go - it sounds delicious!

[@daleowen2606]

Burger King has better burgers than MCD's but MCD's definitely wins on fries

[@zoew_]

wendys fries are the best imo

[@Allaiya.]

Agreed

[@JustMe-dc6ks]

The croissanwich is great too. Especially, compared to a McMuffin since I don’t like English muffins (American muffins to the English).

[@unklebacon44]

I think you have a misconception. A lot of the one's you mentioned are regional. All across the country are the big 3 of BK, Wendy's and McDonald's and those are personal preference. I'm in Buffalo NY and have never been to a whataburger or an In and out. We don't have them.

[@LancerX916]

Never heard of Halumie not even sure if I spelled it right. I thought it was some sort of pork until the phone said cheese. The Croissan'wich is really good. That Brit does not know what he is missing.

[@eileenglazer7978]

Never heard from f it either

[@lauanasimmons7202]

Great comparison!! I like a place in the US called Steak n Shake.

[@ithilnin123]

I actually love a good Whopper with Cheese and the BK Stacker, too. The fries are middling, at best. McDonald’s definitely have the best fries, imo, and nothing’s a better treat for me than a Wendy’s chocolate Frosty. 💁🏻‍♀️

[@BrockMak]

NZ's Burger King market is shrinking just like Carl's Jr. and Wendy's. As of April, 2022, I can't have all three in central Auckland anymore. It would be interesting to see the difference between Burger King and the Australian equivalent - Hungry Jacks.

[@WraithWTF]

Yeah, halumi is not really a thing in the US...I'm sure if you looked hard enough you could find it, but it's definitely not a common thing here. Also, somebody screwed up when claiming that UK mayo is only 6 calories...a single egg yolk has something like 55 calories, a tablespoon of olive oil has around 120 calories, and mayo is literally just egg yolk mixed with oil, so...yeah, definitely not an accurate measurement there.

[@HFVidShotz]

I ate 3 slices of that Hershey's chocolate Sunday pie at one sitting, almost barfed. So sweet but tasty. 😆

[@catw6998]

Yet, you ate 3 of them?

[@michaelschemlab]

I’ve never had halloumi cheese. I’ve never heard of it before watching the video you’re reacting to

[@defftony]

Same

[@jwb52z9]

Most Americans who aren't of Greek or Cypriot heritage won't have heard of it.

[@BlueDebut]

4:30 yeah there is. They get more money that way. Box looks bigger but they make indentations in the box so overall it holds the same. False advertising yeah but no one said the old time fast food joints were trustworthy

[@jeffroberts4207]

Burger King is very popular in the U.S. but it is 2nd to McDonald’s for sure. Wendy’s is probably #3. Places like In and Out aren’t available across the entire country like McD, BK, and W are.

[@vodriscoll]

Actually Wendy's is now #2.

[@unklebacon44]

It's a matter of preference. My order is Wendy's, BK, McDonald's

[@NickBLeaveIt]

We did USE to have jalapeno chicken fries, but I remember finding them underwhelming. (The BUFFALO chicken fries, back when they were a thing, were good enough to actually recommend.)

[@analuisavasquez6919]

In my home town (population of 65,000) we have one and a half Burger King locations. One usually has a few customers and the other rarely has customers (this location was closed because customers saw mice and rats running around. They cleaned it up and reopened. Customers have not returned). Personally I have not eaten at Burger King in well over fifteen years.

[@davidomar742]

Burger King is my favorite because the drive thru never has a line

[@purpleskiesforever]

Never heard of the halumi cheese but I'd definitely try it

[@jeremywilliams1835]

Look up BURGER KING SUES BURGER KING. I know it sounds funny, but it's true. There's a burger king in Charleston, IL. And the burger king we all know, tried sueing them and lost

[@SilvanaDil]

Halumi was a vague notion to this American, although knowledge of foods is my weakness; I'm not an adventurous eater. Yeah, there are so many burger chains, chicken chains, everything chains in the U.S. that BK and KFC fall short for a lot of people.

[@virginiadurant9954]

Kabir, Parents buy their kids chicken nuggets and apple slices. No fries. In the U. S.

[@fiona8781]

Whopper with cheese, extra lettuce; onion rings, iced tea.

[@SilvanaDil]

Good job on the 1600 prediction.

[@jencrecelius3565]

Have definitely heard of halloumi but still have yet to try it, definitely not huge in the US. Not a big fast food person but BK fries are definitely awesome and I love a good Whopper Jr every once in awhile :)

[@TechNextLetsGo]

It really does depend on competition like you said. I grew up in a small town that only had a Burger King and I went there all the time. Now I have all the options. The BK where I live now takes forever to get your order so I go other places.

[@DTG_LOCKETT]

I tried the impossible whopper which is supposed to be a vegetarian burger. When I ordered it the cashier ask me if I wanted to add bacon.

[@anonymouse7877]

Enjoyed this one. You are good at math!

[@lalida6432]

Apple slices are mostly for kids.

[@courtneyperry82]

Whataburger and In and Out are regional. I live in NC and Cookout is our regional burger train. I rather go to Cookout before I go to Burger King. My local Burger King doesn't sell the taco and to be fair that taco looks sus. The Hershey's pie is fire!

[@Ameslan1]

Does UK Burger King have Onion Rings? I prefer the Burger King Onion Rings than the french fries (Chips)

[@josecarbajal5710]

Homie. Im right across from an In n Out right now. Double double animal style fries and strawberry shake

[@jeremywilliams1835]

Your good when you guess the calories before they say it

[@justchillin6793]

No breakfast sandwich beats a McGriddle

[@wandadavis8025]

I like Halloumi cheese. I’d forgotten about it until watching your video.

[@smalltownfamadventuresmore5109]

Damn i wish we had the jalapeno Chicken fries. I'm in southern indiana. I love the Jalapeno bites. My 11 yr old daughter loves the chicken sandwich with added tomatoes and pickles. for breakfast we love the bacon, egg and cheese crossian'wich

[@gotham61]

Burger King is pretty popular in the US, but is often seen as being kind of old and tired compared to places like Shake Shack and Five Guys.

[@defftony]

Location matters. I grew up in Buffalo, NY and lived 5 years in Oklahoma city, and have been in San Antonio, Texas over 10 years. I've seen multiple McDonalds, Wendys, Whataburgers, Jack in the boxes, Freddys, but the only Burger King I can picture is over 30 miles away. I'm sure somewhere within what we think of as the city has some but I can't recall in my head.

[@lalida6432]

We have haloumi, but you have to look for it.

[@LIVEINPEACE2023]

My Burger King doesn’t have tacos. 🌮 🤔 We do have chocolate pie & it’s magical.

[@TechNextLetsGo]

I'm 33 in the US and I've never heard of halloumi until now.

[@kenmancini6088]

The US small fries containers that I experience are smaller than the ones in the video. The US BK's version of a Taco is disgusting. They take a corn tortilla with a meat-like filling and deep fry it and add some limp brownish lettuce. The taco shell is chewy rather than crisp. Funny that I ordered them more than once (because they reminded of Jack in the Box tacos from my high school years).

[@anonymouse7877]

Apple slices to shut up your toddler, yelling in the back seat!

[@AlaskanQueen74]

We don't have too many choices in Alaska, we do have a BK, my hubby loves the whoppers, I'm not a huge fan, but then again I don't really care for fast food, unless it's a local place we have called the Arctic Roadrunner.

[@addtheater5143]

Literally the first time I heard of haloumi was this video.

[@catw6998]

I thought it was variation for the word, halal. I might see more of that in the Northern part of Virginia. Mix of people from the Middle East.

[@nestorphan4592]

How the heck don’t we have halumi cheese? Given the fact we have a state associated with cheese, that no one ever thought of doing it?

[@manthuis]

It's pretty popular in the Midwest... I don't necessarily like them though

[@davidnelson5728]

Hey we get apple slices for our youngest instead of frys.

[@shirleydurr411]

I love whoppers (no cheese!). I rarely add fries but if I have a taste, I get a small size and split without someone else. I drink a 12 oz can of root beer (not from BK) with it. So ... less than 1600 calories.

[@carolynm3523]

I love Burger King!

[@catw6998]

Allume,, did I spell that right? Never heard of that. Interesting variations between US and UK. Some of our FF places in the US do vary depending on management. Like when I went to a Perkin’s in Pa and one in Northern Virginia. Had something to do with the syrup and the potatoes. It has been so long that I can’t recall specifically. Just remembered same restaurant, different location, maybe it was the syrup or potatoes. Could have been both. I’d try ordering those fries separately and maybe have a friend ordering the other size. Recording both. Then comparing. Make sure your weights and measurements scale has been properly and recently calibrated. If same results.Fry Gate Is On!

[@DSWilkes]

Some USA things they did not show. The US also has the BK King. Sourdough King. Sourdough chicken club. Double quarter pounder King. Bacon King. Bacon king jr. Rodeo King like the UK however ours has beef. BBQ bacon whopper. Double Whopper. Whopper jr. Bacon and cheese Whopper. Double Cheeseburger. Bacon Cheeseburger. Bacon double cheeseburger. Spicy Nuggets. Rodeo crispy chicken snadwich. BBQ bacon crispy chicken. Bacon and cheese crispy chicken. Grilled chicken. Big Fish sandwich. Chicken jr. Spicy chicken jr. Morning star veggie burger. Chicken club salad. Chicken club salad. Breakfast sandwiches too numerous to name all. But I will mention the French toast sticks and the 2 breakfast platters. Along with fries you can get onion rings, jalapeno poppers, and hashbrowns. The only sweet they showed was a Hersey pie, but they have Oreo cheesecake, Twix pie, Dutch apple pie and milkshakes too. They also have a decent sized kids menu which includes a peanut butter and jelly sammich. I could double the size of this paragraph if I were to list the breakfast items they didn't meantion, along with the rest of the kids menu and all of the differnt drinks and sweets available..

[@Elevatedzebra96]

The only time I have ever gone to bk is when I was broke and I got nuggets..

[@gokaury]

For me, Burger King is bottom rung of the fast food ladder. There is just something about the taste of their burgers that I absolutely hate. Something about their "flame broiling" technique just tastes so...manufactured. Everything else on the menu is middling at best. I haven't been to a BK in over 10 years. Other people might like it tons better than I do, and they are entitled to their own tastes and opinions, but I don't like it one bit. Give me a good Whataburger any day of the week. Now THAT is one tasty burger to me.

[@lout3921]

I need a clearer explanation of halumi. Someone please explain.

[@lostmyshoe2294]

My top three preferred fast food is Taco Bell, Whataburger and then Burger King.

[@reginaheineman564]

Had rodeo Burger at Burger King they are so good

[@jwb52z9]

I wouldn't say Burger King is unpopular where I live. A lot of the fast-food places in the US, outside of the worldwide chains like McDonalds and Burger King, are very regional. One thing you'll find in some US chain locations is that if the staff doesn't want to deal with a certain item, even if it's supposed to be on the menu, those locations simply won't make it or have it. That could be the reason for the lack of chicken fry sizes. Haloumi would only really be known by people who are used to eating ethnic food in certain regions of the US. You won't find Greek/Cypriot, or any ethnic food really, outside of the US larger towns and major cities in most cases in a commercial form unless it's from a specialty food market/aisle. You're really only likely to find Tex-Mex in most places as a choice unless you live in a place with specific ethnic groups that settled there. For example, in Texas, you can find German and Mexican food as those two ethnic groups were large groups of settlers in past centuries. In Oklahoma, you can find excellent Italian food, although Americanized, in lots of places in the state. There's a similar kind of cheese to Haloumi called Caciocavallo, which you used to be able to get in the Italian areas of Oklahoma when I was a kid/teenager, but I don't know if you still can or not now. They're only really similar, though, when you get each one that has been made of, or mostly with, sheep's milk. Parents, at least in the US, order the apple slices for their kids.

[@416mando]

UK has fried bean patty!? What! Sounds kinda good 🤔

[@VivaCohen]

never heard of halumi!

[@lalida6432]

I visited the UK in the ‘90s and at that time, BK was more popular in the US because the quality of McDonald’s had gone down, but in the UK, I could only find McDonald’s. McDonald’s really upped their game after that, and BK in the US has steadily been declining, now I prefer McDonald’s. I think it changes over the years. I was surprised to see BK when I visited Germany a few years ago. And surprised to hear now that BK is popular in the UK. Same with KFC. In the US, I rarely hear of anybody eating it, but know that internationally, it is still very popular.

[@Blondie42]

Never heard of halumi prior to watching food wars, I actually forgot about it. I'm not a cheese burger person.

[@dirty4op]

Never heard of halumi.

[@xxTheMouseThatRoaredxx]

I've never heard of halumi (sp?) I'd order apple slices instead of fries. I'm not a huge fried food fan. I also get the Whopper Jr. And unsweetened iced tea. And that Hershey pie may be my weakness. It's a delicious slice of chocolate pie with whipped cream and Hershey's syrup drizzled on top. Personally, my favorite place to eat is Burger King. I can't stand McDonald's burgers and only order their apple cranberry oatmeal or the filet of fish but I like their fries better than Burger King's fries.

[@betterlatethannever4529]

Who goes to a burger establishment with the intention of getting something without meat? What's the point of trying to replicate the taste of meat if you're trying to avoid it?

[@josecarbajal5710]

Damn...right on with 1600 calories. But you still get no points for trying to name the 7 deadly sins.

[@datmanydocris]

We have bacon kings here in the us...

[@david-1775]

I used to eat at BK a lot but that was a VERY long time ago. I doubt I have eaten there more than a handful of times over the last 20 years. Not terrible but just too many other places that are better.

[@Fuzz32]

No unfortunately we don’t eat very much halloumi in the US. In fact, I would say at least ninety-five percent of Americans don’t have any clue what that even is, and I am lowballing considerably on that one.

[@catw6998]

I reall6 wonder when these guys ordered if the person serving heard them correctly?

[@gotham61]

I think those drink sizes are wrong. You can clearly see that the UK large is bigger than the US small. People always forget that a US fluid ounce is smaller than an Imperial (UK) fluid ounce.

[@RickyForITZY]

Never heard of Halumi in my life.

[@catgiles3268]

I’m definitely a Burger King fan. Wendy’s is 2nd and McDonalds...well, I do like their fries.

[@joechain1968]

Burger King is pretty popular here in NY, I would choose them over Mc Donald's.

[@jimmyb.6272]

Whataburger is only in 14 states, In-n-Out is only in 7 states. Burger King is delicious

[@Alesia_Ianotauta]

I LOVE HALLOUMI! ❤

[@caphwys]

Burger King is number 2 in the USA, behind McDonald's. Wendy's is 3. In-N-Out is exclusive to the southwest USA. I live in New York and we do not have a lot of the better fast food establishments like In-N-Out, Whataburger, etc. We do have Five Guys, but I don't consider them to be fast food. They're more of a quick service premium food establishment.

[@_isaacmeier_]

Don’t forget Shake Shack, although I guess that’s more similar to Five Guys than true fast food

[@caphwys]

@@_isaacmeier_ I've never had Shake Shack. They have few locations and are not as prevalent as Five Guys.

[@_isaacmeier_]

@@caphwys I prefer them personally, but yeah there aren’t as many locations, although the original is in Madison Square Park I believe

[@caphwys]

@@_isaacmeier_ I live near Rochester. We should see them when the Thruway Service Plazas get finished with their renovations. Several service plazas will feature Shake Shack.

[@fiona8781]

We are finally getting in and out in the Denver area!

[@GamingDamage]

i had to google haloomi at like the same time he did

[@charlenemorris5516]

So cute, just seeing ur face.

[@charlenemorris5516]

I love bk, if I have to eat out I do burger king

[@loganshaw4527]

Burger King dessert is great.

[@bethking7348]

Burger King Whoppers are delicious, but I can barely finish a half. A junior is better

[@jimmyb.6272]

Burger King is very popular in the US. McDonald’s is bottom of the barrel for fast food.

[@Allaiya.]

Burger King restaurants are rather dirty in the US unfortunately, imo. At least, in my area & of almost all the ones I’ve visited. So no, I don’t particularly like it. I do like that they have the impossible burger. The nice one near me just shut down & turned into Taco Bell. Wendy’s is my favorite. McDonald’s is nice when you need cheap & convenient.

[@timothydixon2545]

I’m hungry to we eat well

[@kazakisenjuwx8376]

I pretty much never go to Burger King and Mcdonald's. Wendy's is my go too.

[@a00141799]

You and me both. Wendy's or nothing.... I live in Seattle and we don't have a ton of options up here but, I'm from San Diego and it seems like we have every option imaginable.

[@anonymouse7877]

Also, you are making me very hungry!

[@josecarbajal5710]

I hate super size me doc. No more bucket o fries

[@lalida6432]

Burger King quality in the US has gone down significantly.

[@sharonskinner1986]

Burger King is my favorite. I can't eat McDonald's. Last time I ate McDonald's burgers me and the members of my family had to take turns in the bathrooms. 🤢💩

[@BlueDebut]

Burger King is definitely low tier fast food. Wendy's is better, Culver's, Whataburger, Freddy's and Five Guys to name a few are so much better

[@seahawksfan4204]

Tbf burger King is one of the worst fast food places tbh. The burgers taste really weird. Lack of fries. Chicken and such just falls apart