“IT’S SALTY?!” | British Chef Tries Indian Coca-Cola | Sorted Food

[@amysanangel76]

Mike's "I like brie!" with that proud grin...too cute. It was like a four year old who just tried some green veg and realized he liked it 😅

[@nonogoaway1643]

Proud of Mike for expanding his horizons and trying the Brie!

[@SortedFood]

Ditto!

[@Greendogblue]

every single time hes tried cheese on the channel hes liked it lmao i think hes a fraud

[@TheDiplomancer]

He's growing up!

[@NoThankUBeQuiet]

Brie is my least favorite cheese.

[@Greendogblue]

brie is so yummy @@NoThankUBeQuiet

[@acolytetojippity]

Mike, sucralose is not table sugar. Sucrose is table sugar, sucralose is made through the chlorination of sugar (sucrose). Sucralose is also known as Splenda.

[@57thorns]

Yes, UK has a sugar tax so there is artificial sweeteners in everything?

[@nanoflower1]

Which is why I could never drink Thum's Up. I've tried various drinks made with the artificial sweeteners and all of them have an after taste that I don't like. Some hit right away and others take a few seconds but all of them taste wrong to me. The closest I've come to something that doesn't bother me was the sweetener made from monk fruit. It isn't the same as sugar but it isn't bad.

[@Sarah-ic4yu]

@@57thornsyikes, artificial sweeteners give me migraines. Glad to know to check for that if I go to the UK

[@JonathanJE3]

I like xylitol which is made from birch syrup.

[@bochapman1058]

@@Sarah-ic4yu most of the US doesn’t use real sugar either. It’s glucose which isn’t table sugar either. That’s why a lot of people prefer, in America at least, Mexican Coke. I lived in Honduras for two years, and the difference is quite noticeable after a little bit of time having the real thing.

[@louisenft3061]

are we all going to ignore Jamie's outstanding technique when he poured the Guinness from the can

[@SortedFood]

Haha, he's a pro!

[@KillinTime2792]

Alcohol as a drinker vs alcohol as a hobby.

[@M4st3rDAN]

Loved the almost aggressive way he came in to show how it’s meant to be poured 😂

[@lorabenz]

i like Guinness its a lady beer and you can drink a lot of it , the beer i like the best is hancock gambrinus light its what we call a gold beer it got a minium alc % of 9,5 but normaly its around 11-13 %---- they have to write 9,5 on the lable to be a gold beer and it comes in 33 cl bottles ,,.. 3 i can feel it..... 6 iam the worlds best lover.... 9 i can swim to england no porblem

[@SagarKhushalani]

Came here to say this ^ Outstanding pour, sir 👏 👏

[@carieannpayne7091]

It was Jamie popping that Guinness can down on the table like Ben hadn’t properly loaded the dishwasher for me! 😅

[@Serenity_Dee]

I was curious because I'm a language nerd, and after googling, I learned that the Lay's Thai logo reads as "Lay" whether you're reading it as an English speaker _or_ as a Thai speaker. It's some very clever typography taking advantage of typographical conventions in both written languages.

[@alexdavis5766]

Can this become a series? Love comparing foods you find when on holiday to similar ones you know and love from home.

[@kunaljt]

One more fact about Thums Up! When Coca Cola acquired it, they tried to withdraw Thums Up initially to put more focus on Coca Cola, however they found people moving onto Pepsi instead and brought it back. It still has the largest share of soft drinks in India. My absolute favourite, so glad y’all covered it!

[@hmmer3471]

Coco cola moved out bcos there was nationalization at that time, when privatization came they came back

[@jace5500]

​@@hmmer3471kunal's talkin' about after the liberalisation

[@prisonmike9673]

​@@hmmer3471Coca-Cola acquired Thums Up AFTER they re-entered India post Liberalisation, and then tried to withdraw it from the market so that Indians consume Coca-Cola instead; but soon realised that Indians were moving to Pepsi instead, so they reintroduced Thums Up back to the market real quick.

[@mariechenduplessis6033]

Loving this video format! Top tip from a South African for your next episode... there's a SAFFA foodie store at Kings Cross station that sells a lot of the snacks and sweets that we have back home. I vote @sortedfood should go get some goodies there and try finding the British equivalent to test against for next time. (Especially if they have South African Sparletta Cream Soda, Steri Stumpi, Ghost Pops, NikNax or Mrs Balls Simba Chips).🌍 Also PS: on the Walkers vs Lays, the most preferred South African Lays, is Lays Lightly Salted.

[@stace3674]

My first thought was South African Cream Soda!

[@Anna_TravelsByRail]

From normal to sous chef to expert in just a few minutes. Barry has been on quite the journey on this channel.

[@SortedFood]

We know right 😅

[@Anna_TravelsByRail]

@@SortedFoodit’s wonderful to see. And a good reminder that everyone can become a decent home cook when they make the effort.

[@MadoshiKatai]

Can't argue on the growth buuuuuut... Jamie was robbed. #teamJamieForSousChef

[@fionaclaphamhoward5876]

@@MadoshiKatai Mike is still the sous chef of my heart. But we are agreed, it's not Barry!

[@wwaxwork]

I love how your channel emphasizes the differences in the world. It's so easy to think that in this day and age of social media the world is the same all over. But even something simple like the flavors of chips or a soda being different reminds us how full of cool things to discover the world is.

[@grabble7605]

I occasionally try international snacks for fun. Walker's Cheese & Onion beats just about any standard Lay's flavor. (Also Lay's limited 'biscuits and gravy' flavor still wears the crown...)

[@lynnettesue6240]

Mike continuing with his realization that he's a cheese guy. 🤣

[@SortedFood]

Hahaha there is still time to turn him!

[@pastaalalamborghini]

​@@SortedFood he's like a child who says he doesn't like something because it sounds icky! Stop being a baby, we all see you like cheese dude

[@bailey6131]

​@pastaalalamborghini stop being a nonce

[@SuperFryn]

As a French guy, from Normandie, I can tell you that brie is by far the most boring cheese, ever. Such a sad excuse of a cheese, eat Camembert :)

[@celinavivian1162]

@@SuperFryn no thank you I don’t prefer it

[@maceface6099]

Had Thums Up for the first time when I went to an Indian restaurant, now every time I go to get Indian food I check to see if they have Thums Up. Also, the commercials for Thums Up are amazing! Kind of like the Dos Equis commercials.

[@ryanwilson_canada]

My cousin brought me some oregano flavoured chips from greece a few years ago. Loved them, I really wish I could buy them locally in Canada.

[@CelticUchuu]

It's too bad more flavours aren't available, even if they were limited time offerings. I get the limited shelf space at stores, maybe an online ordering system should be made. But we Canadians have ketchup chips which seem to be popular outside Canada. PC has their World of Flavours line, which can be hit or miss. I've noticed a few unique flavours in the international aisle.

[@christianm1672]

Yes but you have all seasoned ruffles in Canada (is that the right name?) That the rest of the world are really missing out on😅. Plus all the Pickled flavored things... had a dill pickle beer when I was in Canada last year, loved it!

[@CelticUchuu]

All dressed is the name I'm used to. We also have sour cream and onion. Miss Vickie's (a brand) has a sea salt and malt vinegar chip that is good.

[@ryanwilson_canada]

@CelticUchuu i like all of those, including ketchup as well (which doesn't really taste of ketchup persay) all dressed, it seems only canadians know the flavour, it's pretty difficult to describe, other than just calling it "all dressed" it is it's own flavour. Haha

[@pvdogs2]

@@CelticUchuu We have a couple of British stores in our area in Ontario and they sell Walker chips ( variety of flavours). Worth a check in your location.

[@FroggyNight]

I’m so glad Jamie came in to drop that Guinness properly. I was screaming at my screen watching Ebbers pour it. Lol.

[@Pharenir]

I'd love for you to try German "Mettbrötchen" (and some variants like with pepper or with onions on top) and de-mystify it a bit. Yes, it's raw meat, but highly regulated and probably safer to eat than some things you can get at a streetfood stall.

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Ben is so real for saying Coca-Cola is naughty because I think the same and order a cola when I’m out having a fun time.

[@toni_go96]

Love this video... Y'all always try to analyze and explain the flavours so well, so that even if we aren't eating it we can still imagine it. It's so well done, and I love the little history lessons and information boxes y'all add. According to my dad, the thums up you get today, is nothing like you used to get back in his day. So I'm assuming there is a vast difference between thums up in the 70s versus now. I'm assuming this also holds through for other snacks and beverages - over time recipes change and they just don't taste the same.

[@vivianaa9634]

I think it’s be cool to see them in an etiquette competition. Lay out a meal, with all the different utensils, and see how “proper”eating it’s done. (I’m imaging that dining scene from the titanic)

[@alicetwain]

I don't know how easy it is to grab it here (or rather there), but I would like to see the comparison of a real British cheddar and an American cheddar.

[@KenS1267]

There are some very good American cheddars but I have no idea if they can be found in England.

[@alicetwain]

@@KenS1267 i have had some excellent American cheeses, but I was thinking more about comparing more run of the mill English and American products. Stuff that you can buy from your regular supermarket.

[@grabble7605]

...As opposed to a fake British cheddar?

[@skipperdani]

@@grabble7605 It's the American one that is fake!

[@VaveeDances]

As an American that spends two months of each year in London, Extra mature English Cheddar is unbeatable, IMHO.

[@maxwelltaylor5699]

Seeing the Coke was interesting; here in the States we have American/Classic Coca Cola and "Mexican Coca Cola", oftentimes the Mexican version is preferred, and I've heard that it's much closer to the earlier recipes.

[@teresaspurgeon1013]

I totally agree. A cane sugar Mexican Coke tastes like what I had as a kid in the 1970's.

[@deawallach3404]

American and Canadian Coke is made with high fructose corn syrup, not cane sugar like Mexican Coke. That's why there is a taste difference, and why having a Mexican Coke remind people who are old enough about how Coke used to taste.

[@adde9506]

Coke actually only supplies the unsweetened syrup the world over. It is the local bottling facility that supplies the sweetener, water, and carbonation level. There are 4 different kinds of American Coke.

[@darklingnz8017]

Can we please get some justice for Jamie? A Colourblind challenge where all ingredients are colourless or make them wear colour tinted glasses. Lets see the boys at the same disadvantage as Jamie for once and see how they do!

[@hcjkruse]

From Germany Fritz Kola. Also from Germany Apfleschorle and RabarberSchorle. From the Netherlands Twentse Bunker kaas. Cheese made in Delden and then stored in old ammunition bunkers in Daarleveen.The older ripened goat variant is nice for cooking. They use a vegetarian rennet to make the cheese.

[@tequilabb]

Fascinating! More of this please (a new series?).

[@Damfotografia]

Here in Brasil we have a soda called Guaraná Jesus, with a similar story with the thumbs up one. It has a very unique flavor and I think you should take a look at it, even if just for curiosity alone.

[@PokhrajRoy.]

First of all, so happy to see the Indian Rep. Second of all, Thums Up with Biryani is a great choice. And finally, Snacks Discourse is best discourse.

[@SortedFood]

Oooooh yes! We bet it's great with a Biryani!

[@AnonAnd]

@@SortedFood Wanted to add that the call back to the lemon drink was good. In fact try adding a little lime, rock salt, and cumin powder to Thums up!

[@thesocialmisfit]

​@@SortedFood Also, we prefer Thums up with dark rum instead of the classic rum and coke. Somehow tastes better

[@celinavivian1162]

@@thesocialmisfitI thought a regular rum and coke used dark rum usually?

[@thesocialmisfit]

@@celinavivian1162 yes it does. My comment is about using thums up with dark rum instead of coke. That's what Indians prefer. Old Monk and Thums Up ❤️

[@Timlagor]

@SortedFood Sucrose is table sugar Sucralose is a VERY different thing!

[@carlacowling1789]

It's been years, but the Coca Cola Museum in Atlanta (Georgia, USA) had groups of unlimited soda testing fountains based on countries they marketed to. The differences were WILD! We kept going back and forth trying to decide which were good or bad and which was SO very different. Lots of fun!

[@hop-skip-ouch8798]

Considering how Coke adjusts their tastes according to the market they sell in, you guys could also try Coke sold in India vs UK. Like Mexican and US coke.

[@rcrawford42]

IMHO, UK Coke and Mexican Coke are similar -- both use cane sugar. US Coke is comparatively horrible, leaning on corn syrup.

[@manojlds]

It's only the US coke that is different with corn syrup

[@SamDos-fh2vw]

Do not try the Colombian coke. Or maybe you can😅

[@Meggings]

Would love to see these guys try Old Dutch chips (crisps) in uniquely Canadian flavours, like Dill Pickle, Ketchup, and All-Dressed.

[@robertbrookes2000]

There is a Walkers Tomato Ketchup flavour that I haven't seen in England for about 6/7 years. But the last time I visited Scotland I found it again. So it must still be popular there.

[@Superchick513]

Yes!! That would be great, dill pickle chips are the best! Although my favourites are the Kettle Chip brand.

[@sushygored]

Mike won't be allowed to say he doesn't like cheese soon, he liked almost any non-blue cheese on the channel yet 😁

[@nigelis2345]

Thums Up goes well with an Indian rum called Old Monk. You guys should try that.

[@SortedFood]

Sounds fantastic - thanks for the suggestion!

[@werbnaright5012]

Also, Ben. I'm amazed and loving your ability to do so well while struggling with the booze.i do my best too.

[@MarsaLyn]

Here in U.S., 'Lay's' don't have ridges - 'Ruffles' have ridges 🙂 (same company, but differently nicknamed chips/crisps)

[@TracyKMainwaring]

We get Lay's Wavy and Ruffles brands in Canada. You stunt get Lay's Wavy flavours?

[@radsical1392]

They have Lays Wavy everywhere in the US, they’re not flavored as often as the normal tho and ruffles are more popular

[@vivakatrob13]

@@TracyKMainwaringWe can get the Lay’s wavy…but the crunch isn’t the same and they’re not as salty as Ruffles

[@pvdogs2]

We can purchase Walker's Prawn Cocktail and other flavours in Canada. The one we really like but have not seen for awhile is the Worcester Sauce flavour.

[@AmateurPeanutButter]

I was told that Indomie sold in Indonesia and abroad (e.g., Europe) are different. They have to tweak ones that are sold abroad, such as less umami meaning less MSG 😁. If you can get a hold of them, can be nice to try

[@SortedFood]

Interesting! Thanks for the recommendation :)

[@elif6908]

😢 Is it everywhere but Indonesia or just the countries with strick food regs get the less flavour? Because there is nothing stopping Indomie giving us the full force here in Middle East and I hope we get the original ones

[@louiseharpur8742]

Did I hear Ben right in saying the Walkers crisps are Lays in Ireland? Can tell you from someone born and raised here, they're definitely Walkers here, always have been haha

[@PokhrajRoy.]

The Graphics in this episode are new and exciting. Well done 👏🏽

[@prabhatranjan92]

You are omnipresent, Boy. 😅

[@monicareno4088]

I love these comparison videos. And you all do a great job describing the flavors and textures for the viewers. 😊

[@Craider79]

Try the brie (or camembert) - melted - with sweet black current jam on a well toasted piece of bread. One of my absolute favorite treats! It's so damn good and addictive - If it wasn't so unhealthy I would eat it every day 😀

[@lsmithgoose]

Oooh I gotta try! When I was in Bulgaria I had deep fried breaded smoked cheese with blueberry jam and it was god tier. I had never had blueberry jam before. Blueberry jam is now a staple in my house and recently I had some frozen rellenos from Lidl with my lunch, chucked them in the air fryer. Forgot to make a dip, I just whacked some blueberry jam and sriracha together and good god, I gotta say I am a culinary genius :P But I love blackcurrant jam and now I gotta do this, thanks!

[@yeshayahzaner6960]

About tasting carbonation, when carbon-dioxide mixes with water, it releases a sort of bitter-sour tang into the water. A great way to see this is to let some soda water go flat, and then taste it next to regular flat water. I'd recommend carbonating mineral water and then letting it go flat to compare to the same mineral water.

[@andymair7992]

I worked in Ireland for a while. The locals I talked to said there are 3 different kinda of Draught Guinness. Dublin Guinness, Irish Guinness and the Rest of the World. I took that to mean Dubliners kept the best for themselves, 2nd best for Ireland and then obviously the Rest of the World got the least best. 😕

[@donnutella1519]

Interestingly, the best Guinness that you'll get outside of Ireland is in Malaysia. Inside of Ireland, it's probably Sean's in Athlone. Also, by locals, I assume you mean some lads from Dublin, because I've never heard that 😅

[@kitamara1]

we have seen after the show bloopers but id love a live stream or a show with someone recording you and someone recording them,,,or something like that. I know you guys have a ton of fun but we miss that in your final stuff

[@thesmity31]

Not sure what British Brie you had there, but there's one called Baron Bigod that is absolutely gorgeous. It really does rival a true Brie.

[@hiccacarryer3624]

St Endellions not bad either

[@katym0172]

Baron Bigod is the best Brie ❤

[@MrGrimsmith]

On the ale front, it's believed that "stout" was originally a stronger ale popularised in London in the Victorian era for the "stout men" or porters and was simply darker owing to the brewing process. Nowadays it's generally just a blackish beer (I think most of the ones brewed around me start with a chocolate malt) where the slightly lighter coloured version would be a porter. The Nigerian Guinness is closer to an original stout in that it's much stronger, I can't remember the ABV off the top of my head but I believe the "Guinness Original" you can buy in bottles is stronger than the draught. I like all of them but have to say that their West Indian porter is my favourite :)

[@whydoineedanameiwillneverp7790]

What Mike didn't mention is Coke acquired it to _kill_ Thums Up. But they ultimately reintroduced it due to market demand! Also, y'all need to try Masala Coke, lol! Given how much y'all liked the salt in there

[@827023685]

masala coke is goated and is super easy to make as well if they sell jaljeera in the UK but I'm afraid they will start coughing the first time they have a glass of it near their noses 'cause it's so overwhelming in spices for them (had the same experience myself when I had it for the first time lol)

[@billyeveryteen7328]

I've been living in a part of town with a considerable Asian population and learned to really love Southeast Asian Lays chips/crisps. There was a flavor, also from Thailand, that was incredible, it was called Namtok Hot Pot and it tasted of Thai basil, beef stock, chili, and fish sauce.

[@Gantros]

If you ever decide to do an episode on mixer syrups a la soda stream, I would highly recommend trying Portland Syrups, the Root Beer in particular. It’s the best root beer I’ve ever tasted.

[@SortedFood]

Thanks for the recommendation!

[@kathrynronnenberg1688]

Portland syrups Cola is also excellent. I mix it more dilute than recommended with sparkling water to make a less-sweet cola. Haven't tried it with rum and lime juice, a la Cuba Libre yet, but I plan to. More spicy and herbal than Pepsi or Coke (US, anyway).

[@Turquise8]

I've got Portland Syrups Ginger to add a little extra kick to my mules!

[@kellylaliberte548]

Mike, you learn something new every day 😂 I am a picky eater trying to reform and every once in a while find something I like that I once would have turned my nose up at. I enjoyed a curry with green beans as the main ingredient the other night and it was delicious (to be fair, I think my green bean distaste was based on canned green beans and casserole made from the horrible mushy things.)

[@loninickel5395]

Please compare Canadian maple syrup!! 🍁🍁I lived in the UK for a year and my parents sent over maple syrup for me cause the equivalent in the UK didn’t cut it😂

[@larsfill]

Seriously, Mike! Every single time there’s cheese in a video you say “I don’t like cheese”, and then you taste it and say “oh, I actually like this one!”. Every single time! You like cheese, Mike!!!!!

[@mrs.thomas-usmcwife5686]

When you're so early that you can actually see which number of "like" you are! Perfect thing to watch during lunch.

[@saraseifert6005]

This is my favorite format. Thanks guys!

[@bethgramkow5225]

I love coke with cane sugar out of Mexico. I loved the coke we had in the United States before they changed it and put in corn syrup.

[@TravelingStacker]

They did a study on that a few years back with over a thousand participants. Blindfolded, almost none of them could tell the difference in the Mexican Coke they rave about with cane sugar and US Coke.

[@Farquad76.547]

@@TravelingStackernot necessarily just about taste. Corn syrup just isn’t good and is terrible for the environment.

[@TravelingStacker]

@@Farquad76.547 I've yet to hear one person besides you talk about the environmental factor. It was literally a taste test and nothing more.

[@modaprophet7576]

Please try Elephant house Cream Soda from Sri Lanka. If you’re feeling Risky, try Necto and Ginger beer from Sri Lanka as well.

[@alexdavis5766]

Love the sorted branded crisp packets, what flavours would sorted sell?

[@toni_go96]

Didn't they do a video once where Ben made flavoured crisps personalized for each person?

[@myroomwithoutaroof3315]

It's walkers in Ireland as well!

[@gauderiam7653]

If this becomes a series, I'd love to see a Kit Kat vs Kvikk Lunsj segment.

[@Pendarron]

Dear Jamie, thanks for the Guinness pour tip! Had to try it out and worked like a charm, no suds on my trousers.

[@lellyt2372]

It's Walkers here in Ireland not Lays (just FYI)

[@lindaclark7]

But still inferior to Tayto 😆

[@lellyt2372]

@@lindaclark7 yep and inferior to King also. Haven't bought a Walkers in years but had a Tayto crisp sandwich a week ago lol

[@grainnehoner1728]

I really enjoyed this. If you are going to do this trend again, one thing i would love to see is Tayto crisps versus Walkers crisps. From Ireland

[@SheepdogSmokey]

So is this a new schedule where we get more Sorted every week? Please say yes!

[@matthiaskleindienst9146]

You should try Lee & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce compared to German Worcester Sauce (Dresdner Art/Dresden variety). I grew up with the latter and was blown away how different the original was. Most often used in Germany as a condiment to ragout fin (gratinated chicken or veal ragout) or "Überbackene Schnitten" (an open faced sandwich, toast with salami or ham, covered with gouda or emmentaler and gratinated in the oven as well - hence "überbacken" = over baked).

[@matthiaskleindienst9146]

And of course: the majority of German speakers will say it as 'WAR-CHESTER' sauce.

[@hcjkruse]

Walkers used to be called Smith's in the Netherlands, another UK. company. It is now Lays. You might want to try Crisps Joppiesaus or Crisps HEMA rookworst. Trying Joppie sauce itself and rookworst itself might be more satisfying.

[@rachelwoodcraft3783]

It's still called Smith's in Australia.

[@vickyjansen3544]

The American Lays chip I love is the barbacue, onion, or spicy. We have the triple cream bries cheese that can also be funk to it. I hardly drink any coke anymore but like mixing balsamic vinegar into a plain soda. But I'm weird I like to have a little bit of apple cider vinegar too. Gunnius beer is great!!! Thanks guys!!!

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

Awesome! Suggestion: try mexican coke! It really tastes different

[@alexdavis5766]

I think our UK coke would taste similar to Mexican as we also use sugar, not fructose corn syrup like the USA? So maybe a 3 way taste test, UK, USA and Mexico

[@RogaineForEwoks]

@@alexdavis5766 I've heard that Mexican Coke might be using Corn Syrup too, because there is a new tax on Sugar and they're much more lax with their labeling rules there.

[@reggiebuffat]

That was going to be my comment.

[@maromania7]

​ @alexdavis5766 mike was incorrect on that one. Sucralose is not table sugar, it's chlorinated sugar, and artificial sweetener commonly known as Splenda. Mexican coke is different because it uses cane sugar, as opposed to Corn Syrup or artificial sweeteners. Though mexican coke might be changing thier recipe soon in response to tax changes. Likely depends on how much of a fuss people kick up.

[@bunkertons]

This is an awesome new series! Cheers!

[@rachelwoodcraft3783]

Fun fact: Walkers/Lays is called Smiths in Australia.

[@Naomisroad]

Used to be in Belgium as well

[@anne-marie9842]

Smiths chips were the first chips I tasted 65 years ago in The Netherlands; they came plain with a bit of salt in a twist of paper, so you could salt to taste.

[@jaspercandoit]

Smiths were a British crisp company until not long ago, and Walkers bought them out. I'm guessing it's the same company still but just under a different name. They kept the Smiths name on their Squares (a type of crisp) for a long time after they were taken over.

[@jaspercandoit]

So I googled it, and Frank Smith set it up in the UK in 1920s then took the brand to Australia in 1932. Both sides are now owned by PepsiCo but not Walkers as the subdivision in Australia.

[@keepitsoggy]

Dublin Guiness should be served room temp or lightly chilled. Nigerian extra stout should be served ice cold - makes the taste much more lively with the molasses/malty flavour a bit toned down

[@washedup579]

have. you considered doing this with Big Macs?

[@SortedFood]

Ben would not approve 😆

[@Anna_TravelsByRail]

@@SortedFoodand that’s exactly why it needs to happen. 😜

[@lbapthorp]

There is some really unique stuff from where im from, New Zealand. I recommend Lemon & Paeroa (L&P) soft drink, Tim Tam biscuits, Whittaker's chocolates and a mince and cheese pie.

[@alasdairmcfarland5143]

Canadian here...haven't watched yet but if the difference is as extreme as american coke (pure sugar) then this will be good!

[@HiMy_Name_Is]

I loved Walkers salt and vinegar, when got back to Poland I’ve tried Lays the same flavour and hate them here 😅

[@kaboboba]

Oh.. THAT coke...

[@yodaslovetoy]

Not the Colombian type....

[@vasudhasharma5532]

😂😂

[@k0pstl939]

By god

[@Tikuros]

I am not sure I want to see any of the boys after doing a line... Even though when I see Kush cook, I feel he would be too fast even for a frequent user 😂

[@argentandroid5732]

Drug use is actually a big problem amongst professional chefs trying to keep up with the pressure. Sooo, you never really know until you know, do you?

[@TheBigk1964]

Great game! I live in Poland, I'm from Scotland originally! Lays are big here, but the reason for the comment is Salt & Vinegar crisps. I shop at the French chain, Auchan, and in recent months they have launch a sort of "kettle chips" in various flavours. The stand out one is Salt & Vinegar, they are BETTER than anything I've tasted in the UK!

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

4:05 Quote of the day "Id like to play away"😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@pqrs_987]

4:45 Mike, i think you meant to say 'Sucrose', which is in regular table sugar; 'Sucralose' is one of the many artificial sweeteners in use around the world nowadays 5:30 regular Coca-Cola has also been available in India since the early 90s; so i'm not sure Thums Up vs UK Coke is a fair comparison

[@_RKev]

Jamie coming in from Camera left just to do a proper pour and then wordlessly leave, what a lad

[@katesimmons8925]

20 years ago, when i worked in a bar the draught Guinness was brewed in London, the bottled guiness was brewed in Dublin. The draught had a completely different coloured head, the bottled Guinness had a darker head, it was more yellow, the draught was more white/cream in colour. London brewery closed in 2005

[@Chrisxerri]

I would love you to try Maltese Kinnie and Twistees. Kinnie doesn't really have a British equivalent, but is the best drink .

[@SortedFood]

Interesting - thanks for the suggestion 😄

[@Chrisxerri]

@SortedFood cool! Hopefully that could lead you to trying out a few other maltese dishes. There's such a range and blend of different cuisines and it gets overlooked, in my humble opinion.

[@Getpojke]

Ben's right about Guinness, a properly poured pint of stout in a good bar in Ireland, with good company, music & atmosphere is unbeatable. Having very fond memories of being in Galway at the oyster festival years ago. Galway, Guinness, Girls & oysters made for an excellent time. 🦪😉

[@donnakerr6069]

I love these videos.. as a Scot living in New Zealand, I miss some of the staples I grew up with, such as Skips, Walker crisps.. granted we can get some of them here, just not quite the same, and expensive.. Was so excited when I first saw Irn Bru :) If you can get L&P there, you should give that a try!

[@JerichotheSplendid]

In Ireland Walkers are just Walkers rather than Lays.

[@SortedFood]

Ahhh interesting!

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

​@@SortedFoodvery much so

[@thenawabgaming]

The Thums Up with any good Biryani is a certified hood meal & the aromatic flavours of the meal with the drink go so well it’s insane.

[@alexdavis5766]

For years South African Guinness was loved by vegans in the UK as it was vegan and Irish Guinness wasn’t. But a few years ago Irish Guinness changed to be vegan. Wonder if South African Guinness and Nigerian Guinness are similar?

[@GrahamCrannell]

I agree with Ben that good brie should be a bit strong and have a little funk to it

[@Anna_TravelsByRail]

One glass of cola per month? 🤯 I’m afraid that’s not the recommended amount of servings in my house. 😂

[@watchesbythomsen]

Yeah I thought drinking 3-4 a week was very normal. 😅

[@rushi9261]

@@watchesbythomsen hairy teeth for all of you 🤣

[@watchesbythomsen]

@@rushi9261 Just brush them and you'll be fine. My teeth are in great condition at least according to my dentist. 😄

[@asquithmainlines699]

I was laughing when he said that. When I worked in the U.K. I noticed most Brits chug a pint or two of beer at lunch time.🍺

[@Farquad76.547]

@@rushi9261teeth is the least of concerns when drinking poison.

[@DizzyIzzyMom]

Oh how fun…..and great learning

[@masterchief3658]

It's hilarious how isolated our tastes can be compared to other areas of the world. I'm an American and realize just how uneducated my taste buds are as I travel 😂. Thanks for exposing the world to different cultural flavor profiles!

[@traceymac5740]

I knew someone who worked for Frito Lay. Apparently their internal website would show various kinds of crisps and other products from across the globe. Their favorite was salted watermelon Pepsi from Japan I think

[@Kaluranda]

Mike's cheese journey is very similar to my cheese journey xD Got to love it. And yes as a Dutchie, people did not want to believe I did not like cheese

[@mrow7598]

Brie or Camembert cheese heated in the oven then topped with apricot preserves and scoped on top of a crostini. Simple but fantastic.

[@theformalmooshroom9147]

They're actually still walkers in Ireland funnily enough, unless that changes in the last 2 years. In Australia we've smith's which seems to just be a rebrand of walkers like lays is in America though with a few unique flavours. Prawn cocktail is rare but I found some once. Normally you have to go an Irish/British shop for that kind of thing

[@crahrens]

Love the format!! First two were not apples to apples. The last two were what I love to see!!!

[@jeromethiel4323]

What i find interesting is how various places in the world take the humble crisp (or potato chip) and stamp their own flavor profile on it. Fried potato is tasty, but adding flavorings to it makes it even better. My favorites are BBQ or Salt and Vinegar. When it's hot and i am sweating a lot, Salt and vinegar. All other times BBQ kettle chips are the go to.

[@Getpojke]

Ben should look up the kola nut or try & get his hands on one. Once the outer is opened the inner nuts tessellate like Inca stone walls. And we know he loves tessellation.

[@linkin20la]

I know a few countries don't use the Lay's name but are owned by them. In Mexico for example they go by Sabritas, which is a combination of the spanish words delicious and fried. It's also not uncommon to see Sabritas packaging in the US that aren't imported from Mexico alongside imported variety - which usually have a sticker with the nutritional information to comply with US regulations. I also read in Egypt they are called Chipsy and they are known as Margaritas in Colombia.

[@AudsVids]

Walkers in Ireland too though not nearly as popular as Tayto/King (same company). Our monster munch had to become mighty munch when Walkers started selling here, according to Wikipedia they bought the name from Tayto. There is a separate Tayto in Northern Ireland so there may be some differences there.

[@shannanwykes3618]

Sambucca VS something like pernot or ouzo would be interesting cause a lot of places use them interchangably

[@veganmonter]

When my wife and I visit a new country we always try out the local chips/crisps. They always localize the flavors and it can be interesting to see what flavors locals like. They are often hits for us, (like Salsa Inglesa in Mexico) but sometimes they are misses (many South Korean chips are sweet and we don't care for it).