Two Brits try Louisiana Soul food for the first time!

[@TheWingus]

Ollie has such a unique ability to simultaneously find the dumbest comparisons while making the most perfect metaphors. You guys are a delight

[@jaewol359]

He’ll find a way to compare three Michelin star food to beans on toast

[@anndeecosita3586]

His jokes are so corny but he cracks me up. 😂

[@happy1288]

HAHAHAH I AGREE!!

[@zachbutch]

Omg he cracked the ollie code get em boys

[@cgrnr859]

Glad to know you boys are enjoying your time in the South. We do love to cook! (Glad to know you've made it to Atlanta. )

[@tylerpals6009]

I genuinely appreciate y’all sharing what actual American food is. I feel like most of the world just thinks it’s burgers and such but there’s so much more here. Granted, it has influences from many different cultures but they have become a staple in our regional cultures and part of our identity

[@hoppinggnomethe4154]

THIS

[@noble604]

African American cooking is foundational to how Americans eat food. Just as with everything else in America, with African Americans being foundational to America’s development, commerce, trade, language, music, sports, entertainment, religion, fashion, trends, body sizes, social interactions, etc etc etc, the way Americans as whole experience food and cuisine is founded on African Americans and food..

[@noble604]

.... hair, lawmaking, policing, politics, slang, dance... the list goes on on and on... American food is just the start ... How Americans interpret and experience all of these things in life is foundational to African Americans in America. Peace

[@Qxeenbxlla]

@@noble604isn’t thanksgiving foods founded from natives though ? Also what about the Hispanics and Latino culture, and let’s not forget the Europeans national dishes that was influenced in America like the burger from Germany or Asian food like Chinese where a Chinese man came and made his “American way of Chinese” But just like majority of European foods long with American , we say whites made them when it was actually black people or other races that did specially with a lot of European food. Who cares tho, according to history aren’t we all supposedly from Africa , just different shades of skin from traveling to other countries

[@giga_chad9]

@@QxeenbxllaTHIS

[@trith72]

As a lifelong Louisiana resident who cooks all the things you guys had himself regularly, I'm so glad you got to eat it from an authentic hotspot, and not a chain restaurant. Lot's of places make "gumbo"....but very few make "real gumbo"....

[@nossta5242]

​@repentandbelieveinJesusChrist1Amen

[@markus711]

@repentandbelieveinJesusChrist1 Hail Gumbo!

[@markmower6507]

Ummm, that was Not Gumbo. Look up Justin Wilson Gumbo. That's Real Gumbo I GaranTeee...

[@llDarkPheonixll]

​@repentandbelieveinJesusChrist1ugh, give it a rest 🙄

[@Senor-Misterioso]

​@repentandbelieveinJesusChrist1I'd sell my soul for some of that gumbo.

[@tarek4774]

As a Black American, thank you for showing REAL American food to these guys. Unlike everyone else in the media and news where they only depict American food as only burgers, ultra processed and heavily dyed snacks, high sugar desserts, and deep fried everything. And this video is for other foreigners that say we don’t have traditional cuisine 💯

[@VernulaUtUmbra]

Right? I feel like if America cuisine could solve its image and poor ingredient quality problems we'd easily be top 3 cuisines in the world. We're insanely diverse from Southern Soul Food to Midwestern Comfort Food, but all anyone ever thinks about is burgers and twinkies.

[@sisvswann1897]

I agree! I’ve been to England! I travel with my own spices when I travel to that part of Europe

[@drewthistlethwaite8909]

There’s SO MUCH FOOD in America! Each region has its own food! We even beef over it. Like how Colorado pueblo green chile beats New Mexico green chile XD

[@acebutterfly2725]

@tarek I think the reason why American food is shown as burgers, dyed snacks etc is because that is distinctly American. Louisiana and Southern cooking are derived from a mixing of other cultures West African, European etc. Similar to Caribbean cuisine, it’s influenced by the inhabitants from other cultures and so those cultures are credited for the contribution.

[@michellen4218]

I love soul food

[@shawnmoore6243]

That "America" when eating the fried chicken was awesome. Im a 37 year old American but I think good food is universal language for all humans. You guys are wonderful.

[@fayesouthall6604]

Fried chicken is so good 😮

[@TheCasey0811]

I would have died if he said Merica 😂

[@davdav3945]

I would love to try it, it looks super yummy 😃

[@blaizegottman4139]

I've tried Japanese fried chicken it's good

[@shawnmoore6243]

@@blaizegottman4139 I have not had that yet I'm going to have to add that to my list

[@EyezofTexas12]

When ol boy chased his pork chop with a swig of gumbo, he instantly became an honorary citizen of Louisiana💀

[@WiddlPeppuwu-sx3rx]

Frfr bruh

[@yamothaisaverynizlady]

Gumbo is so good. When I ate it it just felt like a warm hug in your mouth. So hearty warm and just flavorful. I should learn to make it and save some money lol.

[@Fueunachimba]

That part was SO! FUNNY!!!!!!😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@empressempire1]

He certified Black I knew got the idis after that ...

[@nottheoneyourelookingfor0504]

Brings me back to the fantastic week I spent in Lafayette. Such fresh seafood totally unlike we get here in Ottawa Canada. Boudin, collards, and the red beans and rice!! Best we can do here is Popeyes. It’s good, but nothing like getting it at the source. My only regrets are missing the crawfish boil, the peaches and having to come back home. I am dying to go back.

[@tedberhane7328]

“They’ve done something revolutionary, they spiced the batter” 😂

[@overthemoon34]

Don't really need to spice the batter when your fish is high quality, which any good chippy should go for.

[@Alberto-wu1mj]

I love shrimp and chips in is varieties, but adding spice to the batter really does make a difference in the flavor.

[@scorpiusbalthazar4327]

@@overthemoon34 Nah, you still use spice. Hell, even on a good steak you still use salt and pepper with some butter. You gotta have something in there to give it flavor, it compliments the thing being fried.

[@overthemoon34]

@@scorpiusbalthazar4327 Salt and pepper are not spices, spices aren't required for good quality food, good quality food will always taste good, spices are used to help with poor quality ingredients.

[@Jo-rj9lw]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@donnaw3026]

I was *screaming* NO, JOSH! when he dumped all that hot sauce in. Just a few drops, especially if you're not used to spicy. 😂

[@nostromo7928]

That's what I thought too. NO! STOP!

[@kristi4113]

Me, too! 😂 I was all, “Oh, dear. He’s gonna regret that!”

[@paulmclaughlin2563]

A little goes a long way with hot sauce. But, I give them credit for their enthusiasm with applying it on the jambalaya 👍

[@cameronangelo8618]

Brought me back to being punished with it on my tongue as a kid😅

[@pctotty]

It's only Crystal, it's not that hot.

[@Veeeeee873]

As a New Orleanian, I’ve been waiting for y’all to try our food. Y’all gotta try po-boy, étouffée, crawfish, beignets, and muffaletta. I can also confirm that I practically drink Louisiana hot sauce, I absolutely love that stuff.

[@merriemisfit8406]

It doesn't take much to make me happy out of New Orleans. Hand me a big bowl of red beans and rice, a side of greens, and I probably won't go much beyond that. HOWEVER, one time over in Metairie I ordered up a shrimp-done-seven-ways dinner combo, and when I think back on it, great googly-moogly!, I imagine what food in Heaven must be like.

[@user-neo71665]

They damn sure gotta find a crawdad boil somewhere even tho they are out of season. Don't forget gator. I love gator when it's cooked right. Texture of a great pork chop but a fish flavor. snapping turtle pretty good also.

[@TheKrs911]

You like Crystal or Louisiana? And why is there no rice in the gumbo? AND do you put potato Alden in your gumbo?

[@Veeeeee873]

@@TheKrs911 I like both crystal and Louisiana, but I prefer crystal. And idk why they didn’t put rice, I didn’t make it but I do like having rice with my gumbo. And no I don’t put potatoes in my gumbo.

[@TheKrs911]

@@Veeeeee873 so I just heard about the potato salad in gumbo. I was like WTH. My parents, grandparents and great grandparents are creole from MS and LA but being from NY may have ruined me. They like Louisiana in MS and Crystal in LA. I gots to have the rice. 😂😂😂 that is for responding.

[@akareject]

New Orleans is the pinnacle of American cuisine. People vacation there just for the food. So glad you have made the trip to experience it for yourselves!

[@abc92800]

ive always wanted to visit it😢 i have ear pressure and sinus problems and im too scared to take a plane omg i hate my life. (sorry for ranting) ..

[@thaliafaudith9387]

If any of you knows a good place that serves a halal new orleans food, please ring me up. It's kinda on my bucket list, but I can't survive without food, and I'm not coming to new orleans and end up ordering some kebabs, nah 😅

[@Knightowl1980]

Is it though? It’s French/creole but I do agree it’s one of Americas cuisine included with bbq and southern soul

[@patricias505]

Pinnacle? That's a bit of a stretch!

[@andycopland3179]

As an Englishman who worked all over the USA for 10 years, I couldn't agree more. Each state has their own thing and if you avoid the fast food joints you can find excellent local traditional foods. Shout out to GA fried Green tomatoes. I can eat them like crisps.

[@123haninhk]

"Thank you, Your Majesty." I love how the owner just laughed at what Ollie said.

[@louisem7653]

Such nice boys, no swearing, funny, articulate, intelligent and authentic. Just found this channel and I’m really enjoying it.

[@KpopGrandma]

They also have another very popular channel called Korean Englishman, where they explore South Korean culture. It's also very enjoyable. You should check it out. 😃

[@williamnavarro7484]

The faces these Brits have when they eat American food is like “I know WHY you fought for your independence!”😂😂😂

[@niceguyofgames9490]

And also “NOW I see why you Americans are fat. This is irresistible.”

[@danny.e3013]

🤣🤣

[@DABEATBAKERZ]

Ayooo 😂😂😂😂

[@Sprinklesofkindness]

This 😂😂

[@christianbryant5617]

THIS🤣

[@patrickbrowder6857]

Having lived abroad for years and constantly, usually derogatorily hearing American food is only fast food hamburgers and hot dogs, Bravo to Jolly for your American tours! Welcome back fellas!

[@greenmachine5600]

Haha it's definitely not

[@Etherealzyo]

You have to try southern American food it’s so good

[@colinchampollion4420]

& tacos is NOW main stream American

[@joshlewis575]

No country on earth has better food then the US. That's the best part of our "melting pot" so many different cuisines all across the country.

[@colinchampollion4420]

@@joshlewis575 Best food is from Mexico~ plus America is NOT a melting pot. But a salad bowl with different textures and flavors

[@Jhimesy]

I don't know what it is about watching a couple Brits eating my own country's food and enjoying our culture, but I LOVE IT! Ya'll are so fun! Enjoy the south!

[@Babygirl-vt2gl]

You Cajun/ Creole?

[@2Fat2Furi0us]

Which culture tho?

[@GIRTHYANDITCURVES]

It’s creole Cajun culture but we get wat she mean. But oh my fucking god that catfish and shrimps

[@theshrikeer]

​@@Babygirl-vt2glik wat u tryin att. I'm Cajun, even if she isn't it's part of our country's culture even if it's jus a specific part, it's not like she's saying it's hers lol. We have many dif cultures/ regions here that British people don't know or care for so she can claim Cajun food lol

[@manderly109]

@@2Fat2Furi0us American. Saying that Cajuns and creoles are not American is untrue. America has many different cultures. That’s the beauty of our country

[@SunKing909]

Soul food is the best cuisine in the world. I truly believe nothing can beat it.

[@mariamarie862]

i second that

[@willierockward1607]

This is true

[@ScottMesser-k8c]

Soul food in Houston Texas is really great

[@Colorbrush21]

SO TRUE! 🔥 🌟 ⭐️ 🌠 gold ✨️ 🏅

[@Markerface]

Authentic Mexican soups, are up there though.

[@CFJNOLA]

New Orleanian here and proud home cook. You hit the nail on the head when you talked about our spice level. It's the perfect amount of spice to add flavor, but not enough to burn your face off. We enjoy eating, not suffering.

[@Retro-mr8dc]

We usually eat the yams with the savory elements of the dish (mac, greens, etc.) Usually soul food is crammed together on a plate so everything is eaten semi-combined.

[@geauxlsut]

Yeah but this is more Creole than Soul

[@nahimgood4]

“You ain’t black if you don’t mix the yams with the Mac”

[@justinlee3999]

​@@nahimgood4facts lmao

[@boogaloonick7526]

Yeah when I get curry goat I just mix it up with the rice and peas, greens and plantains in a bowl and eat it like that.

[@Emma-yi4dh]

Visited New Orleans this year all the way from Australia and when I say I miss their food every day. I mean I miss their food EVERY! DAMN! DAY! YALL! Hahaha This made me so so jealous but also super happy for you at the same time. 🤣 Louisiana (NOLA especially though) was my favourite state in all of the US- West AND East coast!!

[@AlgyPond]

I live in the US and I'm originally from NOLA and I feel the exact same 😂 every time I visit New Orleans I plan my whole trip around what I want to eat while I'm there. It's a truly special place. (PS if you're looking for other great American food to try I highly recommend Tennessee barbecue if you've never had it!)

[@debbiejohnson7758]

There's plenty of cajun/Louisiana recipes on the internet you can try!!

[@robzieeee]

@@debbiejohnson7758it aint the same😭

[@clinte9897]

You can come back anytime!!

[@clinte9897]

They gonna get home and be like damn, our food is boring

[@nickphonewarehouse]

I'm from the UK but did my degree at LSU in Baton Rouge- Last year whilst having a mini reunion with friends, I paid a visit to Lil Dizzy's and I can honestly say that the food and staff were top tier! It's a must try for anyone wanting true Louisiana soul food

[@lorenaeichhoefer2989]

What I love is Luke's joyful smile whenever he eats something he really likes.

[@turtlepig]

he's such a great audience insert for these videos

[@Saabriinii]

I like luke sooo much :)

[@sophiaaldous3199]

“God save their gracious queen.” 😆 You guys are a blast to watch and make me want to go to this restaurant so I can experience the joy of Southern food for the first time.

[@IQAfan]

I love how respectful you all are. If I was at a restaurant, a group of KZbinrs filming might be a bit annoying. But you all have such a great energy that it’d be a pleasure

[@Drako_Sayre]

I completely agree with what you said here. Just the thought of a KZbin or any content creator recording in a restaurant just seems so wrong. But they are not being loud or rude or obnoxious. What they are doing is not adversely affecting the people who are just there to have a meal.

[@michalsextion9664]

As a native Nola girl, this episode just brings a big smile to my face. If you want to get a bigger range, head down to New Iberia. Louisiana on its own is filled with multiple cultures with multiple versions of similar foods.

[@mrmkraemer]

I live in New Iberia now! These guys should come down to the Lafayette area. Great food here, too!

[@Colica-333]

I live there as well. I LOVE SEAFOOD

[@vnyanforj]

As an American chef I had a HEARTY chuckle at him thinking that "soul food" meant it was "sole food" 😆🤣😂 That's rich!

[@richardurena8202]

mmmmm, sole and potatoes when I was in Portugal

[@vnyanforj]

@@richardurena8202 They do love their fish.. I'm sure it was so fresh & amazing. I'm at least lucky enough to live in Massachusetts..but am allergic to seafood 🥲

[@castlecorn593]

Right lol Soul Food is Black food

[@vnyanforj]

@@castlecorn593 Let's be real-they were never going to get that 🤣 And Soul Food is from Black Southerners with slave roots.. that's why White ppl barely know what it is, either! 😂

[@nicolad8822]

He was joking.

[@StephenKI]

As a resident of New Orleans I forget sometimes how delicious our food is. I’m happy to see it appreciated. Excited to see where you guys go next! So many gems in New Orleans.

[@bigploppa154]

as someone whos spent their whole life in NJ, except for 2 years in Baton Rouge, i couldnt wait to see their reaction to Louisiana’s cuisine. jambalaya will always be my favorite food

[@bigploppa154]

wouldve been great to see them try etouffee and crawfish, finish it off with a beignet. hopefully they can give all that a go before leaving NOLA

[@quantumthief3391]

The Den is better than most restaurants I've been to. For those who don't know, this is the bar/restaurant attached to the Howlin Wolf venue. I still remember getting a sandwich they called the three little pigs. Pulled pork, bacon, sausage, and malevolent delight. So good that I still think about it 6+ years later.

[@Chungus581]

Best food I’ve had consistently was in New Orleans. Every place I ate at was so good

[@doug4036]

I never forget how good we have it. All you have to do is fly away for a week. You’ll appreciate it when you get home.

[@mopeygoff]

The shrimp - The thing with it is that it's likely fresh shrimp. I used to live in the southern part of the USA where a good portion of the white shrimp on the east coast was fished and fresh shrimp was almost always available. I live farther north now and shrimp are almost always frozen here and there is DEFINITELY a texture difference. Fresh shrimp are more firm and will "pop" when you bite into them, sort of like a natural casing sausage. Frozen shrimp will just be kind of limp and soft and lack the distinct snap/pop/crunch.

[@MarieL10]

As they say in louisiana. Our seafood slept in the Gulf last night. That’s how fresh it is. 10:01

[@BPEJS24-7]

Another term I believe for Soul Food is "Comfort Food" and you could sense the comfort they slipped into with each bite. I'm over half-english (genetically) and grew up in the deep south and this video made me so happy.

[@angelaeye7778]

I love when they tried the jambalaya, they actually really concentrated and paid attention to the flavors coming through. They thought it was going to be tomato-y by the looks but then all the complex flavors hit and you can see their minds and taste buds working.

[@lindaduncan7181]

I love how hard I laughed throughout this video at their reactions, especially Ollie this time. His eyes were just ADORABLE!! I knew Josh was making a BIG mistake when he grabbed the hot sauce though 😂😂😂

[@claylover9845]

I'm convinced that Korean tourists will love the food in Louisiana. As a Korean-American, I've always enjoyed the food in New Orleans. One of my favorite thing to do was shuck down raw oysters at Acme. Thank you for the fun video!

[@janethernandez724]

We ate at the Acme Oyster House and their oysters are good there too, we also tried their Boos Fries, delicious homemade gravy on that one makes a lovely snack while waiting for our food.

[@papajiggly]

The grilled oysters there are delicious too, haven't found anything like them at other restaurants.

[@claylover9845]

@@papajiggly Oh man, grilled oysters... with cheese melted over them... yummy 😋😋😋

[@MrsMathews]

I think they would too. I used to live in Korea. That said, I had a friend from New Orleans who made a great living for herself cooking in China. Her food was amazing.

[@Ldunk]

I have lived in New Orleans most of my life and I got stationed in South Korea in the late 80's. I love the food there as well and I think you are right about that.

[@dinnafash11]

I've lived in the South my entire life. This makes me realize how lucky I am to be able to access this kind of food daily. We have wonderful food down here! I'm glad you enjoyed yourselves.

[@SolCrown80]

I love that you're trying all the REAL American food. I feel like a lot of people associate the US with fast food because places like McDonald's and KFC have such a long reach. But we have so many great and unique food traditions here, and Louisiana cajun and creole is one of the best and most unique. It's a fantastic mashup on every level, with afro-latin, African American, French, Southern, indigenous, and other influences, land with sea, spicy and sharp with soft and comforting. New Orleans is one of my absolute favorite cities anywhere and I've visited several times, and the food is no small part of that (the other parts being the people and the music. The cocktails are good too :))

[@parallelpinkparakeet]

Seriously. I see so many non-Americans claiming that American food is dyed, heavily processed, bland, too salty or too sweet, and full of chemicals. Most of the time they've never stepped foot in America. Same have, but honestly have only eaten at chain restaurants. None of what's shown here is laden with artificial ingredients and dyes.

[@jennykang5052]

As a Korean who was born and raised in Louisiana her whole life it's pretty crazy to see the JOLLY crew here of all places!! It seems like it's come full circle in terms of cultural experiences since I started watching you guys. When you think about it Korean and Louisiana soul food have so much in common. Which makes sense given how well known both types of foods are. Just wanted to say thank you for still taking the time to share your experiences and being so open to trying new things. This was really cool to watch.

[@coldwar45]

Not Korean but there’s a huge Southeast Asian presence in Louisiana, particularly Vietnamese and they’ve influenced LA food considerably, they even call it Vietcajun

[@IceNFire09]

@@coldwar45 Agreed, one of the biggest things about our food is the diversity, not only in the native dishes, but also international. I live in the capitol area and you'll find just as many Korean, Vietnamese, Chinese, Mexican, and Indian restaurants as you will southern food places. There's even been a surge of Japanese restaurants in recent years.

[@anndeecosita3586]

I have been to some Vietnamese spots that serve both egg rolls and red beans and rice. It’s all good with good food. Actually I think the bakery that usually wins best king cake in NOLA is Vietnamese owned. Vietnam was controlled by France for a time also.

[@jennykang5052]

@@anndeecosita3586 Yes! That bakery is so well known in the area. It’s called Dong Phuong. Absolutely worth the hype and praise. And I honestly do not care for king cake at all but theirs is top tier

[@ringo-lf3cd]

Who needs cable, Netflix or Disney plus when there's Josh and Ollie? They make some of best content anywhere.

[@leowtyx]

Disney has Loki season 2 episode 6 finale where Loki does that thing that results in another thing.

[@waterandsteel4713]

@@leowtyx Ah but did you see Josh do the fork spin?? Lol

[@leowtyx]

@@waterandsteel4713 hey, no spoilers!

[@fantasticfox411]

You should watch these candy floss episode.

[@anndeecosita3586]

I ❤ Josh and Ollie. I hope they got the chance to join a Secondline.

[@elemental707]

As a resident of the South, I'm glad ya'll enjoyed our food and hospitality!!!

[@geauxlsut]

They tried Creole...now they need to try Cajun!

[@dionned.6176]

White vs black 😂

[@scorpiodreamz8641]

Creole all day ❤❤❤

[@Madisonog4795]

@@dionned.6176what? Aren’t they both black

[@Morningtimez]

@@Madisonog4795creoles are black and cajuns are white

[@drewthistlethwaite8909]

Both are v different flavor pallets! Cajuns rely far more on the holy trinity whereas Creole adds tomato and a complex flavor pallet of more spiced meat😍😍😍😍 both are their own lovely dishes

[@phillipskillern5513]

New Orleans, hands down, has some of the best food in the world. This place is just the tip of the iceberg too. So glad you guys got to travel from across the pond to visit my fav place in the world. Hope you enjoyed the rest of y’all’s stay while there and let the good times roll!

[@Luna-wt2ot]

as a louisiana native i disagree 😭😭 smaller towns have better food but you’ll have to know a native to know or be one.

[@Tenebarum]

​@Luna-wt2ot None of that over spiced and battered stuff beats Boudin Blanc, red beans and rice with a side of maque choux.

[@blajing]

Cajun food is probably the most flavorful Americana genre of cuisine...roughly comparable to Southeast/South Asian.

[@phillipskillern5513]

@@Luna-wt2ot wut?! I am a native lmao! I’ve lived in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lafayette and spent a lot of time in Monroe, Shreveport, Rayne, Eunice, etc… I have no idea what you’re talking about but I still stand behind my statement. If you’ve truly enriched yaself with all the culture that south Louisiana has to offer, you’ll know why they call New Orleans a melting pot. I ain’t talking about all the tourist traps or high end restaurants (although some of them are out of this world good). Smaller towns have a great food but it’s a lot of times lots of butter, over seasoned and mainly fried. Let’s be real, the diversity and eclectic cuisine New Orleans specifically offers, if more unique than most of those places. Only a true native whose lived all over this state would know that though.

[@Luna-wt2ot]

@@phillipskillern5513 ohhhhh okay !!!! i thought you was speaking on what tourists food they give 😂😂

[@kristinarivas8900]

Other people have commented this, but I REALLY hope they get to a legit crawfish boil. Nothing quite like it!

[@WeAreSkaterZ]

Out of season

[@kristinarivas8900]

@@WeAreSkaterZ I just wonder when they filmed this 🤷‍♀️

[@WeAreSkaterZ]

@@kristinarivas8900 based on everybody’s clothes, it’s out of season while filming. Unless it was just a cold day when they came in, which is far a few between in the south.

[@Blackhole6800]

@@kristinarivas8900Li’l Dizzies

[@LindaC616]

Maybe they could get étouféé?

[@aomumoo]

My mom is from Louisiana and taught me how to cook. The idea of not seasoning every single layer of batter, and the food being battered, for deep frying made me laugh. This was a charming video for sure. NOLA food is an experience.

[@chriswhinery925]

It seems so obvious right? Food tastes better when its seasoned, so you season all the food. But apparently nobody in England has ever hit upon that idea lol.

[@johnmitchell2269]

​​@@chriswhinery925Some people have more sensitive palates than others. I like spices, but most here don't.

[@kay-collins]

Right!?! I was SHOCKED when Ollie said they don’t season their batter! As someone from South Georgia, that sounds BLASPHEMOUS to me! Like what does their fried fish taste like!?! Grease & flour flavored fish!? 🤭🤭🤭

[@lacarolwilliams4518]

I'm not sure how I ran across this channel but being from Louisiana and watching you guys try a staple has win me over. Absolutely love your reactions and facial expressions 😂. Definitely have me as a follower.

[@tommybunk2292]

I worked in Louisiana for three and a half years growing from 200lbs to over 300lbs at the end of my job. I was in heaven gaining every pound, and the people are as good as the food there. I've lost most of the weight not regretting how much I enjoyed living there. So happy Jolly finally got there !!!

[@Macfeste]

I'm a flight attendant, and the first time I had an overnight in New Orleans, I woke up in my hotel room fully clothed with a black eye that I didn't remember getting and a muffuletta sandwich in a to go box. I'd also spent some north of $400 and I had utterly no memory of it. The Muffuletta was excellent.

[@tigerjonn]

LOL I worked in Louisiana for 8 months and gained like 30 lbs...LOL!

[@tommybunk2292]

🤣🤣

[@tommybunk2292]

@@tigerjonn It's so easy to gain weight there, the food is sooo good. Plus if the Cajuns/Creo's like you it's one big party and food fest the whole time you're there.

[@hylianarcher4531]

As a temporarily misplaced Coastal Mississippian, I really, really miss my easy access to canjun and creole food right now. Of course I can still make things myself, but it really doesn't compare to sitting down at the dinner table with family and friends, a big pot of gumbo and rice, and some fresh baked bread straight out of mom/grandma's oven.

[@jamesray9009]

well making a person sized portion I think would be impossible ..hope you get back to the gulf coast for some maybe make some for everyone on the block??

[@hylianarcher4531]

@@jamesray9009 My husband and I are currently having to live in an apartment complex in a big city in another state due to work related reasons on his side. People over here aren't very talkative with their neighbors, and our place is too small to host many people. Fortunately, we'll be making a trip home for Thanksgiving, my last long trip until after I have my baby at the beginning of the new year, and come towards the end of summer we'll be able to move back home. Just gotta hang in there until then.

[@asyouknowmesoiam]

That's a discription of my kitchen

[@paulabrister3586]

Go to Parrains in Biloxi

[@erickmack4131]

Bread from scratch?? 😋

[@alicestanford3409]

Thank you for highlighting this establishment. I have been watching your channel for awhile now. My husband had a conference in New Orleans, so we had an opportunity to visit here. The food was phenomenal! You made it look so good! And it is! Keep making these videos...they are family friendly bursts of positivity and fun.

[@dennislawhorn2115]

The South does it right when it comes to food. I loved it when he said “Merica”! as if he couldn’t contain himself ❤

[@Sprinklesofkindness]

As someone who live in Louisiana, this makes my heart so happy to see yall enjoyed this! Next time you get gumbo, put it over rice and potatoe salad. You'll thank me later. 😊

[@angiev1840]

Born and raised in Cajun country and I still don't like the potato salad in gumbo. It has to be separate. 😅 Boiled eggs in gumbo really creep me out. I don't know how that got started.

[@cheyennedearman5685]

as sb else from louisiana i second this!!!!

[@velvetrose7729]

@TURBOxTV North Louisiana here too.....Who yo people? Rice YES, potato salad on the SIDE😋😘🥰!

[@carleemburch8531]

In in North Louisiana, too!! 😊🦀🦞🦐

[@joshuadeloach1676]

Exactly! Gumbo goes over rice.

[@Beenz9783]

I just love the way these guys appreciate EVERY bite of EVERY meal in EVERY state.... even fast food..... 'MURKA!!!

[@Seendnoodz]

As a Cajun, I’m soooo glad you enjoyed our food! It’s made with lots of love 🤗

[@ImaniBelle-tu5nu]

Cajun and creole are not the same foods

[@Marybaklava]

They're very cute and sweet but you know they're definitely British when Crystal hot sauce overwhelmed them 😂

[@nicolalagonigro1155]

I'm British living in the US and I nearly fell off my chair laughing at that response to Crystal!

[@corgipalooza]

I saw Josh pick up that bottle and I immediately thought "Oh no, that's way too much!"

[@user-neo71665]

Lol, the water of hot sauces.

[@AJ-PFbat]

The stereotype is funny but a huge amount of British people do like spicy food. That's why Indian is the top selling food in the UK.

[@davek5027]

Literally the mildest of hot sauces

[@Michelleiscul]

What I like about Josh and Ollie is that even though they've had arguably the best foods in the world, they STILL appreciate other people's cuisines. ❤❤

[@mitchc3569]

As a Texan who grew up eating everything y’all are eating plus our BBQ which I watched you lose your minds over I gotta say y’all crack me up! We just returned from Northern Ireland & the Highland’s and the food there was well seasoned, cooked properly and the portions were huge. The food I had years ago in England, not so much. Keep up the good work boys!

[@monember2722]

Glad to hear that about northern Ireland food. I guess England has caught up as well? I hope so.

[@lilacfields]

@@monember2722England has not caught up in my experience 😭

[@monember2722]

@@lilacfields really? Wow.

[@ChefOuattara]

This actually warmed my heart ❤️! Thanks so much for opening yourselves up to new food experiences!

[@calliecutiepie]

Trust me, there's no better food than Louisiana! Makes my heart happy to see you enjoy such great food!

[@KurtPBoehm007]

Amen. Been to Europe,...Paris 27 times All over the states. South America as well.... NOTHING COMPARES, to South Louisiana, FOOD! I SPENT 20+ years there. My children are from Lafayette. I truly enjoyed my 20 years in South La!!!! signed; A TEXAS MAN, living in Arkansas. (Don't ask)!!!!!

[@reeghanlacour5328]

I cannot tell you how excited I am you’re trying Louisiana cuisine. Hope y’all continue to enjoy it 🫶🏻

[@pinkmoonjuice5158]

I thank God that every time I'm feeling down and in need of cheering up, a new Jolly video drops. ❤🎉 Thank you all for the smiles and laughter!

[@angelamccabe6447]

As someone from New Orleans I really enjoyed this! One thing I have never taken for granted is our food! And the home cooks here can cook like this too! But we have so many one of a kind places everyone can find something amazing!!

[@ThatCapnGeech]

What I love MOST about comfort food, the more unappealing it LOOKS, the more delicious it IS

[@SpirkSpirk]

MORE SOUTHERN FOOD YES! Easily my favorite cuisine, having grown up here and I'm glad you are trying soul food! Welcome back Jolly!

[@ReyRena]

Ollie cracked me up so much this episode. I love the perfect balance of their friendship cuz Josh is so magnetic as well… OMG Ive fallen in love with Luke over the past months episodes ❤

[@carolmills6609]

I have to tell you guys you make me smile and I get so excited when I see you get excited about trying something new. But what it’s really done has made me appreciate that. I am a true Southern girl way down deep then I know what it’s like to have good southern food. Congratulations For experiencing what I have all my life. As we say in the south, y’all have a good day now.

[@MichaelLaFrance1]

Welcome to my hometown. One of the interesting things about New Orleans is that it's almost impossible to get a bad meal, since a below average place just can't compete with even the hole-in-the-wall mom & pop establishments that having been serving delicious food for generations. (Some established New Orleans restaurants have been serving great food for almost 200 years, a rarity in a nation as relatively new as America.) Even with all the established quite wonderful restaurants, we also have fantastic new restaurants that push the boundaries of unique and creative cuisine. Enjoy!

[@pattiwhite9575]

I've only visited once during a spring break. That was a bit of a mistake on our timing. So crowded at nights in the French Qtr. But I must say we ate the best food at every meal on every day we were there. We ate at all kinds of places. High priced places and corner stores. The food is so good there. And mostly it is the people there. Everyone working in the food industry was so darn friendly. It was like being home with family and friends. I tell people all the time that it is a must visit place. It is so unique in location, the nature so different, the wonderful music everywhere, Art work even in the yards, the home styles. My only complaint is how dirty it looks to the eye in the surrounding area. Thrash on sides of roads. That was before Catherina.

[@TaraLynJoseph]

I still dream of the breakfast sandwich I got at Cafe Fleur de Lis, a little hole-in-the-wall place on Royal in the French Quarter. And that was only one of many memorable meals!

[@keawarren]

Absolutely true. I plan my visits to New Orleans around Lil Dizzy's daily specials menu. So glad to see the Jolly lads enjoying this fine experience.

[@kwoylee5617]

Just wondering.. how do the (awful) US chain restaurants do in Louisiana? I can't imagine there's much demand for Olive Garden etc. in New Orleans?

[@Thrillhouse89]

I'm really grateful for these guys, if I could pick 2 people to represent the UK. Josh and Ollie would certainly be primary candidates.

[@dfloriza]

They really are the most lovable ambassadors of the UK

[@erickmack4131]

A credit to their people lol

[@gojewla]

I have never been to New Orleans, but EVERYONE says the food there is absolutely amazing. There is no way it isn’t great.

[@piepiedog1]

Unfortunately the city itself never really recovered from Katrina, but the music, alcohol, and FOOD of New Orleans really is incredible. There's such a huge variety of food and everything is so flavorful and interesting. Many restaurants are also pretty old with history and character.

[@aliceflanagan3672]

Oh yeah. It's great!

[@CathieWhitlock]

Go!!!

[@walt1a]

Makes me happy to watch their reactions. I guess growing up in the South sometimes we take our cuisine for granted. These guys remind us of what we have to enjoy and appreciate again! Cheers!

[@lisasolesky3255]

The sheer joy (and astonishment) at the amount of flavor in our American food makes me laugh so much. I love watching your reactions (and Ollie's hilarious jokes about flavorless UK cuisine).

[@eliamaral-seda1346]

4:24 Ollie's entire reaction to the fried chicken is hilarious. "It's like a conga at a wedding, people can't resist." 😭💀💀💀

[@lisabain4012]

I’m American and fell in love with New Orleans the first time I went down there. I would love to go to Mardi Gras, but haven’t done that YET. The food is phenomenal!

[@corvettesbme]

They should invite a cook from some of the places that they liked and have them come to their town to cook for one day like a pop up restaurant! NOW THAT WOULD BE A COOL SERIES!

[@TaraWilson1010]

I completely agree!!

[@chriswhinery925]

Thing is that a lot of the ingredients that make authentic creole food might be hard to source in the UK. Probably not too easy to get authentic Louisiana style sausage there, for example.

[@scorpinok3006]

@@chriswhinery925 Or they could, you know, IMPORT the ingredients....Crazy, right?

[@chriswhinery925]

@@scorpinok3006 Which would significantly up the cost and therefore the price to the customers. Not to mention that some ingredients, like crawfish, don't ship well in a fresh state, so they'd have to use frozen, compromising the quality. I'm not saying it's IMpossible but there are logistical issues that make the idea not so obviously profitable.

[@Chaeryx03]

Si 👏 me

[@Scottwhittysydney]

I really don't think anything makes me happier then watching people being happy!

[@anndeecosita3586]

I’m so excited to see Josh and Ollie tasting food from my family’s culture. ❤ I really struggled to eat the food when I went to London because I’m used to a lot more flavor. BTW I think the lady meant her family recipe for gumbo is 75 years old because gumbo itself dates back centuries to colonial Louisiana. Colonial Louisiana was larger than the present state of Louisiana so you will find this style of cooking on the MS and AL Coasts as well. Mobile was the first colonial capital. A lot of people associate Mardi Gras with NOLA but the Mobile Carnival celebration is actually older. Gumbo is from Creole cooking which is a fusion of European, Indigenous, and Africa cuisines. The word gumbo comes from an African word meaning okra. Creole gumbo usually has okra and Cajun gumbo usually doesn’t. Also Creoles and Cajuns are two different ethnic /cultural groups of people.

[@sirreus3003]

1st Mardi Gras festivities was in neither Mobile nor New Orleans. It was 60 miles south of New Orleans at La Point du Mardi Gras. March 3, 1699.

[@CorettaJG]

I think she meant her family gumbo recipe as well. Lil Dizzy's does have a delicious, flavorful recipe. Very crab/shrimp forward, but filled with lots of meat. A thin roux. Not a lot of rice. You do feel like you could drink a hot mug of it.

[@mariannedonnelly957]

Great tutorial!❤

[@amandateal4519]

My 1st visit I was so sad over the food!!! My friends did not get it. Just bland 😔 sadness food lmao. Had to really search for places and types of meals

[@Qxeenbxlla]

@@amandateal4519as a Texan living in England it was definitely better eating home cook meals then eating out. Even then as a Latino I struggle to eat sometimes bc of what it felt like “limited choices “ I live under south of London (Kent) and not a lot of food shops other then kebab, Chinese and Indian and kfc and McDonald’s. Other then that that’s it really other then British food. It was definitely better eating home cook British or other food meals I think like jolly said America def more diverse in food

[@perfectlycorrupt420]

I grew up esting this food so it's super cute and sweet to see these folks enjoying it!

[@captainslam]

That’s one of the things I love about living the states is the diversity of the food. Diversity in terms of regional specialties but then also the diversity because of our immigrant entrepreneurs. I can eat anywhere in the world within a half hour drive of home - and I love it. What makes us diverse is what makes us strong

[@captainslam]

I hope there is a craw dad boil in the itinerary!

[@erickmack4131]

💯

[@Objective-Observer]

I agree with you 100%. Well, then there is the diversity within each cuisine! File Gumbo, I had heard of that, but didn't know it was different from Okra Gumbo. By the looks of that bowl of stew, I would eat File Gumbo. That slimy stuff with okra... nope can't do that. Every Jambalya I've seen is a stew. I thought that was their version of Dirty Rice. That oyser dressing made from cornbread... looked fabulous. All of that sounds amazing! Living in Texas, we know about Creole/Cajun food, but I'm too far west to have a Cajun restaurant nearby. Now TexMex, I have half a dozen cafes/diners in my medium sized town, and each of them have their Signature dish that keeps you rotating from one Tex Mex cafe to another. Then there is the Regional differences from Mexican cuisine, that diversify TexMex, or CalMex, or New Mexico Versions. Bless the USA and all the different foods!

[@WordAte]

Yep. We have all the major cities with their specialties in NYC, Chicago, LA, San Francisco, Miami. We have the mid-size cities like Pittsburgh and the Pierogi, Primanti sammich, and cookie tradition; Cincinnati with the skyline chili and bratwurst; Louisville's hot brown and the state's bourbons; and Portland, and Seattle, and Minneapolis, and and and and. We have the regional BBQ cuisines of Texas, Missouri, the Carolinas, Tennessee, Alabama.... We have the African traditions in the Carolinas and the eventual soul foods around the South. We have the Indigenous traditions in Arizona, New Mexico, Montana... We have hidden treasures like Atlanta and Birmingham food scenes. We have Tex-Mex. We have every Chinatown in America. We have Korea-Fusion. We have everything, except a place to get good Singaporean food. I wish we had a food hawker culture somewhere in the US. Here in the United States, we have the most diverse traditions. And that is in large part to our immigrants from all over the world.

[@johnr8820]

I get a sense of joy and pride seeing people trying foods from my country and getting it…I love the South so much…God bless the USA!

[@Softsqueakyduck]

Ahhhh finally y'all visited us here is Louisiana. Can't go wrong with our lovely food. Just a note gumbo is usually eaten over rice.

[@JJSavage89]

it hurt my soul to see them eat gumbo without rice 😂

[@uninterruptedrhythm4104]

They shoulda drowned the jambalaya in it

[@ommsterlitz1805]

1:09 She says Gombo is 75 years old but it's much older it's originating from French Louisiana during the 18th century and oldest mention of it is in 1802 in numerous French cooking book then in the second half of the 19th century in many American cooking books.

[@PTsunami1]

I am glad 😊 that they are enjoying themselves 😊😁😀!!!

[@nathanwilliams9866]

Being in Louisiana, its so great to see them LOVING the food here. You can say alot about this state, but our food is, dare I say, unmatched. 😄

[@akirebara]

One of the best things about traveling around the US is really the diversity. Louisiana is soooo different from California. And California is sooooo big that you can practically eat all the cuisines in the world probably by just researching restaurants in Los Angeles. And you can track the immigration history of different ethnicities in almost every big city in the country.

[@bodyofhope]

Exactly! And Georgia soul food or South Carolina soul food are all very different. And the somewhere like Miami is a completely different experience altogether. I'd like to see them scoot around Miami next. I think they're starting to understand that every state a little bit like going to a different country in Europe, except the language stays the same.

[@mitchellbooth8435]

Pretty much the same for any countries these days, you can get Mcdonalds in India, Indian in the UK and every culture under the sun in Europe.

[@dcfl2147]

The south has the best food in America.. there is no competition

[@kimleemoon]

@@kansashoneybadger7899 that’s why Americans don’t have to travel outside of the country much. We have so many diverse foods, cultures, ethnicities, climates and landscapes right here in the US.

[@BTinSF]

Speaking of California, we have a couple of pretty decent cajun/creole restaurants in San Francisco (and I say that having been to New Orleans many times). One I patronize fairly often is called Brenda's Meat and Three ("Meat and Three"--that's three side dishes--being a standard NOLA lunch grouping). It has a very New Orleans vide which makes sense, Brenda being a NOLA transplant.

[@philomenaballerina]

I am SO thrilled to see Jolly in the South again! This series is gonna be the best yet!! 😊

[@profanepersonality]

Every time I watch one of these, I know you are wondering what your ancestors did with all those spices they stole, because they didn't use them for food. 😂😂😂

[@OfficialAwkbe]

As someone that grew up in Louisiana, the biggest thing I miss about it is the food! Louisiana has so much flavor and they KNOW how to cook!! I'm so glad that y'all got to try some authentic Louisiana foods. Hope y'all got to try some étouféé, po' boys, and some coffee and beignets from Café du Monde!! New Orleans is so rich with culture that you can't miss the opportunity to have a sit down for coffee and walk through the French Quarter while jazz musicians busk in the street.

[@TaraWilson1010]

As someone who grew up in Baton Rouge and then spent about 20 years elsewhere, I completely understand!! Finally found my way back home in 2010. I used to literally have dreams about the food when I was gone. 😅

[@thecoolgamer9487]

Im from the Lafayette area. I feel bad for anybody whos first experience with Cajun food is in New Orleans lol. Come eat some real gumbo and rice and gravy over here

[@StevieMcKenna10]

@@thecoolgamer9487 rightttt, im in the Lake Charles area and I just know my moms gumbo or rice and gravy and my dads jambalaya would blow their minds 😭

[@uselesschaos]

my mom was born and grew up here in alexandria. she moved when her and my dad got married, and when she was pregnant with the second kid, my sister, in west virginia, she craved red beans and rice so badly that she drove down here just for this. i was born about 6 years later and we moved back here when i was 2

[@johnmitchell2269]

* you all

[@renz4piggy]

Luke is adorable. I love watching his reactions. Can we have a behind the scenes of the crew.

[@csanadtemesvari9251]

Love how Ollie just straight up bowed when entering the restaurant 🤣

[@samshort3047]

Watching someone try gumbo for the first time is so fun... My favorite food, I'm glad y'all like it!

[@josephmao5077]

Southern food is the king of American cuisine, so it makes me so glad to see y’all spend so much time down here! I'm biased as a Georgian towards my own home state, but compared to other regions of the USA, the South knocks it out of the park every single time.

[@Scott_Silver]

I think if you add the southwest also I whole heartedly agree, but hard to beat a city like New Orleans or Savannah!

[@greenmachine5600]

Louisiana food is much better and tastier than food in Georgia. sorry

[@reliantncc1864]

The South wins easily for regional food, and I say that as a military brat who's lived everywhere in the country. California is excellent for world food, though.

[@jamespohl-md2eq]

Oh. Now we’re are pretending that creole and Cajun food is southern. Lol

[@ds1448]

Louisiana is quite different from traditional southern food. The other parts of the south are still good though but Louisiana is its own thing and is on a different level imo.

[@knivesthec10wn]

This is the type of food you get when you actually use the spices you took over the world for 😂

[@anthonycamodeca8050]

lol "spices" that was what they taught in school i'm sure it was also for drugs

[@ChloeHartzog]

@@anthonycamodeca8050 No, the colonizers actually go for spices (I am an Indonesian, a country which was colonized by Dutch/Netherlands) but they resell them instead of using them. Kinda ridiculous but considering how their taste buds degraded this far and low, it's not too far-fetched. SPICE YOUR FOODS, PEOPLE !

[@JordynOrca]

This is hilarious. I have never thought of this before!

[@tinasapienza6552]

😆😆😆

[@artdog0100]

Let the spice flow! - Dune

[@tomriddle887]

As someone who grew up in the south, I love that y’all are enjoying the food. It’s really a part of the whole life and culture of the American south. Each part of the south kinda has their own thing, some places more than others, but it’s all delicious. I hope y’all enjoy every bite!! 😊

[@anonymousAJ]

"gumbo" is an african word for okra, which is what gives the soup its slimy/thick consistency (which might sound gross but it's delicious)

[@pctotty]

This was filé gumbo, no okra.

[@scoob1670]

I fucking love okra so I hope I get to try gumbo one day

[@capeverdeanprincess4444]

That’s file gumbo-native American/African mix.

[@emilystill6444]

Seeing people try and thoroughly enjoy this food for the first time that you’ve had your whole life is one of the most incredible feelings. I’m in Alabama and seeing you go to Georgia and now Louisiana is such a gift

[@hannahbrown397]

They need to come to Bama!

[@elizabethmara737]

I want to see them eat Peruvian food. Consider best of the Best.

[@mossc79]

I love seeing people try different foods from other cultures and getting a true honest reaction.

[@Meredith81972]

So glad y’all finally made it here to eat some awesome food. I was born and raised 1 1/2 hours from New Orleans. There’s a difference in the food in South Louisiana. We have Creole and Cajun. The difference is most Creole is tomato based and Cajun is not but is usually spicier. So glad y’all enjoyed the food!!❤

[@angied285]

Cajun is Better IMO

[@kirab.5598]

Appreciate the info! Not having had both I didn't quite understand the distinction

[@IceNFire09]

@@kirab.5598 Basically, Cajun culture is almost solely French Canadian, while Creole is much more "melting pot", with a lot more varied international influence (French, Spanish, and Carribean mostly).

[@anndeecosita3586]

@@IceNFire09I think you are forgetting African. Gumbo is actually an African word.

[@timkinley1779]

Gumbo has zero tomato base.

[@Presley3]

Im from Texas, currently living in Southeast Louisiana. Every dish is delicious here.

[@scarter8137]

Having been raised in South Louisiana it was an eye opener when we traveled to UK you guys are spot on … they don’t really season their food! Italy, India and Spain had great food 🤗. Now pastries & bread .. France hands down IMO

[@maggiemea]

My mouth literally watered 💦 the entire video. You guys are sooo bloody lucky to be doing what you’re doing ♥️

[@jessicashin7452]

I was really waiting for Ollie to start the "USA! USA!" chant because I'm 💯 positive the other diners would have followed along!

[@jenniferziegenfuss3719]

A brittish accented man chanting "USA, USA!" would have 100% got all diners to look around and start chanting "USA!" too.

[@wichitadisciple9874]

Louisiana has the best food I've ever come across. Visiting my family in Sulphur, LA was always a treat!

[@AP-op4rc]

Still amazing to me that you guys are able to make such great content over both the Korean Englishman and Jolly channels. Mr. Z and Josh in Korea is incredible, and now we’re getting stuff from Josh and Ollie in Louisiana. What a treat. What a great job picking locations and editing and organizing all of it. Always looking forward to what’s next.

[@peterwinstonaldredge6927]

I love how much you love American food. Louisiana-style cuisine is very unique. I really like gumbo. Andouille sausage is what makes it so good. Can't wait to see what you try next!

[@gaylasanders1739]

I enjoyed this video so much! My husband took a job in the south & we lived there for 13 years, although my mom's side of the family was from TX, so southern cooking wasn't all that new to me. But after leaving the south over 20 years ago, Josh & Ollie sure have my mouth watering for the soul food we left behind! I couldn't believe the way Josh was dousing the jambalaya with Louisiana hot sauce.😱🤣 It's very good stuff but a little goes a long, long way. Great show, guys!

[@SilentRachel]

My hometown happy y’all enjoy y’all selves. I do miss it and crave our food everyday. This made me miss home.

[@wrenwry]

I love seeing y’all get to experience REAL southern cookin

[@calebtoles3819]

I would love to see these two eating crawdads and gator while they’re in Louisiana!

[@ironnoodle7992]

crawFISH

[@charlesnix8314]

They would be hooked on Gator big time!

[@DookieBoiDono]

@@ironnoodle7992mud bugs

[@jeffreyrwilliams9345]

mud bugs@@ironnoodle7992

[@Skrrtapotomas]

Unfortunately crawfish season is between February and ends in summer so if they do eat them it will most likely be imported Chinese crawfish