Ranking Scottish Restaurants & Fast Food Chains

[@WeeScottishLass]

FIRST YOU WILL NEVER OUTSPEED ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Seriously though I hope you're all having an amazing Sunday and got plenty of rest and this is also your reminder to go drink some water :D

[@Royek]

gotta go fast

[@snodrog5]

"The further up north you go, the better the chippys are," Truth!!

[@dabunnybadass]

I’m a pescatarian. Anyone know if any of these places sell stuff I could eat. (Edit apart from fish n chips and yo sushi )

[@williamgosvener47]

McHaggis sorry I had to make the joke about Scotland's most famous dish..... That's banned in the US if its made correctly.

[@devilmay]

@@williamgosvener47 wait it's banned if it's made CORRECTLY..?

[@DonP_is_lostagain]

Have to say, you gave the best explanation of a 5 Guys ever! "Small" fries are enough to feed two people. I always get a Jr. Fries when I go simply because it's enough for me and my pug. Great breakdown of places to eat around your neck of the woods!

[@mutantpie]

I really appreciate this particular video. You have the qualities of a good food critic. This is because you don't explain just that you like a restaurant, you explain WHY you like a restaurant with details. I don't care if I agree or disagree with you, as long as I understand why you like or dislike something. THEN you are allowing me to make up my own mind about a place overall, because I have some detailed information, and I know what I care about and how that compares to what you care about.

[@josephfriend7442]

We love and appreciate you! Thank you!

[@socratessbartender9790]

Love seeing that you've back. I'm going to binge, and share everything.

[@jamesshearer9616]

Great information and presentation! I'm saving a picture of your diagram for my someday when I get there. Thanks!

[@jackpot848]

Ok, that was fun! You speak so quick I only catch about three of every four words you say, so I have to stop and rewind, listen again. But food is one of my favorite subjects and this vid was right up my alley! All those American fast food places, I doubt the menu is the same as here. Glad to see you back!

[@sarahwithanhyouheathen3210]

It's my fondest wish to someday eat at every chippie in Scotland.

[@allanlank]

As a Canadian, my ears perked up when you said "snowboarding". I laughed when you said "Pret a Manger" as it is not pronounced that way in French and laughed again to find they are only available in the UK, the USA and Honk Kong but not in France nor Quebec. Pret a Manger = Ready to eat; Pret a Porter = Ready to wear; Pret a Portage = Ready to pick up the canoe.

[@tbelding]

I suspect it's like Alimentation Couche-Tard, but backwards. To really make it in France or Quebec, you have to start off as a French/Quebec company -usually with a name that can't be directly translated to English. There's a reason why they just bought up local companies, like Circle K. I'm about the only one in Texas that can pronounce the name, and even their district management mangles the meaning. So, using a French name will mean that you get the attention of English speakers, but the French won't want anything to do with it :) (I really liked the 'pick up the canoe', btw. Mon canard est en feu, personally.)

[@aliwantizu]

Yay! New video! Thanks for this, it was very interesting. Also, thank you SO very much for your comments about the 20th anniversary of 9/11 yesterday. You are a dear soul. Loch Sloy! ~Be Blessed.

[@ChrisJohnsonChannel]

My top three “want to try when I make it to Edinburgh” restaurants: Gregg’s…a wee cheeky Nando’s…Oink. Then I’m heading for the deep fried pizza and irn bru.

[@Clarinetboy82]

You had me at "deep fried haggis"...

[@mikep.9371]

Subway is the only place I go here. Have a couple cafes we go to when I take Dad shopping (he cannot drive anymore) and lives 27 miles away Glad you're back with a big 😁 Tammy. Take care till next time!

[@kiltedbroshar4187]

Love the new intro. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💙

[@dragonslayer19695]

You are not the only KZbinr that LOVES GREGGS. LadBaby LOVES it too. I so want to try it if I ever get to the UK. Every place you mentioned, Is probably much better than we get here in the USA. You all have pride in what you do and make.

[@steveschritz1823]

Fish n Chips places used to big here in the States. I grew up on Arthur Treachers Fish N Chips, loved it. They’re almost all gone now and I miss them.

[@Zandain]

A great idea! - even though I never eat at any of these places. I do like a chippie, when in Scotland, but usually I eat at small cafés, that have speciality items. fx in Kinloch Rannoch, I found one that made a rustic potato/leek soup w. homemade baked bread!! Local food is fab! hello from Denmark 🌸 🌱

[@denisesullivan9208]

This is super helpful. We will be there next September, God willing :-)

[@kylestewart59]

Wow. Toby Carvery. I remember that from when I was in Scotland in '06. fairly close to Costorphine I think. Also loved Hard Rock Cafe :) The Chippie in Malaig was amazing. Keep your vids going. I love watching and reminiscing when I can.

[@TheJohno95]

Awesome video, Tam! Have a great day!

[@cicad2007]

This is one of your best videos! I didn't know there were so many American food places in Scotland. Btw, thanks for the nice postcards. :-)

[@paulfeist]

I've only been to Edinburgh, and only for one day... but I've spent a total of a couple weeks in London, and have eaten at Pret (agree, "Meh"), Greggs (for me it was a "Worth a try"... REALLY budget friendly! ) and Nando's (Agree with "Love it".). Your description of Oink makes me want to book a trip there TODAY! Nothing like right off the spit roasted pork! And one day, before I die (of heart disease?), I want to visit an honest to goodness "Chippie". I live on the west coast, in a fishing town, and it's damn difficult to get Fish and Chips that don't come out of a bag from a big restaurant vendor... bleh! I wish someone would open a "Chippie" in Eureka, California!

[@jarodh-m6099]

Former French teacher here. Loved the video. Manger is pronounced mang-eh.

[@yonaloam]

Awesome!

[@DustinTanski]

Thank you so much for doing this! I am planning a whisky trip to Scotland, but Greggs? I'm drooling!

[@paulfeist]

I ate at a Greggs in London... it IS very budget friendly! I didn't see half of what Mosco described, though.... could have been that we were there around breakfast, though. I'd totally try it again for a quick, cheap, tasty, breakfast.

[@greendragonpublishing]

We love Wagamama! We never heard of it before, but tried it while staying in London once, years ago. Delicious!

[@sgriffith1019]

Thanks this was very interesting.

[@jamescrawford9565]

Dominos and MickyD's should switch. Other than that, T has a descent list. (So glad you're back!)

[@shawnvine4918]

Five Guys is the same here, at least as far as the fries (chips). " Wait, there's a little more room in your bag, let me add another half pound of fries to that." It is good, though. Thanks for the run through of places to try, if I ever get to Scotland.

[@andynguyen6448]

Love your Five Guys impersonation

[@kiraworthington]

If I ever make it to Scotland I definitely want to try the place it does a fried haggis it sounds yummy

[@SDA921]

When I go traveling, one of my things I'll be driven on is trying KFC at other countries. I've had people say I'm crazy and I know it is probably just my bias, but being from Kentucky I have always thought KFC from Kentucky tastes better than KFC in other states XD

[@davidl5452]

I live in Ohio, and we've been known to drive down to KY just to get some chicken.

[@kathrynmilliken5430]

Definitely want to go to your “Best of the Best” when I visit. What is your favorite Fish & Chippies place?

[@aaron.shafer]

Okay you MUST try Texas brisket if you haven't. Having listened carefully to the song of your palate, I think you would die and go to heaven 1,000 times over if you were to taste its music. Perhaps (likely) there is something on that side of the pond that is similar. Can't tell if you like sweet flavors or not, but, I usually don't crave my sweets with savories, so, I take it generally without bbq sauce unless it's super German-style and decidedly not sweet. The meat has too much succulence to smother with sugars. Brisket. I'll teach you how to do it. Or KZbin can, too. Sooo good.

[@vdipak]

I really enjoyed your list and your comments, brought back some memories. Though I do not agree with everything you said -> feel free to put Oink higher on the list (while being proud of it)! Two burger places I liked were the Cambridge Bar (Young St, Edinburgh) and Bread Meats Bread (haven't tried the one in Edinburgh yet, but the one in Glasgow was good)

[@Naimah0914]

That’s one of my favorite things doing when I travel, trying the food chains from where Im from (US) and the food chains from where I am travelling. And like you, I have a soft spot for US food chains, I have a soft spot the UK food chains 🥰 I agree with you on Burger King! Their burgers are definitely better 💯 I have fond memories of Nando’s because I first tried it in Edinburgh 😍 and Dominos because of the Chicken Tikka pizza 🤤 Whenever I go back to Scotland I will definitely be trying the options that were ranked the highest and worth a try 😉💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@bills5271]

I have a nado's which I've gone to several times. I like the different sauces

[@user-neo71665]

Had only ate dominos 2 times in my 40 years. 2 different stores in 2 states and got food poisoning both times.

[@chefprov]

We ate at Oink almost every day when we stayed in Edinburgh, with a irn bru ,, perfect lunch 😍😍😍,, I dream of the Scottish chippies NORRIES in Oban was our fav ! There are NO chippies in the U.S. 🥺. . We tried to eat at Nandos, but the wait was way too long, perhaps next time! You should do a video on specific Scottish food, what you like and don’t like ?? We fell in love with Cullen Skink, ate it every time we found it on a menu, as well as learned how to make it when we got back home.

[@Poliss95]

Ha! There's a Greggs Outlet up the street from me where everything is half price or less. :-)

[@Lacquerhead-ec4db]

Where I live, I had a great TGI Friday’s that was about 30 minutes away, but they closed about a year and a half ago, so it’s been quite awhile since I had it.

[@ronaldsabourin8835]

Five Guys is about the same as Dairy Queen but DQ is so much cheaper. Also DQ is much faster for service.

[@bobhaehn5470]

McD's Big Mac is still my fave burger from there but for all others BK has them beat. Now, do yourself a favor when you go to subway next time. Ask them to please toast the roll lightly first then put on the black forest ham topped with provolone then toast again and add some tomato, spinach leaves and the sweet onion teriyaki sauce. I like the whole wheat because the initial toast enhances the taste of the roll

[@Lovely_Lightning]

Really interesting to see people's opinions on fast food places we have in the US vs in Scotland. Fascinating that Domino's is expensive over there. It's dirt cheap in New York, even though most New Yorkers would rather spend extra at their local pizza place. Most of the really popular spots (McDonald's, Burget King etc.) vary in quality regionally. Burger King is garbage on the East Coast but they're better in the Mid West. It's a crap shoot sometimes if you're traveling. I would KILL for a good Fish and Chips spot over here.

[@mrperkinsofaustria]

'@pizza is a good one for me every time I'm in Edinburgh

[@kiltedbroshar4187]

Lol I see full hog roasts all the time here. And it's always someone with their backyard bbq pit

[@theresaschuebel5151]

Mickey Ds and BK are pretty good and I agree and I have worked at both

[@richardleatherman5075]

If/when we make it to Scotland, Greg's and Nando's will be on the list. Will check budget for possibly the costlier ones.

[@carlagonzalez8967]

Spanish tapas are THE BEST!!! Here (in Madrid) imo McDonalds is better than Burger King, but I don't eat chicken burgers so can't say anything about those lol. Five guys is amazing here also! A bit pricey but so good! Will make sure to try the places you recommend when I visit UK 😁♥️

[@rogueknight713]

Very fun video! I agree with most of those, however I would have put the chippy higher up (Of course as you said there are good ones and bad ones so its understandable haha). Now I will say that I feel here in the US dominos is better than pizza hut both in price and quality but its the opposite in Scotland. Dominos was very meh and over priced there but pizza hut was still a full-blown restaurant in Edinburgh (not just pizza/pasta/wings) and where I'm at (Idaho) they are all express locations now. I always found it better to hit up pizza express or one of the chippy shops in the town I was living in. For those asking about tacobell I think they recently built one in Glasgow but it opened after I had moved back to the US so no comparison to offer sorry...

[@trevorkidd293]

When I eventually get to Scotland , ( my mob is from Dundee ? ) I would like to try more local tucker , and see what that is like. Most of the other shit I can get here. Nice presentation!!

[@87654321j]

Scottish chippies where even the knifes and forks are deep fried haha 😂🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@dobiebloke9311]

Mosco - Question. I'm from the States. I've heard that in Ireland there are certain food standards that McD's has to meet, or get out of town. Primarily, I'm referring to Chicken McNuggets and some Chicken patties, which over here are made with 'pink slim' and altho the favorite of children from coast to coast, are quite abysmal and rubbery things. So, is the requirement that Chicken McNuggets, etc., be made from 'real, whole' pieces of chicken, as apposed to all ground up, a thing in Scotland? How about the rest of the UK or the EU even? Just curious. Also, I'm curious as to what the price might be? Does the higher grade meat result in higher prices, my final question. Side note, even McD's and Burger King have been putting out a true chicken breast burger, as KFC long has, but so far, I've not heard too many accolades about either, and there is a price boost from most burgers as well. Then again, I haven't eaten at a fast food place since this whole panny'd lockdown started, so I've never had either. The two such burgers that seem to keep people (literally, physically) fighting for over here, as to which is better (or even to just get their hands on one), are Chick-Fil-A and Popeyes, which I don't think you have over there. I've never had either, but it seems funny to me that people will actually 'have words', if not come to blows about such a thing, in Country that is not exactly known for 'starvation'. I'm not saying people don't go hungry, but it's a bit more difficult than in Biafra, let's say. Starvation, not so much, but starving for nutrition, even rich people do that here. Apparently, both are quite good, but Chick-Fil-A comes with a healthy helping of anti-gay rights (and others), as basically, from a Southern and conservative religious background. For example, they are not open on Sundays, (Holy 'blue laws' Batman), where as Popeyes is, and has a far greater all-inclusive reputation, black, white, gay, straight or whatever.

[@donovanfoto3263]

Yes, I agree. The question of food quality is an EU issue. The 'pink slime' is real and disgusting. As to Popeye or Chick Fil A, I have never eaten at Popeye's, but refuse Chick Fil A because of the HUMAN RIGHTS/CIVIL RIGHTS issue. I don't care who they sleep with as long as everybody is an adult and its consensual. Pedophiles are a different issue. Race bigotry is also HUGE at Chick Fil A. I just can't support that mentality.

[@jordanevans3735]

Five Guys and TGI Fridays are basically the same in both countries. Legitimately, if I got homesick in St Andrews, I could pop up to Dundee for Five Guys and forget I’m not in Indiana for about 20 minutes.

[@jordanevans3735]

Oh and the shit on the walls is like a TGI Friday’s thing. No matter where you are, the wall at THI Fridays is a fucking ISpy game

[@bloodsweatandsteel.2749]

Thank you Tammy. If it is of any interest to you. I did do a sort of v.r. to your recent community tab post about your experiences 20 years ago. Assuming you have an interest in that at all. Its on my channel.

[@DanielDaly157]

I like Chopstix. I've not been in since the lockdown though.

[@russmeans]

Can't beat a solid Chippy! Oinks was fantastic. We just couldn't bring ourselves to try American chains while there. Great ratings!...How about Harry Gow's?

[@glueball214]

You're awesome 👍💙👍💙👍💙 KFC is my fav of that lot. And .. there's SnoWBoArdINg in Scotland?!?!?!!!

[@WeeScottishGuy]

Never been to Wagamama‘s But always wanted to try it and what do you recommend trying 🍜

[@ians4564]

Sadly some of the places like Pizza Express and Prezzo are no longer where I am in the UK, but I would prefer going to Milton Keynes or Watford and try some of the lovely Buffet foods. Sadly I'm not keen on Greggs as I found most of it a bit dry and tasteless. Usually I prefer going to Wetherspoons, Wenzls and McDonald's to eat around me. Although it's hard to resist Nandos! Hehe

[@rhark25]

Burger King's meat is cooked over an open fire in the US so I assume it's that way in the UK as well. That's why their burger flavor is so good IMHO

[@twistedparent]

I loved Greggs so good and so cheap, can't beat a good chippie I wanted to go to Nandos but never made it. Maybe next time. I need a list of restaurants that do chicken nuggets besides Burger King and McDonald's, it's all my granddaughter eats she's a picky eater, hates fizzy drinks pizza burgers everything that 9 yr olds love she hates unless it's fried. Me I like everything. I did go to the Pie Man in Edinburgh oh my so good and cheap! Can't wait to come again once the world settles into a new normal.

[@snodrog5]

Greggs Toasties!!

[@jasonstrong9378]

Oh, I wish we had chippies across the pond. And yes, fast food is better in the UK.

[@davidblum7125]

I’ve heard a rumor that the bread at Subway is actually bread. I have also heard dominoes is better in the UK, in the states eating the box it comes in is tastier.

[@jackpot848]

Hello sir! I agree, I am in the U.S. an I can name you five frozen pizzas that are way better than Dominoes. But what they are good at is branding and locations...

[@paulfeist]

I don't know if it's a national trend, but, Dominoes used to be the bottom of the barrel quality wise where I live... but, in the last 10 years or so, has improved DRAMATICALLY n quality. It's not "the best" pizza, but it's solidly in the middle of the pack now. Most of my Dominoes memories were of being with buddies, all of us broke, and getting a crappy pizza we could afford.... now it's a "eh, it's all right" pizza I can afford.

[@1991USsoldier]

You're spot on, girl! Burger King DOES do better burgers than McDonald's. You need the smoky, flame grilled flavor in a good burger!

[@undevelopmentteam]

I've only really eaten at three of these more than once and two of them maybe once.

[@shadowpastathetf2kidwithau706]

Ay im back more psychotic than ever

[@chuckd3468]

When you land in Los Angeles, go to the in n out burger that’s like 5 min from the airport! Best fries, great burger. Try Animal style double double! Bliss

[@Evil0tto]

In the US Domino's is *cheap*! I'm kinda surprised it's so expensive there.

[@bmbrth1]

I am pretty sure..besides little ceasars, that its the CHEAPEST chain too..i love dominoes!

[@Evil0tto]

@@bmbrth1 Same. Domino's used to be the worst of the big chains, but they got their acts together a few years back and started making decent pizza at a good price. Love their tomato-bacon chicken.

[@NathanJasper]

What's the difference between a quid and a pound? I've only ever heard of pounds as the monetary term for the UK but you and the TRY channel both use "quid" so I just wondered if they were the same thing or if there is a difference. Thanks!

[@jamiecooper3626]

That is crazy that a Domino's pizza is 14.99 GBP! In America, a large pizza with 2 toppings is $5.99 (4.44 GBP)!!!

[@kiltedbroshar4187]

Oh and try whataburger

[@johnmccall4528]

You aren't alone in your feelings about Burger King. BK is far and away better than McDonald's in just about every way imaginable. Also if you ever get the chance, you should try a restaurant chain called Zaxby's. They have really good food including some of the best chicken I have ever tasted.

[@TheGildedRose84]

Good list, you should do a list where price is not a factor. ..... fuck I miss Gregg's

[@kiltedbroshar4187]

You need to try fazoli's and cici's

[@TiffLuvsDev]

The best Chinese in The US is in New England. Anyone from here that goes that anywhere else will all agree. We overnighted Chinese to my cousin stationed in Alaska for Christmas(we all pitched in woah expensive)so worth it he said best gift he ever got

[@TiffLuvsDev]

And I am like DYING to try Greggs!!!

[@richpurslow3283]

Wagamamas is the best! Chilli beef ramen and duck gyozas.... Will change your life 🤣

[@LoganEpicCantoML]

Hello)Glad to see you)

[@donovanfoto3263]

I am interested in your choices. Nachos were invented in Lukeville, Texas BTW, NOT Mexican. Pizza Slut is terrible, I used to manager one. I just can't imagine GREAT Japanese food outside of Japan. I have had GOOD Japanese food but the REALLY GREAT stuff doesn't leave Japan. Many of your choices, I have never heard of, so I can't say honestly. It is interesting to hear your opinions. If I find any of these in Ireland, I will have to try them. The Mexican food is something I will never try, having lived in Mexico and had a Mexican wife. Mexican food is sacred. It can't compare anywhere else. Oh, great FGI Friday story. I took my youngest daughter and her friend to Fridays for her birthday. After eating, I excused my self, went and paid the bill, then left and went across the street. I called my daughter and said "Dine and Dash", meaning leave without paying. She and her friend sat there, afraid to leave, till the waiter told them it was paid for. I would never actually Dine and Dash and the waiter did get a nice tip as well.

[@jamessparks7728]

I personally like burger King burgers better but I like McDonald’s fries better however McDonald’s is a better price

[@AnnieWarbux]

Burger King should have never changed their fries but I prefer their burgers. Mickey Ds has better chicken Nuggets.

[@daniakarick]

Greggs is the pride of Newcastle

[@paulregner5335]

They have Five Guys in Scotland? Whenever I feel like paying five times more for a really average hamburger than I should, I go to Five Guys. Burger King lost my business when they adopted the creepy caricature King thing as a mascot. Now, here in the US we have Slater's 50/50; that's an awesome burger that's worth the expense. The Habit is right up there too.

[@robertdavis171]

Doy you have Barbecue in Scotland? It keeps getting bigger and bigger in the US. Not cheap though.

[@iainhamishstuartforbes1613]

Nando's is Proudly South African 🍋🌶🌽🐔. Do you have another South African icon Spur Steak Ranch. So lekker 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@robertdavis171]

Is haggis something that is going out of style, or do many people (other than visitors) still get it?

[@timmmahhhh]

No Taco Bell there or do you avoid it? That's a pretty common cheap eat in the US and owned by Yum Brands like KFC I'd think you have them? Very curious. Liked your video but I see you Brits use the same a for Tapas that you do for pasta and taco. I don't know of any tapas chains in the US but they are popular in the larger cities, small plates or appetizers and very Spanish.

[@theresaschuebel5151]

KFC is my favorite for chicken any thing when I was pregnant with both of my almost 26 and almost 23 year old daughters I couldn't eat fried food it made me sick as fuck so I went to BK because they are flam broiled. That means that the patties are put on a grill that moves like a conveyer belt, it's cool to watch as I said before I have worked there

[@piercemybb]

TGI Fridays doesn't exist in USA any more, i think..

[@RIXRADvidz]

Love the Free Flying FUCKS Love the Rating System Fish n Chips is def LOVE IT more that give it a try BK McD Subway Pizza hut, Dominoes, are having issues in the US, Hard Pass here

[@kpny8484]

10:11 A 10in pizza in the US right now is $7.99, so ya that's quite a bit you're paying.

[@randypullman1155]

Ouch! Value,kindness,heros...never cheap...js

[@dabunnybadass]

Hungry jacks and sushi

[@Mhor_Al]

Moscow if ye want tae try proper good Chinese food Try a place called the cotton House in dennyloan head (near Cumbernauld trust me it will blow yer mind 😉. Good tar huv ye back and stay awesome

[@Blu9_Nin9]

Yes I agree... Burger King is better. At least in the US, McDonald's is wayyy too salty.

[@tawnymacleod4022]

I live in Las Vegas Nevada USA dominos Pizza is 5.00 $ US Dollars cheep you need A “In N Out” Girl Treat your self to real American comfort food!

[@morgan97475]

As an American, I apologies for the fast food crap we've dumped on yous. Though I suspect McD, BK, Dominos, etc...probably taste a bit better over there, I still don't think highly of them. I avoid them here. We tried 5 Guys here.....not all that great. I did like Wagamama though.

[@danielcameron9857]

For me, Burger King's Whopper is the best burger you can get for the price. There are better burgers, but they are too expressive for a regular expense and there are cheaper burgers which are not fit for eating, not even on the rare, must eat something, occasion.

[@bierce716]

The worst fish&chips I've ever had in my life was in York. The best was in Dublin.

[@michaelschemlab]

McDonald's doesn't have drive-thrus in Scotland?