Two Brits try Shrimp and Grits for the first time!

On the next leg of our JOLLY tour around New Orleans, we were treated with our very first taste of some LEGIT Shrimp and Grits along with our old friend Biscuits and Gravy!
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[@PsykoSockPuppet0510]

Ollie dipping the sandwich in the gravy officially made him an American. 🤣

[@EssentialTruth_]

This 😂 Last night my husband and I had dinner at Longhorn. We had the white cheddar stuffed mushrooms as our appetizer. I had taken the croutons off of my salad and set them on the empty mushroom plate. He started eating the croutons, and I picked one up, ran it through the cheese sauce from the mushrooms and gave it to him to try that way. 😂 Any excuse to pick up some more ooey gooey goodness. 💯 😂

[@O2life]

Yep! He gets us!

[@DanDaniel-sx6iq]

They just intuitively understood that gravy all over everything is the way to go. Makes my heart happy.

[@h.albertmayorga5522]

Yeah buddy!!! We dip!!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@briandavis9952]

@@EssentialTruth_ your husband is cheating on u

[@gkenkung]

Luke's side comments and trying food just make the videos even better. You know what Jolly should do? Surprise Luke with a foodie trip overseas. Let him think he's following you guys as a cameraman and then, at the first meal location, let him know that he is the main guest!

[@iianebb_0613]

This!

[@omybro1978]

Ok this is brilliant

[@dAndriasta]

Make it happen! And please god, dont let luke read this 😂

[@lowqualityyy]

I’d absolutely watch a mini series with Luke.

[@austinkruger290]

And what kind of gradma do they have over there? They're supposed to love you, make you all the food, and at 4 start drinking wine or beer. Asleep by 9

[@eew12]

As a Louisiana native, I've had many many many plates of biscuits and gravy in my day, and I can say that without a doubt, the biscuits and gravy at Willa Jean are the best I've ever had. I'm not sure who recommended this place to you guys, but it was someone who really did want you to have the best. Those are life-changing biscuits and gravy.

[@akuhappy3246]

It looks delicious indeedq

[@pawpawstew]

South Louisiana native here as well. I've never seen yellow gravy. What's in it?

[@mydadiscool1234]

I would imagine it's either a cajun spice mix or hot sauce, been trying to find out info on how they do it but can't find anything@@pawpawstew

[@cameronlooker3738]

​@mydadiscool1234 your right they add a bit of spice to it

[@stefanhassinger2451]

I’m the general manager at willa jean, thanks so much for the high praise! Correct that it’s more red because of Cajun spice and some hot sauce

[@luojingjie4236]

I have to say that I'm an American that loves all kinds of foreign food. This series, however, is making me appreciate the common food available to us here in the States.

[@alejandrorivas4585]

Never let anyonr tell us we dont have a cuisine

[@leilasutton8233]

we got some bangin eats in this land!!

[@flapjackson6077]

I totally agree. America has the most diverse cuisine in the world.

[@readytogo3186]

God bless this beautiful country of ours! Love the food we have.

[@jenjoy3215]

I feel lucky (having an Irish and British heritage) that I was born in a country vs my ancestors, that has a diverse population; hence a diverse selection of cuisines from all over the world. We really do have access to great food in this great big USA.

[@AviendhaR]

watching him put the sandwich in the gravey unprompted... it brings a tear to any southerns eye.

[@PWatson1220]

Southerner's eye.

[@kimleemoon]

Ollie has officially become a southerner. He loves sucking the head of crawfish and he’s learned how to “sop up” gravy with a biscuit. 😂❤

[@TweetyPAK7]

Sopping gravy is a thing!

[@joycewetherbee7421]

@@TweetyPAK7 I gave a load of homemade bread to some friends some years ago. When I asked if he liked it, I was told “it’s good for soppin’.”

[@angelousmortis8041]

@@joycewetherbee7421 Good bread is made for sopping up gravy.

[@angelousmortis8041]

I know, right?! Like, can we adopt him as an Honorary Louisianan?

[@DanielBasham]

​@angelousmortis8041 well at 5:12 he ate the shrimp tail with part of the shell still on, so I'd say he's in lol

[@wildgeese5707]

I love how much more you’ve included Luke on the tastings in the last six months. We can tell he just loves food and his enjoyment of new flavors is so pure

[@sammurray1627]

Yeah, just like we wanted more Ollie in the KE videos, now we want more Luke as well. He’s lovely and funny and a great fit in JollyWorld. Jollukey!

[@jefferyscholl]

@@sammurray1627 You guys sound like Luke Wilson saying wow so much. Tries it... "wow" lmao that was gold

[@puundit5339]

@@jefferyschollnot to be that guy, but… *Owen Wilson lol

[@jefferyscholl]

@@puundit5339thanks for that, needed to be said!

[@ezmyyfaustino4907]

Omfggggg I love Willa Jean sooooooo good a must visit when going to New Orleans

[@ravenna6543]

Ollie 100% understand American cuisine. Just dives into that gravy with the chicken sandwich. That's it. He figured it out. You just take two things that taste good apart and put them together hoping they taste good and refuse to care about what anyone thinks seeing you do it! He figured it out! lmao

[@bothellkenmore]

That was a pro move.

[@lakersouthpaw]

When he dipped it I instantly thought "Ollie knows what's up". I've never even had that combination before but I can just tell it'd be delicious.

[@BroadStroke]

I was about to comment this lol. Every Southerner approved of that move, guaranteed

[@uli11]

In my town we have a fried chicken biscuit sandwich with gravy and bacon, called 'The Reggie', optionally adding a fried egg. Its legendary round here.

[@rw3423]

Hey Ollie you auto-dove into gravy with your chicken sandwich yeap you've been Americanized😂😂😂😂 love you guys

[@itsjustmeVanessa]

It's not just you and not just because you're English. Biscuits and gravy just freaking slaps, man. It's the best food on the planet

[@chadrickhill5409]

Cheers to Olly for eating that sandwich like a true southerner! That dip was 1000% me!

[@TanukiSC]

I think this may be the strongest reaction I’ve ever seen Ollie have to food. And as someone who is currently in the South, these three dishes - when done right - will absolutely buckle your knees.

[@susanunger4700]

Agreed! He has never looked so happy trying new foods

[@AckeeandSaltfish]

I need my knees buckled.. def adding to my list 😂

[@susansullivan6575]

I love how Josh took a bite of the honey chicken sandwich like a proper Englishman with a fork and knife AND Ollie picks up the sandwich like we would.

[@angelousmortis8041]

I vote that we adopt Ollie as an Honourary Louisianan, can I get a second?

[@loud_n_deadly]

Dipping that chicken biscuit into the gravy looked like a religious experience. Welcome to southern food!

[@coolbrotherf127]

Once you dip a fluffy biscuit filled with juicy fried chicken into sausage gravy, you'll know God exists and He is good lol

[@jaewol359]

@@coolbrotherf127 people often use the intricate design of the universe as evidence for creation but the real answer has been in the southern US this whole time

[@sherrietaylor338]

Pro move right there!

[@AkodoNoEyes]

It did

[@tonymac1349]

Southern Instinct: Activated 🤣

[@Nyghtprowler]

Biscuits and Gravy is a powerful... powerful magic food. It's literally a couple ingredients and it's such a comfort food lol I never get sick of it and can never get enough of it. Even when it's bad its good.

[@ctennyo13]

Southern food ways are actually really interesting! While there are some foods that can be considered 'pan southern' there is still a lot of variation to those dishes regionally. Being in New Orleans will have a lot of Cajun influence in that gravy than you would find in gravy from Kentucky or North Carolina. Then there will be foods that are completely southern but only found in a specific part of the south or a specific state. There are whole books written about how food in the south developed.

[@Rebel_AF]

Actually, I'd say more Creole than Cajun influence in this segment

[@Trifln214]

@@Rebel_AFCajuns are creoles. Creole just means you or your ancestors were born in a French colony. Which Cajuns and there ancestors were certainly born in French colonies

[@kadynisapanda]

​@Trifln214 All Cajuns are Creole, but not all Creoles are Cajun so there are some distinctions to be made. And New Orleans is typically Cajun ❤

[@Trifln214]

@@kadynisapanda I’m well aware podnuh, but you keep on preaching the good word to the people

[@theresarogerssimpson1280]

Yep I'm from Kentucky

[@Voiceguy66]

As a resident of the south, ALL of us think that our own moms make the best biscuits and gravy. :)

[@maestro92]

100%

[@3YearsApart1613]

I wouldn't go that far. You know the biscuits and gravy at that place blows your mom's grits out of the water.

[@StevieMcKenna10]

@@3YearsApart1613 that's some fighting words girl..watch it.

[@Ure_Boss]

This isn’t true. My mom actually makes the best biscuits and gravy. Everyone else’s mom makes a close 2nd.

[@heididavison816]

My dad makes the best biscuits and gravy ❤

[@Scott_Silver]

I am pretty sure this is all leading to Josh, Ollie and Luke opening a southern style restaurant in the UK

[@ravenh7324]

C'mon, ya'll. Let's teach them the word "sop". The technique they are doing, so wonderfully might I add, are sopping up dem biscuits with some gravy!! 😂❤

[@kimleemoon]

That’s what I said…sopping up that gravy😂

[@angelleach6866]

Right lol? My grandma’s ultimate compliment for a handsome man was “Well, I’d put him on plate and sop him up with a biscuit!” 😂

[@TweetyPAK7]

Sopping is a thing! My father was the best sopper! Lol

[@RuthGabriel-i6x]

​@@angelleach6866 I love that! Ima steal it and use it myself! Lol!

[@angelleach6866]

@@RuthGabriel-i6x 😂😂😂 Yes! She would’ve absolutely loved that!

[@ceebeegeebee]

After years of watching these guys eat mainly Korean cuisine, this series in America is just so good. Thank you guys for coming out here!

[@Blackhole6800]

As a porridge hating Scot who moved to New Orleans; I ate grits once and hated them. Your analogy was spot on. I hope that you get to try two of my favourites, a fried oyster po-boy and crawfish dressing. I no longer live there and miss the food, so it’s really nice to see you guys enjoying your culinary adventure.

[@nexusnrg]

In another episode they did have oyster dressing on a fried pork chop and were blown away by the flavors. To be honest, I never really liked grits either, and I'm in the deep south, 1 hour east of NOLA to be exact. But as I've grown older some of my tastes have changed and now I do enjoy grits as long as it has butter in it with a little bit of salt sprinkled.

[@bevtuft3572]

Grits not cooked right are horrid. Cooked right, they are creamy and delicious. Salt and butter, please.

[@scorpiusbalthazar4327]

@@bevtuft3572 Salt, pepper, butter, and msg.

[@roringusanda2837]

I'm not crazy about any food with that consistency... oatmeal, muesli, grits, porridge🤢

[@Blackhole6800]

@@roringusanda2837 Add polenta to that list. I only recently started eating avocados and I love mashed potatoes, hummus, ice cream, and yoghurt so, it’s not all foods with that consistency. Your comment made me curious so I did a wee bit of research and it has a name: sensory food aversion which is a sensory processing disorder. It can be a symptom of ADHD and autism.

[@janaahmed8679]

Brits experiencing flavor for the first time brings tears to my eyes😢

[@manog2105]

LMAO, love it

[@yatagan3072]

Like those videos of warhouse trapped farm animals going outside for the first time. The brits are free...

[@GIBBO4182]

What an original joke...

[@mikeyt3784]

You copy and pasting this comment for every video brings tears to mine...

[@high62609]

Same😂

[@briansamaniego5294]

what make southern food so good is the diversity in each dish. You are starting to convert to Southern thinking, by dipping your chicken into the dish and mixing the different parts you are finding more ways to enjoy the same dish. thats how we keep coming up with new dishes. intertwining recipes and spices. Honorary Southerners.

[@uli11]

Biscuits with collards and gravy has been a favorite of mine. Take some day old collards from last night, add a spoonful or two to your biscuits and then smother it all up. Eat w tobasco its heaven.

[@1701what]

@@uli11 You are speaking my language 😋

[@lerneanlion]

The fact that biscuits with gravy stole the show is not a surprise. But it is an always welcoming fact.

[@uli11]

Biscuits and Gravy are *the* best savory breakfast food in the world. I will die on this hill. Maybe an argument could be made that Dosa is a strong second place item.

[@godvibesonly7137]

I was soooo satisfied when he dipped that chicken biscuit in the gravy. I was rooting for bro and he came through!

[@riki151615]

Every time I see a jolly video like this, I am so happy I live in the south

[@lynnettesue6240]

That, "wow!" from Luke for the sausage and gravy biscuits made me laugh. 🤣 Sometimes that's the only explanation. 😆

[@45auto]

Grits are basically a carrier for whatever flavor you want to add. I like cheese grits but you can make all kinds of savory versions, just some salt and butter, or even honey for a sweet version.

[@shalakabooyaka1480]

butter and sugar on my grits

[@DabsDad]

like hot sauce and butter in mine

[@justice.01997]

I'm ignorant lol but I'm from NYC and don't know much about southern food besides BBQ and Chicken what are grits ?

[@juliadagnall5816]

⁠@@justice.01997Grits are kind of similar to oatmeal or cream of rice but with cornmeal.

[@shalakabooyaka1480]

@@justice.01997 ground up corn, it's kinda like an oatmeal.

[@jingcc0121]

Ollie didn’t even hesitate with his smile when he bit into the chicken sammie. Glad you guys are enjoying southern cooking!

[@lisamoore6804]

I'm so glad America is treating you well.

[@queenbeemo42]

Biscuits and sausage gravy is one of those dishes that when you initially look at it you’re like why? Then you eat it and it just blows you away!

[@petiteme1960]

I love how you can go anywhere in the USA and have a totally different food experience. It's wonder all us Americans don't weigh 400+ lbs. Your faces speak volumes. Cheers!

[@MollyKillers]

I love when they taste something good Ollie goes through all the stages of flavor and Josh just closes his eyes and accepts it like a warm hug 😂😂😂

[@adriennepender673]

The reason the Bloody Mary and the shrimp and grits are so intensely spiced is that, after a long night of drinking, they wake you up in the morning! You need that intense spice to kind of jolt you back to being sober enough to get through your day, lol. So glad you found these classics, shrimp and grits is my favorite meal of all time.

[@spideymcgee4718]

Spice in all meals is necessary

[@Moneypanda012]

We were literally in New Orleans when this video dropped so we swung by here and LORD! The Sausage and gravy and the chicken biscuit were incredibly good. Still dreaming of that gravy. Thanks Jolly for the recommendation!

[@timeconsumer325]

As a lifelong Louisianan I always love when they come down to the south

[@mckayaitch7335]

I was born in New Orleans and raised in Mississippi about 50 miles north and I grew up with southern/Cajun food my whole life. Watching Josh and Ollie experience our food is so thrilling to me for reasons I can’t explain! We live in Tennessee now so we’re landlocked and the food here is nothing like it was there. I miss it a lot.

[@mckayaitch7335]

Shoot we’re barely staying afloat! I ain’t got money to make gumbo for my own family much less anybody else 😂 it’s rough out here! We are planning a crawfish boil for the spring though! Have to get live crawfish that are flown in to Nashville but a lot of people kick in so it won’t be as financially difficult.

[@kimleemoon]

@@mckayaitch7335 yeah I’m from MS too & lived in Nashville area for 25 years. The cost of living has skyrocketed over the last 7 years. Unsustainable!

[@iianebb_0613]

It won't be the food episode without Ollie describing a food that's either growing on the forest bush, scrapped off a wet basement floor or oozing out of an abandoned above pool with green water 👍😂😂

[@mickeymayfield4192]

Biscuits and gravy is its own food group 😋

[@mthompson2371]

There is literally nothing better and more tasty than southern food. I had never had it until I married my husband and never looked back to regular food.😋

[@abbysmith137]

as someone who is born and raised in louisiana, It is so cool seeing people from another country try our food and love it. Everyone deserves to try food in the south once in their lifetime

[@voidmayonnaise]

“Why don’t we do that?!” This is America’s secret. Of course there are very few foods completely native to the US. But every immigrant brings something new and delicious. EDIT: “You’re erasing Native American cuisine!” No, I’m not. What percentage of your daily diet is specifically Native American cuisine? If it’s under 5%, nearly all of your food is non-native to the US.

[@clipsedrag13]

And we mix them all together. Literally a melting pot

[@Therockfan30]

The only food native to the USA is Native American food. Everything else is due to European and African influence, but yes the mixture makes it uniquely American.

[@janethernandez724]

They should extend their stay in the south so Luke and Ducky can share the flavorful perks!

[@karlsmith2570]

Exactly, American cuisine is essentially a mish-mash of cuisines from around the globe

[@jonadabtheunsightly]

> Of course there are very few foods completely native to the US. There are more than you think. Just off the top of my head, some of the more obvious ones include sloppy joe; PB&J; soft drinks (the entire category, but especially root beer and cola); cactus jelly; corn bread; succotash; corn on the cob; popcorn; kettle corn; caramel corn; candy corn; graham crackers; buckeyes; green been casserole; Cool Whip-based (Jell-O and/or fruit) salads; waldorf salad; fortune cookies; condensed cream of tomato soup (unless you consider any soup automatically derivative just because other types of soup existed before); and that stuff with several dozen different names that's made from mini-marshmallows, Cool Whip, crushed pineapple, and pistachio pudding mix. America and Canada have a roughly equal claim to maple syrup, and maple-flavored foods in general.

[@leseraum779]

It's so nice and funny to see how Josh sometimes reacts to Ollie as if he had cracked an almost unsolvable equation after a long period of deliberation: "Oh you are going into the gravy with the fried chicken!" 😄🥰

[@vwlssnvwls3262]

Ollie learns quick dipping everything in the gravy. It is almost like he was a southern American in a previous life.

[@andromedaspark2241]

I'm pretty sure we'd adopt him. He's welcome to be Southern. We love funny people. He'd be invited to everybody's house all the time.

[@KellyAmberHallacy]

NOLA resident here, and shrimp & grits are the quintessential gift from the gods to humankind.

[@BruceWing]

And the Lord said, “Amen.”

[@brucec8348]

"... because, why the heck not? ... America!" Congrats, guys. You finally get it. Love your content. ❤

[@svenpoigmichakov2063]

Going for the gravy with the chicken biscuit is a true american move.

[@369motoman]

Absolutely! A side of sausage gravy is mandatory w chicken and biscuits!

[@svenpoigmichakov2063]

@@369motoman Coming from the southern Midwest I could not agree more. I always end up making way more gravy than I have biscuits for lol

[@mkadoza]

One of us! One of us!!!

[@christisimmons7669]

Olly was meant to be a Southerner. He went straight into dipping into the gravy! Love it!!

[@niceofgames]

Zero hesitation. Didn’t even take a moment to THINK about it. True Southerner.

[@merelymandy123]

Biscuits and gravy is also the best hangover cure, especially paired with a large ice cold sweet tea!

[@DannyBoyZero]

You mispelled menudo.

[@GaagiiLammers]

@@DannyBoyZerojajajajaja

[@thebigmystery7841]

Im so happy you guys love biscuits and gravy as much as you do! I lived witha friend and they never really ate it before i made it. I always cooked so he asked for our last day living together if Id make it as he said hed miss it. It really is like a warm hug. ☺ My (not so) secret ingriedent is sage jimmy dean sausage. Cook that as your gravy and it makes the best home made gravy.

[@readytogo3186]

Try Tennessee Pride sausage once. My favorite.

[@allisonwilcox1888]

Biscuits and sausage gravy will always be a top tier dish! Luke needs his own series!

[@tony_25or6to4]

Luke should film cleanup after the shoot. Finishing and reviewing the leftover food to post on a separate channel. I've got a name too... Leftovers with Luke.

[@akuhappy3246]

​@@tony_25or6to4haha, great idea

[@janellek21]

I lived half my life in South Carolina, and shrimp & grits is my favourite dish. I ate grits most mornings for breakfast, and now I order them from Amazon so I can eat my grits in the UK. I still make shrimp & grits often for myself and my friends. I also love American style biscuits and make them from time to time. My mum has to send me the biscuit flour because you can't get it in the UK, even on Amazon.

[@ChristaFree]

It's all purpose flour with baking powder. It was actually created by an English man. Lol. Some have a little salt in it too. You can use all purpose flour, just add baking soda.

[@janellek21]

@CaptainSpaldingOICU812 That's what I use! I went back to Charleston earlier this month and picked up 6 bags.

[@monkeyssister2]

@CristaFree “biscuit flour” is made from red winter wheat and especially fine milled. It’s awful for bread but wonderful for biscuits and cakes. All purpose flour with baking powder and salt is self-rising flour. White Lily is a staple brand as well as Martha White.

[@leannsmarie]

@CaptainSpaldingOICU812 I detect no lies here. I used to live in Oklahoma & wondered why my biscuits turned slightly golden on the inside & weren't that tender. Now I live in West Virginia and pick up White Lily self-raising flour at Food Lion & my biscuits come out beautifully white inside and as soft and as tender as can be. It really makes a big difference!

[@jonok42]

Well I'll be a three legged mule! Why has no one ever told be you need biscuit flour?! No wonder my biscuits never seem quite right. I live in Utah, how can I get this flour?

[@carleemburch8531]

As a Louisiana Girl, I love these two guys love our food! They are so cute to see then taste our food!! Carry on guys! They should try several versions of shrimp and grits. Every restaurant does it differently! Enjoy being in the south. Cheers to a great time!! Love from a Southerner!! 🦀🦞🦐

[@sleepytiger78]

Honestly, I'm from California but would do a week in your state just trying different red beans and rice! Love Louisiana cooking, incomparable

[@katherinedinwiddie4526]

We make grits in the house starting with Wright bacon, chopped and fried, then add uncooked grits brown slightly stir in cream and water add salt pepper. Let cook low 20 minutes. Add sharp cheddar cheese butter then serve.

[@Stravvberries]

Shrimp and cheese grits are one of my all time favorite dishes. My mom always joked that you’ll know when grits are done when it feels like you’re stirring wallpaper paste lol. Especially if you make it with bacon fat. The whole Jolly team’s love of American food warms my heart. Y’all are always welcome here

[@TheSkerlnik]

I don't know how Ollie remains so ridiculously funny every episode 😂 My stomach hurts!

[@HoustonKeith72]

He's an absolute charmer.

[@O2life]

He's un-selfconscious.

[@Ejudo]

should have multiple compilations of Ollie's funny jokes and Josh's follow up reactions saying "You re Idiot!" or his face showing just that.

[@narr0wm1nd49]

The best thing about Jolly is the brits discovering they have taste buds. Its like seeing a baby fawn stand and walk for the first time. "yes that is what those are for little one"

[@nicolad8822]

🙄

[@WootyProductions]

ollie makes this channel. his humor is unmatched on every episode.

[@flutie6449]

3:41 sop that biscuit in gravy is a southern thing. My elderly uncle used to tell beautiful women I could sop you up like biscuit and gravy 😂

[@jeffreyjacobs390]

By the way - Dredging your biscuits in the South is a must ... it is called "SOPPING" ..... and it is GREAT ! GBjj

[@Arcane_Digital]

Can’t let good gravy go to waste! If you’re outta biscuits, there’s always Sunbeam BBQ bread (if you can find it, I miss it…)

[@jefferyscholl]

I rarely watch reaction videos, but some of the ones of this trip from people in the south have been hilarious, loving this series!

[@Sir_Lobo]

You should see their older ones, they are just as good especially their first visits to the south

[@ohishwaddup]

As a Southerner, watching them enjoy our food makes us very Jolly :)

[@colenave]

Ollie is the absolute best at dipping his toe over the line into just slightly uncomfortable commentary, the man is a genius

[@theJowsShow]

Perfect reactions for a perfect brunch with the birthday boy, Ollie. 🩷🎉

[@debybrownd5768]

I laughed out loud at Ollie dipping the chicken biscuit into the gravy, that’s the way to do it, mate!! 😂

[@Phatman7070]

I just found the Louisiana series, as a native this is absolute gold 😂

[@joshuacohen5520]

It was brought up in one of their earlier videos, but i can totally see a boom in their English Pub scene if each pub made their own Gumbo and sold it by the pint. It's the perfect food for that environment/community!!

[@corwinchapman4565]

You're completely right, if "english pubs" regardless of location had a trend where they would make a cheap pub food stew, like a gumbo or whatever, and served it in a pint glass as a fun vibe thing, that would do fantastic numbers. Some drunk asshole sipping on a pint of gumbo right alongside his beer.

[@jonathanrolle5118]

Louisiana definitely has the some of the most amazing southern cuisine I’ve seen! This series is so entertaining to watch👍

[@DarkEnv2]

These videos make me so happy seeing southern cuisine tried for the first time. I honestly don’t eat shrimp and grits for breakfast hardly ever. It’s more of a brunch/lunch/dinner item for me and it varies on how good it can be depending on how it’s prepared and what variations they do. Grits are one of my favorite foods when done correctly and biscuits and gravy will always be top tier. Even “bad” biscuits and gravy are still pretty good but when you get the good stuff it’s one of the most comforting and delicious foods you can have. Great video guys!

[@yanguskhan8513]

to have biscuits and gravy while a little hungover is the perfect way to eat it. nothing beats that hangover like a plate of biscuits and gravy, potatoes, and some eggs.

[@chuckhill6183]

I live in Baton Rouge now and have lived in NOLA. I visit my daughter who goes to Tulane and this is our spot. I’ve had biscuits and gravy everywhere. Willa Lean’s has the best ever. Not even close. Period, the end! The hangover bowl is wonderful too!

[@bendalton5221]

Yes, as a southerner, I can confirm Willa Jean's brunch is legit.... god I hope you guys get a video on here of some French Market coffee and a beignet snack, truly a New Orleans thing... would be like going to Texas and not getting brisket

[@aaronjohnson3835]

Stripping grits aren't typically a breakfast, more of a brunch, lunch and dinner. Chicken and biscuits with gravy. Pretty common in the south and it's a fantastic meal. Ollie you are dead on for dipping that chicken biscuit in your gravy. That's a very southern thing to do. Welcome to the south my friend

[@aaronjohnson3835]

Shrimps and grits aren't typically for breakfast because it's too strong of a flavor

[@cocalita03]

I grew up eating it for breakfast and dinner. It's just one of those dishes.

[@emanymton713]

Frankly I’m surprised an American hasn’t opened a biscuits and gravy shop in the UK. If I had the resources I’d do it myself.

[@spartin1173]

Yah like texas bbq and such isnt particularly doable but biscuits and gravy is easy to get ingredients for

[@DravenGal]

I love these guys so much. I watch Jolly and KE videos after listening to Mr. Ballen tell stories, because they are mostly (but not always) dark, scary and frequently sad. Or watching or news stories (I'm in the US, and there are a LOT of not-good things happening here). So I come to Jolly to lighten my mood and end my viewing day on a positive note. And they never fail to cheer me up. Heck, I think just watching without sounds could make me smile. Their expressions are priceless.

[@Noneya2023]

American here. Traditionally, brunch is served on Sundays. Starting no earlier than 10am, lasting until maybe 2pm. It is usually offered with Mimosas. (Orange juice and champagne). If you’re quite hung over from the Saturday night prior, a great “hair of the dog” is a Bloody Mary. Vodka, tomato juice, Tobasco (chili pepper sauce), Worcestershire sauce, ground black pepper, chilled in a tall glass with a celery stalk.Sounds gross, but is actually delicious & kicks a hangover away

[@cheezeit5272]

I love how Ollie goes about explaining food stories. 😂

[@janethernandez724]

When you all get Luke or Ducky to try the foods on the side just doubles the confirmation of deliciousness of the food they're trying and a bonus to the video too! I'm glad to have caught this notification this morning! ☮️ and 💕 Update, I am watching this video again and just barely noticed you both went inside Willa Jean for the shrimp and grits! We ate there when we were in New Orleans 2 years ago! WE love that place and recommend it too! Great place for delicious food!

[@heybro48]

I love watching your entire series. I lived in the UK for 11 years and so your UK comments are refreshing and always humorous. Well done... keep it up! please

[@TickleMeElmo55]

What part of the UK did you reside in? How'd you like it?

[@heybro48]

I lived in Hertfordshire, St. Albans in the Cathedral area.

[@davidallard7998]

It's great to see you enjoy all the great food America has to offer. I enjoy your personnel videos and the British students trying American foods also. Thank You.

[@melaniewhitaker1502]

I love you guys! My mother was British and we lived in the UK for a few years and you two just warm my heart. Keep up the good work!

[@lisaloftis6434]

Thank you for doing these videos. Sometimes I think US cuisine is underrated on the world stage and you are helping change that perception a video at a time. Much obliged, fellows, for showing the world how very, very good our food can be. As the other commentators have pointed out, we took the best from all over the world and ran with it. Add to that glorious international panoply an historical perspective (for example, our biscuits date back to early European settlers- think your navy's hardtack as the starting point- to which we added a bit of rise, fat and other flavors that improved over time) and an understanding of what ethnic groups settled where and a wonderfully complex picture emerges. You could travel the US for many years and still not taste everything there is to offer, but you are both young enough to give it a real go. Thank you for showing that we do not just eat crisps, boxed dinners and swill garishly-colored sugary drinks. Of course, we like those things too🙂but the reality of what we eat lies far beyond these. And the generous South holds a truly unique and special place in US cuisine.

[@catamongthepigeons6576]

Well said

[@3251JOE]

I'm surprised you didn't mention the coconut cake that appeared at the very end of your video. To my palate, that was the best thing served to you for that meal. I make a fresh coconut cake every Christmas for the family dinner. Iam 72 and coconut cake has been a scrumptious part of every Christmas I can remember.

[@leannegoddard4989]

I was wondering same thing!

[@sra9842]

Yea to bad they're skipped it..but the cookies was amazing to look at

[@jenniferalbert910]

It’s so nice that y’all react to good food with equal joy whether it’s the fanciest restaurant in the world or a random, unmarked hole in the wall 😁

[@dominiquegaston1759]

I have been watching this channel for a few years and have not yet commented. But, I wanted to say that I always look forwards to your videos and feel joy seeing that a new one has been posted. Thank you for all the hard work and love put into Jolly and Korean Englishmen!

[@ArizonaGunsDave]

It's nice to see these two guys come to our country and appreciate what it has to offer. I am from Arizona and love hot sauce (I put it on everything) and the food here is very different from the southern food they are eating. I would love for you guys to come to Arizona and experience our food as well as food from some of the Native American tribes. I've travelled to Europe and lived in Germany for 2 years so I appreciated all of the different countries that I have been to as well as really enjoyed the cuisine in some of those places. I would have loved to travel to the UK but, I never got the chance. Glad you guys enjoyed yourselves! Cheers!

[@joshsungasong]

Josh: "Grits are growing on me" Ollie: "I'll scratch them off for you" Ollie: "Grits, sounds like something you clear off the road of" Ollie you are a genius and got me ROFLing

[@JoeMama410]

If you come to the north end of the Mississippi you won't find nearly the same bold flavors, but you will find a lot of hearty comfort food done well. There is also Owamni by the Sioux Chef, a restaurant that uses no ingredients introduced to America by Europeans.

[@MrDhrubajeetdeka]

Happy Birthday Ollie

[@melissafields3376]

I'm a grandma and I approve of the hangover bowl! I'll 100% be ready to make it for my grandkids. No judgment either, just like my grandma Hilda did for me. As long as I don't drive after drinking. Thems the rules ❤. Be safe

[@lindaduncan7181]

I'm 2/3 of the way through, I'm LOVING this!! All three of you with the "woooow," seeing you enjoy yourselves so much!! And Josh, when you said "Murica" I damn near DIED! 😂😂 EDIT: I just finished, and honestly, I sighed with contentment right along with you. You boys had better be careful though, you'll have to buy a whole new wardrobe when you get back because none of your clothes will still fit!! Why do you think we have sizes like 5X here?! 😂😂 Seriously though, I know the South is renowned for our food, and I'm really glad you're loving it. Seeing BOTH of you go all wide-eyed and then just completely relaxed as you enjoy the food, that just makes me happier than maybe I should be.

[@thatgirl9532]

Thank you Jolly for all the culinary cuisines you guys experience and present to us. ❤

[@moraolmdg12344]

your welcome

[@diredd3955]

How do these two not gain weight??😂😂😂Watching these is so gratifying and enjoyable! Its do nice to feel our culture has things that others enjoy as well 😊

[@juliecoffey2052]

I never get tired of watching you two!!

[@brandonlantier]

Ollie mopping up that gravy with the chicken biscuit is just as southern as it gets, loving the jaunt through my home state, would love to see you guys spread out and hit more than just New Orleans though, y'all pass on by if you in Lafayette!

[@suzannesellers7383]

Guys, I grew up and live in the South. I’m glad to see our traditional foods raised to the level of “cuisine”. But I must admit that the simple foods my mother made, and the family reunions, really are something I miss. Casseroles galore, various peas and beans, cornbread and rolls, fried chicken, ham, and the most wonderful desserts you can imagine. Sadly, I am old now and relatives have mostly passed away.

[@daniedco10]

yes cuisine! too often the south is said to only eat deep fried food. That misconception saddens me because they miss out on all the wonderful things we offer. What I would give right now to have smothered cabbage and some peas with cornbread or okra and tomatoes over rice!

[@Wonderwoman3281]

Many of those are definitely southern. But casseroles are a Midwestern thing. We make anything into a casserole. Growing up my mom made everything from scratch except cream of mushroom soup and we had a casserole once a week lol. Tater Tot casserole is one of the best casserole IFYKYK

[@RuthGabriel-i6x]

​@ Wonderwoman3281 Sorry, can't agree. Tater tot casserole is the spawn of Satan in cassrole form.

[@CherylWood-dd7zm]

It makes me so happy when people discover southern cooking. feeds the soul. (DESTROYS the cardiovascular system.)

[@mikemcginley6309]

But you die happy

[@lizhendrickson2434]

You guys and your crew have the best jobs in the world!

[@vivianagbegha2712]

😂 Ollie is gem. Trust him to say the weirdest and simultaneously most relatable things at any moment.

[@greenroses4950]

I love that they loved the Biscuits and gravy so much. It's American comfort food at it's best! When I go on a healthy kick, this is what I tend to crave.

[@kellysunserenity4068]

The looks and sighs after biting into the cookies....those are two very satisfied Brits right there.

[@newman716ET]

Ollie’s analogies continue to amaze. Shrimp and Gritz = Jazz? Yes apparently 😅

[@JPDillon]

Jazz, another New Orleans invention.