Trying the Original Buffalo Wings IN BUFFALO! BEEF ON WECK and Wings at Anchor Bar!

[@uaeats]

This was UA Eats' 200th video! Wow we've come so far on this channel, I still remember vividly when I had single digit subs. A perfect milestone just in time for the Holidays!

[@feedthesnake3394]

wow! congrats!

[@EricAlanWeinstein]

Congrats buddy--great job!

[@brittondurham88]

Love you bro! Your videos are always a joy to watch

[@JACKLVNV]

I really look forward for the next 200!

[@Michael-s9r5y]

I always tend to order what the place is famous for. The items that put them on the map. That’s why I never order pizza from a Greek restaurant.

[@mikec3344]

Congrats on 200 UA. You’ve put out a lot of good content in a relatively short period of time. Gotta respect the grind.

[@davedarling2008]

Born and raised in Buffalo. Either WINGS or CHICKEN WINGS. And there are a LOT of local places with GREAT wings. Can't go wrong with the wings at a lot of the pizzerias (hot/bbq at LaNova's, are my favorite!). And for beef on weck, you need some real horseradish (not the mayonaise stuff).

[@richardcarbery7035]

Au Jus up every bite too.

[@Scarsofevil]

You got alot of balls wearing a Eagles hat in Buffalo lol.

[@alyssahudson1743]

I was looking for this comment

[@JBT42884]

I'm from Buffalo and we don't give a shit.

[@uaeats]

Bring it on!

[@stevereynolds3401]

Are you a Penn State fan? Would love my Bulldawgs to play them in the playoffs

[@MaxC-rf5ss]

Buffalo garbage

[@godemperorpepe]

Buffalo native here. Born and raised. Go to Bar Bill for the best wings in Buffalo. Both locations rock.

[@cojaysea]

I’m an American living in Japan and I’ve been searching for real buffalo wings in Tokyo here . I’ve been searching for 11 years and finally I found a place that actually had authentic wings so I posted it on google maps and the manager answered me and thanked me for the review then told me that the owner of the place is from upstate New York and that’s why they’re authentic. The owner is probably from the Buffalo area .

[@JoshDragRace0688]

Is it just me or has the quality of the chicken wing itself gone down in all of western ny? Not like the sauce or cook, just the chicken quality itself is not good. After 2020 its been way worse imo.

[@cojaysea]

@ I think a lot of places pre cook wings ahead of time then just warm them up , pour sauce on them and serve them . I worked in a restaurant in New York for a while and a huge batch of wings were pre cooked then left in a huge refrigerator. When someone ordered wings a few would be taken out then re cooked and served . French fries are often prepared this way to cut down on time . This is what happens when something becomes popular.

[@godemperorpepe]

@@cojaysea that is such a cool story. I love that! Thank you for sharing. I’m actually making wings today! Go Bills

[@godemperorpepe]

@@JoshDragRace0688 $16 for 10 wings will do that to ya. Best wings are at bar bill, Gabriel’s gate, and Mike and Pop’s on Delaware road.

[@kpwillson]

Glad you enjoyed your trip to WNY. Many locals would say anchor bar wings are overrated (or at least, not the best) but it's definitely a piece of local history! Every neighborhood has it's wing spot & everyone has their favorite

[@viciousvictortee1298]

Congratulations on this milestone UA and Fans!!! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays Everyone!

[@uaeats]

Thank you!

[@viciousvictortee1298]

​@@uaeatsFun Fact The Maryland and Virginia Locations(independently owned) Both offer a couple of exclusive locally inspired menu options. Like Old Bay wings or a Virginia Ham sandwich etc.

[@UnspokenOldOne]

It's always really fun having Tina in these videos. You really bounce off each other nicely. Another great video!

[@Bills4]

You ordered your wings traditional style and Medium and then complained about them not being hot enough 😂 order them hot next time

[@niki420yuh]

Right? That made no sense and was a major duh moment like what did you expect? It’s only medium! Lol dafuq?

[@CC-sg5fg]

Current buffalo resident of over 30 years here. Anchor Bar really is the Pat's and Gino's of our city as you said. Duffs is an all around favorite here and standard to judge any other wing around here. Notable favorites as of recent are Bar-Bill Tavern, Elmo's and Wingnutz if you have the time and want to try the best trifecta in wings here.

[@davidconley6267]

Took my family to Niagara for a vacation from KY (I was born and raised in the Hudson Valley). Duffs was the first place we had wings, and went to Anchor bar a few days later because we were tourists. We all agreed we liked Duffs more.

[@jayhuffer5192]

The naked wings are deep fried twice. The first time for about 20-25 minutes at 225 degrees. The second frying is at 400+ degrees for 2-4 minutes. First frying gets the interior meat hot and juicy. The second frying gets the wings exterior (skin) very crispy without drying it out. Mmm!

[@uaeats]

Good to know! Sounds delicious!

[@swahler34]

350°- 375° F. 12 to 14 minutes. They're wings not breasts.

[@shevek8]

I liked Duffs over Anchor bar. But good to pay tribute to the original

[@seanmcnulty79]

Just found this by accident. My mom is from Buffalo and been to Anchor bar a few times. I loved watching your experience there. The ironic thing is I live in Rochester and now have to go see your Rochester video.

[@tomschmidt9090]

When having a roast beef on weck you have to put horseradish on it. Also The Bar Bill in East Aurora has the best wings in WNY.

[@ChrisLimitless]

UA, your commitment to the bad dad jokes is admirable, keep doing your thing my guy.

[@uaeats]

lol what's life without dad jokes?

[@JBT42884]

UA you have to eat the beef on "Veck" with really strong horseradish spread on the inside of the bun. That is traditional here in Buffalo.. Glad you finally made it! Cheers! Go Bills!

[@TheSnoop37]

Duffs medium is a bit more spicy so you might prefer them! I’ve tried both and really can’t go wrong with either. Gabriel’s gate is also a local favorite for wings and the beef on weck from what I’ve tried!

[@uaeats]

Yes I wanted to try Duff's! Next time for sure

[@axe2grind244]

If you are downtown Gabriel’s Gate is where you go, but I’d still rather drive 25 minutes to East Aurora and hit up Bar Bill.

[@swahler34]

Kimmelweck is german for caraway. The buns are covered in sea salt & caraway seeds.

[@scottwetzler5491]

You need to put the horseradish on the beef on wick that gives a nice sweet quick heat flavor and dip a little in the au jus makes it better

[@tinavannavong9423]

I had my college grad party here!!!! I am so happy you are here! ❤❤

[@Fogman5678]

Brah, you gotta hit the Auju on that Wick. Watching a Crime here.

[@axe2grind244]

Umm you mean weck

[@ypw510]

I’d point out that Geno’s had nothing to do with the origin of cheesesteaks. They opened in 1966, well after Pat’s started making cheesesteaks in the 30s/40s. They just had the chutzpah to open a competing business across the street from Pat’s.

[@dog1dog223]

Medium wings usually bring no heat to anyone who can tolerate more than a jalapeño

[@Gideonma]

Amazing!! Congratulations, you're on the radar!!!

[@ChamP10nk1ng]

That beef on weck looked good as hec 👍 with the au jus, & I bid you adieu. & 🤣 UA's infamous attempt to sing Bon Jovi.

[@4cornershike51]

$1.70 per super tiny wing is absolutely insane. Wholesale chicken wings are just under $2 a pound! And at their volume, it is probably even cheaper. Dang. I'm in the wrong business.

[@NoahEats]

@@4cornershike51 remember the overhead costs too

[@surfstarcc1]

Love the decorations in that place, definitely feels like it's been around for a long time.

[@BGroves]

The best buffalo wing place in Buffalo really is opinion… i think Gabriel’s gate is best buffalo wing in Buffalo but you can ask a lot of Buffalo people and get multiple different answers

[@TCarlin3]

My wife had the beef on Weck at Anchor and loved it, but the one you had looked unusually dry.,..

[@JosephASmith-km6yf]

Ahh UA! You did the "tourist" thing in Buffalo! If you want great wings and weck in Buffalo you need to hit up Bar Bill! Anchor Bar is good but definitely not the best wings in Buffalo. Other great places for great wings in Buffalo are Wingnuts, Duffs, Gabriels Gate also hopefully you tried some authentic Buffalo Style pizza while in town. It's a unique style of pizza compared to the traditional NY style pizza.

[@uaeats]

Awesome recs! Will check them out next time I'm in town!

[@lorifreeman1746]

Yum I hope you and Tina have a Merry Christmas ❤😊

[@vizuhnehree]

Happy holidays brotherman 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@uaeats]

Happy Holidays!

[@dorkydave7026]

Going to anchor bar is like going for a cheesesteak in Philly at pats or Ginos. Bar Bill is the best !!. Like I said in the other video I sure hope that you go to chefs downtown and try the spaghetti parm.

[@Michael-s9r5y]

Great review as usual. No need to mention that you’re from out of town. That Hats a dead giveaway. Probably not as bad as walking into a Chicago sports bar with a Packer’s hat. Thanks. Be well.

[@PissedOffBanker]

And be careful wearing that hat!

[@katec4096]

That bread looks really great. The roast beef looks overcooked. I really prefer rare roast beef.

[@DemetriusBerman]

Kimmelweck rolls are kaiser rolls with salt and caraway seeds.

[@josephschminkey5717]

I like when you and Tina give your opinions on food.

[@uaeats]

Thank you! Yes I appreciate when she's able to join these

[@ejbernal2]

I really liked Anchor Bar, but I really loved Duff's.

[@Tracy81258]

I remember when you could get wings by the pound for free or at the most.10¢ until the Buffalo wings crazy hit. What used to be considered a waste cut and really affordable poor people’s food is now one of the most expensive parts of the bird.

[@varunaX]

Fr. That place is such a ripoff. It'd be over $4 CAD a wing after tax and tip for those tiny wings.

[@kevinpierce6647]

Same with lobster 😂😂 in 200 years from now, I wonder what else will be super expensive

[@swahler34]

Same thing happened to oxtails. I hope beef shanks don't become popular.

[@samplermike]

I went to Anchor Bar in 2008 and the wings were amazing. All the food there is great. They probably invented bar food. I went to school in Albany NY in 1989 and 10 wings cost $2.75. They had $.10 cent wing night at every bar once a week. My brother's friend owned a bar with excellent wings. The traditional sauce is Frank's Red Hot Sauce, margarine, and a splash of gin.

[@Zalen88]

Ya, I first learned about buffalo wings back in 1986 or 1987, and bars in the area always had a $.10 wing night back then. Dine in only of course.

[@uaeats]

@@Zalen88 10 cent wings? Oh man I need a time machine

[@bn8477]

@@uaeats amazing how they can charge 10 or 0 cents back then and now $1-2 each

[@robertkatz5256]

Soup looks good

[@uaeats]

It was soup-er flavorful

[@johnnyblaze1098]

When I went to Buffalo to go to a Bills game, people told me to avoid Anchor Bar and go to Duffs or Bar Bill. We went to Duffs and was pleasantly satisfied.

[@uaeats]

Yeah many people have told me Anchor Bar is mostly historical and overrated, and Duff's is where it's at. But hey, I still enjoyed it as a non local!

[@ronmexico6551]

They knew you were from out of town cause you were wearing an Eagles skully

[@noahsmith8330]

They are great. Try LaNova and Duff's next.

[@katherinetsakkos6464]

Kelly’s Korner has TREMENDOUS beef on weck and their hot wings are delicious. Bar Bills has fantastic wings (lemon pepper & Cajun honey butter are my go-to’s). I like Duff’s medium & Carolina gold-I could go on with other places as well (Wingnutz, Elmo’s, Sonny Red’s, Potters)

[@Teddy31976]

Those are the Best buffalo qings ever! My brother ahips them to me for my birthday every year!😊

[@arimermelstein9167]

I love watching your videos despite not being able to eat at any of them because I keep kosher. But I’m so interested in the places you go and the stuff you try.

[@NoahEats]

@arimermelstein9167 plenty of kosher food to eat. I sometimes go to Chinatown for Chinese Kosher!

[@arimermelstein9167]

@ plenty of kosher food but most places aren’t great. And UA has never gone to a (glatt kosher) place. But the vegetarian Chinese places in manhattan are on my bucket list.

[@kevindong4455]

I love buffalo!

[@JamesH-m6c]

Nooooo! Duff's has the best wings in Buffalo! Looking forward to your video!

[@uaeats]

So I've heard! It was between them or Anchor Bar but I figured I'd go with Anchor Bar since it's more historical. But Duff's definitely next time!

[@JamesH-m6c]

@@uaeats That sounds great UA! I'm addicted to your show! I live in Western NY. Happy Holidays.

[@BuffaloGamer77]

@@uaeats Anchor Bar is not in the top 5 wing places. Bar Bill is where to go.

[@MrDoodle257]

Merry Christmas, UA! Fly Eagles Fly!

[@hello9945]

UA, this is the most we've seen and heard of Tina in any of your videos!

[@jeffreymccoy5770]

Duffs is my favorite

[@carminebasilicata6755]

Congratulations UA🎉

[@acharis-Annie]

Happy Monday, UA and Tina. UA, I had to chuckle when you said the weck roll was too salty since, in many of your older videos, the places you visited lacked salt in their food. All that aside, the wings and tenders looked delicious but the beef looked dry and over cooked. Have a great rest of your evening and Merry Christmas to you and Tina

[@uaeats]

Haha well that bun was completely studded with salt! It at least wasn't for me but perhaps it has its appeal. Merry Christmas to you as well!

[@ianm2170]

Oh those prices! "All You Can Eat Wings" in a live jazz bar in Toronto in 1984 were $5.99. Yes, I know times, and prices, have changed, but not that much. They've priced me out of the market, if no one else. Fast food should not be a luxury.

[@hello9945]

Chick ' Deli!...shout out to a fellow Mt. Pleasant-Eglinton subscriber to UA's channel

[@ianm2170]

@@hello9945 Hell yes! What a great place that was. Good eye, mate!

[@costasworldofmusicmemories5792]

Merry Christmas 🎄🎄UA Enjoy the Season ! Enjoy the food ! . Congrats to 200 videos. 👍 and Thank You for the Tasty videos. Jim and Harriet

[@elchasai]

yes we just call them chicken wings. First time I ever heard someone ask for buffalo wings when i was 18 working at a pizza shop, I was so confused I had no idea what they were talking about. lol

[@thebairdMi]

loved my visit there... back before KZbin existed sadly.. yeah I am old lol

[@sdparnes1]

UA I watch most all of your videos. You’re the man the nicest guy doing it but please bring Tina into the fold. She’s so nice. We want to see her let her do something.😁 merry Christmas

[@justinmelanson4435]

You need to come to Massachusetts and get a northshore beef north of Boston 3 way mayo cheese and James river bbq sauce on onion roll. Check it out! The beef is rare and delicious. There's many roastbeef/pizza places that do it!

[@mikes.4136]

Those wings look so crispy and delicious! I would like to try the original and the hotter ones, too.

[@LetsStormTheTeaCupRide]

The seeds on the roll are caraway seeds. I have gone to the Anchor Bar since the late 1990's and I will say that the AB at some point fell off and isn't even close to as good as it was and so many great other options (Duffs, Bar-Bill).

[@JamesWoodring-mu2iz]

good comment! as im getting older , 65 now i find my taste buds failing! i think its common as u age! i find my self never being satisfied with foods i ate when younger!

[@LetsStormTheTeaCupRide]

​@@JamesWoodring-mu2izI agree. But in this case, I think the quality has gone (perhaps new ownership) and it doesn't taste like it did thirty years ago and there are far better options now.

[@ronintsukebin9163]

The Anchor Bar should hire ex workers from places that have better wings and improve their own. keep the original recipe but add new variations.

[@fredericocanelas7936]

the close up shots were very "The Substance" vibes haha

[@brittondurham88]

Merry Christmas UA

[@uaeats]

Merry Christmas!

[@SweatPantsJoeEATS]

It’s definitely not the best place, and it’s debatable whether they’re actually the original. But they never disappoint that’s for sure.

[@davidbalcon8726]

Back then they drank dishwater for coffee so the blandness of the initial wings offering was how Americans considered spicy was!

[@joes7028]

I hope you go to Duff's to compare

[@niki420yuh]

If you lightly dab the back of your spoon on the bowl after getting a scoop of soup, it’ll make it way less of a mess to eat cuz nothing will be falling all over the place. I see you do this every time so I’m just trying to throw some advice out there

[@mediaxmarketing4631]

smoke signals in lake placid are the best wings i’ve ever had

[@mrod9039]

Truthfully, those wings are overcooked. Two things you need to look for when looking at wings. If the bone is that red/purple-ish colour, then they have been frozen. These aren't which is good, however the other thing is to see if the bone breaks when you are eating the wing. When the bones break while eating wings, it's an indicator that the wing has been overcooked.

[@NeurodivergentLaughter17]

Gabriel's Gate is better. It's like NYC where a hole in the wall has great food. LOVE IT!!!!

[@uaeats]

Thanks for the rec!

[@NeurodivergentLaughter17]

@uaeats love what you do!

[@NoahEats]

Definitely warm things up with Spicy Buffalo Wings

[@uaeats]

For sure!

[@NoahEats]

@uaeats I appreciate the response and ❤️ as I know you get alot of comments

[@surfstarcc1]

Merry Christmas everyone 🎁

[@callofdutymw3123]

Windjammers in Charlotte, just north of Rochester near the lake. Best wings ever.

[@breezedarkstorm666]

The general public doesn't like too hot n spicy.

[@ChuckMound]

Nothing screams the "Buffalo" authenticity that you seek, like looking at their menu and it's advertisement of "Franchise Opportunities " available.

[@motvationmatrix1776]

really good pizza and wings combo is at Bada Bing in downtown

[@tkbuffalo3758]

Probably should have gone with 'hot' over 'medium' and you would have enjoyed the wings, thats typically how most Buffalonians get the wings, 'hot', except at Duffs, where they use a different brand of Hot sauce, where at Duffs you go with 'medium'... the bleu cheese is always a counter to the hot spice, and au jus perfect call on it where it helps take away from the salted roll. Next time go to Duffs, or also a new up and comer is a place called "bar bill'

[@adjusted-bunny]

Next time: Tina in the picture!

[@UncleEbenezer77]

Those are caraway seeds on the weck.

[@georgeamedeejr]

John M. Young , the real inventor of the Buffalo wings 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@FatherAxeKeeper]

yeah the excellent mumbo wing definitely came first. but i feel the anchor bar wings are different enough to be equally recognized for their greatness.

[@worldsgreatestimpressionis6462]

Did plan this out or did you just wing it?😅

[@matthewbradley1949]

As a Buffalo/Rochester native I have to say that you should have visited Bar Bill in East Aurora for the absolute BEST wings and beef on weck. Anchor Bar is not where the locals get their wings.

[@uaeats]

Thanks for the rec! I opted for Anchor Bar this time as it's historical, but I'll keep these recs in mind for next time!

[@derekhernandez563]

We got a small glimpse of Tina!!!!!

[@chefahi1299]

Only a few minutes in, but there are tourist traps in every city on Earth. But there’s redeeming value in history and just plain fun. Keep it fun man, and your Eagles killed my Steelers, so there’s that. 🎉😂

[@uaeats]

For sure, tourist spots still have their place I think if they are historical! And indeed we won the PA battle, perhaps we will win next time too in 5 or so years!

[@nicknickson3650]

If you're ever driving through CT, stop by J Timothy's if you want to try some great wings. Order them "dirt style."

[@quincee3376]

Kummelweck is the German roll. Hence beef on Weck.

[@Kiangaf]

Good episode 👍 I didn’t like the look of that sandwich tbh . I love salt on food but that roll was oversalted. The wings looked good.

[@DP-jaja]

Buffalo Wild Wings was originally called Buffalo Wild Wings and Weck hence older folks called them BW3 and when I was in college Tuesday was triple nickel $0.15 a wing 🤯 but you had to eat in.

[@uaeats]

Yes I heard that about BW3! I wonder if they still serve the beef on weck at some locations, I've never been to buffalo wild wings before

[@DP-jaja]

@@uaeats not anymore and I can’t believe you’ve never been to a Buffalo Wild Wings! Are there not a lot of them on the east coast?

[@paulbush8747]

I totally agree with you on the weck sandwich. Was not a fan of it at all. Everything else on the menu was great. Living vicariously through your videos.

[@uaeats]

Yeah it wasn't for me. Though I actually chatted with some staff a bit after and they also said they were not all fans of it either and it's very hit or miss if you like it. They did say you can request it without salt though

[@ech4ng]

You don't go to the Anchor Bar for beef on weck.

[@danny8063]

UA love your channel. Please review Sal and Carmines on the upper west side Manhattan, the cheese and the pepperoni best slices in NY (the rest of their slices are so so....)

[@uaeats]

I've been! I love that place. It's not my favorite slice but it's very good. It's been a while though so maybe I need to make a return visit!

[@danny8063]

@@uaeats not your favorite slice? Blasphemy! Unsubbed! JK. :P. but for real - can you plz review them when you get the chance? they dont get enough love and Portnoy gave them a shitty score.

[@asofat]

Welcome home 🦬

[@ScotC-l3q]

Definitely try the wings at Sammy's Pizzeria over in Niagara Falls, NY.

[@ehsanhuq4605]

Gabriels Gate, Barbill, Elmos gotta try those

[@wongjefx980]

Went years ago. Yeah blue cheese dip way better than ranch. Folks describe Buffalo wings as Frank’s Red Hot sauce on wings, but it isn’t.

[@nowzthetime]

What you want to do is exactly what you did but ask for extra hot sauce and then just pour it on whatever part you want to pour it on

[@Lawomenshoops]

The original Buffalo wings were invented by John Young! A black man.

[@cojaysea]

That is correct !

[@swahler34]

Those were mambo wings in a tomato based sauce. Not Franks & butter.

[@cojaysea]

@ yes I read about him but still he was there first with wings even thought they were different .

[@Lawomenshoops]

@ no those are the first wings sold in Buffalo!

[@melaneymattson3733]

Really, couldn't they have trimmed off the old brown ends of the celery!!

[@kinzuaautomationservice4493]

You really should have gone for the chicken wing soup, that and chicken wing dip are I think the best “buffalo wing” concoctions.