UK and Ireland Food Video

This is a video of all of the meals (except for two I missed) that I ate while I was in the UK and Ireland. I was pleasantly surprised by how good all of the food was, actually.

[@ektopikable]

This is how we maintained the empire, we eat 3 large meals a day interspersed with about 15 half sandwiches

[@LeylakFreeRealms]

Hank, you've witnessed the European triangle sandwich conspiracy. I cannot let you pass.

[@BrittleMoon]

this is still, unaccountably, my favourite video on youtube.

[@T1J]

i love katherine, she's so adorable

[@SomeBritishGal1]

3:43 A wild John appeared! Used Train Dance Party!

[@Romanlieutenant19]

There were so many people surprises in this video. It was a rollercoaster of emotion

[@tracydorgan6136]

Not always sour cream... They're often ready salted or cheese and onion (crisps)

[@FrenchTheLlamas]

When I saw you guys at Glasgow you looked so tired after the show and continued signing away anyway. Thank you so much for putting a crazy amount of effort into the UK and Ireland tour. I (and probably we as a collective whole) really appreciated it.

[@bulman07]

Food in Britain is really diverse, yet we have such a bad rep :(

[@pilotmoyafan]

Whenever I watch this it reminds me of how much I miss Scotland. I moved to the USA 7 years ago and will be a citizen by 2014. I hope to be back in the UK for Uni in 2016.

[@tamatikentwell9861]

It weirds me out so much to see Alex Day in old Hank and Vlogbrothers videos. I know that they're from before, but there is so much cognitive dissonance that happens for me when you combine * not great person * and * great videos by pretty great people *.

[@Seamalicous]

At some point around halfway through this video, I realised that I was currently going through the most poigniant proof yet that I will literally watch anything that Hank (or John) puts on the internet. I just watched a guy show me pictures of his food for four minutes and it's two AM, and I was still excited and entertained.

[@gwenno26]

What about Wales😫

[@andrebasden]

I absolutely adore how enthusiastic Catherine is basically all the time. Backstage, etc etc, triangles, etc etc... Catherine? "Wooooooo"

[@MuckyPuddleDuckling]

Your Glasgow show was utterly made of awesome. Thanks for giving us an opportunity to meet so many fantastic people!

[@Benedictsayswords]

A little tear fell from my eye when he mentioned Swindon because it was the best day ever and I miss it

[@ColorMeCurvy]

I am an American and my family is stationed in Japan. The superbowl comment made me giggle. It's so true thoughl not the same without commercials. And that is when we hop on youtube to check them out! :-)

[@AGirlCalledLevi]

I also went across the pond to both the UK and France, ate everything I could put in my mouth (mmmmh butter, bread, cheese, steak, pomme frites, crepes, Croque-monsieur, etc) I can honestly say I changed nothing else about my life style while I was there other than drink mineral water as well, and ended up losing 35 lbs. It's definitely the food in the US.

[@HazelLW18]

I love that they met up with Alex, Charlie and Bryarly, and Liam whilst they were over here! It makes me super happy! :-)

[@Glickc1]

I love that you can watch the progression of Hank's exhaustion as the video plays out. Way to stick it through you two!

[@paigewinter4588]

Watching this makes me really want to try all of this delightful foods.

[@mlemleh]

I was beginning to wonder why I was watching this video (and getting kinda hungry) when the train dance party happened. Worth it.

[@Shoofleed]

It's quite common, every restaurant has at least 2-3 veggie-only meals (you may need to ask though) but our selection of "pick up what you want when you want" food is really varied and nice depending on where you go. Have fun :)

[@ilovecakexD]

No. Our food is not bad :) . The 'kitchens' vary from country to country. My main experience in difference between American and Euopean food is, solely based on two visits to the US, that there is a lot more grease (example: toast soaked in butter) in American food. I had a hard time finding food in supermarkets that were fresh. We finally found Whole Foods, that was pretty much the only store where I could find things I wouldn't classify as fast food. Food at restaurants naturally vary a lot.

[@vioalas1]

I noticed the same thing, he is really lucky. Not only is she beautiful on the outside though, she's also lovely on the inside. I'm glad they're together.

[@CrazyPurpleLady]

I'm glad you ate in Bewley's because that place is gorgeous. Also, I love Wagamama's so much, so good call there! And in Ireland we tend to put Hunky Dory crisps with every sandwich, which is a beautiful thing.

[@JordantheNerdfighter]

Hank and Katherine make me think that true love is a thing that is real. I know they're edited videos, but they always seem so happy/cute together, even when they're live.

[@wanderer7in7blue]

It got found out that loads of shops were putting horsemeat in their beefburgers, beef lasagnes, etc., even though they were advertised as containing beef. One 'beef' lasagne from a supermarket was actually 100% horse!

[@missrosepip]

One of the things I first noticed when I moved to England was the obsession with sandwiches. Sandwiches everywhere and at any time of the day or night.

[@crochetingcanuck]

Awww Alex and Liam and Charlie and Bryarly! I'm glad you guys got a chance to meet up with everybody on your trip! Looked like so much fun :)

[@sofieciara]

I have no idea why I loved this video so much. Then again, it is about food. (Also, Katherine is so beautiful!)

[@ethanabelar]

I don't know why I love this video so much.

[@anastasiafish]

I lived in Oxford for a semester last year, and I miss those triangle sandwiches from Tesco so very much. They're fantastic.

[@d4rk0v3]

Mostly pre-made sandwiches are only bought in convenience stores or Gas stations for a quick on-the-go meal, but are poor in quality most of the time. Generally we either make them ourselves with whatever ingredients (deli-sliced ham, turkey, roast beef/anything that floats your boat) or we buy them from a restaurant.

[@mastelsa]

We do, but I guess other lunch options are more popular, probably because there are a lot more fast food places. Those packaged sandwiches are EVERYWHERE here (currently studying abroad in Scotland).

[@Halosty45]

I generally assume it is for the associations of the memories of places with the foods that were consumed there, to better remember more of the senses that were stimulated in an environment that earthlings wish to remember.

[@14lanicup]

Wish I could have gone to the uk looks cool

[@justcommentsisall]

If you're ever in London again (please please please) make sure to go to Hampstead Crepes. They are to die for!! Was wonderful to see you in Cadogan Hall!!

[@vlogerhood]

Wagamama is AMAZING! Also I love traveling in the UK for exactly those sandwiches everywhere.

[@29384fjdjdjd]

Katherine is the prettiest little party pants. (Alliteration compliments are the best!)

[@autumnstevens7956]

TRAIN!!!!! DANCE!!!!!! PARTY!!!!!

[@jaz0ful]

My moms friend owns the company Tyrrells and it makes so so happy that I have now seen the crisps in an American KZbinrs video !!! I am too excited

[@Topempopest]

Yeah, when I was in England, we practically lived off of Pret. It's good stuff and everywhere.

[@pizzapie08]

I loved the food thing but my favorite part was when John sang "TRAIN DANCE PARTY!" best 2 seconds of my day.

[@Stormofsilence]

I did not know that. Good knowledge and a fantastic bit of information. I suppose you could argue the point either way regarding whether it was traditional or not. But it's certainly 100% part of British culture today.

[@seamuso42]

UK and Ireland mate! I'm Irish and the only thing I can genuinely say I love about national cuisine is smoked salmon. Mediterranean food is where it's at!

[@Dannypanify]

A full English is sausages, bacon, beans, fried egg, grilled tomato and mushrooms, black pudding, fried bread/toast and if you're feeling gluttonous, fries. With tea or coffee.

[@JoyThirsty3]

I'm jealous of you Hank. I wanna go to Europe!

[@erinnVM]

Katherine's eyes are so blue and magical!

[@appa609]

In a wheel, of course. Since both a wheel and a can are cylinders, and volume of a cylinder varies linearly with depth, but to the square of radius, the flatter shape wins.

[@CorpseBrigadier]

holy crap, funny vignette video mode is fun as heck to watch... especially when it stars your tired face.

[@flodnak]

I'd say "after three hours of sleep" is the PERFECT time for a full Irish breakfast.

[@danjcollier]

I've had a baguette and a french macron from Paul in Paris. I couldn't help but be reminded of the moment in family guy where mayor Adam west laughs at the fact that one of his cats was called Paul.

[@CuriousCat1111]

Was meal number 6, the one in London, in the arch of a train bridge? If so, I've been there too, and that place is AMAZING! Good to see you were able to find it! I can never remember the name!

[@abeautybutafunnygirl]

WOW katherine's eyes are SO GORGEOUS

[@Vardagaladhiel]

Not sure what to make of the fact that we have decent food over here is classed as 'surprising' but I will admit that some of it is better than others. In other news, I've wanted to travel that route from Glasgow to London by train for a long time! I had to go to Glasgow awhile back and it was about a quarter of the price to fly there compared to the train fare, and that was for normal seats let alone your lovely looking first clas ones! I am highly jealous!

[@PheonixGemini]

I missed them too! I didn't even know they were coming!

[@MooseHeadFeed]

The Majority of KZbinrs I have found through Nerdfighteria are in this video. This makes me happy.

[@idunnyr]

Oh sandwiches in the UK. I went on to Scotland for 2 weeks for a festival and we got these triangle sandwiches every day, and sometimes twice a day. They have the strangest kinds!

[@katculator]

Hank and the Katherine are so adorable together!

[@Evalkitti2]

OH MY GOD. WAGAMAMA IS WONDERFUL. Granted, I went to one in Boston and not London, but I'm happy you were able to make it to one. :)

[@ThiefKingofLegend]

This is inspiring to go out and travel I'm gonna build a better social life.

[@ShannonThackrah]

What did you think of Irish food? How was katherines Pint of Guinness? Our "chips" (crisps) in Ireland are not sour cream and onion flavour they're Cheese & Onion flavour. The green things found on american crisps are usually chives i think

[@MrToxicSausage]

The Lord Nelson in Southwark, London is the only place I know that serves kanagaroo. They also serve a variety of exotic meats. I recommend it highly.

[@b1u3too]

I think Vi Hart would be very pleased by your triangle-y meal choices there Hank.

[@kandylover139]

The problem with the horse meat is that it comes from eastern Europe and (in general) has more antibiotics in it than beef produced in western Germany. Also, the products with horse meat instead of beef are frozen foods, e.g. frozen lasagna. It is extremely rare to go to the store in Europe, buy a steak or ground beef and end up with horse meat instead.

[@WikiRiffs]

A surprisingly entertaining video. I don't get why everyone has this idea that British food is supposed to be really bad, or bland, or something. We basically made meat stews for hundreds of years, then the British empire happened and we STOLE ALL THE DELICIOUS FOOD FROM EVERY COUNTRY WE OWNED. Then we felt bad about the countries and gave most of them back but KEPT THE FOOD.

[@nerdfighterianna]

Katherine is just so adorable!

[@iwearscarves]

That was a lot of sandwiches! I don't understand why some Americans think British food is really bad, when I found that when I went on holiday to America everything was fried, had cheese on it and was three times the portion I would normally eat.

[@withitgoesasmile]

Not a whole lot of people compliment the food they eat when they come to Britain, so thank you on behalf of my country.

[@drmorganfreeman]

I highly recommend trying Kangaroo if you have the opportunity. I had it for the first time a few weeks back and it was awesome!

[@ozziewithanie]

I cannot express how much I miss those sandwiches in the triangle boxes. Cannot. Properly. Express.

[@TheOjskibojski]

Wagamama is so good and I'm really happy that they have opened up a restaurant in Stockholm :)

[@Octanis0]

Love the little John cameo.

[@tired1966]

A full Irish Breakfast looked amazing like a Full English Breakfast. Tomatoes, Mushrooms and Eggs with sausage.

[@Waterflame]

I genuinely want to thank you for sharing this with us. It's always interesting to see the mundane stuff, to remind me that you are human after all... :-)

[@HolyGoucky]

I love Meal #13 Fish&Chips Yum! I feel hungry now.. :| Really fortunate to be able to enjoy such a variety of food.

[@ChocolateCupcake13]

I feel personally proud every time you compliment Britain.

[@LynneSkysong]

Meal 12: full Irish breakfast.... It has tomato! Hell yeah! I wish more restaurants served tomato (or so other acidic food). It cuts nicely through the other heavy food you're eating and makes for a much better meal.

[@kght222]

we do, and when traveling they are a frequent thing to have for lunch, they are just so damned expensive here that most people don't bother buying them on a regular basis ($3.45 or more quite often) because we can make the same sandwich at home for a fraction of the price. and when we travel here in the states we generally just eat junk food anyway, only a little cold cuts on bread here.

[@maevemckaig517]

As much as I love Liam....I wish I could've seen the train dance...that would make me happy :)

[@AbbieElizabeth13]

Me throughout the video: "Oh Alex! Cool!" "Oh Liam. Woo!" "Aww Charlie and Bryarly!" Also "That food looks...interestingly kind of yummy"

[@ktlovesyou17]

Awwhh Katherine and Hank are so cute together... they just seem so perfect for each other

[@AlexDahlberry]

This is actually a very smart concept for a travel video. Just focus on one thing that ties through the whole trip. If you wanted to do a really detailed video, you could just talk about stuff at each meal. Hmmm I might take this idea for my next travels :D

[@musiclova520]

Usually when you buy a sandwich here you go to Subway or something, so you tell them what to put on it and then take it with you in some sort of bag. I'm in college right now and when we get pre-made sandwiches, they come in square boxes. But I don't think a lot of people actually eat pre-made sandwiches here, it's just not that common (although I wouldn't know, I'm not the typical American). I hope that helped a little bit

[@Imallwrite212]

I love that Katherine doesn't wear makeup. She has such natural beauty. :)

[@LittleLionFlower]

Hanks' videos with Kathrine make me want to be married more than any romantic comedy or love song I've ever witnessed.

[@PetitPinec]

A. I have no idea why one would watch this entire video, yet I just did. B. Katherine was at her most beautiful eating Indian food. C. Hank, I will always love your non-woken up face and hair. Sorry about all the triangular sandwiches.

[@gambolputty9706]

Loved this whole video! Thaaaaannks Hank!

[@ThinkIrascible]

I think he is referring to "Black pudding", otherwise known as blood sausage, is a dark sausage stuffed with animal blood seasoned and cooked with fillers such as bits of meat, suet, oats, or barley and congealed until solid.

[@TriciaMartin85]

Katherine's hair looks so good!

[@CJonesApple]

I love how fast Katherine was like "Whatever...I don't think this will be as interesting as think it'll be" Ironic as she's what makes it worth watching most.

[@fluffycommander]

Thank you for making me hungry when I'm trying to diet.

[@666Hansen]

You are right. But my point was, that there are more to europe than UK and Ireland. You simply cant claim to have eaten european meals by visiting UK and Ireland alone. I think the french may have an opinion on that to ;-))

[@Thorntonian]

The lack of commercials thing (from an american perspective) is true, I went to america recently and between the commercials actual screen time was so short, I thought I was watching trailers for the programmes rather than the programmes themselves.

[@bookadictedlola]

Aw man, they got to hang out with ALL of the cool vloggers.

[@Kiptid_]

I want Katherine to have a vlog! Or a cooking/craft/art show.... something with Katherine!

[@GreenBoo91]

beautiful Scottish Tunnock's tea cakes! yay!

[@Dannypanify]

Our sandwiches are on the shelf for one day -- the next day, they're reduced and by lunch time of the second day, they're gone or thrown away.

[@michele7656]

Katherine's hair looks awesome! Also, cool video.