US vs UK Foreign Exchange Season 1 Marathon | Food Wars | Insider Food

British and American "Food Wars" hosts Harry Kersh and Joe Avella swapped places to try each other’s fast food menu items and find all the differences between the two. This is "Food Wars: Foreign Exchange."
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McDonald's 00:00:00
KFC 00:34:04
Burger King 00:47:57
Domino's Pizza 01:12:17
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[@Star_Joker]

After a day working, I can relax to this now.

[@Tcheny]

Same! Lol and now I’m getting McDonald’s breakfast on my way home haha

[@thathonkvision]

Its a scOhne not a scon

[@Star_Joker]

@@thathonkvision did you mean to reply to me mate?

[@thathonkvision]

yea its a joke MATE@@Star_Joker

[@zomerkoninkjes]

The reason the uk doesn’t have many grape flavoured things is bc the “purple” flavour in the uk/Europe was blackcurrant. And growing blackcurrant didn’t get banned here like it did in the US. Edit: I think I learned this from BA gourmet makes, so I definitely expected Harry to know this ;)

[@erikmajestic8044]

well there is your problem isnt it.... i mean uk is already fat as it is so, just add the artificiall flavors

[@SaintIC]

@@erikmajestic8044ironic

[@Mrrubbe]

@@erikmajestic8044bets he’s amer*can

[@davidhermosillo1686]

I thought it was because the US has a thriving wine culture, where the UK is too damp and cloudy for grapes.

[@lindasmith6072]

​@@davidhermosillo1686funnily enough due to changes in weather the UK actually has quite a few vineyards and produces some great wine now!

[@gordden]

Love how well you two get along, the camaraderie and humour makes these videos

[@elltom88]

Great vid! Love to two together, great contrast in characters and it “Gels” really well. Loud funny American & “‘posh” dry humoured English guy. Hope you continue doing vids together!

[@tinawallace9261]

Omg you guys this is amazing they put so much effort into there videos!

[@ShanKatOD]

the U.K. KFC vegan burger truly is surprisingly edible, we tried it during the panny when they were literally out of actual chicken and it came in clutch, but you’re dead wrong about the hashy on the stacker, it’s brill

[@fayesouthall6604]

It’s pretty good 👍

[@bestboy1986]

"Hashy" - what a knob

[@chiangkai-shrek1575]

"Panny" is that what you call the pandemic?

[@gibsonms]

I’m truly upset by the existence of the word “panny”

[@davejones9469]

There are regional specials for places across North America, since it's so huge. For example, on the East coast of Canada, you can get lobster sandwiches and other lobster products year-round. "Canadian bacon" is basically peameal bacon. It's a pork loin, not belly like most bacon so it's a lot leaner.

[@awesomeadamfrom2099]

Awesome job joe and harry

[@MonicaASMR]

Awesome job 👏👏👏

[@christophergraham3160]

Also, when KFC came out with "HotWings" in the 80's, they had 4 flavor intensities: mild, medium, hot, and "Nuclear" ( the last one may have been an Arizona exclusive because I've never found it anywhere else). With the Nuclear option, you could no longer taste the chicken.

[@shellytriantis814]

Here in the states,we did fry our McDonalds apple pies..but changed it to baked a few years back..we're still not happy about it 😕

[@theepicgamerguyy]

At least it held your Diabetes back (3 weeks maybe)

[@Stephen-Fox]

I think the absolute banger is banger as in 'sausage' rather than banger as in 'excellent' considering the variety of sausages that looked to be on there.

[@novem808]

I'm surprised you didn't mention the fact KFC UK does not sell mashed potatoes & gravy. The first time I went to London, I just landed and KFC was the first place I saw. I ordered some chicken and mashed potatoes with gravy, but the cashier told me they don't sell it because they sell mash & gravy everywhere at chip shops etc.

[@fayesouthall6604]

Exactly right

[@Jambunctious]

What are you talking about? KFC UK has mashed potato and gravy sides

[@novem808]

They have both as individual sides now, but they don't sell mashed potatoes & gravy (together) like the US does. For the reason I stated above.@@Jambunctious

[@jeremyclemente3840]

McDonald’s has hot tea and it’s good. It’s a black tea with orange blossom

[@fayesouthall6604]

😊

[@ghj290]

Is it possible that the UK fodd seems more "bland" because the additives allowed in food is more restrictive?

[@orientalmoons]

I think it's probably more that there's been public health pushes to reduce salt. Spices, herbs, MSG and other flavour enhancers that increase umami are not restricted, and I don't think anyone is missing the flavour of artificial colouring.

[@kaitlynbennett6443]

Yes that’s why we’ll get cancer first

[@user-fq8zg6ow4e]

You should compare UK to Canada McDonald's... Americans say our mcdonalds is better... I'm sure almost the same, but ours is a bit less greasy, we use Canadian beef and potatoes (we have some of the best potatoes in the world) I've also never seen such a sad "deluxe" sandwich... ours is WAYYY better than that

[@Meansnare]

I’m from the UK and the mrs is from Tennessee, one thing that blew her mind about our different takeaways and fast food differences was definitely domino’s. She said the difference in cheese quality was a big difference and that American cheese was lacking.

[@Tcheny]

Y’all forgot about the Chicken McGriddle… most underrated breakfast sandwich from McDonald’s imo. Chicken n pancakes, I mean c’mon. Perfect combo of sweet n salty paired with crispy n soft texture… ugh great..looks like I’m gettin McDonald’s breakfast today

[@shadowangel3995]

The Tandor chicken sounds interesting, but I agree with Joe. No peppers on Hawaiian pizza and no sliced hotdogs on pizza.

[@TLHHE]

THE COKE AT MCDONALD'S HAS SUGAR REAL SUGAR

[@Enballgroda1]

The credits scene with Harry eating the corn on the stick was amazing.

[@FrancoSpadafora]

You should try Canada

[@unknowngaming0000]

Thank you they changed the veggie burger from a nice patty to dippers in a bun 😭😭

[@alissonbarros5968]

I think you should do a food war between Brazil and the USA

[@user-fq8zg6ow4e]

"I dont think millionaires are eating these" your ex billionaire president ate mcdonalds evey day lol

[@perryjones6701]

The double cheeseburger became too expensive for what used to be the dollar menu, so they came up with the Mcdouble to replace the double cheeseburger. That extra piece of cheese cost almost an extra dollar when they first came out, and don't get me started on the breakfast sandwiches. Apparently an egg costs upwards of $2.00. A sausage Mcmuffin is a dollar, and a sausage Mcmuffin with egg is $3 and some change.

[@perryjones6701]

Oh, and if you think that dri k and fries were big, you should have seen SuperSized. Made the ones you have look like what medium used to be.

[@WheelzGaming88]

How do you manage to get the international fast food items? It seems like you're all in the same room in one location.

[@RBisoldandtired]

I hate to shatter the illusion but Joe came to the UK and Harry went to the US, just not at the same time as they shot different series in the UK (with Joe visiting) and then US (with Harry visiting)...

[@RJ-kg5fe]

I want to go back to the uk to grab some more sweet curry idk why it works but it just does. Also when I went the last time they had a limited time Cadbury McFlurry which was really good

[@reneej7241]

They should get a car freeze or portable freezer . The frozen drinks and foods would make it to the studio.

[@Tcheny]

Too expensive..lmao otherwise I feel like they would of thought of that by now?

[@kuebby]

The famous bowl is so good! It's a perfect stoner snack! It has a little bit of everything you want--mashed tats, corn, chicken, and cheese (plus gravy if you want, I'm not a gravy fan). It's so perfect!

[@0utcastAussie]

Great vid guys. I'm subscribed so I don't know why it hasn't notified me of your vid. One thing though.. No Toffee Latte from the UK Mukky D ? [Edit] Here in Peterborough (UK) we really wouldn't go for Dominoes. We'd have Papa Luigi or Pizza Express

[@Junior-oz4md]

We had the roder bacon king on the menu in 2018ish back when I worked there in Washington state lol, I hope I’m remembering that correctly and didn’t just make it for myself on my breaks 😂

[@kaitlynsmith4984]

The large drinks are for people like my boyfriend who can finish mine and his large drink in like 2 minutes lol

[@AggressivelyLoving]

10:05 I spat my drink out for that 😂 wtf McDonalds

[@willtaylor3020]

I visited Washington recently from the uk and had 2 drink of Hawaiian punch and a bit of Fanta along with my breakfast and lets say it was spread across the main park in Washington, way to sweet for me

[@GutekZ]

I just can’t get over the amount of cold, stale fast food these poor guys have to eat for these videos. 😢

[@andreastevens8262]

You gotta put condiments on the biscuits 😭 jelly and mustard

[@davidthewarriorsfan]

Nice

[@himankmalik1704]

1:38:40

[@brandonp5846]

Pretty sure what harry thought was rice in the burger king breakfast burritos was actually hashbrowns 😅

[@disasterincarnate]

its weird, i hate whatever UK bacon they slap into fast food but home cooked UK bacon is far better, probably because at home we actually do more than "cook" it over a warm lightbulb for a few minutes, im 100% all in on UK home cooked crispy bacon.

[@Raelarial]

Would love to be the Canadian version in the series if possible, don't think it would happen tho lol

[@Arouxayis]

the mcgriddles are probably one of the best US mcdonalds items. also i agree it's a crime that they got rid of popcorn chicken. they were very popular so it makes no sense. that flaming hot snack wrap looked good tbh. i always hear from aussies the zingers are the best KFC menu item or chicken sandwich. man it's a crime we don't have those memphis BK burgers in US, might actually save BK. i remember a while back, BK had this breakfast item that was like mini cinnamon buns and they were godlike. i completely forgot about the pies they had there. it's really bothering me that Harry is having the (english) muffins without grape jam/jelly and the biscuit from kfc without gravy. it doesn't feel like an authentic representation.

[@Kayaaayak]

Joe - (I think) the absolute banger at Dominos was named so because it is covered in Sausages 😂 which are called bangers in some parts of the UK

[@alanbeunboxingsandMore]

hey insider food in south florida the soda cup from costco food court its 26 fl oz

[@prima_balls]

Finally the og's

[@ravinhud4979]

We have Steak egg and cheese bagels which are so great.

[@screamlikecookies]

Anyone hoping too, that Joe and Harry become besties in real life? 😮

[@MartinIbert]

They seem to get along really nicely when they do meet in person in front of a camera (which they have).

[@Had22s]

The double cheeseburger use to be on the dollar menu. When prices started to rise they took away a piece of cheese and the McDouble was born and replaced the double cheeseburger on the dollar menu.

[@otto23436]

Do a UNC rebuild please!!

[@darktravisionNZ87]

so there's traditional lemonade that made with lemon and sugar in water, the there's carbonated lemonade which im not completly sure if that is 7up as we in nz also have schweppez dry lemonade, then you get sprite which is lemon/line 70/30 carbonated drink and then you get mountain dew which lemon/lime/orange 20/70/10 carbonated drink but yeah that's the main difference in those citrus drinks fyi i thought 7up was a cheap knock off of mountain dew that tasted more bland

[@JLO72]

The major supermarkets kicked up a fuss when costco opened. So a law was created that they have restricted membership i think its the same in Australia. The Korean bake is sold in Korea.

[@dakotawalker1201]

I love the eggnormouse burrito that's my go to at burger king

[@elliotbull7924]

Have you ever thought about doing a UK vs USA starburst video

[@BeckiieAnne]

You really need to add Australia in the mix.

[@johnned4848]

Where are they able to get bot US and UK McDonald's?

[@cookiechaser126]

McCrispy in Canada is huge and so freakin good.. Like real actual chicken breast. Its not pressed ground chicken like the McChicken or Junior chicken.

[@LuckySloops]

lol bro the canadian one is trash what are you saying. the american one is better

[@Tcheny]

Depends on location too of course..

[@LuckySloops]

@@Tcheny the recipe is universal though. a bad sandwich is a bad sandwich. the core recipe makes the freshest of canadian mcdonalds sub par. trust me I just moved to america and the recipe difference is significant. its not a health issue either because chick fil a came to canada uncompromised, mcdonalds is just cheaping out on canadians and upcharging

[@LuckySloops]

@@Tcheny we deserve better from these guys

[@user-fq8zg6ow4e]

Hmmmm I've heard tons of Americans say our mcdonalds in Canada is better quality so to each their own I suppose

[@RBisoldandtired]

The only grip I ever have with Harry is that he keeps saying our lemonade is like sprite, which is so lazy - just cos its carbonated. UK Lemonated is carbonated lemonade, but Sprite has lemon and lime, too many people now seem to think that our lemonade is 7up and sprite. Its not, its lemonade but carbonated. It has no lime flavour.

[@ohhmg2130]

What kind of monster doesn't eat pickles?

[@GHAMVs]

It feels like the music leaves then come back during the first portion? Feels rather strange.

[@blackat2012]

Hi insider food could you do a season with Australia please

[@HistoryAndAdventure]

Im very surprised UK burgerking seems much better than the US... and also i agree tuna and sweetcorn doesn't belong on pizza....pineapple does though 😮😂😂

[@jaklg7905]

Wait Harry, you guys get hot fries from McDonald's in the UK? What is that like?

[@shankleythebest]

UK ketchup is made with sugar, while the US version is made with High Fructose Corn Syrup, that syrup is what makes the US version so sweet and is also responsible for the high level of diabetes within the US population.

[@jakehughes9531]

How do they get the food?

[@marilynsummit1764]

That is not a big Mac anymore. When I was a kid, it was huge. You couldn't finish it. Just like the whopper. You couldn't hold it with one hand which was the advertisement and it was true.

[@yourpsychicfriendfredbear]

If I had to guess the banger pizza is because bangers = sausages here

[@alexchainey.]

Are the McD ice cream machines really broken or just not cleaned, so they do not meet health and sanitation standards for operation?

[@cryha8789]

"Whats more American than apple pie" Well actshually... Apple pie is British.

[@Disturbed2595]

i dont understand why when something is labelled as spicy people just expect it to be fire and brimstone in your mouth xD

[@keshaavharan7025]

40:29 40:30 1:19:23 1:24:01 1:25:31 1:33:53

[@cookingshowchannel_01]

👍

[@GomiOnVal]

Fingers crossed its vegan mayo 🤞

[@ninjaundermyskin]

Damn, Britain got screwed on the McNuggets. They used the blandest, driest part of the chicken, and also don't season it.

[@brandonwiese684]

US McDonald's the difference between mcdouble and double cheeseburger is 1 slice of cheese correct but McDonald's charges 50cents for a slice of cheese

[@FunIdea-qb8xm]

Suka betapa rukunnya kalian berdua, persahabatan dan humor yang tercipta dalam video ini

[@latoshabudde4570]

At least they have vegan options there. I for one was upset about the Mcplant not being released nationally.

[@youregay2947]

cry about it

[@averymyers5226]

Season2

[@LunarNebulaUwU]

14:32 bro doesnt realise people call it tomato sauce and not just ketchup bc its suppose to be a tomato sauce and not a sugar full dip

[@DingleDangle66]

Do a Reeses Pieces!

[@Oltheboll]

It's over already?

[@lukeroberts3464]

🤩

[@davidcopple8071]

Hotcakes, pancakes and flapjacks are exactly the same thing. Just U.S. regional vernacular.

[@CntrazZombie4]

There used to be salads in US McDonald's, but they were so much more unhealthy than just buying a burger the health-nuts stopped buying them.

[@thebairdhaslanded]

Joe way to Man up Merica lol

[@pixie6053]

I really wish Harry would stop saying thay British people cant really differentiate between Breakfast Biscuits and Scones. I get that they look vaguely (to me it's very vague) similar but not enough to be interchangeable and trick the mind. Its just dense, drier, tall breaddy dough in a circilar shape (the only similarity to a scone imo) the texture is visible different (before even breaking into it) to me, I just don't see where the confusion is 🙃 Edit: spelling mistakes!

[@RBisoldandtired]

they look virtually identical...

[@MasonD69420]

did no one tell him that the BK breakfast burrito "rice" was actually hashbrowns?

[@apachedisco]

I miss Food Tours, the wars have endedf.

[@Hamza-xj6wj]

do popeyes next

[@laubin]

For the KFC famous bowl, in the words of Patton Oswalt, it’s a failure pile in a sadness bowl

[@TLHHE]

HOW MUCH IS THE McBILL!!! GOT DAMN DO THEY HAVE THE McRIB N THE UK

[@CJandRay]

Omg Harry has gotten bigger since his time working here no shade tho bc they say the camera adds like 10lps on

[@sanjitgill9429]

How can we trust a guy that throws the pickles

[@estebanrivera1227]

Mambo sauce is the best sauce McDonald's has ever had.

[@christophergraham3160]

KFC did have corn on the cobb a long time ago.....

[@leorichies]

They still have it in Jamaica... so buttery ❤

[@jessicahumphreys5326]

Does anyone else think Joe could play Rick from Rick and Morty? No?

[@reap_fabbe5024]

How do you get the uk food to the usa?

[@kanagawakenji7]

He filmed his part when he went to the UK.

[@KaitouKaiju]

Why the heck is the uk bacon so pink? It looks raw

[@ilovesamsung558]

4:15

[@davidcopple8071]

Did you know that McDonald's Happy meal was a ripoff idea from a now defunked Burger place who for a few years was a serious competitor to McDonald's. Burger Chef. They came up with the Fun Meal. It was the very first fast food chain to market a series of small meals that featured a burger, fries, soft drink, desert and a toy surprise. McDonald's quickly latched on to the idea and quickly copied the idea calling theirs The Happy Meal instead. Burger Chef quickly filed a lawsuit.

[@davidcopple8071]

Only McDonald's would call a burger deluxe for having exactly what is supposed to come on a burger. At least here in the Southern United States. I've heard places up north charge extra for what we in the Southern States enjoy for free. Every burger here automatically comes with lettuce, tomato, pickles and onions and either ketchup, mustard or mayonnaise. In fact in the south you have to ask for them to leave things off that you don't want rather than having to ask for and pay extra for what you do want. That's insanity. But bottom line is. If you eat anything from McDonald's, as a former McDonald's employee for years. You pretty much deserve anything horrible you get. Want a real hamburger go to Texas and find a Whataburger. It'll completely ruin you for anything else.