We rank the best and worst fast food fish sandwiches

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Los Angeles Times Food

Los Angeles Times Food

Күн бұрын

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@JennHarris
@JennHarris 3 жыл бұрын
Hi! Hope everyone is having a great week. Thanks for checking out our fast-food fried fish sandwich showdown. Did anyone else eat a lot of McDonald's Filet-o-Fish sandwiches as a kid? (Raises hand). With the new Popeyes sandwich on the market, (does anyone else think Popeyes is a little like that Kristen Wiig "SNL" character Penelope, who constantly tries to one-up everyone?!?) we thought we'd see if it's better than some of the other classics. Let us know your favorite. Thanks for watching!!!
@crIms0ngen
@crIms0ngen 3 жыл бұрын
If we get a better product to eat, then I'm totally fine with them one-upping everyone!
@WNYXeb777
@WNYXeb777 10 ай бұрын
I'm older then pelagic fish. About 23 yrs ago I'd get of the bus after work. On the corner was a Micky D's. Hit the dollar menu. 7 fish filet, 3 double cheeseburger. I then had about a quarter mile walk home. I'd eat 1 of each on the way. Home I'd feast on the rest. Damage not counting coronary was less then $11. The worst I've had was checkers. B K and Wendy's were nothing to brag about. May actually try Arbys this week -- but we really don't call their staple a Roast Beef sandwich - that's like calling Pizza Hut real pizza or Taco Bell good burritos. Sorry I'm in WNY we don't F around on fast food. A fresh filet o fish was amazing. I eventually went to work there moonlighting to pay for my Marlboro addiction. Was in part time heaven. The Best -- was at Atlantic City on the Boardwalk at Nathan's!
@mattchilders767
@mattchilders767 3 жыл бұрын
Only Ben seems somewhat enthusiastic in this piece.Lucas and Jenn seem like they'd rather be anywhere else at the moment.
@Lucysmom26
@Lucysmom26 3 жыл бұрын
I prefer my Americans not all fuckin hyped up over nothing tho.
@inFAMous1013fm
@inFAMous1013fm 3 жыл бұрын
You have to eat these fish sandwiches IMMEDIATELY when they come out of the fryer. Like, as soon as that fast food worker hands you the bag with your order, you have to try it right then and there for a fair assessment.
@kyrad6543
@kyrad6543 3 жыл бұрын
I'm still bitter about McD's decision to only give me half a piece of cheese! I picture a bunch of people sitting around a boardroom trying to figure out how to increase profits and someone says, "We could really save money if we go down to half a piece of cheese on the filet-o-fish."
@camvin575
@camvin575 3 жыл бұрын
Really? Where I'm from in the UK they put a whole slice of cheese on the filet o fish Mcdonalds but i bet this will soon change unfortunately....then again we only just got rid of the salad shaker which everyone seemed to love. We still have fried apple pie....I'm hoping not to much will change.
@debwoi
@debwoi 3 жыл бұрын
Are there Long John Silvers in LA? Best fast fish
@latimesfood
@latimesfood 3 жыл бұрын
There are but we were unable to get a fish sandwich from them the day we put this all together.
@JennHarris
@JennHarris 3 жыл бұрын
I found one in Gardena but they were not offering fish sandwiches ;(
@thecaffeinefiend
@thecaffeinefiend 3 жыл бұрын
@@latimesfood I was about to ask the same question. Honestly, it's really hard to even find a LJS in L.A. There just aren't many. The only one that I've ever been to is over by LAX
@germanywho
@germanywho 3 жыл бұрын
@@latimesfood yep 👍👍
@germanywho
@germanywho 3 жыл бұрын
Yep👍
@David-bb5ho
@David-bb5ho 3 жыл бұрын
No fish were harmed in the making of this video.
@yocampout
@yocampout 3 жыл бұрын
No shade, but this look like an "avocado toast" kinda panel not a fast food panel.
@tosht2515
@tosht2515 3 жыл бұрын
I love fast food comparisons. 👍 However the real way to do it is a blind tasting. Have an intern cut them all in half making sure sauce and pickles are distributed. You’ll be surprised. People want to hate on McDonalds and love Popeyes so psychologically you’re going to favor and hate based on franchise. *Fact*
@Samurai78420
@Samurai78420 3 жыл бұрын
Maybe I'm lucky or maybe it's because I am super friendly with my local Wendy's people... But every time I get the Crispy Panko Fish it's delicious
@camvin575
@camvin575 3 жыл бұрын
We don't have Wendy's in the UK but when I go to McDonald's I always ask for a filet o fish freshly made...which they are supposed to do.
@singaline123
@singaline123 3 жыл бұрын
Great review. The best fish sandwich is cooked at home. 😃
@juzt_mee
@juzt_mee 2 жыл бұрын
So true
@zippie33
@zippie33 2 жыл бұрын
That’s a lie. You can’t beat a fresh McDonald’s fish sandwich
@fredrickscarbowilliams
@fredrickscarbowilliams 3 жыл бұрын
I usually don't comment but I had to answer your question to why popeyes didn't have a mad line for the fish sandwich. Most big cities have many (Fresh fish markets) where they fry fish there on the spot and it's 100 times better than any fish sandwich or fish dinner at any fast food restaurant or bar Detroit Michigan 👊🏿
@inFAMous1013fm
@inFAMous1013fm 3 жыл бұрын
hey im from Detroit as well. What are some of your favorite fried fish spots? I wanna try some nice fish and chips spots in the area
@fredrickscarbowilliams
@fredrickscarbowilliams 3 жыл бұрын
@@inFAMous1013fm It's so many! Try Metro Fish on Grand River and Southfield Westside Detroit. And try Detroit Fish on Telegraph and 7 Mile Road, it's on Telegraph
@camvin575
@camvin575 3 жыл бұрын
@@fredrickscarbowilliams is it by 8 mile? Sorry I bet you're sick of hearing that but I'm not from the US so couldn't help myself....please excuse me.
@JaneDoe-tm2ex
@JaneDoe-tm2ex 3 жыл бұрын
It’s good to see Lucas’ hair again
@MoniBahaa
@MoniBahaa 3 жыл бұрын
And in a man bun, oh the joy!
@latimesfood
@latimesfood 3 жыл бұрын
We're holding out for him to put it in a half pony like he's in Game of Thrones or Lord of the Rings.
@westendgirl444
@westendgirl444 3 жыл бұрын
Noooo, I don't like man buns! As soon as Lucas gets his covid shot, please tell him to go get his hair cut short again. Thank you.
@drumstix33
@drumstix33 3 жыл бұрын
Doesnt Arbys have one also?
@brinkee7674
@brinkee7674 Күн бұрын
yes they do and unfortunately it is not the best as I love Arby's. Years ago Wendy's was great but they changed something. Popeye's is the best but far worse than a 'real' fish sandwich using cod, haddock or grouper Most use pollack but pollack has almost no flavor and is a super cheap fish
@mahhubbard
@mahhubbard 2 жыл бұрын
When you have high school kids making fast food for minimum wage, don’t expect miracles. But I do like Burger King.
@clarkhamblen
@clarkhamblen 3 жыл бұрын
What about Arby's and Carl's Jr. ?
@liloprag
@liloprag 2 жыл бұрын
I think this panel of people do not strike me as the kind who like fast food
@EatingAgain
@EatingAgain 3 жыл бұрын
Arby’s fish sandwich is great and is only offered during lent. Too bad they were not included in this video.
@jdwilkins2000
@jdwilkins2000 7 ай бұрын
No Culver's? Their cod fish sandwich is at least twice as good as any of the sandwich's that you reviewed, no comparison!!
@GoodFoodsGoodMood
@GoodFoodsGoodMood 3 жыл бұрын
I'd have to agree with Jenn, I liked Burger King's Fish Sandwich over Popeyes Fish Sandwich...
@stephenpatterson8056
@stephenpatterson8056 3 жыл бұрын
Damn ain't seen Lucas in a while and I see he got a lil puffy lol! That's alright quarantine made me a lil puffy to...😅
@johndoyle5738
@johndoyle5738 3 жыл бұрын
wise man say - do not peel back bun to look at innards of fast food fish sandwich
@savannahm1223
@savannahm1223 2 жыл бұрын
This is like watching toddlers eat
@marko11kram
@marko11kram 11 ай бұрын
Clearly not a single one of you enjoyed this assignment
@veggiepowered
@veggiepowered 3 жыл бұрын
Iam Your Newest Subscriber Great Videos
@Lamppostout
@Lamppostout 3 жыл бұрын
Missed seeing Lucas in videos!
@jeor1298
@jeor1298 3 жыл бұрын
I just imagine they are eating room-temp old fast food sandwiches that were garthered from various interns and arranged while they sat there waiting for filming to begin...and that is just not the fast food experience. I wish they would just travel in a car and eat these sandwiches while still warm. I know it's hard to compare sandwiches when you are eating them one after the other but...that is literally what they are doing anyway. At least the sandwiches would be warm and eaten as they were meant to be. ...and could that lady be less enthusiastic? I don't think so. lame. moving on.
@Lucysmom26
@Lucysmom26 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah the filet o fish is one of my favourite fast food burgers but you gotta eat it RIGHT AWAY (and I can't imagine it's any different for the others). I can't think of any food that suffers so much and so quickly as fast food - fresh it's very delicious, but even 15 mins old and it's pretty awful.
@camvin575
@camvin575 3 жыл бұрын
@@Lucysmom26 Exactly, Filet o fish (McDonald's) is the best but you have to ask for them to freshly cook it....otherwise it will be left out and be nasty, trust me.
@krailbeau
@krailbeau 8 ай бұрын
BK big fish is my fast food go to
@nadineb168
@nadineb168 Жыл бұрын
I'm with her in the list
@eriknulty6392
@eriknulty6392 2 жыл бұрын
ARBYS IS #1, CARLS JR #2
@martinearndt9570
@martinearndt9570 3 жыл бұрын
Agree on Arby's. My favorite is Culver's or Captds.
@juliomrrr
@juliomrrr 3 жыл бұрын
Supa cool vid. Hope you guys do more of these... maybe chicken sandwiches? Popeyes, Wendy's pubs chicken sandwich and mcdonald's buttermilk chicken sandwich. Chick fil a. And another 1 you guys can think of. Thx I really wanna hear ye thoughts.
@bushrod6258
@bushrod6258 3 жыл бұрын
I tried popeyes fish sandwich and it tasted bland which had a ton of Tatar sauce on it
@kaykirby3208
@kaykirby3208 3 жыл бұрын
Didn't try Arbys
@joannhall6923
@joannhall6923 3 жыл бұрын
Arby's is not bad at a
@mike6845
@mike6845 3 жыл бұрын
Arby's is ok.
@MyWalkLondon
@MyWalkLondon 3 жыл бұрын
You are making everyone hungry :)
@eyeballs306
@eyeballs306 3 жыл бұрын
Actually I believe half slice is deliberate. I made my own filet o fish at home with while slice of cheese and thought it was too cheesy! 🤷🏻‍♀️
@Tmariee8
@Tmariee8 3 жыл бұрын
Culver’s got the best fish sandwich
@lawrencewoodham368
@lawrencewoodham368 3 жыл бұрын
LUCAS!!?
@davidlee50
@davidlee50 3 жыл бұрын
I'm just stuck on the 2 for $5.00 big fish at BK. where i live nothing can beat it for value and price.
@kevinlong9254
@kevinlong9254 3 жыл бұрын
Are you going to try the best selection of fish sandwiches ??? You are so far off !! Go to Arby's to easily beat everything you tried.
@joenop3393
@joenop3393 3 жыл бұрын
Popeyes # 1 for sure!!
@richardharms2009
@richardharms2009 3 жыл бұрын
First of all, don't deep fry a flour sponge coated filet. This is a waste of animal food chain precious life. Bake or fry it like a human. Then maybe a light sauce. And do not over compensate by salting the heck out of the already tasty grilled fish steak. And don't even think of ruining the bake method with lemon zest and white pepper. Maybe a buttered Texas grilled toast for buns would be a semi crunchy compliment. no pickles. no onions. no lettuce. hey. wake up. And never ever default to serving with cheese. Oh and the Texas style toasting should only be on the inside. The outside should remain softer. Sauces are for dipping. Don't be stupid. Why can't fast food ever make a good fish sandwich????? The only place I can think of that would have the courage to represent and serve never frozen fish steaks on a bun would be(fill in the blank) and finally the reason why a bun is nefarious at the point of consuming a fish sandwich is that the carbs are in the bun. Ever heard of fish and chips instead assaulting the body with even more flour?
@JimRichards-fygmo
@JimRichards-fygmo 3 жыл бұрын
... Popeye's is "FLOUNDER" (or"flatfish") -- so it would be breading forward ....
@370sylenze
@370sylenze 3 жыл бұрын
ARBY's!
@dennisjing4961
@dennisjing4961 3 жыл бұрын
Lucas Hive???
@digfidge
@digfidge 3 жыл бұрын
Weak shootout without captain d's, arbys, or carls jr its like have a nfl season without the afc north.
@SomeDudeNameNate
@SomeDudeNameNate 3 жыл бұрын
Don't forget to social distance, Jenn, Ben, and Lucas!
@betaprotocol
@betaprotocol 3 жыл бұрын
I’m sure they’re doing rapid testing and stuff, if you’re going to be taste testing things with multiple people in the same shot there’s going to be some amount of risk.
@SomeDudeNameNate
@SomeDudeNameNate 3 жыл бұрын
@@betaprotocol here's hoping. I've seen other videos where they space people out.
@latimesfood
@latimesfood 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for looking out for us! Our staff is getting tested regularly before shoots and our crew wears PPE the whole time. Everyone on camera is wearing masks up until right before the cameras start rolling.
@SomeDudeNameNate
@SomeDudeNameNate 3 жыл бұрын
@@latimesfood great, thank you for clarifying!
@joannhall6923
@joannhall6923 3 жыл бұрын
Yal should of had Arby's fish sandwich also Hardee's as a kid had the best one to me Carl's jr is not like Hardee's but they suppose to be a related franchise 🤔 Popeye's needs not cajun and I would enjoy it better Burger King is not bad depending where you go some have a nice piece of fish most have those square fish from the old Van de kamp brand 🤢
@kevink8516
@kevink8516 3 жыл бұрын
Lucas ypu look like Sutan from Ru's Drag Race!....How ypu doin.... but Popeyes is number one!
@mr.c8033
@mr.c8033 2 жыл бұрын
Stick to reviewing soy burgers.
@steventuck5354
@steventuck5354 3 жыл бұрын
Farmer boys is the best.
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