Me being born and raised in Louisiana, it brings a smile to my soul seeing people from around the world fall in love with our food. Come on down and try it in person cause it's even better in state.
I've been saying for so long that scones and biscuits are nothing alike, now they may finally be understood. Also, the spicy sandwich is even better in my opinion, a must try.
@@ashleymeggan I'm not a big fan of the mixture of sweet and spicy but others are so I can understand why some like it. It tasted like sweet and sour sauce to me with a little heat.
As an American who got one of their sandwiches early on, I held my breath to see your reaction. I'm SO glad you enjoyed this taste of Louisiana! And yes, it's 100% true that there were fights over them running out with many locations requiring cops to help with traffic/crowd control when it first rolled out. TBH, I can't imagine driving AND taking a train AND queuing up for 30 minutes for it since there's a Popeyes that's only a 10 minute walk away with, at most, a 10 minute wait inside. I was disappointed you didn't get any sides with it, though! Red beans & rice, cajun fries, or their mashed potatoes and gravy are worth a second visit. Also, be sure to ask for packets of Cajun Sparkle seasoning, especially since you like spicy.
!!! .... Yes !! .... the Cajun Sparkle is a MUST HAVE ! Other videos have said that the red beans & rice are not ( yet ) available in the U.K. Maybe when more stores open.
The sauce on the sandwich is a remoulade sauce, a staple of Cajun/French cooking. If they have them, you should definitely get the red beans and rice side dish. Not as good as homemade red beans and rice but some of the best you will ever find in a fast food type place. Now you have finally had what we call a biscuit(savory thicker bread product) vs what we call a scone(slightly sweet, airy bread product) vs a cookie(sweet, thin bread product).
Oh my. There is a secret at Popeyes. The next time you go ask for some Cajun Sparkle. They keep it behind the counter. They will give you some packets and then just sprinkle it on your chicken or fries
As an American this makes me so happy to see someone from another country enjoy Popeyes as much as we do! Also now I want to visit the UK and try this Dixie place
You're just adorable! I'm an old lady but you're just so full of personality and you're funny and straight forward and interesting and you don't spend all your time making tacky insinuations about stuff. But I have GOT to stop watching you do food things late at night because it just makes me want to eat and I'm not supposed to eat late at night!!! 😂😂
I'm an old lady too. 68. And he is cute as a button as we say in Kentucky. 😉 But I thought he would try the Mac and Cheese or Red beans and rice. Poor guy didn't know to put butter or honey on his biscuit. I hope it wasn't too dry. Popeyes is a little too spicy for me especially since I've gotten older.
I usually split the biscuit (horizontally) and put some honey on it, but it seems pretty accurate otherwise. Did they have the Cajun fries or red beans and rice? The seasoning on the fries is great, really sets them apart from most fast food places. Its the only place I know of that really does red beans and rice, which is a pretty nice option as well.
Now imagine how more hot & crispy the pieces would be had they not been kept wrapped during transit. It's OK, but that goes for everything. But its a start and point of reference.
Bo Jangles...it's actually better if it's possible. Great chicken, red beans and rice, dirty rice, collard greens. If you are you are looking for southern style fast food...it's the best.
I don't see the point of cheese and lettuce on their sandwich. It's really contrary to how its supposed to be. The chicken is supposed to be the emphasis. Thankfully, it looks like there's no tomato.
I've watched this video like 5 times lol. I just love it! Making me crave some Popeyes right now, but the one close to me always has a super long line. Kabir, I would love to see a part 2! You must try the fries, red beans and rice, whole chicken pieces, sweet tea, Mac and cheese, fried shrimp, and gravy 🤤
I’m not a big seafood guy but when you come over here go to red lobster and get some of their cheddar bay biscuits legit one of the best sides ever you could make a meal just off of those alone
Hearing the automated voice at the station, seeing the "Mind the Gap" signage and seeing Stratford really brought me back. I lived in the Stratford area for two months while working the Olympics in 2012 and haven't had a chance to get back. I really miss it way more than I thought I would. If you like spicy chicken, you need to make a trip to Hattie B's Nashville Hot Chicken. There are locations in Nashville, Tennessee (the original), Birmingham, Alabama and Atlanta, Georgia.
The thing I always get from Popeyes is a side of gravy. I dip everything in that gravy. Usually chicken strips and the biscuit. Dipped in that gravy is yum!
Don't have a Popeye's where I live. I know I was disappointed in the one chicken sandwich I had from KFC. It had a piece of gristle that ran down the middle. Had to take the sandwich apart and eat it with a fork. They can keep their chicken sandwich. Take Burger King any day over that.
@@andrewthezeppo What we have a pallet for they may not. There is a VAST difference between Popeyes in Mississippi and Popeyes in Louisiana. Also, McDonald's in Japan probably won't have the same taste nor options as McDonald's here. The places may be cookie cutter but the people ain't.
The best way to enjoy the tenders : ask for a couple packets of Cajun Sparkle (they should give a couple sachets for free), sprinkle the contents of the packets into your bag of tenders and shake gently to coat the tenders. My favorite sauce for tenders is the Mardi Gras Mustard ( I love horseradish ) but BBQ sauce is a close second. The Cajun Sparkle will add another layer of spice to the already tasty tenders ! Hope they get the red beans & rice soon in the U.K.
My biscuits are always perfectly round and they usually give you honey with it. I love mine hot where they get soft and eat it with the red beans and rice, my favorite side. Glad you got to enjoy!
@@elizabethholden9351 I don't think you know what red-eye gravy is. It's made from a ham steak and leftover coffee. Never had it on potatoes, but it's not bad with grits.
Great review, as always. But damn, I was hoping Kabir was going to get the chicken that Popeye's is famous for: just plain ol' chicken breasts and drumsticks - spicy, please and thank you! He also really should've gotten some of their famous red beans & rice. Oh, and a couple of jalapenos. And packets of Louisiana hot sauce. Put some of the sauce and squeeze some jalapeno juice right into the little tub of red beans & rice, and spread it over the biscuit halves. Deee-lish! I am very fortunate to have a Popeyes restaurant / drive-thru only 4 miles (6.44 km) from my home. I go there all the time, and it's always a bargain, even today. Prices haven't changed much over 3 years. Five out of five stars, baby * * * * *
It looks good, but it must taste better freshly made, still hot. I have taken long drives for food I was craving, but always eat it there or in my car as soon as I get it. The leftovers just don't taste as good to me reheated either. Thanks for taking us along with you.
@@robertschwartz4810 - That's true, tastes much better. And I have read a "taste test" panel tried reheating pizza different ways. Surprisingly, reheating in a skillet tasted best to them. I haven't tried it yet.
Yep. I spent this whole video watching him and eating my sad little cup noodles wishing it was Popeyes and thinking about how it's been literally years since I've had any. I need to go in the next few days or I won't stop thinking about it, lol.
Popeyes is easily in my top 3 chicken places, because of the batter they use. When the chicken is done its so buttery. I usually get the chicken nuggets (They recently brought them back) with cajun fries, and a biscuit (yours is like what we have here). My favorite sauce they have is the Blackened Ranch. My boyfriend likes to dip his tenders into their mashed potatoes. I'm not a fan of their mashed potatoes, but it's a great idea!
Biscuits are so good with honey or butter and honey. Popeye's is good, I like their pieces of chicken. Sooo good and their sides are very good too. Excellent reaction. Thank you.
Popeyes' biscuits are so good, they're extra good with honey. There's a Popeye's 5 minutes away from me. Popeyes' is also known for it's desserts and popcorn shrimp (prawns) basket . Ah yes, the fights that broke out during the Great chicken sandwich wars of 2018. Besides Popeyes, there're KFC and Chick FIL la right across the street from me along with burger King, McDonald's, El Pollo Loco ( the crazy chicken in Spanish) EPL is known for its flame broiled , citrus 🍋 marinaded chicken 🐓 , the founder of the company was originally from Mexico 🇲🇽 and used his mother's recipe.
I'm from Alabama and my grandfather is from Louisiana and Popeyes is our favorite chicken place and we do have many other options so that's saying something. Love your videos bro.
It brings me such joy to see/hear someone truly enjoying food. Good food is its own reward on so many levels. Red beans and rice would have been the way to hit that biscuit.
Those chicken tenders were actually small to moderately sized. In the US they typically run at least a third to a half again as big as those. The biscuit looked a little thin to me. They're a but more fluffy here. It's like they didn't use enough yeast with yours. Oh, the Deluxe version of the sandwich in the US usually has tomato on them as well. And that goes for for chicken sandwiches across most fast food chains. Burger King had a damn good chicken sandwich this year called the Ch'King, and it was even better than their previous sandwich. I think it had a special sauce on it or something, but it was pretty tasty. But on a side note, your use of the word "Burger" only applies to Hamburgers here in the States, kinda for obvious reasons. Everything else is just a sandwich. This weird naming convention kinda reminds me of my Filipino ex-girlfriend who thought us Americans only ate Burgers and Pizza. So if she thought that every sandwich was a burger, then I guess that explains that. 😄
Re:wings. When you come to the states, go to the Anchor Bar in Buffalo, NY where wings were invented. Go to the source. Their sauces are mild, medium, hot, extra hot, super hot, nuclear and ‘OMG, my butts on fire!’
Me trying to peer around my tablet looking for the rest: Y’all didn’t tell him to get Cajun fries or red beans & rice!?!? Where’s the honey for that biscuit? No shrimp? No Mardi Gras mustard? WHERE. IS. THE. SPICY. CHICKEN. SANDWICH!?!? 😢 Glad you enjoyed it lol. It’s always a nice change of pace to see you eat rather than torture yourself with food videos. 😂😘
Popeyes is my favorite fast food chicken place. I always get the spicy option. I love the American version of the BBQ sauce (I'm assuming you're getting the same there). You missed one of the best things about Popeyes--THE SIDE DISHES. They have a version of Cole Slaw that I like (some complain that it's too sweet). My favorites are Red Beans & Rice (but some don't like it), and a discontinued item called Cajun Rice. It was very popular so I don't understand why they replaced. Of course they have Cajun Fries and Mashed Potatoes. I usually get the 3 piece meal that comes with a biscuit and a side item. Maybe when they become more established in the UK they will add the limited edition items like Cajun Shrimp, Crawfish, Etoufee.
Just started watching - just wanted to say real quick, you took that 1st bit like a proper snapping turtle. The size of that bite was impressive. Damn.
Kabir, thanks for doing this. I love Popeyes! It's my favorite fried chicken chain period! Although I will have to say as a fried chicken sandwich I think Chick-Fil-A is the best and for biscuits, Church's Chicken is the best! Their biscuits are glazed with honey!
Thanks for mentioning Church’s chicken. I like it the best. And it’s just up the street from me. We don’t have a Popeyes. And I preferred church’s over kfc
Absolutely agree. Chick-Fil-A has the best chicken sandwiches. I wasn’t a fan of Popeyes and that’s my favorite fried chicken place. Popeyes has the best chicken though and their fries remind me of a watered down Checkers fries (still really good) and the red beans and rice is awesome too. My go to choices when ordering. Once you have Popeyes it’s hard to really like Church’s chicken.
I'm black American and love your accent and cheerful enthusiasm..I'm not ashamed of the stereotype that black folks like fried chicken any longer..because everyone likes chicken and biscuits ❤..
2 breasts, spicy, cajun rice with some of the gravy on it (after the take over most of the stores stopped doing that for me so if the rice looks a bit too dry I'll get the mashed potatoes and gravy) and a Coke was a standard lunch for me when I lived in Louisiana. They have come down a notch since being taken from Al Copeland, but they are still the best chicken place to me. I do like the tenders as well, but I prefer the skin. Back in the day, every order came with at least one biscuit. Prefer mine hot, fresh, and with lots of butter.
The great thing about having Popeyes leftovers is that they still taste good for a few more days. So many chicken places, their chicken starts tasting "off" by the next day. Or even by the time it turns cold the same day you buy it. Biscuit quality seems to very hit-and-miss, depending on where you buy them. I was becoming very disappointed with the biscuits in my area one summer, and wondered if it was happening in the entire chain. Then on vacation to the Ozarks I picked up some dinner at a Popeyes in Little Rock, Arkansas, and my faith in their biscuits was gloriously restored. In college I participated in a student filmmaking project, which was a music video. It was very hot outside, and the soundstage did not seem to have any air conditioning. They actually had to start re-doing the makeup for some of us, while we were in an extended holding pattern waiting for the "star" of the project to arrive (she was filming a game show appearance, as a contestant, I believe). Anyway, after hours of waiting, and then dancing through our choreography from one angle, and then from another angle, section-of-song by section-of-song, and whatever else was required, we took a break while the director and his assistants reviewed what they had filmed and decided what else they wanted. It was already dark out, getting late, so a couple of assistants ran out to Popeyes and the nearby market, and brought back a load of chicken and apples to feed us. We stood outside the soundstage in the heat of the Los Angeles night, relishing every bite of that unexpected dinner, being careful not to mess up our makeup or costumes with chicken grease!
Based on what you got, the England version of Popeyes looks exactly like the American version. Looks delicious, thanks for deciding for me what I am having for lunch today. Haha. I love your channel. Such a variety you present to us. I also love seeing you going out and about giving us a little taste (no pun intended) of London. I just don't understand how you are able to drive there, looked so confusing to me, lol. The biscuits are very dry, you should add butter to them and maybe some jelly or jam. Keep up the great work. Can't wait to see what you do next.
Dude, I don't really watch food tasting videos because it isn't my thing, but I got such a surge of happiness watching you enjoy this. I'm American, and as far as the fast food world goes, Popeye's chicken sandwich is the magnum opus of chicken. Again, just in the fast food circle, but still. It's SO GOOD it's practically criminal, lol. I know this is an old video but still love the reaction.
Omg they have the best tasting buttery and flaky biscuits! I put my mashed potatoes and gravy on it. Yummy! I love the taste of their chicken. The red beans and rice is delicious too!
THIS IS GREAT! I'M AMERICAN AND NEVER TRIED POPEYES BEFORE. I'M A KFC WOMAN. MY 37 AND 27 YEAR OLD SONS EAT POPEYES ALL OF THE TIME. THIS IS THE FUNNY PART, IT WASN'T UNTIL I WATCHED THIS A FEW DAYS AGO WHEN I FINALLY HAVE IN. " I HAD POPEYES BECAUSE OF YOUR VIDEO"!!!!!!!!!!!!!. LOL. MY YOUNGEST SON WAS HYSTERICAL WHEN I ASKED HIM TO GRAB SOME FOR ME TO TRY. CONGRATULATIONS GOES TO YOU FAM. YOU TALKED ME INTO IT. KEEP IT UP. GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS. REMAIN SAFE PLEASE. THIS COVID IS NO JOKE. MAY YOU HAVE A BLESSED AND BEAUTIFUL CHRISTMAS. THANK YOU ALWAYS FOR DOING THIS WITH SUCH CLASS AND FLAVA. YOUR SISTER IN CHRIST AND BASEBALL.
I swear, i get so delighted watching you eat! You're so funny, and i can appreciate the fact that you love your food!! Cheers!!! From across the pond, Kentucky, USA❤️❤️⭐⭐
Being from the south in South Mississippi I'm glad y'all can get a taste of what we eat and make down here. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Try the side dishes with it as well. We put jelly or honey on the biscuits. My favorite sauce is the sweet heat
when I saw a headline about Londoners finally getting to discover the glory that is the buttermilk biscuit my response on Twitter was "Y'ALL LIMEYS ARE IN FOR A TREAT!"
As an American whom has Louisana Ancestry from my Grandfather's side I feel sometimes ashamed that I could never handle Spicy Cajun/Creole . I prefer mild. I dont care much fir my "lips biting back" at me with the spicyness lol.
Hey Kabir, I thought of some videos that no one else has reacted to. Not sure you would be interested in them, but they are really entertaining. They are airline traffic control conversations between pilots and the ground control. The ones you want to watch are of “Kennedy Steve.” They are audio only. Steve has long been retired but the conversations he had are priceless! Listen to one, then make your decision whether to do anymore or not. This is just a suggestion. I spent many hours laughing my butt off. Anyway, totally up to you. Have a great day!
@@johnbernstein7887 thank you. I don't think it's that it's prefab to me. The issue is the oil. I didn't enjoy the taste, and kind of stirred the Mac around, and there was literally orangey yellowish oil in the bottom. That's... not supposed to be in there.
@@arisucheddar3097 Nope, Fat mixed with Flour to make a roux doesn't do that. That's why I bake Mac & Cheese. Problem with being a chef is you won't take shortcuts that don't make sense. Once you've baked a Mac and Cheese the right way you don't go back. It's too damn good!
This was great asmr. I can 100% say that Popeyes is way better than KFC even here in America I like Popeyes the most. And one thing I might add is that those biscuits are heavenly if you get the honey packets with them 😋
In Chicago on the Southside we cant even get that honey at popeyes it hasnt been available in years but if you go 2 north side popeye's u can get that honey .
@@meganpeterman7339 that's hilarious!!😂 I wonder why that is?? 🤔 maybe just a location that doesn't get much business compared to others so they just give them bare minimum supplies? 🤷
If you want the biscuit taste better warm in the microwave for about 15 seconds so it's nice and hot and warm it'll soften back up to its moist State I know people hate that word but it's the best word for it and you will thank God you were born in this time they have a dirty rice which is a Cajun Creole rice which is really good I can't get it here in Michigan anymore because people stop ordering it locally so they stop carrying it in Michigan but I can get it in Ohio if I want to go to Ohio they're coleslaw is actually really good too tastes like my mama's recipe when she was still alive and cooking.
Hey Kabir!!!! Greetings from San Francisco, California! I’ve been watching you for so long and had to finally comment. Popeyes is one of my favorites. You got a great mixture to give you a good first taste. Next time you get the biscuit, ask them for some packets of honey and jelly. I love them with a honey drizzle but some people like it with jelly. Try them both ways. Glad you finally got to try some of our fast food. Keep those videos coming!!
Ok here’s the hack Kabir. Get the Popeyes chicken sandwich, kfc coleslaw and chic fil a Polynesian sauce,put it all on the chicken sandwich and have a food party in ur mouth.😆🤤🤤
In America, if you order it Deluxe, it means lettuce, tomato and mayo, Always. Ketchup, mustard, pickles and onions are typically standard, making adding the mayo and veg…the deluxe version. Add BBQ sauce and fried onions, suddenly it’s southern. Cheese comes with or can come without, same as bacon or any sauce on the bun. Just saying that we view beef burgers and chicken sandwiches as ‘the meat and bread’ then just customize the rest, according to popularity of ingredient combinations. A chicken sandwich varies by which bread is used, cooking preparations (fried, grilled), the oil it’s cooked in, the seasoning, the veg and condiments added and the freshness timing overall. Another thing to keep in mind, regardless of country, some people may not make the food correctly or to your liking (unseasoned fries, processed chicken, too much cheese, etc. To us, we could make a good burger or sandwich at home Or we could substitute it will a similarly good chicken sandwich made by someone else with ingredients we may or may not have at home. Popeyes will always batter chicken better than I can at home. JS
Kabir, I am American, but I had never tried a Popyes chicken sandwich because I thought "Now really. How good can a fast food chicken sandwich be?" But I saw your video and decided I should try it. OMG it really is THAT good.!!!
Those are what Americans mean when we say biscuits. That's what we use for biscuits and gravy (obviously they're best fresh and homemade but Popeyes is good too 😉)
You have to eat the biscuits when they are hot and put their honey on them. Then you will have the true Popeyes biscuit experience. 🤤🤤☺️☺️ They are NOT the same half warm or cold at all. So next time get an extra biscuit and eat it as soon as you buy it. You won't regret it. 🤤🤤
FINALLY a video where you eat tasty food when hungry, as opposed to watching videos of them! lol All those tortuous moments seem worth it for this shining beacon of light! Definitely try them when you next visit the States!
Kabir you're driving on the wrong side of the road. Lol That spice used on Popeye's chicken is Cajun, if I'm not mistaken. Now that you've had an American biscuit, I've heard them compared to what you all call a scone, what's the difference between the two?
As an American who has eaten Popeye's Fried Chicken for years, it puts a smile on my face to see British people enjoy Popeye's for the first time! It's like seeing someone lose his/her virginity.
Me being born and raised in Louisiana, it brings a smile to my soul seeing people from around the world fall in love with our food. Come on down and try it in person cause it's even better in state.
I love food from all over the USA, but there's something extra special about local Cajun cooking.
And fresh!! Next time eat it while it's hot!!! 😄
@@Grizzlox creole cooking... Most of our food is Creole... Cajun is a small part as well
@@TonySoul good point!
@@TonySoul facts
I'm smiling like an idiot, watching Kabir live his best life with Popeyes!
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Same lol cant help but have a cheesy ass smile
Yes! I am so tickled. He is definitely a foodie!
Isn’t it funny how we like to see other people enjoying things that we like? One of our better traits.
Lol I thought I was the only one that did that.
I've been saying for so long that scones and biscuits are nothing alike, now they may finally be understood. Also, the spicy sandwich is even better in my opinion, a must try.
Explaining that seems impossible. Almost the same ingredients, so different in taste!
💯💯 I’ve heard that the Megan Thee Stallion sammich is good as well, but the spicy is perfect.
@@ashleymeggan I'm not a big fan of the mixture of sweet and spicy but others are so I can understand why some like it. It tasted like sweet and sour sauce to me with a little heat.
I agree.
Best Fried chicken 😋. No Texas Pete?
As an American who got one of their sandwiches early on, I held my breath to see your reaction. I'm SO glad you enjoyed this taste of Louisiana! And yes, it's 100% true that there were fights over them running out with many locations requiring cops to help with traffic/crowd control when it first rolled out.
TBH, I can't imagine driving AND taking a train AND queuing up for 30 minutes for it since there's a Popeyes that's only a 10 minute walk away with, at most, a 10 minute wait inside.
I was disappointed you didn't get any sides with it, though! Red beans & rice, cajun fries, or their mashed potatoes and gravy are worth a second visit.
Also, be sure to ask for packets of Cajun Sparkle seasoning, especially since you like spicy.
!!! .... Yes !! .... the Cajun Sparkle is a MUST HAVE ! Other videos have said that the red beans & rice are not ( yet ) available in the U.K. Maybe when more stores open.
2 bites and half the sandwich is gone! 🤣 🤣 I so enjoy you doing food videos! Love you Kabir ❤️
lol he did preface with "I am so hungry" Gotta love it.
The sauce on the sandwich is a remoulade sauce, a staple of Cajun/French cooking. If they have them, you should definitely get the red beans and rice side dish. Not as good as homemade red beans and rice but some of the best you will ever find in a fast food type place. Now you have finally had what we call a biscuit(savory thicker bread product) vs what we call a scone(slightly sweet, airy bread product) vs a cookie(sweet, thin bread product).
Having grown up on red beans and rice I agree. I was so happy that any fast food had them and they are tasty.
@@picmajik One of the things that sets Popeyes apart is the sides. Fries are great, red beans and rice plus good slaw and Mac and Cheeze.
Oh my. There is a secret at Popeyes. The next time you go ask for some Cajun Sparkle. They keep it behind the counter. They will give you some packets and then just sprinkle it on your chicken or fries
Cajun sparkle is the TRUTH! I keep packets in my desk drawer at work lol. I wish they sold it in a bottle ha ha.
I forgot about cajun sparkle!!! Now I need to go to Popeyes!
It's not a secret, it's just an OG of theirs, it's been around since the 80's.
I had the same advice for him.
I love Cajun sparkle! I add it to my potatoes and put it on my chicken! Sooooo good!
As an American this makes me so happy to see someone from another country enjoy Popeyes as much as we do!
Also now I want to visit the UK and try this Dixie place
You're just adorable! I'm an old lady but you're just so full of personality and you're funny and straight forward and interesting and you don't spend all your time making tacky insinuations about stuff. But I have GOT to stop watching you do food things late at night because it just makes me want to eat and I'm not supposed to eat late at night!!! 😂😂
I'm an old lady too. 68. And he is cute as a button as we say in Kentucky. 😉 But I thought he would try the Mac and Cheese or Red beans and rice. Poor guy didn't know to put butter or honey on his biscuit. I hope it wasn't too dry. Popeyes is a little too spicy for me especially since I've gotten older.
@@mzphillips53 I have seen other "first try" videos for Popeyes and they have all said that the red beans & rice are not available ( yet ) in the U.K.
Your mates must watch in awe of KABIR THE 2 BITE CHAMP 🏆
I usually split the biscuit (horizontally) and put some honey on it, but it seems pretty accurate otherwise.
Did they have the Cajun fries or red beans and rice? The seasoning on the fries is great, really sets them apart from most fast food places. Its the only place I know of that really does red beans and rice, which is a pretty nice option as well.
Love those fries!
Damn, I literally told him the same thing about the biscuit before reading your comment.😂
Now imagine how more hot & crispy the pieces would be had they not been kept wrapped during transit. It's OK, but that goes for everything. But its a start and point of reference.
Yessss
Bo Jangles...it's actually better if it's possible. Great chicken, red beans and rice, dirty rice, collard greens. If you are you are looking for southern style fast food...it's the best.
You bit into that deluxe chicken sandwich like a pro! Are you sure you're not American?🤣🤣🤣
I don't see the point of cheese and lettuce on their sandwich. It's really contrary to how its supposed to be. The chicken is supposed to be the emphasis. Thankfully, it looks like there's no tomato.
@@Wiley_Coyote it's just too make it seem more like a sandwich I think lol
Although the second was quite impressive
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He bit more into it like and black person
I just love British accents lmao I’m smiling ear to ear just listening to him speak 😭
The best way to eat the biscuits is with butter and jelly or jam. I love honey too. 😁
Or as a sandwich with chicken, ham, or sausage.
So it’s a scone…
@@femy7175 no... it's not.
I've had scones... the consistency isn't the same. Scones =/= biscuits.
@@MontiRock i went to Popeyes and biscuits tastes like a savoury scone
@@MontiRock I went to Popeyes myself and biscuits tastes like a plain savoury scone
I've watched this video like 5 times lol. I just love it! Making me crave some Popeyes right now, but the one close to me always has a super long line. Kabir, I would love to see a part 2! You must try the fries, red beans and rice, whole chicken pieces, sweet tea, Mac and cheese, fried shrimp, and gravy 🤤
A part two is definitely on the way :)
I’m not a big seafood guy but when you come over here go to red lobster and get some of their cheddar bay biscuits legit one of the best sides ever you could make a meal just off of those alone
Cheddar bay biscuits and the blooming onion at outback are both able to ruin your appetite for the rest of the meal.
@@A_Name_ true I’ve never been the biggest blooming onion fan personally
Those biscuits are fore real no joke 👍👍
Their biscuits are so good with the honey on them. I've said if Bojangles and Popeyes mixed their chicken and crust together it would be wonderful.
I love how you much you loved the food ! You need to go back & get the Red Beans & Rice. It's to die for 💜
Hearing the automated voice at the station, seeing the "Mind the Gap" signage and seeing Stratford really brought me back. I lived in the Stratford area for two months while working the Olympics in 2012 and haven't had a chance to get back. I really miss it way more than I thought I would.
If you like spicy chicken, you need to make a trip to Hattie B's Nashville Hot Chicken. There are locations in Nashville, Tennessee (the original), Birmingham, Alabama and Atlanta, Georgia.
Yes, that biscuit is like ours they are also dryer than the Sahara.
Yes. Needs butter.
@@frankkelly2245 And honey...
Amen
The thing I always get from Popeyes is a side of gravy. I dip everything in that gravy. Usually chicken strips and the biscuit. Dipped in that gravy is yum!
Glad you liked it. Popeye's beats KFC any day!
except when it comes to service in the US. Popeyes has a habit of hiring the worst staff possible
Don't have a Popeye's where I live. I know I was disappointed in the one chicken sandwich I had from KFC. It had a piece of gristle that ran down the middle. Had to take the sandwich apart and eat it with a fork. They can keep their chicken sandwich. Take Burger King any day over that.
I agree. KFRat is loaded with salt.
I prefer original recipe, not crispy and Popeye's doesn't have option.
You mean other way around right kfc beats popeyes
A warm biscuit with butter inside & on top...a drizzle of honey or pancake syrup and yum. Add some cheese & bacon and a great breakfast sandwich.
Make sure you try the American version when you come over to the States. You'll be amazed. Very Southern for sure.
Especially if he gets it in Louisiana.
The food there tastes nothing like it does in America. Sadly he's getting excited for the watered down version of Popeye's
@@kevinshavnore411 Baby steps.
Why would it be different? Corporations are pretty specific with how things are done in franchises and they would have to follow the same recipes.
@@andrewthezeppo What we have a pallet for they may not. There is a VAST difference between Popeyes in Mississippi and Popeyes in Louisiana. Also, McDonald's in Japan probably won't have the same taste nor options as McDonald's here. The places may be cookie cutter but the people ain't.
Love watching you enjoy a taste of the South!! Come to Atlanta and get Southern eats from the source!
The best way to enjoy the tenders : ask for a couple packets of Cajun Sparkle (they should give a couple sachets for free), sprinkle the contents of the packets
into your bag of tenders and shake gently to coat the tenders. My favorite sauce for tenders is the Mardi Gras Mustard ( I love horseradish ) but BBQ sauce is
a close second. The Cajun Sparkle will add another layer of spice to the already tasty tenders ! Hope they get the red beans & rice soon in the U.K.
My biscuits are always perfectly round and they usually give you honey with it. I love mine hot where they get soft and eat it with the red beans and rice, my favorite side. Glad you got to enjoy!
He missed out by not getting any sides!
Now that's a proper style American biscuit. Hot with honey...yum. Red beans and rice, or the mash potatoes with red eye gravy.
@@elizabethholden9351 I don't think you know what red-eye gravy is. It's made from a ham steak and leftover coffee. Never had it on potatoes, but it's not bad with grits.
Great review, as always. But damn, I was hoping Kabir was going to get the chicken that Popeye's is famous for: just plain ol' chicken breasts and drumsticks - spicy, please and thank you! He also really should've gotten some of their famous red beans & rice. Oh, and a couple of jalapenos. And packets of Louisiana hot sauce. Put some of the sauce and squeeze some jalapeno juice right into the little tub of red beans & rice, and spread it over the biscuit halves. Deee-lish! I am very fortunate to have a Popeyes restaurant / drive-thru only 4 miles (6.44 km) from my home. I go there all the time, and it's always a bargain, even today. Prices haven't changed much over 3 years. Five out of five stars, baby * * * * *
Chicken on the bone is the only way to go!
Red beans and rice are my favorite thing from Popeyes.
Mashed potatoes and Cajun gravy too!
It looks good, but it must taste better freshly made, still hot. I have taken long drives for food I was craving, but always eat it there or in my car as soon as I get it. The leftovers just don't taste as good to me reheated either. Thanks for taking us along with you.
You have to reheat it in the oven, never the microwave.
@@robertschwartz4810 - That's true, tastes much better. And I have read a "taste test" panel tried reheating pizza different ways. Surprisingly, reheating in a skillet tasted best to them. I haven't tried it yet.
@@CanYouRememberWhen I always reheat pizza on a rack over a cookie sheet at 350 degrees in the oven. It is always perfect that way.
You need to put butter & honey inside the biscuit. You can also put sauce in the sandwich. Nothing like Southern comfort food..
Keep these food reactions coming. Loving it
Loved the video. First time I had biscuits I thought they were scones. I'm a british expat living in Missouri.
Now I’m hungry for some Popeyes😂🤤
Same…
Yep. I spent this whole video watching him and eating my sad little cup noodles wishing it was Popeyes and thinking about how it's been literally years since I've had any. I need to go in the next few days or I won't stop thinking about it, lol.
Me too and I've never had anything from them - guess that's going to change!
@@LadyBeyondTheWall I love Popeyes too but the closest one to me is about 30 miles away.
That’s some good marketing then.
Popeyes is easily in my top 3 chicken places, because of the batter they use. When the chicken is done its so buttery. I usually get the chicken nuggets (They recently brought them back) with cajun fries, and a biscuit (yours is like what we have here). My favorite sauce they have is the Blackened Ranch. My boyfriend likes to dip his tenders into their mashed potatoes. I'm not a fan of their mashed potatoes, but it's a great idea!
Biscuits are so good with honey or butter and honey. Popeye's is good, I like their pieces of chicken. Sooo good and their sides are very good too. Excellent reaction. Thank you.
Popeyes' biscuits are so good, they're extra good with honey. There's a Popeye's 5 minutes away from me. Popeyes' is also known for it's desserts and popcorn shrimp (prawns) basket . Ah yes, the fights that broke out during the Great chicken sandwich wars of 2018. Besides Popeyes, there're KFC and Chick FIL la right across the street from me along with burger King, McDonald's, El Pollo Loco ( the crazy chicken in Spanish) EPL is known for its flame broiled , citrus 🍋 marinaded chicken 🐓 , the founder of the company was originally from Mexico 🇲🇽 and used his mother's recipe.
Best, most wholesome content on the internet, thanks for working hard to make vids
Appreciate you getting out and about to do this review! Only thing you're missing is a Sweet Tea to go with that meal!
I'm from Alabama and my grandfather is from Louisiana and Popeyes is our favorite chicken place and we do have many other options so that's saying something. Love your videos bro.
Thanks David :)
Thanks for filming your baptism into Popeyes
It brings me such joy to see/hear someone truly enjoying food. Good food is its own reward on so many levels. Red beans and rice would have been the way to hit that biscuit.
Is it strange enjoying watching Kabir eat so much?
Those chicken tenders were actually small to moderately sized. In the US they typically run at least a third to a half again as big as those. The biscuit looked a little thin to me. They're a but more fluffy here. It's like they didn't use enough yeast with yours. Oh, the Deluxe version of the sandwich in the US usually has tomato on them as well. And that goes for for chicken sandwiches across most fast food chains. Burger King had a damn good chicken sandwich this year called the Ch'King, and it was even better than their previous sandwich. I think it had a special sauce on it or something, but it was pretty tasty.
But on a side note, your use of the word "Burger" only applies to Hamburgers here in the States, kinda for obvious reasons. Everything else is just a sandwich. This weird naming convention kinda reminds me of my Filipino ex-girlfriend who thought us Americans only ate Burgers and Pizza. So if she thought that every sandwich was a burger, then I guess that explains that. 😄
You don't use yeast in biscuits, you use baking powder. Just a little bit of a hint.
Re:wings. When you come to the states, go to the Anchor Bar in Buffalo, NY where wings were invented. Go to the source.
Their sauces are mild, medium, hot, extra hot, super hot, nuclear and ‘OMG, my butts on fire!’
the biscuits are so good because they're literally painted with liquid butter...so good
On todays episode , Kabir tortures us 🤤🤤🤣🤣🤣
Me trying to peer around my tablet looking for the rest: Y’all didn’t tell him to get Cajun fries or red beans & rice!?!? Where’s the honey for that biscuit? No shrimp? No Mardi Gras mustard? WHERE. IS. THE. SPICY. CHICKEN. SANDWICH!?!? 😢
Glad you enjoyed it lol. It’s always a nice change of pace to see you eat rather than torture yourself with food videos. 😂😘
Popeyes is my favorite fast food chicken place. I always get the spicy option. I love the American version of the BBQ sauce (I'm assuming you're getting the same there). You missed one of the best things about Popeyes--THE SIDE DISHES. They have a version of Cole Slaw that I like (some complain that it's too sweet). My favorites are Red Beans & Rice (but some don't like it), and a discontinued item called Cajun Rice. It was very popular so I don't understand why they replaced. Of course they have Cajun Fries and Mashed Potatoes. I usually get the 3 piece meal that comes with a biscuit and a side item. Maybe when they become more established in the UK they will add the limited edition items like Cajun Shrimp, Crawfish, Etoufee.
Never did I think I would find someone that loves food as much as me this guy is dope
Just started watching - just wanted to say real quick, you took that 1st bit like a proper snapping turtle. The size of that bite was impressive. Damn.
American food is a conglomeration of all the world's people. And you biting into the chicken sandwich made my day!
Kabir, thanks for doing this. I love Popeyes! It's my favorite fried chicken chain period! Although I will have to say as a fried chicken sandwich I think Chick-Fil-A is the best and for biscuits, Church's Chicken is the best! Their biscuits are glazed with honey!
Thanks for mentioning Church’s chicken. I like it the best. And it’s just up the street from me. We don’t have a Popeyes. And I preferred church’s over kfc
I love Church's chicken
Absolutely agree. Chick-Fil-A has the best chicken sandwiches. I wasn’t a fan of Popeyes and that’s my favorite fried chicken place. Popeyes has the best chicken though and their fries remind me of a watered down Checkers fries (still really good) and the red beans and rice is awesome too. My go to choices when ordering. Once you have Popeyes it’s hard to really like Church’s chicken.
No Chic-Fil-a ever. I like my fast food w/o religious bigotry.
but Popeye’s is still not as good as Bojangles…which isn’t fair cause it’s only in 4 states of the US
I'm black American and love your accent and cheerful enthusiasm..I'm not ashamed of the stereotype that black folks like fried chicken any longer..because everyone likes chicken and biscuits ❤..
2 breasts, spicy, cajun rice with some of the gravy on it (after the take over most of the stores stopped doing that for me so if the rice looks a bit too dry I'll get the mashed potatoes and gravy) and a Coke was a standard lunch for me when I lived in Louisiana. They have come down a notch since being taken from Al Copeland, but they are still the best chicken place to me.
I do like the tenders as well, but I prefer the skin.
Back in the day, every order came with at least one biscuit. Prefer mine hot, fresh, and with lots of butter.
Ever been to Copeland's i was disappointed. I thought it'd basically be a fancier Popeyes, and it was just ok food I could make at home.
Omg that lil' shuffle at the 2nd bite of the first sandwich was adorable!!
The great thing about having Popeyes leftovers is that they still taste good for a few more days. So many chicken places, their chicken starts tasting "off" by the next day. Or even by the time it turns cold the same day you buy it.
Biscuit quality seems to very hit-and-miss, depending on where you buy them. I was becoming very disappointed with the biscuits in my area one summer, and wondered if it was happening in the entire chain. Then on vacation to the Ozarks I picked up some dinner at a Popeyes in Little Rock, Arkansas, and my faith in their biscuits was gloriously restored.
In college I participated in a student filmmaking project, which was a music video. It was very hot outside, and the soundstage did not seem to have any air conditioning. They actually had to start re-doing the makeup for some of us, while we were in an extended holding pattern waiting for the "star" of the project to arrive (she was filming a game show appearance, as a contestant, I believe). Anyway, after hours of waiting, and then dancing through our choreography from one angle, and then from another angle, section-of-song by section-of-song, and whatever else was required, we took a break while the director and his assistants reviewed what they had filmed and decided what else they wanted. It was already dark out, getting late, so a couple of assistants ran out to Popeyes and the nearby market, and brought back a load of chicken and apples to feed us. We stood outside the soundstage in the heat of the Los Angeles night, relishing every bite of that unexpected dinner, being careful not to mess up our makeup or costumes with chicken grease!
Every time I watch Kabir videos I get hungry.. lol!
since when does popeyes have a delux???? LOL. Mine doesnt
(edit: AND YOU HAVE HOT WINGS???? WTFFFF))
I’ve been ordering the 3 wing combo (spicy) from Popeyes for years and I’m in Texas.
OMM I was saying the same thing lol
@@midtownkitten483 wings NOT hot wings
@@MsQueeny2000 @if the wings have spicy breading, maybe that is why he called them “hot wings”
Got to get the red beans and rice to go with the biscuit. That's my favorite thing about the restaurant really.
Based on what you got, the England version of Popeyes looks exactly like the American version. Looks delicious, thanks for deciding for me what I am having for lunch today. Haha. I love your channel. Such a variety you present to us. I also love seeing you going out and about giving us a little taste (no pun intended) of London. I just don't understand how you are able to drive there, looked so confusing to me, lol. The biscuits are very dry, you should add butter to them and maybe some jelly or jam. Keep up the great work. Can't wait to see what you do next.
Thanks Mark :)
Dude, I don't really watch food tasting videos because it isn't my thing, but I got such a surge of happiness watching you enjoy this. I'm American, and as far as the fast food world goes, Popeye's chicken sandwich is the magnum opus of chicken. Again, just in the fast food circle, but still. It's SO GOOD it's practically criminal, lol. I know this is an old video but still love the reaction.
Omg they have the best tasting buttery and flaky biscuits! I put my mashed potatoes and gravy on it. Yummy! I love the taste of their chicken. The red beans and rice is delicious too!
THIS IS GREAT! I'M AMERICAN AND NEVER TRIED POPEYES BEFORE. I'M A KFC WOMAN. MY 37 AND 27 YEAR OLD SONS EAT POPEYES ALL OF THE TIME. THIS IS THE FUNNY PART, IT WASN'T UNTIL I WATCHED THIS A FEW DAYS AGO WHEN I FINALLY HAVE IN. " I HAD POPEYES BECAUSE OF YOUR VIDEO"!!!!!!!!!!!!!. LOL. MY YOUNGEST SON WAS HYSTERICAL WHEN I ASKED HIM TO GRAB SOME FOR ME TO TRY. CONGRATULATIONS GOES TO YOU FAM. YOU TALKED ME INTO IT.
KEEP IT UP. GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS. REMAIN SAFE PLEASE. THIS COVID IS NO JOKE. MAY YOU HAVE A BLESSED AND BEAUTIFUL CHRISTMAS. THANK YOU ALWAYS FOR DOING THIS WITH SUCH CLASS AND FLAVA. YOUR SISTER IN CHRIST AND BASEBALL.
Holy crap i cant believe that line, man they make you work for it lol
I swear, i get so delighted watching you eat! You're so funny, and i can appreciate the fact that you love your food!! Cheers!!! From across the pond, Kentucky, USA❤️❤️⭐⭐
Thank goodness I just finished eating my dinner and I'm full !!! You didn't get me this time, Kabir !!!! LOL
Ask for CAJUN SPARKLE; it is awesome when sprinkled on the food.
Their red beans and rice is amazing!!!
Being from the south in South Mississippi I'm glad y'all can get a taste of what we eat and make down here. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Try the side dishes with it as well. We put jelly or honey on the biscuits. My favorite sauce is the sweet heat
Yessss MS in the houseee 🥰🌺
I keep it simple, I smother everything in butter!❤
when I saw a headline about Londoners finally getting to discover the glory that is the buttermilk biscuit my response on Twitter was "Y'ALL LIMEYS ARE IN FOR A TREAT!"
As an American whom has Louisana Ancestry from my Grandfather's side I feel sometimes ashamed that I could never handle Spicy Cajun/Creole . I prefer mild. I dont care much fir my "lips biting back" at me with the spicyness lol.
Hey Kabir, I thought of some videos that no one else has reacted to. Not sure you would be interested in them, but they are really entertaining. They are airline traffic control conversations between pilots and the ground control. The ones you want to watch are of “Kennedy Steve.” They are audio only. Steve has long been retired but the conversations he had are priceless! Listen to one, then make your decision whether to do anymore or not. This is just a suggestion. I spent many hours laughing my butt off. Anyway, totally up to you. Have a great day!
Seeing Kabir eating that dry biscuit and I was all “Noooooooooo” 😂
Man now you’re in the big leagues Kabir. Popeyes is pretty yummy. I love the spicy chicken with white and dark meat and the mac and cheese. Sooo good.
The Mac And Cheese sucks, but I don't do stovetop.
@@johnbernstein7887 thank you. I don't think it's that it's prefab to me. The issue is the oil. I didn't enjoy the taste, and kind of stirred the Mac around, and there was literally orangey yellowish oil in the bottom. That's... not supposed to be in there.
@@arisucheddar3097 Nope, Fat mixed with Flour to make a roux doesn't do that. That's why I bake Mac & Cheese. Problem with being a chef is you won't take shortcuts that don't make sense. Once you've baked a Mac and Cheese the right way you don't go back. It's too damn good!
Popeyes is my favorite for fried chicken. And their red beans & rice with the buttery biscuits.. OMG. So good.
This was great asmr. I can 100% say that Popeyes is way better than KFC even here in America I like Popeyes the most. And one thing I might add is that those biscuits are heavenly if you get the honey packets with them 😋
In Chicago on the Southside we cant even get that honey at popeyes it hasnt been available in years but if you go 2 north side popeye's u can get that honey .
@@meganpeterman7339 that's hilarious!!😂 I wonder why that is?? 🤔 maybe just a location that doesn't get much business compared to others so they just give them bare minimum supplies? 🤷
I can't have stuff like Popeyes for the next few months because medical reasons, so seeing you enjoy it so much is giving me LIFE
Can't wait for his vlogs and mukbangs when he goes to America lol 😊
By the way, I don't think we have hot wings at the Popeye's where I live.
If you want the biscuit taste better warm in the microwave for about 15 seconds so it's nice and hot and warm it'll soften back up to its moist State I know people hate that word but it's the best word for it and you will thank God you were born in this time they have a dirty rice which is a Cajun Creole rice which is really good I can't get it here in Michigan anymore because people stop ordering it locally so they stop carrying it in Michigan but I can get it in Ohio if I want to go to Ohio they're coleslaw is actually really good too tastes like my mama's recipe when she was still alive and cooking.
You must have really wanted that chicken 😂 I would never have waited in a line that long, lol.
Drive thru, right??
Thats pretty much exactly how the line looked when Chick Fil A opened in Toronto
Hey Kabir!!!! Greetings from San Francisco, California! I’ve been watching you for so long and had to finally comment. Popeyes is one of my favorites. You got a great mixture to give you a good first taste. Next time you get the biscuit, ask them for some packets of honey and jelly. I love them with a honey drizzle but some people like it with jelly. Try them both ways. Glad you finally got to try some of our fast food. Keep those videos coming!!
Thanks so much Chrissy :)
As an American I enjoy seeing the streets of the UK. I want to see all about your country.
Ok here’s the hack Kabir. Get the Popeyes chicken sandwich, kfc coleslaw and chic fil a Polynesian sauce,put it all on the chicken sandwich and have a food party in ur mouth.😆🤤🤤
In America, if you order it Deluxe, it means lettuce, tomato and mayo, Always.
Ketchup, mustard, pickles and onions are typically standard, making adding the mayo and veg…the deluxe version.
Add BBQ sauce and fried onions, suddenly it’s southern.
Cheese comes with or can come without, same as bacon or any sauce on the bun.
Just saying that we view beef burgers and chicken sandwiches as ‘the meat and bread’ then just customize the rest, according to popularity of ingredient combinations.
A chicken sandwich varies by which bread is used, cooking preparations (fried, grilled), the oil it’s cooked in, the seasoning, the veg and condiments added and the freshness timing overall.
Another thing to keep in mind, regardless of country, some people may not make the food correctly or to your liking (unseasoned fries, processed chicken, too much cheese, etc.
To us, we could make a good burger or sandwich at home Or we could substitute it will a similarly good chicken sandwich made by someone else with ingredients we may or may not have at home.
Popeyes will always batter chicken better than I can at home.
JS
We Americans love to see people, enjoying their food. A necessity should be enjoyed.
Not me eating a Popeyes spicy chicken sandwich while watching this lol
Yes, you take HUGE bits! Love you excitement and passion for food!!!
Try their red beans and rice. It is totally 💯 yummo!!
I like the dirty rice, or as they call it "Cajun Rice".
Red beans and rice is my favorite side
Kabir, I am American, but I had never tried a Popyes chicken sandwich because I thought "Now really. How good can a fast food chicken sandwich be?" But I saw your video and decided I should try it. OMG it really is THAT good.!!!
Ahh Popeyes. My favorite is the spicy chicken sandwich. As you stated, a proper amount of spice. Delicious! Worth the drive...
Those are what Americans mean when we say biscuits. That's what we use for biscuits and gravy (obviously they're best fresh and homemade but Popeyes is good too 😉)
You have to eat the biscuits when they are hot and put their honey on them. Then you will have the true Popeyes biscuit experience. 🤤🤤☺️☺️ They are NOT the same half warm or cold at all. So next time get an extra biscuit and eat it as soon as you buy it. You won't regret it. 🤤🤤
FINALLY a video where you eat tasty food when hungry, as opposed to watching videos of them! lol All those tortuous moments seem worth it for this shining beacon of light!
Definitely try them when you next visit the States!
Kabir you're driving on the wrong side of the road. Lol That spice used on Popeye's chicken is Cajun, if I'm not mistaken. Now that you've had an American biscuit, I've heard them compared to what you all call a scone, what's the difference between the two?
scones have sugar and eggs, American Biscuit do not have any eggs or sugar.
When you come to America, try the Red beans and Rice!! And the Cajun fries! Soooo good.
We eat our fried chicken with honey and hot sauce here.
In Texas for fried chicken fast food joints… Popeye’s Chicken hands down have the BEST BISCUITS EVER!!!
I love it when Kabir gets to live his food porn dreams...
As an American who has eaten Popeye's Fried Chicken for years, it puts a smile on my face to see British people enjoy Popeye's for the first time! It's like seeing someone lose his/her virginity.
The shimmy shake with that deluxe burger was wholesome.