Reviewing an IKEA RESTAURANT - THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY!

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  • @paulmcglinchey8260
    @paulmcglinchey8260 9 місяців тому +128

    Strangely addictive these videos and hugely accurate from Gary every time

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 місяців тому +8

      That’s really kind of you Paul thank you 🙏

    • @jerryoshea3116
      @jerryoshea3116 9 місяців тому

      ​@@GaryEatsWhich IKEA was this? I had a X GF who lived very close by to the one in the NW London..There Furniture was useless ( unless it's improved?) But the Home Decor stuff very tasteful!..But the less said about the Grub the better! ..( But Scandinavian food is real quality,buf if ur looking for Spicey that's not really their thing! It's more about quality& freshness of the ingredients!

    • @jerryoshea3116
      @jerryoshea3116 9 місяців тому +2

      Because he's down to earth& he's giving a fair& honest review! It's like hanging out with someone..and his Vids are very Professional& clear and concise!

    • @TheDeejaydex
      @TheDeejaydex 7 місяців тому +1

      I love how Gary calls it how he sees it, and is thinking about the value too.

    • @Ondolite
      @Ondolite 27 днів тому

      Restaurant reviews, whether written or visual are the most relaxing and comforting thing going.

  • @peterolley7159
    @peterolley7159 9 місяців тому +24

    Totally agree with everything said about the ikea food , it’s not gourmet but the meat balls and gravy taste really good 👍

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 місяців тому +1

      Thank you Peter I agree with you

  • @arma21regency
    @arma21regency 9 місяців тому +111

    My go to meal at IKEA is the meatballs followed by the dime cake and I am never disappointed

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 місяців тому +11

      The perfect combination!

    • @reetpateet8656
      @reetpateet8656 9 місяців тому +3

      Ditto!

    • @ianthomas1060
      @ianthomas1060 9 місяців тому +4

      Its worrying you have an IKEA 'go to meal' for me....

    • @arma21regency
      @arma21regency 9 місяців тому +5

      @ianthomas1060 i have a go to spoons meal as well, which will probably give you sleepless nights

    • @ianthomas1060
      @ianthomas1060 9 місяців тому

      @@arma21regency No, Its a pub who do crap food, not a furniture store..... Bloody great difference.
      'I fear IKEA' - google that for a laugh pls.....

  • @janetpendlebury6808
    @janetpendlebury6808 9 місяців тому +24

    Here in Australia Ikea does a fantastic breakfast, bacon, sausage, toms, baked beans, mushies and eggs, for under $10.00, you can also add meat balls.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 місяців тому +2

      That’s sounds brilliant value Janet 🇳🇿

    • @athcnv
      @athcnv 3 місяці тому

      @@GaryEatsooh! 😃are you going to do the IKEA breakfast as well? 😁

  • @Northernirelandproperties
    @Northernirelandproperties 9 місяців тому +103

    As a regular IKEA customer my go to is just some cake and coffee then on the way out grab 2 hot dogs with onions and mustard and ketchup JOB DONE Gary.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 місяців тому +3

      Job done indeed. Good choice

    • @erik_ludwig
      @erik_ludwig 9 місяців тому +3

      Ketchup on a hot dog? Gross! 🤨

    • @unnamedchannel1237
      @unnamedchannel1237 9 місяців тому +12

      @@erik_ludwigall to their own. Eat what you enjoy and ignore the haters

    • @SilvioKasupke
      @SilvioKasupke 26 днів тому

      They stopped doing the onions at least at the one in Croydon.

  • @sebirejahl
    @sebirejahl 9 місяців тому +4

    for me the key to the lingonberry jam is to only take a tiny tiny bit with each bite along with the gravy, that way it comliments the rest but doesnt overpower it

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 місяців тому

      Yes I think you’re right

  • @Queeniebrass
    @Queeniebrass 9 місяців тому +6

    Ligonberry jam and meatballs absolutely lovely

  • @robinjones6999
    @robinjones6999 9 місяців тому +52

    Ligonberry Jam Gary.I love their meatballs. Top tip, go in the store via the exit and miss all the furniture!

  • @Adam-zq5rw
    @Adam-zq5rw 9 місяців тому +53

    Thanks for taking one for the team Gary with those fish and chips!

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 місяців тому +4

      Any time Adam 🤣

  • @PatrickPenn-zc4hi
    @PatrickPenn-zc4hi 9 місяців тому +25

    Ikea Swedish meatballs with gravy and Lingonberry Jam Is my death row meal Gary. I always buy a few packets of gravy mix and meatballs to take home every time I visit Ikea. And agreed, the Dime Bar cheese cake Is to die for. So buttery and Choccy melty. I need a shower.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 місяців тому +3

      It was fantastic Patrick. Enjoy your shower 🤣

  • @reklaw3603
    @reklaw3603 9 місяців тому +9

    be queuing out the door on a friday. good review, I have had the meatballs before in Glasgow store. Truly was tasty like you say. Another good honest review, many thanks

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 місяців тому +1

      Hope you enjoyed

  • @danielproulx7288
    @danielproulx7288 9 місяців тому +31

    Gary you are so altruistic toward the cameraman.............to selflessly give him two meals to eat. Your kindness brought a tear to my eye 🤣🤣🤣 With that being said, I don't live near an IKEA but if I did I would definitely go for Swedish meatballs on a Friday. Enjoyed the review.............Cheers.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 місяців тому +8

      Lol, you can't same I'm not generous now!

  • @naturalexplorer
    @naturalexplorer 9 місяців тому +12

    Bargain. Get the 12 meatballs, coffee and that dessert slice you had on a Friday at half price. Cost you something like 7 quid for a large satisfying meal. You have an addictive manner with your food videos. I always seem to watch them.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 місяців тому

      Thanks so much 👍🏼

  • @1960davedan
    @1960davedan 9 місяців тому +24

    A man who goes to Ikea without his wife dragging him around for hours to look at shit furniture has my unending admiration! Well done Gary.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 місяців тому +3

      That is so funny thank you

    • @tanikokishimoto1604
      @tanikokishimoto1604 5 місяців тому +1

      I've only taken the salmon -excellent, especially the smoked salmon platter - which I don't believe they have anymore. I haven't been back for five years - at a 2.5 hour drive, and no longer needing anything in the showrooms (I'd moved houses back then), not driving back just for food.

    • @mp-iw4se
      @mp-iw4se 3 місяці тому +3

      That is the funniest quote I've read in weeks!

  • @rmccrae6384
    @rmccrae6384 26 днів тому +3

    Hello. The sauce is loggonbery. The meatballs are fabulous as is the hotdog on the way out. Happy Xmas

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  26 днів тому

      Thank you very much, my mistake and happy Christmas

  • @Nickpaintbrush
    @Nickpaintbrush 9 місяців тому +9

    The meatballs are always my go to meal in there Gary , nice with the mash and the gravy, anything else always looks like a gamble!

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 місяців тому +1

      Very true Nick!

  • @BIGBUN34
    @BIGBUN34 9 місяців тому +5

    The meatballs are great aren’t they,it’s ages since I’ve been to IKEA but your review has made me want to try them again. Thanks for another great review BB

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 місяців тому

      Very kind BB thank you

  • @jackrobinson501
    @jackrobinson501 9 місяців тому +17

    Great review as always Gary a fantastic idea for a video keep up the varied content mate

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 місяців тому +1

      Thanks Jack. Top man! 👍

  • @richardjennings3049
    @richardjennings3049 9 місяців тому +4

    Thanks for the review Gary. I haven’t been to IKEA for years but recall the hotdogs were nice. If I go again I will pick up the dime cake👍🏻

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 місяців тому

      Thank you Richard the cake was really good 👍

  • @RaggedyJan49
    @RaggedyJan49 20 днів тому +2

    Haven’t tried the food at IKEA but I will now! Thanks for another excellent review, Gary!

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  20 днів тому

      It’s very cheap and serves a purpose

  • @lisaspikes4291
    @lisaspikes4291 23 дні тому +3

    I’ve been to IKEA a few times, but I’ve never eaten there. Word is, the Swedish meatballs are a big seller.
    If I ever do eat there, that’s what I’m going to get!

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  23 дні тому +1

      Sounds like a great idea Lisa

  • @leenewcome85
    @leenewcome85 9 місяців тому +2

    Yes Gary to be fair all looked nice once arrived but its the taste that counts 😀 meatballs did look the best, great review great video thanks for sharing 😊

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 місяців тому

      Thank you Lee 👍

  • @Leehow80
    @Leehow80 9 місяців тому +10

    Love your style and videos ....keep them coming!

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 місяців тому

      Thank you! Will do!

  • @VortexPP68
    @VortexPP68 9 місяців тому +2

    Great review Gary , that fish looked like the driest thing ever and you did well to keep trying it , want to try the meatballs and that cake looked really good yum ,

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 місяців тому

      Thanks so much 👍

  • @evostu
    @evostu 9 місяців тому +6

    Another nailed on review mate. Have to say, the meatballs and the Daim cake are always the star of the show. Always get a hot dog as well, for the money they're great.
    You MUST try a Costco hot dog meal deal and pizza! Plus their absolutely magnificent mint choc chip gelato and also cherry gelato.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 місяців тому +2

      That a good idea maybe one day 👍

  • @jeremybeadle7961
    @jeremybeadle7961 9 місяців тому +1

    The UK's first IKEA store is in my hometown (Warrington) and was opened not long after I was born. I remember them having ball pools to keep the kids entertained while the parents shopped.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 місяців тому +1

      I didn’t know that Jeremy and a great idea to keep the little ones happy

  • @neopickaze
    @neopickaze 9 місяців тому +8

    If you like school dinners and airplane food you’ll love this

  • @Handdryersroblox
    @Handdryersroblox 4 місяці тому +2

    Really good honest review. I had the fish and chips the other day and found them quite average. I will definitely be trying the meatballs next time.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  4 місяці тому +1

      Hope you enjoy!!

  • @Jade222.x
    @Jade222.x 9 місяців тому +5

    Gary love your videos so comforting and just all round amazing 🤩

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 місяців тому +1

      Glad you like them Jade!

  • @NigelCamden
    @NigelCamden Місяць тому +2

    Omg I love the Dime Bar cake. I can get a whole one for £4 in my local Sainsbury’s now - which is terrible for my diet lol

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  Місяць тому

      It certainly a good cake, Nigel

  • @philparkinson462
    @philparkinson462 9 місяців тому +6

    Great review as always Gary. I like the meatballs and gravy and dime cake too. The fish looked very dry and the supposed biryani looked like microwaved packet rice.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for watching Phil

  • @legendelliot94
    @legendelliot94 9 місяців тому +2

    Can't beat the meatballs from Ikea, I think it's going back to childhood I never get bored of them with the gravy. Daim cake is my favourite you can't go wrong!

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 місяців тому +1

      We totally agree 💯

  • @8atheist476
    @8atheist476 9 місяців тому +6

    Dime cake is a slice of genius. Forget the rest.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 місяців тому

      Dime was excellent!

  • @louisfranklin13
    @louisfranklin13 9 місяців тому +9

    Another great video Gary in a calm setting

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 місяців тому +2

      Thanks Louis 👍

  • @TomasJaunupe
    @TomasJaunupe 9 місяців тому

    Tack, as we say in Sweden 👍

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 місяців тому

      Thanks so much Tomas. That’s very generous of you 😄

  • @MrVxrman
    @MrVxrman 9 місяців тому +4

    Hi Gary, I have never been to ikea but always wanted to try the meatballs though as they do look good.
    A good honest review.
    ☕👍

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 місяців тому

      Very kind worth a visit and do try the cake 🍰

  • @haroldclarke3267
    @haroldclarke3267 9 місяців тому +1

    Nice one Gary,never been to IKEA even for furniture but I know a lot of people who go for the meat balls. Cheers mate.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 місяців тому

      You’re very welcome Harold

  • @nme9870
    @nme9870 9 місяців тому +8

    Good video very honest opinion. I must say when I was in IKEA I thought exactly the same. Well done and good luck with you channel

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 місяців тому +2

      Thanks so much! 😊

  • @splangif
    @splangif 9 місяців тому +23

    Hi Gary, love your videos!

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 місяців тому +2

      Glad you like them!

  • @thaisstone5192
    @thaisstone5192 9 місяців тому +4

    (56) We don't have one (that I know of) in Montana. And Lingonberry jam is an acquired taste, quite tart. The fish was a real bummer, poor thing was already dead. Didn't have to kill it again. Thanks for the upload, Gary. Hopefully the next eatery will be a real knockout!!!

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 місяців тому +1

      Very tart. Too much so for my liking - you're more than welcome!

  • @tonypritchard1345
    @tonypritchard1345 9 місяців тому +3

    not been for years but the meatballs were gorgeous,i think the jam is lingonberry hence the taste great vlog as usual gary cheers mate

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 місяців тому +1

      Yes it is Tony. Very bitter, not a fan!

  • @davidstephenson9251
    @davidstephenson9251 9 місяців тому +25

    I absolutely love the IKEA meatballs, but I have them with chips. The red sauce is actually lingonberry jam. The other great eat there is the Gravadlax with the dill sauce.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 місяців тому +4

      Thanks for letting me know David

    • @michaelb2388
      @michaelb2388 9 місяців тому +3

      So the conclusion is that they only do the Swedish food well and everything else is crapola. Makes sense

    • @adenwellsmith6908
      @adenwellsmith6908 9 місяців тому

      I've been to Stockholm a few times. Meatballs excellent - way above Ikea standards. The Vasa is also a must see.

  • @pjgtech
    @pjgtech 3 місяці тому

    Nice video thank you. I used to work near an Ikea and they used to do a very nice Christmas dinner around December time, the full works with all the trimmings. I used to have one for lunch with a few workmates, very nice and very cheap. Cheers

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  3 місяці тому

      I really appreciate that, thank you

  • @imgrumpy5932
    @imgrumpy5932 9 місяців тому +41

    60+k subs! Come on all, let's get Gary to 100k.

    • @DavidFrankland
      @DavidFrankland 9 місяців тому +3

      Click the Like button then UA-cam will recommend the video to more people

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 місяців тому +4

      You're far too kind. Thank you :)

  • @worldsgreatestimpressionis6462
    @worldsgreatestimpressionis6462 9 місяців тому +2

    Helpful as always since I have been wanting to try the Ikea near me. Swedish meatballs it is!

  • @matthewjames1114
    @matthewjames1114 9 місяців тому +7

    You got me watching the Harrods one now. Well done

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 місяців тому +2

      Oh no, apologies in advance Matthew

  • @steveb1972
    @steveb1972 День тому

    We used to go with our boys when they were young to have breakfast at the Birmingham Ikea. Still go when we can.
    The annual Swedish crayfish nights are great fun. You have to book! Last time they had a really good ABBA tribute band.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  День тому

      That sounds like a very good idea, Steve

  • @lesley5380
    @lesley5380 9 місяців тому +6

    Ooh Gary i like the look of the Dime bar cake 😋

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 місяців тому

      Me too Lesley yum yum 🍰🍰🍰

  • @susannal100
    @susannal100 28 днів тому +1

    Ive had the meatballs at Ikea not for me but the lingonberry jam a bit different. Very good value. Very convenient if your shopping in one of their stores.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  28 днів тому

      It’s great value Susanna

  • @fv1291
    @fv1291 6 місяців тому +4

    The meatballs are made from all the shoppers who could never find the exit. 😊 That's the most beautiful IKEA building I've ever seen!

  • @Micah_Lal
    @Micah_Lal 9 місяців тому +3

    Wow another Gary Eats video. Got it on watch later. Can't wait to watch it. Interesting premise for a food review channel.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 місяців тому

      Thanks so much Micah 👍🏼

  • @holeymoley1
    @holeymoley1 9 місяців тому +9

    Love your reviews Gary, keep it up mate

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 місяців тому +2

      Holey moley thank you!

  • @jonbutterfield1956
    @jonbutterfield1956 9 місяців тому +2

    Wow, never had the cakes or desserts at IKEA - will consider in future! Meatballs, chips, gravy and lingonberry jam for me almost always - super value! Good job as usual, Gary!

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 місяців тому

      Thank you Jon the cake was excellent 👍

  • @OllieRetroSound
    @OllieRetroSound 9 місяців тому +6

    Hi Gary! Love the videos. I recommend Paddy’s Martenn Inn Bar and Grill in Leicester. Lovely authentic Indian curries. Try the salt and pepper fish it is sensational.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 місяців тому +2

      Sounds great! Thanks Ollie 👍🏼

  • @greghanks170
    @greghanks170 9 місяців тому +2

    Great review really enjoyed keep the reviews coming Keith regards Greg

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 місяців тому

      Thank you Greg really appreciated

  • @DaleHubbard
    @DaleHubbard 9 місяців тому +4

    Another entertaining review from Gary. 100K looming... well done, that man!

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 місяців тому +1

      Very kind as always Dale thank you 🙏

    • @BoingBB
      @BoingBB 3 місяці тому +1

      ... and six months later he's on a well deserved 149K!

    • @DaleHubbard
      @DaleHubbard 3 місяці тому

      @@BoingBB Indeed so!

  • @bubbacalling
    @bubbacalling 9 місяців тому +2

    Love IKEA food before or after a good browse, especially the meatballs.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 місяців тому

      Great to hear 👍

  • @canningtownlenstudio2115
    @canningtownlenstudio2115 9 місяців тому +4

    Becoming one of my favourite channels this. Where else can you watch a bloke eat fish and chips with a breakfast drink in a flat packed furniture store?

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 місяців тому

      lol thank you very much

  • @lukemiller_6
    @lukemiller_6 15 днів тому +1

    As a big Ikea fan, so glad you liked the Swedish Meatballs! For me, the jam is the best part, but as you rightly said, that's down to personal taste 😊

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  15 днів тому +1

      I think it’s great value, Luke

    • @lukemiller_6
      @lukemiller_6 15 днів тому

      @@GaryEats totally agree, have a good Christmas 🎄

  • @MegaKev63
    @MegaKev63 9 місяців тому +4

    Thanks Gary, always enjoyed the Meatballs at IKEA, fish was sad though, great stuff 👍👍👍👍

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 місяців тому

      Great meatballs Kev 👍👍

  • @KeefsCattys
    @KeefsCattys 9 місяців тому +2

    I dont go there much but have always found the quality and prices superb value . The salads were brilliant . and the puddings were top quality too.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 місяців тому

      I wish I’d tried the salad!

  • @markevans1973
    @markevans1973 9 місяців тому +3

    Also IKEA is such good quality for homeware and good value and modern looking

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 місяців тому

      I do like IKEA 👍🏼

  • @veronicamosley2416
    @veronicamosley2416 9 місяців тому +4

    A good honest review Gary
    Meatballs every time
    Definitely latte and cake
    Love your channel

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 місяців тому +2

      Thanks so much Veronica 👍

  • @cahaldoherty2444
    @cahaldoherty2444 9 місяців тому +3

    Building a great catalogue here another great idea for an episode!

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 місяців тому

      Thank you it’s something different and because it’s half price on Friday’s

  • @carolarmstrong8848
    @carolarmstrong8848 9 місяців тому +2

    Good afternoon Gary. You are looking. Handsome today.
    Great review. Love
    Meatballs amd mash however lingonberry jam is not for me either. My nan used to eat it and i couldn t get my head around it as a kid. Have a great day. Thanks again for taking us with you for a meal

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 місяців тому

      Very kind Carol. Thank you. Have a brilliant week

  • @Bruce-k1o
    @Bruce-k1o 9 місяців тому +5

    As always the best, honest and quirky review, keep it up mate, love you

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 місяців тому +1

      Thank you so much. Much appreciated

  • @davidevans7708
    @davidevans7708 9 місяців тому

    Hello Gary. Having watched many of your videos, I have no doubt that the following apply. 1. Only buy fish and chips in a specialist fish and chip restaurant . 2 The best curries are served in curry houses. 3 Only eat the house specialism. I wonder what other Swedish dishes Ikea have on the menu. As always, excellent video.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 місяців тому

      That’s a perfect comment David I agree ☝️

  • @polska4968
    @polska4968 9 місяців тому +4

    tbh there should be a pub in IKEA walking around with my partner looking at everything , i'd just stay in the pub , its a nightmare

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 місяців тому +2

      lol that’s a great idea 💡

    • @TzaraDuchamp
      @TzaraDuchamp 3 місяці тому

      Excellent idea! Leave the children at Småland and lead the husbands to Skålland. 🍻

  • @simondavey7787
    @simondavey7787 2 місяці тому +1

    I am a huge fan of IKea generally and regularly visit the food hall. WIth you on both the quality of the meatballs and the dire fish and chips. ALso quite a fan of their pickled herrings!

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  2 місяці тому +1

      That’s great to hear Simon

  • @HeistheTruthWayLife
    @HeistheTruthWayLife 9 місяців тому +4

    Oh gary, so nice to see you, I've been neglecting your channel. It's time to get my binge watch on! I absolutely love the meatballs at Ikea, esoecially the gravy and lingonberry jam. Never tried anything else 😂 I love their food shop too. Its hard to get to for me, so it's actually a bit of a treat ❤

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 місяців тому +2

      Not a problem Gail. Watch when you have time, appreciate you coming back to have a look and hope you enjoyed 😄

  • @davlogic
    @davlogic 9 місяців тому

    Excellent review at a cafeteria style restaurant. Here in the US they use to have cheap & decent breakfast before the store would open. The meatballs with gravy are my favorite dishes along with any of their delicious desserts. I buy the gravy mix in the food section of the store and make my own Swedish meatballs with sauce.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 місяців тому

      So good to agree with you 👍

  • @trudysmith4273
    @trudysmith4273 9 місяців тому +5

    Thank you for another great review ❤😊, shame that you didn't really enjoy 2 out of 3 of the meals, dessert always wins for me too, can't beat a good dessert 😋 😊❤

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 місяців тому +3

      Completely agree Trudy 😄

  • @MarkSchreind
    @MarkSchreind 9 місяців тому +2

    Good breakdown of the score ... meatballs and the cake were the equalizer in this one ... Nice job, Gary ... you haven't gained any weight eating all these nice meals ... good for you, mate ... keep having fun and producing great content.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 місяців тому

      Very kind thank you and just about keeping the weight off 😳😳🤣

  • @robsmith6281
    @robsmith6281 9 місяців тому +11

    IKEA I was expecting flatpack assembly lol.
    Great review as always mate👍🏻😁

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 місяців тому +2

      Thanks Rob! No DYI today lol 👍

  • @kariutoslahti
    @kariutoslahti 5 місяців тому +1

    I´m familiar with IKEA here in Finland too. I was curious to see, will Gary add more salt to the portions. Of course he did!

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  5 місяців тому +1

      Of course lol

  • @ddmark69
    @ddmark69 9 місяців тому +4

    Keep the reviews coming, Gary. 🙏🏻

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 місяців тому

      I will thank you 🙏

  • @carolineford3021
    @carolineford3021 9 місяців тому +2

    Another great video Gary

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 місяців тому +1

      Many thanks Caroline

  • @lonegunwomen
    @lonegunwomen 9 місяців тому +3

    Always look forward to your videos Gary. If I ever manage to go to Ikea its the meatballs! Take care .😃

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 місяців тому +2

      Thanks so much. Glad you like them 👍🏼

  • @davidjones6470
    @davidjones6470 9 місяців тому +1

    61K,CONGRATULATIONS
    WELL DONE LADS,
    BLOODY BRILLIANT UPLOAD
    AND A NICE THUMBNAIL,

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 місяців тому +1

      Thanks a ton!

  • @paulinedelaney6385
    @paulinedelaney6385 9 місяців тому +3

    You took one for the team with this meal Gary! Hope your next review is more palatable

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 місяців тому +1

      We shall see Pauline! 😄

  • @sven_86
    @sven_86 9 місяців тому +1

    ive only really had the meatballs and desserts at IKEA. I forgot why that was, but now I remember haha. Thanks for confirming all of it Gary.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 місяців тому

      You’re very welcome

  • @dottydot8058
    @dottydot8058 2 місяці тому +1

    The ikea breakfast very good regular two of everything plus refill drinks before 10 am recommend

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  2 місяці тому

      Thank you very much

  • @Brandonplanespotter23
    @Brandonplanespotter23 9 місяців тому +4

    Great video as always Gary, love IKEA meatballs meal myself

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 місяців тому

      I agree Brandon great value as well

  • @anniebeckable
    @anniebeckable 9 місяців тому

    Hi Gary we were there yesterday at the Wembley store ..had the meat balls mash and peas, ok for the money meatballs are good I always go home with a packet of them .

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 місяців тому

      That’s great to hear Annie

  • @ZeldaFitz
    @ZeldaFitz 9 місяців тому +13

    Sultanas, definitely a major red flag 🚩 Vesta curry.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 місяців тому +2

      No doubt. Thought that myself

    • @ZeldaFitz
      @ZeldaFitz 9 місяців тому +1

      Didn’t Gordon Ramsey also use sultanas in his overpriced slop curry?

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 місяців тому

      Yes

  • @patrickanthonybutler3969
    @patrickanthonybutler3969 9 місяців тому

    Years since we went, agree with your comments, lucky cameraman being given duff food, we are watching you and hope things will prove for him ha ha .you are being kind with your score , so better luck next time, take care. Sheila & Patrick.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 місяців тому

      I’m too kind to the cameraman Sheila & Patrick lol 😂

  • @jenny.barter
    @jenny.barter 9 місяців тому +3

    great video as always mate

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 місяців тому +2

      Glad you enjoyed!!

  • @Luna.3.3.3
    @Luna.3.3.3 9 місяців тому

    I don't know about the UK, but here in Canada, that red sauce with the meatballs would be lingonberry sauce/jam. They sell it by the jar in store.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 місяців тому +1

      Yes. You are right Luna

  • @waseemafzal4340
    @waseemafzal4340 9 місяців тому +12

    Serves you right for going to a furniture store for a meal !

    • @eadweard.
      @eadweard. 9 місяців тому +2

      The batter was made from MDF.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 місяців тому +4

      Only a review…

    • @Sr19769p
      @Sr19769p 9 місяців тому +1

      Could have been worse; he could have gone to a restaurant to buy some furniture 😂.

    • @Sr19769p
      @Sr19769p 9 місяців тому

      ​@@eadweard.😂

  • @initiativetochange3500
    @initiativetochange3500 9 місяців тому +13

    Hi Gary, I just love your give it a go........ from Bangladesh

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 місяців тому +5

      Hello to Bangladesh!

    • @JanetTheodosiou
      @JanetTheodosiou 9 місяців тому +4

      @@GaryEatsFantastic that you watch in Bangladesh! Maybe you can enlighten IKEA on how to make a proper curry! My favourite curry is Bengali potato curry 👍

    • @mukthadirali6672
      @mukthadirali6672 9 місяців тому

      🇬🇧🇧🇩

  • @peterdnreynolds777
    @peterdnreynolds777 9 місяців тому +1

    Excellent video as always!! Have had mediocre meals in IKEA when I visit, never really good but never really bad. Haven't visited for ages but seems like the prices have massively increased. I normally just go to the fast food place on the way out and get the hot dog instead.
    Always seems like you have to add plenty of seasoning or sauces to make some of the food palatable. Daim bar cakeband the meatballs are the best.
    Thanks for taking one for the team with eating the fish and chips. Congrats on 60k subscribers. Hope all is well, take care

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 місяців тому +1

      Cheers 🍻 Peter it was good but not perfect 👌 and thank you 🙏

  • @juliemcgarty4764
    @juliemcgarty4764 9 місяців тому +10

    Thanks for this video gary I love watching your honest reviews

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 місяців тому +1

      Glad you like them Julie!

  • @captainpickard
    @captainpickard 9 місяців тому

    Whitby then. Abbey Wharf fish and chips was excellent on Friday 8th March 2024. Succulent fish, chips were fresh and crispy. Curry sauce - absolutely spot on.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 місяців тому

      Great to hear thank you

  • @andrewstorm8240
    @andrewstorm8240 9 місяців тому +5

    Great idea

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 місяців тому +2

      Thank you! 😊

  • @colinrenfrew48
    @colinrenfrew48 9 місяців тому +2

    The cooked breakfast is great, and amazing value.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 місяців тому +2

      I’ve heard the breakfast is decent

  • @RichardHolliday
    @RichardHolliday 9 місяців тому +25

    Best bit of IKEA, this - especially the Dime cake 😂 But you missed out on a hotdog from the stand on the way out! Great work as ever Gary, love to see it 👏

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 місяців тому +9

      I took a look Richard. Wasn't impressed by the look of the hotdogs lol

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 місяців тому +5

      The meatballs were good yes. It was tongue in cheek regarding the hot dogs…

    • @Val-h4d
      @Val-h4d 9 місяців тому

      I love the hot dogs
      @@Taylor40667

    • @RichardHolliday
      @RichardHolliday 9 місяців тому +4

      @@GaryEats I got it Gary, don't worry - meatballs were a good shout! 😂

    • @CraigGrannell
      @CraigGrannell 9 місяців тому +4

      @@GaryEatsI always used to thing they were fine for what they were: a dirt cheap snack at the end of a slog shopping trip. They were tasty enough rather than amazing. Same for the ice cream. Meatballs are always pretty good. Interesting also how the menu varies overseas. In Spain, I had a really nice meat on the bone thing with mash, since it was one of the few GF options there.

  • @qrogueuk
    @qrogueuk 9 місяців тому +1

    Pre pandemic, on Thursdays or Friday during some months, my local Ikea used to do a main meal and free refills on cups of tea for £1.50. Used to enjoy in the afternoon after work.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 місяців тому

      Sounds great!

  • @colinmayes9446
    @colinmayes9446 9 місяців тому +39

    Gary, while I agree the fish and chips was not the best it was affordable, and lots of people are happpy to eat it and not worry too much about the quality, being guided by the price. The meatballs looked quite good, and good value for the money. These are tough times for folks so if it's a treat for them I think we have to bow to peoples pockets, but a good review yet again, thank you.

    • @johnboucher8226
      @johnboucher8226 9 місяців тому +10

      Well said

    • @dazuk1969
      @dazuk1969 9 місяців тому +2

      I agree with that. Kids always like it at the Ikea food place, you know what you're getting, and it's cheap. It is what it is and if you catch them at the right time the food can be a lot better than that. The fish Gary had was probably stuck on the hot plate for an hour or two so was dry as a bone. Fair comment.

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 місяців тому +8

      Of course Colin. I have no doubt about that, I think IKEA is very good value for money. Understandable given the difficult times we live in. Thanks!

    • @philparkinson462
      @philparkinson462 9 місяців тому +11

      To be fair Gary is just reviewing the food..which is what this channel is about. It isn't meant to be a social commentary.

    • @colinmayes9446
      @colinmayes9446 9 місяців тому +1

      Well pardon me, I am sorry that I expressed a valid opinion, which Gary has graciously acknowledged, along I might add with two other posters.@@philparkinson462

  • @martindunstan8043
    @martindunstan8043 9 місяців тому +2

    Good evening Gary👍to be fair to them the price point was very good especially in the current financial climate. It was a shame about the Biriyani and fish but the meatballs and dime cake alone make it worth a visit. Low yet fair scores and another great review,cheers✌️

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 місяців тому +1

      Good evening Martin and I completely agree with you

  • @RealBCMonkey
    @RealBCMonkey 9 місяців тому +7

    Harvester ROCKS!

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 місяців тому +9

      Oh no 🤣

    • @TelThePower
      @TelThePower 9 місяців тому

      To be honest Gary, I was shocked to see the Harvester Lowestoft's number 1 restaurant on Tripadvisor 😱 We have some really decent restaurants too! ​@@GaryEats

    • @GaryEats
      @GaryEats  9 місяців тому +4

      Wow... Lowestoft what is going on lol

    • @stichupman
      @stichupman 9 місяців тому +1

      ​@GaryEats Lowestoft harvester was pretty decent last time I was there.