Fast Food Chain You Absolutely Detest
Apr 7, 2006, 11:27 pm
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Originally Posted by cyberdad
Those of us who go to Canada on a frequent basis have learned to avoid...
Harvey's (Canada's overcooked, overly greasy answer to Mickey D's)
Swiss Chalet (Charbroiled chicken...great idea, great concept...lousy food.)
Tim Horton's (donuts are pretty tasty, but adding sandwiches was a bad idea)
Harvey's (Canada's overcooked, overly greasy answer to Mickey D's)
Swiss Chalet (Charbroiled chicken...great idea, great concept...lousy food.)
Tim Horton's (donuts are pretty tasty, but adding sandwiches was a bad idea)
Apr 11, 2006, 1:20 am
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Originally Posted by uncertaintraveler
Actually, I think McDonalds does a good job of being sensitive to the local cuisine and most, if not all, of the McDonald's I've been to overseas have been loads better than what we get here in the States--both in terms of cleanliness and quality of food. For example, in Poland they had the normal hamburgers and fries, but also had more "local" stuff, like a McKielbasa and fried breaded broccoli...both of which were really quite good. Plus, based upon how busy the place was, the locals didn't seem to mind imported American food....
However, I agree with uncertaintraveler that some fast-food joints do fare a better job overseas.
I actually find the KFC in HKG quite good for fast-food. In fact, they have legions of dedicated fans ---the line-ups there are simply crazy! And those cute portuguese tarts they serve are deeelish and so is their milk tea..
When I was in HKG last summer, I didn't mind going there at all.
~LDK
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Apr 11, 2006, 4:51 am
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Originally Posted by Little Dragon Kitty
I actually find the KFC in HKG quite good for fast-food. In fact, they have legions of dedicated fans ---the line-ups there are simply crazy! And those cute portuguese tarts they serve are deeelish and so is their milk tea..
they wouldn't be so low on the list. (I do hate having to go to Lisbon or
farther for the pasteis de nata.)
From what I've heard and from limited personal experience it appears
to me that the big US chains abroad
1. alter their products and offerings to suit the locals (which is good);
2. have their act together (also good).
My grandfather used to go to a Pizza Hut near his apartment in Taipei,
claiming that the food there was better than at the pizza parlors he
used to frequent when he was doing stuff at the UN in New York.
Apr 11, 2006, 5:30 am
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Originally Posted by DCBob
What could be worse than White Castle?
Originally Posted by BTR_CDN
Krystal Burger
Apr 11, 2006, 2:00 pm
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Originally Posted by violist
From what I've heard and from limited personal experience it appears
to me that the big US chains abroad
1. alter their products and offerings to suit the locals (which is good);
2. have their act together (also good).
My grandfather used to go to a Pizza Hut near his apartment in Taipei,
claiming that the food there was better than at the pizza parlors he
used to frequent when he was doing stuff at the UN in New York.
hehhe YES! They do get their act together! For service for example, (and I'm only speaking for the fast-food places in Asia like Hong Kong and Japan --have not been to other asian countries so cannot comment on those), they have a good line-up of employees, like 10 people behind the counter ready to serve you, plus however many in the back preparing the food. My mum always pokes fun of east and west work ethic: You come back from a trip to Asia and it feels like everyone back home is doing Tai-Chi
Apr 11, 2006, 4:22 pm
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Originally Posted by Canarsie
What about St. Hubert in Québec?
Apr 12, 2006, 1:41 pm
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Originally Posted by cyberdad
Those of us who go to Canada on a frequent basis have learned to avoid...
Harvey's (Canada's overcooked, overly greasy answer to Mickey D's)
Swiss Chalet (Charbroiled chicken...great idea, great concept...lousy food.)
...
Harvey's (Canada's overcooked, overly greasy answer to Mickey D's)
Swiss Chalet (Charbroiled chicken...great idea, great concept...lousy food.)
...
Just stick with the basics - the original hamburger, cheeseburger and hotdog, and avoid the newer flaky stuff that Cara brought onto the menu. If you ever find your diet has worked too well, and need to add a few pounds within a 10 minute timeframe, give the Poutine a try
I also think Swiss Chalet is quite tasty, especially the dipping sauce. Again, the basic standards work best here - the chicken is a standout, but other menu items lack flavor and flair. Actually, Swiss Chalet and Harvey's are owned by the same company - perhaps you visited the wrong location. I found the best food from both restaurants to be found at the original stand-alone corporate locations before the Cara takeover. Now many of the newer franchisees under Cara handle both brands onsite, which makes for a mess of both.
I have to give a thumbs down to Krystal - the last batch of burgers I ate there were literally grease sponges. Disgusting.
Apr 13, 2006, 3:48 pm
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McDonald's has evidently increased their sales due to their new premium coffee. Has anyone tried it?
http://chicagobusiness.com/cgi-bin/news.pl?id=20193
Steve
http://chicagobusiness.com/cgi-bin/news.pl?id=20193
Steve