UKs best fast food restaurant

DonDaddyD

SimonAH wrote:

Out of the chain fast food outlets then it has to be Subway. Italian BMT on hearty Italian bread. Cheese (not grilled), hold the cucumber, jalapeneos, olives and a bit of mayo. Nom nom.

NO!!!!

Under no circumstances do the citizens of this Country say "hold the..." to anything food related that we do not wish to be included in the item we are purchasing.

Understood.

SimonAH

Oh, oh, wait! I forgot Willis the butchers!! OMG. The only real reason for visiting Cwmbran.

Top top quality butchers that also run hot foods from their two stores - roast meat (and all the trimmings) crusty rolls, ribs, pies, rosti, shepherds pie, ham hocks, chops, wings, drumsticks, steak and onions.......carnivore heaven!

Ben6899

DonDaddyD wrote:

SimonAH wrote:

Out of the chain fast food outlets then it has to be Subway. Italian BMT on hearty Italian bread. Cheese (not grilled), hold the cucumber, jalapeneos, olives and a bit of mayo. Nom nom.

NO!!!!

Under no circumstances do the citizens of this Country say "hold the..." to anything food related that we do not wish to be included in the item we are purchasing.

Understood.

"Hey guys! What can I get you today?"

"Some service without the ghastly Americanisms, please."

On another note... Chicken Cottage, KFC. No... Just, no. It takes a real evil genius to take a hunk of lean protein and transform it into something unhealthy.

rjsterry

Rick Chasey wrote:

rjsterry wrote:

Rick Chasey wrote:

rjsterry wrote:

At work, anything from White Cross Street [/foodsnob]. At home, the local chippy is pretty good - Moon House IIRC.

Burritos from the green van?

Haven't tried that yet. Usually go for a hog roast bap with all the bits, and a crumble tart from the french bakery stall, followed by a snooze.

Mmm, dangerous game that, big lunch at work.

The chicken escalope ciabatta with everything (that'll be cheese, tabasco, mayo, 'salad') from Pavarotti's (Pav for short) is something to be savoured

Noted. I find a large mug of strong coffee does the trick.

rick_chasey

rjsterry wrote:

Noted. I find a large mug of strong coffee does the trick.

I find that just makes me edgy, my heart beat like crazy but my eyelids are still heavy.

FoldingJoe

Anywhere that does a good Shawarma!!

Couple of good ones near Edgware Road, and a decent one just next to one of our offices on Norton Folgate.

SimonAH

When I used to live in Fulham it was a burger at Ed's easy diner followed by desert at My Old Dutch Pancake House (no idea if they are both still there on the Kings Road?

rick_chasey

SimonAH wrote:

When I used to live in Fulham it was a burger at Ed's easy diner followed by desert at My Old Dutch Pancake House (no idea if they are both still there on the Kings Road?

Pancake house is still there.

You thinking of the Big Easy?

notsoblue

Does Leon count? Yum.

SimonAH

Rick Chasey wrote:

SimonAH wrote:

When I used to live in Fulham it was a burger at Ed's easy diner followed by desert at My Old Dutch Pancake House (no idea if they are both still there on the Kings Road?

Pancake house is still there.

You thinking of the Big Easy?

No, that's not it. Ed's was a kitshy 50's diner with barstools, SS counter surrounding the cook area and little jukeboxes with the likes of the big bopper that played for a 5p coin.

Ah, they still exist, just not on the King's road any more; http://edseasydiner.com/

suzyb

Ben6899 wrote:

DonDaddyD wrote:

SimonAH wrote:

Out of the chain fast food outlets then it has to be Subway. Italian BMT on hearty Italian bread. Cheese (not grilled), hold the cucumber, jalapeneos, olives and a bit of mayo. Nom nom.

NO!!!!

Under no circumstances do the citizens of this Country say "hold the..." to anything food related that we do not wish to be included in the item we are purchasing.

Understood.

"Hey guys! What can I get you today?"

"Some service without the ghastly Americanisms, please."

On another note... Chicken Cottage, KFC. No... Just, no. It takes a real evil genius to take a hunk of lean protein and transform it into something unhealthy.

Does that mean I have genius intellect. I usually manage to make my chicken into an unhealthy meal.

Although I suppose technically I'm only following the instructions on the jar so not really using my intellect.

Ben6899

suzyb wrote:

Ben6899 wrote:

DonDaddyD wrote:

SimonAH wrote:

Out of the chain fast food outlets then it has to be Subway. Italian BMT on hearty Italian bread. Cheese (not grilled), hold the cucumber, jalapeneos, olives and a bit of mayo. Nom nom.

NO!!!!

Under no circumstances do the citizens of this Country say "hold the..." to anything food related that we do not wish to be included in the item we are purchasing.

Understood.

"Hey guys! What can I get you today?"

"Some service without the ghastly Americanisms, please."

On another note... Chicken Cottage, KFC. No... Just, no. It takes a real evil genius to take a hunk of lean protein and transform it into something unhealthy.

Does that mean I have genius intellect. I usually manage to make my chicken into an unhealthy meal.

Although I suppose technically I'm only following the instructions on the jar so not really using my intellect.

I need to understand this chicken-in-a-jar carry-on before I can comment.

rick_chasey

SimonAH wrote:

Rick Chasey wrote:

SimonAH wrote:

When I used to live in Fulham it was a burger at Ed's easy diner followed by desert at My Old Dutch Pancake House (no idea if they are both still there on the Kings Road?

Pancake house is still there.

You thinking of the Big Easy?

No, that's not it. Ed's was a kitshy 50's diner with barstools, SS counter surrounding the cook area and little jukeboxes with the likes of the big bopper that played for a 5p coin.

Ah, they still exist, just not on the King's road any more; http://edseasydiner.com/

Looks like some burger.

suzyb

Ben6899 wrote:

suzyb wrote:

Ben6899 wrote:

DonDaddyD wrote:

SimonAH wrote:

Out of the chain fast food outlets then it has to be Subway. Italian BMT on hearty Italian bread. Cheese (not grilled), hold the cucumber, jalapeneos, olives and a bit of mayo. Nom nom.

NO!!!!

Under no circumstances do the citizens of this Country say "hold the..." to anything food related that we do not wish to be included in the item we are purchasing.

Understood.

"Hey guys! What can I get you today?"

"Some service without the ghastly Americanisms, please."

On another note... Chicken Cottage, KFC. No... Just, no. It takes a real evil genius to take a hunk of lean protein and transform it into something unhealthy.

Does that mean I have genius intellect. I usually manage to make my chicken into an unhealthy meal.

Although I suppose technically I'm only following the instructions on the jar so not really using my intellect.

I need to understand this chicken-in-a-jar carry-on before I can comment.

Not much to understand.

1. Cut chicken into pieces and fry
2. Pour in sauce and simmer for several minutes

clarkey cat

Not much to understand.

1. Cut chicken into pieces and fry
2. Pour in sauce and simmer for several minutes

I feel like Chicken Tonight.

Ben6899

suzyb wrote:

Ben6899 wrote:

suzyb wrote:

Ben6899 wrote:

DonDaddyD wrote:

SimonAH wrote:

Out of the chain fast food outlets then it has to be Subway. Italian BMT on hearty Italian bread. Cheese (not grilled), hold the cucumber, jalapeneos, olives and a bit of mayo. Nom nom.

NO!!!!

Under no circumstances do the citizens of this Country say "hold the..." to anything food related that we do not wish to be included in the item we are purchasing.

Understood.

"Hey guys! What can I get you today?"

"Some service without the ghastly Americanisms, please."

On another note... Chicken Cottage, KFC. No... Just, no. It takes a real evil genius to take a hunk of lean protein and transform it into something unhealthy.

Does that mean I have genius intellect. I usually manage to make my chicken into an unhealthy meal.

Although I suppose technically I'm only following the instructions on the jar so not really using my intellect.

I need to understand this chicken-in-a-jar carry-on before I can comment.

Not much to understand.

1. Cut chicken into pieces and fry
2. Pour in sauce and simmer for several minutes

Ah right, I understand now. I was a bit slow on the uptake! Sat here thinking: "Chicken? In a jar? WT..."

suzyb

Ben6899 wrote:

suzyb wrote:

Ben6899 wrote:

suzyb wrote:

Ben6899 wrote:

DonDaddyD wrote:

SimonAH wrote:

Out of the chain fast food outlets then it has to be Subway. Italian BMT on hearty Italian bread. Cheese (not grilled), hold the cucumber, jalapeneos, olives and a bit of mayo. Nom nom.

NO!!!!

Under no circumstances do the citizens of this Country say "hold the..." to anything food related that we do not wish to be included in the item we are purchasing.

Understood.

"Hey guys! What can I get you today?"

"Some service without the ghastly Americanisms, please."

On another note... Chicken Cottage, KFC. No... Just, no. It takes a real evil genius to take a hunk of lean protein and transform it into something unhealthy.

Does that mean I have genius intellect. I usually manage to make my chicken into an unhealthy meal.

Although I suppose technically I'm only following the instructions on the jar so not really using my intellect.

I need to understand this chicken-in-a-jar carry-on before I can comment.

Not much to understand.

1. Cut chicken into pieces and fry
2. Pour in sauce and simmer for several minutes

Ah right, I understand now. I was a bit slow on the uptake! Sat here thinking: "Chicken? In a jar? WT..."

I thought you were being sarcastic tbh

andyb78

Rick Chasey wrote:

andyb78 wrote:

+1 for Nana Mexico. Cracking food - their burritos are a thing of wonder after a couple of pints. Beats any of the usual suspects hands down. Also a fan of KFC from time to time, despite the fact that *everything* is fried...

Anyone Cantab based remember the legend that is Gardinia's?

Remember? What, Gardie's isn't there anymore?

WTF?!?!

serious rage problem in this thread

Fear not Rick, I only used remember as I've not been there for a long time... thinkg it's still going strong going by the amount of detritus I encounter sometmes on the way to work!!

rick_chasey

andyb78 wrote:

Rick Chasey wrote:

andyb78 wrote:

+1 for Nana Mexico. Cracking food - their burritos are a thing of wonder after a couple of pints. Beats any of the usual suspects hands down. Also a fan of KFC from time to time, despite the fact that *everything* is fried...

Anyone Cantab based remember the legend that is Gardinia's?

Remember? What, Gardie's isn't there anymore?

WTF?!?!

serious rage problem in this thread

Fear not Rick, I only used remember as I've not been there for a long time... thinkg it's still going strong going by the amount of detritus I encounter sometmes on the way to work!!

Phew.

The amount of times I've been on that wall...

Kieran_Burns

It's slightly shameful of me to admit this, but I really miss the Wimpys Spicy Bean Burgers. If I ever go anywhere and spot a Wimpys I will always drop in and get one.

(also reminds me of the Burger Wars plot line in Judge Dredd for those that are old / geeky enough to remember)

My Tuesday nights as a student (Student night at the local nightclub) were always fed by a Wimpy take out place opposite the last pub we called at... ahhh.... memories.

Addendum: Holy heck - there's one less than 5 miles from my house. Result!

DonDaddyD

Derby Grill on Friar Gate still knocking around, they do/did a pizza called the meat fix (had donner meat on it and everything). Yum!

Kieran_Burns

DonDaddyD wrote:

Derby Grill on Friar Gate still knocking around, they do/did a pizza called the meat fix (had donner meat on it and everything). Yum!

I know where you mean, but that stretch has changed so damn much recently...

Oh, yep - still there:
Meat Feast
Doner Meat, Ham, Pepperoni & Chicken
Small
£5.90
Large

or:

Kurdish Pizza
Chilii Sauce, Doner Meat, Chicken, Peppers, Mushrooms & Onions
Small
£5.50
Large
£7.50

http://www.fillmybelly.com/derbygrill

clarkey cat

On my one and only night out in Derby (which was surprisingly good...) I ended up in the Derby Grill.

Wasnt needed as I'd been to Anouki (sp?) the night before and was still full.

Fat-Boy-Roubaix

Do not understand Subway, too much choice and very little "Eat Fresh" should be had up for trade descriptions. I went to try it once and walked out at the choose bread stage... The less than fresh looking ingredients put me off.

jamesco

Ben6899 wrote:

I need to understand this chicken-in-a-jar carry-on before I can comment.

Chicken in a can, anyone?



Looks better than KFC

rolf_f

Rule number one. Never, ever eat anywhere where there are backlit pictures of the food above and behind the serving staff. It's a guarantee of grimness.

Now I did recently have my first drunken kebab in about 20 years and it was excellent (obviously, that is because I was drunk). But I would go to a kebab shop if drunk. On the other hand, I have learned my lesson about KFC (comes in a bucket for a very good reason) and no amount of alcohol would make me return for more mechanically recovered, deep fried chickens testicles.

As for Mc Donalds. I would, and have, gone hungry rather than eat there. I used to go to McDonalds when at school and I have no idea why as the burgers don't even taste like burgers. As for that stuff they call cheese - why would anyone voluntarily pay extra to have yellow sheets of scary plastic added to the top of their rendered mashed up cattle product in a soggy limp bun? I am at a loss as to how that concern manages to sell anything at all. Genius really - if they sold turd burgers people would probably still buy them and claim they tasted nice

alan_a

Sajaan , Wilmslow Rd, Rusholme, Manchester.

Large Chicken Tikka kebab on naan with salad, mango chutney, yoghurt, chilli and chilli sauce.

Best kebab shop on the Curry Mile... And bloody cheap... And surprisingly healthy.

Yum yum.

Ben6899

I'm staggered by the Mac D, KFC and Burger King response... I imagined a forum full of cyclists to be a haven for folk who watch their health.

If you ticked any of those three, then you've given up the right to be all "Never touch a drop" every time there's an alcohol thread.

jimmypippa

Oban fish and chip shop

Followed by The Cabin Fish and Chip shop in Mallaig

Frying in beef dripping and very fresh fish.

PBo

jamesco wrote:

Ben6899 wrote:

I need to understand this chicken-in-a-jar carry-on before I can comment.

Chicken in a can, anyone?



Looks better than KFC

FFS! Where was the NSFW warning????