I'm a Brit who tried Popeyes for the first time, and there's only 1 menu item I wouldn't order again

Sama Ansari PourJul 2, 2023, 16:03 IST

I visited Popeyes for the first time.Sama Ansari Pour.

I'm a Brit who tried Popeyes for the first time since it opened in the UK in 2021.
I liked the interior. The color scheme was fun and it was decorated with various signs and phrases.

Like most people, I've always loved chicken burgers. I normally got my fix from KFC or an independent restaurant, but I recently noticed that Popeyes had come to the UK.

The exterior of Popeyes.Sama Ansari Pour.

Like most people, I've always loved chicken burgers. I normally got my fix from KFC or an independent restaurant, but I recently noticed that Popeyes had come to the UK.

The inside was bright, clean, and spacious. Half of the store was dedicated to ordering your food, and the other half was a space to eat your food.

The interior of the chain had one side to order (L) and one side to eat (R).Sama Ansari Pour.

You could order from a self-service screen or from a member of staff.

The self-service screen (L) and the cash register (R).Sama Ansari Pour,

What surprised me was that the food was delivered to my table.

The food came to my table.Sama Ansari Pour.

I ordered a deluxe chicken burger, a biscuit, a chocolate orange milkshake, chicken tenders, mashed potatoes with cajun gravy, and ranch sauce.

My Popeyes order.Sama Ansari Pour.

I started with the deluxe chicken burger. Before I bit into it, I was impressed. The bun was golden and the chicken was crispy.

The burger was juicy and tasty.Sama Ansari Pour.

I was surprised when I saw the biscuit. In the UK, when we say "biscuit" we mean a cookie. I was expecting something with chocolate chips, and not a golden puffed ball.

The biscuit from Popeyes.Sama Ansari Pour.

I had high hopes for the chicken tenders, as I had heard good things about them. Unfortunately, they didn't taste good in my opinion.

The chicken tenders were not my favorite.Sama Ansari Pour.

I was excited to taste the mashed potatoes and cajun gravy as it's unlike anything I've had in the UK.

The mashed potatoes and gravy.Sama Ansari Pour.

There's nothing bad I could say about the fries. They were crispy and delicious.

The fries were so tasty that I didn't feel like they needed sauce.Sama Ansari Pour.

The milkshake had a complex flavor of chocolate, vanilla, and orange. Surprisingly, the flavors worked well together and I immediately became a fan.

The milkshake from Popeyes.Sama Ansari Pour.

I really enjoyed my meal at Popeyes and thought the phrases and neon signs plastered around the restaurant were a fun touch.

The interior.Sama Ansari Pour.

I tried a copycat Costco rotisserie chicken recipe to see how it compares to the store's $5 favorite. It was even better than the original.

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I'm a Brit who tried Popeyes for the first time, and there's only 1 menu item I wouldn't order again

Like most people, I've always loved chicken burgers. I normally got my fix from KFC or an independent restaurant, but I recently noticed that Popeyes had come to the UK.

The inside was bright, clean, and spacious. Half of the store was dedicated to ordering your food, and the other half was a space to eat your food.

You could order from a self-service screen or from a member of staff.

What surprised me was that the food was delivered to my table.

I ordered a deluxe chicken burger, a biscuit, a chocolate orange milkshake, chicken tenders, mashed potatoes with cajun gravy, and ranch sauce.

I started with the deluxe chicken burger. Before I bit into it, I was impressed. The bun was golden and the chicken was crispy.

I was surprised when I saw the biscuit. In the UK, when we say "biscuit" we mean a cookie. I was expecting something with chocolate chips, and not a golden puffed ball.

I had high hopes for the chicken tenders, as I had heard good things about them. Unfortunately, they didn't taste good in my opinion.

I was excited to taste the mashed potatoes and cajun gravy as it's unlike anything I've had in the UK.

There's nothing bad I could say about the fries. They were crispy and delicious.

The milkshake had a complex flavor of chocolate, vanilla, and orange. Surprisingly, the flavors worked well together and I immediately became a fan.

I really enjoyed my meal at Popeyes and thought the phrases and neon signs plastered around the restaurant were a fun touch.