Eat-Mor-Chikin: My Pleasure

[Enchubben 5,510]

Chik-fil-a is excellent regardless, but a fucking god send if you have kids. How on earth it didn’t have its own thread here (that I could find) is unacceptable.

1) excellent chicken in any format, nuggets, strips or sandwiches;

2)pretty dang good lemonade;

3)best customer service of any fast food;

4)the most generous rewards program out there and a great app.

Made a custom breakfast sandwich on the app this morning to recreate the sausage McMuffin+. English muffin, add sausage, American cheese and bacon. Cost 1.35 and it rocked.

[South Austin 52,519]

Their batter is crack. There is no better chicken nugget. Fight me, pussies.

[hornbri 1,400]

I have a reoccurring dream they start to offer jalapeños as a topping on the spicy chicken. It must be what heaven is like. 

[ztejas 43,475]

1 minute ago, South Austin said:

Their batter is crack. There is no better chicken nugget. Fight me, pussies.

This is accurate. Love their fries, too. 

[Rimbo 25,975]

overly expensive and not open on Sundays. pass

best fast food chicken is KFC in China. super cheap and insanely better than kfc here

[South Austin 52,519]

6 minutes ago, Rimbo said:

overly expensive and not open on Sundays. pass

best fast food chicken is KFC in China. super cheap and insanely better than kfc here

So you’re poor and a commie.

[ztejas 43,475]

18 minutes ago, Rimbo said:

best fast food chicken is KFC in China. super cheap

Does this include the cost of the $3k flight? Do they suck your dick and hand you a wad of 100s when you get there?

[956 Worldwide 34,715]

It’s clean, it’s good, they get you in and out. You see the line and think no way, but it always works out. 
 

I still think their spicy chicken sandwich (not the deluxe) is the best in the industry, but agree that some jalapeños would take it to 11.

[Rimbo 25,975]

13 minutes ago, South Austin said:

So you’re poor and a commie.

Yeah.

1 minute ago, ztejas said:

Does this include the cost of the $3k flight? Do they suck your dick and hand you a wad of 100s when you get there?

I've never paid $3k for a flight to China. Our round-trip tickets were usually $1400, using either ANA or KAL (fantastic airlines for int'l travel, by the way), going from LAX to Incheon to Qingdao.

Why Qingdao? Two reasons. One, it's my wife's hometown, and two, it is fucking beer country. Because when Europe occupied China, the Germans had Qingdao, and they built a brewery there. Now the entire Laoshan province is full of breweries, and the shit is pretty damned good. If you ever head out that way, try Laoshan #5, if you can find it. They pour it straight from a cask into plastic bags that you can take home -- you pay by the yuan. So you'll say "er yuan pi jiu" and get yourself a bagful of beer for the evening. (Pouring beer out of a bag into a glass is difficult.)

Of course, if you're white, you'll pay 20 for that. They know not to do that to me in the local neighborhood, but if I ever leave, I have to make myself scarce while my wife orders for me.

Also, if you go to large chains, like KFC, the prices are right there on the menu, so you won't get ripped off. And they are always sold out of nuggets, so you have to wait for them to be fried fresh... Yum.  

[Rimbo 25,975]

3 minutes ago, 956 Worldwide said:

It’s clean, it’s good, they get you in and out. You see the line and think no way, but it always works out. 
 

I still think their spicy chicken sandwich (not the deluxe) is the best in the industry, but agree that some jalapeños would take it to 11.

Better than Popeye's?

[956 Worldwide 34,715]

Just now, Rimbo said:

Better than Popeye's?

Yeah, cause I like the spice in the batter and not just the mayo sauce. On balance, it’s better especially since they ALWAYS have it and I don’t have to go to a Popeyes. The worst run CFA I have been in blows the best run Popeyes out of the water. 

[Rimbo 25,975]

Oh, and another reason to go Incheon -> Qingdao to get into China? Absolutely zero customs whatsoever. They basically assume that nobody smuggling anything into or out of the country would ever use that route, for some weird reason, so I've literally just walked straight to the bus from my plane.

And even if they did, we have friends there who are happy to help if we needed it.

[ztejas 43,475]

5 minutes ago, Rimbo said:

Yeah.

I've never paid $3k for a flight to China. Our round-trip tickets were usually $1400, using either ANA or KAL (fantastic airlines for int'l travel, by the way), going from LAX to Incheon to Qingdao.

Why Qingdao? Two reasons. One, it's my wife's hometown, and two, it is fucking beer country. Because when Europe occupied China, the Germans had Qingdao, and they built a brewery there. Now the entire Laoshan province is full of breweries, and the shit is pretty damned good. If you ever head out that way, try Laoshan #5, if you can find it. They pour it straight from a cask into plastic bags that you can take home -- you pay by the yuan. So you'll say "er yuan pi jiu" and get yourself a bagful of beer for the evening. (Pouring beer out of a bag into a glass is difficult.)

Of course, if you're white, you'll pay 20 for that. They know not to do that to me in the local neighborhood, but if I ever leave, I have to make myself scarce while my wife orders for me.

Also, if you go to large chains, like KFC, the prices are right there on the menu, so you won't get ripped off. And they are always sold out of nuggets, so you have to wait for them to be fried fresh... Yum.  

China is on my shortlist of places I'd like to see eventually. Some of the countryside is incredibly beautiful from what I've seen.

Obviously it's a bit of a nervous proposition, though. 

[Rimbo 25,975]

Just now, ztejas said:

China is on my shortlist of places I'd like to see eventually. Some of the countryside is incredibly beautiful from what I've seen.

Obviously it's a bit of a nervous proposition, though. 

It is. But the pollution is so bad now, it's hard to see. And they've repainted a lot of the old buildings (think this kind of badness) in the Forbidden City and whatever, painting over a lot of the original detail.

It's been a few years since I've been there. But the pollution is just unimaginably bad. One time, I washed my hands, stepped outside, walked around for fifteen minutes without touching anything, came back home and washed my hands... and black soot came off of them.

[Yesh 928]

Why the fuck did they get rid of the spicy chicken biscuit?

[Surly Bevo 25,048]

15 minutes ago, Yesh said:

Why the fuck did they get rid of the spicy chicken biscuit?

It touched itself while having impure thoughts about other spicy chicken biscuits.

[4th&Five 41,558]

Who didn’t expect a China discussion to break out in a fast food chicken thread?

[ztejas 43,475]

44 minutes ago, Rimbo said:

It is. But the pollution is so bad now, it's hard to see. And they've repainted a lot of the old buildings (think this kind of badness) in the Forbidden City and whatever, painting over a lot of the original detail.

It's been a few years since I've been there. But the pollution is just unimaginably bad. One time, I washed my hands, stepped outside, walked around for fifteen minutes without touching anything, came back home and washed my hands... and black soot came off of them.

I was under the impression the pollution had improved in recent years. Maybe not.

[Trey3216 15,347]

53 minutes ago, Rimbo said:

Yeah.

I've never paid $3k for a flight to China. Our round-trip tickets were usually $1400, using either ANA or KAL (fantastic airlines for int'l travel, by the way), going from LAX to Incheon to Qingdao.

Why Qingdao? Two reasons. One, it's my wife's hometown, and two, it is fucking beer country. Because when Europe occupied China, the Germans had Qingdao, and they built a brewery there. Now the entire Laoshan province is full of breweries, and the shit is pretty damned good. If you ever head out that way, try Laoshan #5, if you can find it. They pour it straight from a cask into plastic bags that you can take home -- you pay by the yuan. So you'll say "er yuan pi jiu" and get yourself a bagful of beer for the evening. (Pouring beer out of a bag into a glass is difficult.)

Of course, if you're white, you'll pay 20 for that. They know not to do that to me in the local neighborhood, but if I ever leave, I have to make myself scarce while my wife orders for me.

Also, if you go to large chains, like KFC, the prices are right there on the menu, so you won't get ripped off. And they are always sold out of nuggets, so you have to wait for them to be fried fresh... Yum.  

It’s a deal.  It’s a steal.  It’s the sale of the fucking century.  In fact, you know what?  Fuck it, Nick, I think I’ll keep it.   

[Underdog 28,711]

Overrated.

[The Ace of Aces 5,192]

The spicy grilled sandwich had was damn good but it’s no longer available. Their fries have so much promise but are always a soft, cold meh 

[Hank_Hill 18,878]

The best hotdog is in an airport kiosk in Yemen. That’s on topic right?

[Rimbo 25,975]

1 hour ago, 4th&Five said:

Who didn’t expect a China discussion to break out in a fast food chicken thread?

That and watermelons. The Chinese love them some fried chicken and watermelons.

[elfenix 34,307]

The best hotdog is in an airport kiosk in Yemen. That’s on topic right?

With extra goat curry, right?

[4th&Five 41,558]

10 minutes ago, Rimbo said:

That and watermelons. The Chinese love them some fried chicken and watermelons.

You know who else loves those?

[Somnio 751]

Their salads are damn good as well if you're into that kind of thing. 

[Onboard 2.0 9,083]

Their chicken breakfast 

Biscuits are sublime.

 

And I'll take on any of you mouthbreathers if you think otherwise, Unless yer really big. Then I'll take 2 biscuits, and be on my way.  You can revel in your ignorance.

Edited August 29, 2021 by Onboard 2.0

[utee94 15,832]

3 hours ago, Rimbo said:

Better than Popeye's?

Popeye's doesn't make a spicy chicken sandwich, so, yes.

[CooterBrown 18,014]

Their salads are damn good as well if you're into that kind of thing. 

Don’t sleep on the chicken salad.

[Rimbo 25,975]

53 minutes ago, 4th&Five said:

You know who else loves those?

Yes. Yes they do.

But they don't love tacos. At all. Or burritos. Not too fond of pizza. Don't eat hot dogs at all. Burgers? Only if they are fried chicken burgers. So among the fast food options, you have noodle shops and fried chicken joints.

[futureman 22,482]

3 hours ago, Rimbo said:

Yeah.

I've never paid $3k for a flight to China. Our round-trip tickets were usually $1400, using either ANA or KAL (fantastic airlines for int'l travel, by the way), going from LAX to Incheon to Qingdao.

Why Qingdao? Two reasons. One, it's my wife's hometown, and two, it is fucking beer country. Because when Europe occupied China, the Germans had Qingdao, and they built a brewery there. Now the entire Laoshan province is full of breweries, and the shit is pretty damned good. If you ever head out that way, try Laoshan #5, if you can find it. They pour it straight from a cask into plastic bags that you can take home -- you pay by the yuan. So you'll say "er yuan pi jiu" and get yourself a bagful of beer for the evening. (Pouring beer out of a bag into a glass is difficult.)

Of course, if you're white, you'll pay 20 for that. They know not to do that to me in the local neighborhood, but if I ever leave, I have to make myself scarce while my wife orders for me.

Also, if you go to large chains, like KFC, the prices are right there on the menu, so you won't get ripped off. And they are always sold out of nuggets, so you have to wait for them to be fried fresh... Yum.  

sweet, sweet. bookmarked for the next time I’m in Laoshan province. 

[Somnio 751]

22 minutes ago, Rimbo said:

Yes. Yes they do.

But they don't love tacos. At all. Or burritos. Not too fond of pizza. Don't eat hot dogs at all. Burgers? Only if they are fried chicken burgers. So among the fast food options, you have noodle shops and fried chicken joints.

Fucking heathens.

[dcbc 14,487]

3 hours ago, Rimbo said:

Better than Popeye's?

Not even close.  That Popeye's Spicy Chicken Sandwich is a monster.

[Deej 76,830]

There's one downtown now where Athenian Grill used to be. 

[Trey3216 15,347]

3 hours ago, Onboard 2.0 said:

Their chicken breakfast 

Biscuits are sublime.

 

And I'll take any on of you mouthbreathers if you think otherwise, Unless yer really big. Then I'll take 2 biscuits, and be on my way.  You can revel in your ignorance.

I just fucking wish Whataburger could start making chicken like CFA so I could have a spicy chicken biscuit on the jalapeño cheddar biscuit.   

[futureman 22,482]

1 hour ago, Trey3216 said:

I just fucking wish Whataburger could start making chicken like CFA so I could have a spicy chicken biscuit on the jalapeño cheddar biscuit.   

you can make that happen. you just don’t want it enough. 

[Mole 4,333]

Back when the local one wasn't just drive though only, it was a good place to take a small kid -- decent enough food, good service, and a reasonably clean and air-conditioned playground.

[conVINCEd 21,469]

Popeye’s has the superior sandwich, despite the spicy mayo, and they also have red beans and rice, but CFA wins all other categories, particularly if you are feeding kids.

[NeverMarryAStripper 21,907]

I’m still mad they discontinued their chicken salad sandwich 

[EvilCaseMcCoy 691]

14 hours ago, South Austin said:

Their batter is crack. There is no better chicken nugget. Fight me, pussies.

That's cause it's loaded with msg. 

[pearlandhorn 3,274]

Overrated. The sandwiches that come in the pouch are soggy even 1 minute after opening the package. Fries are meh. My 5 year old loves Canes and hates CFA. If I’m going to buy fried chicken, it will be from Raising Canes. 
 

The only thing that Chick Fil A does well is their tea. 

[Da Fino 2,783]

That's cause it's loaded with msg. 

And powdered sugar. It’s good though.

[ChickenSandwich 9,843]

1 hour ago, pearlandhorn said:

Overrated. The sandwiches that come in the pouch are soggy even 1 minute after opening the package. 
 

The ones sold on campus were just soggy trash. 

[Onboard 2.0 9,083]

1 hour ago, pearlandhorn said:

Overrated. The sandwiches that come in the pouch are soggy even 1 minute after opening the package. Fries are meh. My 5 year old loves Canes and hates CFA. If I’m going to buy fried chicken, it will be from Raising Canes. 
 

The only thing that Chick Fil A does well is their tea. 

Haven't ever had raising canes chicken , but what are your thoughts on whataburger ?

Cause that  would seriously affect my reliance on your critique of chick fil a

 

pro tip: again, their breakfast chicken biscuit  is among the best in the business 

[Surly Bevo 25,048]

CFA is the intersection of "just good enough" quality and extraordinary speed/service for a fast food joint.  There are numerous places that have better chicken, more options etc but they are not so much better than when one is looking for the fast food experience that they are gonna put up with a drive, a wait, a fucked up order whatever.   It's a brilliant way to run a fast food business because that's really the sweet spot. "I want to eat, or I need to feed all these fucking kids, I just want it to not be a hassle."  

The food is nothing special.  The "fast" is exceptionally special.

And agree, when it does come to the food breakfast is what they do best.

Edited August 29, 2021 by Surly Bevo

[utee94 15,832]

I order the sandwich without pickles so I always get a fresh one.  No sogginess, just pure deliciousness.  Best spicy chicken sandwich in fast food.

[Landomatic 3,813]

1 hour ago, Surly Bevo said:

CFA is the intersection of "just good enough" quality and extraordinary speed/service for a fast food joint.  There are numerous places that have better chicken, more options etc but they are not so much better than when one is looking for the fast food experience that they are gonna put up with a drive, a wait, a fucked up order whatever.   It's a brilliant way to run a fast food business because that's really the sweet spot. "I want to eat, or I need to feed all these fucking kids, I just want it to not be a hassle."  

The food is nothing special.  The "fast" is exceptionally special.

And agree, when it does come to the food breakfast is what they do best.

Spot on. The food is just okay at best. It’s every other little detail that they nail. Service, cleanliness, speed, packaging, etc. Hell their employees are trained so well they won’t even say “no problem” when you thank them. They say “my pleasure”. They even have the best ketchup packets. Just goes to show there is a lot more to a good restaurant than good food.

[Francisco 2.0 32,395]

Chik Fil A does have great service (and 2 of my nephews worked there, and have told me the training and emphasis they go through for customer service) but the absolute best customer service for fast food, hands down, has to be In-N-Out.

 

 

 

 

[Pescado_Rojo 19,423]

20 hours ago, 956 Worldwide said:

Yeah, cause I like the spice in the batter and not just the mayo sauce. On balance, it’s better especially since they ALWAYS have it and I don’t have to go to a Popeyes. The worst run CFA I have been in blows the best run Popeyes out of the water. 

There's a new Popeye's close to me. They've been open like 6 months, and they've already nailed the Popeye's guest experience. They're always out of something I want, the drive through line takes hours, the food is usually cold, and they almost always get my order wrong. 

[Guest]

18 hours ago, Onboard 2.0 said:

Their chicken breakfast 

Biscuits are sublime.

 

And I'll take on any of you mouthbreathers if you think otherwise, Unless yer really big. Then I'll take 2 biscuits, and be on my way.  You can revel in your ignorance.

when oldest son was on deployment that's all he talked about craving before he got back.  Really?  no enchilada plate? No Cen-Tex brisket?

Nope, just Hu-Bu-Cu-Ba, also known as Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit.