Post by: Pete on December 25, 2014, 12:32:20 PM
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One of the world's quirkier holiday traditions is now upon us. Every December 24, thousands and thousands of people in Japan leave the house and head to Kentucky Fried Chicken for the traditional Christmas Eve meal
Yes, that Kentucky Fried Chicken. KFC is so popular in Japan on Christmas Eve that there are often lines stretching down the block outside stores. Some people reserve their KFC "Christmas Party Barrels" up to two months in advance so as not to miss out.
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http://www.vox.com/2014/12/24/7442485/KFC-Japan-christmas
Post by: chum1 on December 25, 2014, 12:44:45 PM
Post by: Pete on December 25, 2014, 12:47:24 PM
Was trying to find out if they have LJS in Japan and learned that, just like KFC, LJS was founded in Kentucky. Holy crap, Kentucky.
It's on all of us that we didn't fight harder for Louisville over TCU/WVU.
Still, it's understandable how KFC is so beloved world wide. It's delicious! Chum, let me ask you something personal...are you an original recipe or extra crispy man? Be honest.
Post by: DQ12 on December 25, 2014, 01:07:26 PM
those biscuits. :lick:
Post by: Pete on December 25, 2014, 01:08:28 PM
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And there’s romance. Christmas is considered the most romantic day of the year, surpassing Valentine’s Day and a similar celebration a month later known as White Day.
Most nice restaurants are booked well in advance by couples seeking to enjoy a romantic dinner on Christmas Eve. Love hotels, which cater to those who do not need more than a couple of hours’ stay, are usually fully occupied by couples seeking to enjoy some private time.
So lovey-dovey is the date that single adults often find it depressing. One restaurant in Tokyo even bans couples from entering on Christmas Eve in hopes of giving singles a break, though its approach doesn’t seem to have been adopted by its competitors.
Read more here: http://www.fresnobee.com/2014/12/23/4299877/in-japan-nothing-beats-takeout.html#storylink=cpy
Post by: chum1 on December 25, 2014, 01:17:03 PM
Was trying to find out if they have LJS in Japan and learned that, just like KFC, LJS was founded in Kentucky. Holy crap, Kentucky.
It's on all of us that we didn't fight harder for Louisville over TCU/WVU.
Still, it's understandable how KFC is so beloved world wide. It's delicious! Chum, let me ask you something personal...are you an original recipe or extra crispy man? Be honest.
I prefer original to extra crispy, but I eat grilled so I don't feel like a slug afterward.
Post by: pissclams on December 25, 2014, 02:02:25 PM
also had a double down just a few weeks ago
Post by: EMAWmeister on December 25, 2014, 03:07:27 PM
Post by: The Big Train on December 25, 2014, 03:12:29 PM
Post by: pissclams on December 25, 2014, 03:13:34 PM
Popeyes is betterit's not even close
Post by: Pete on December 25, 2014, 03:19:53 PM
Popeyes is betterit's not even close
Duh. Tell it to the Japs (no offense) tho.
Post by: GregKSU1027 on December 30, 2014, 02:54:56 PM
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Post by: Gooch on December 30, 2014, 03:03:06 PM
Post by: The Big Train on December 30, 2014, 03:05:04 PM
Post by: nicname on December 30, 2014, 03:38:51 PM
Side note: I've never been to Chicken Annie's or Chicken Mary's in Pittsburg.
Post by: EMAWmeister on December 30, 2014, 03:54:52 PM
Post by: puniraptor on December 30, 2014, 04:00:33 PM
honey makes the biscuit soggy
cheese makes the macaroni soggy
Post by: The Big Train on December 30, 2014, 04:02:42 PM
Post by: Skipper44 on December 30, 2014, 04:03:51 PM
Maybe controversial, but I've never had fried chicken that was definitely better than KFC. I've been to Strouds, Brookeville and others that are supposedly higher quality, but haven't felt they are much better in taste. It's an oddity to me that it's like the one national (International) fast food chain that does what they do as good or better than good mom and pop places.you have to go off menu at Houston's and get the chicken tenders platter
Side note: I've never been to Chicken Annie's or Chicken Mary's in Pittsburg.
Post by: CHONGS on December 30, 2014, 04:05:52 PM
Post by: nicname on December 30, 2014, 04:11:23 PM
You should try Popeye's.
I've had it. No discernible difference to me in quality.
Post by: mocat on December 30, 2014, 04:25:35 PM
Post by: puniraptor on December 30, 2014, 04:29:09 PM
i dont order alot of fried chicken so i really dont have any other data to work with
Post by: Bloodfart on December 30, 2014, 04:48:40 PM
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on December 30, 2014, 04:51:51 PM
Post by: CHONGS on December 30, 2014, 04:52:59 PM
Post by: deputy dawg on December 30, 2014, 04:59:40 PM
Note: For you snobs don't deign to eat organ meat, livers from Go Chicken Go may change your mind.
Post by: puniraptor on December 30, 2014, 05:01:05 PM
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on December 30, 2014, 05:05:30 PM
If I ever find myself in the Pittsburg area I will shoot myself in the head.
Well, make sure you eat at Barto's first.
Post by: Spracne on December 30, 2014, 05:22:30 PM
Go Chicken Go in metro KC is superior to KFC. If you permit entry of livers into the contest, it's an edge Go Chicken Go has that pushes it over the top.
Note: For you snobs don't deign to eat organ meat, livers from Go Chicken Go may change your mind.
snobs love organ meat, you cretin.
Post by: nicname on December 30, 2014, 05:27:16 PM
Maybe controversial, but I've never had fried chicken that was definitely better than KFC. I've been to Strouds, Brookeville and others that are supposedly higher quality, but haven't felt they are much better in taste. It's an oddity to me that it's like the one national (International) fast food chain that does what they do as good or better than good mom and pop places.you have to go off menu at Houston's and get the chicken tenders platter
Side note: I've never been to Chicken Annie's or Chicken Mary's in Pittsburg.
TaTownBacker, is that you. Isn't it called the Flying Chicken platter or something like that? Heard it's delicious.
Post by: EMAWmeister on December 30, 2014, 05:33:10 PM
Post by: nicname on December 30, 2014, 05:43:46 PM
If you ever find yourself in the Pittsburg area on a Friday night, go to Barto's Idle Hour in Frontenac. They have good fried chicken, and they play polka music and all the old local hicks get up and dance. It's a real hoot.
How's the mob presence at Barto's?
Post by: nicname on December 30, 2014, 05:46:49 PM
Post by: Pete on December 30, 2014, 06:39:07 PM
1. This thread is about fried chicken on the bone, not tenders etc.
2. Popeye's is actually my favorite as well, because I like the spicey chicken and I prefer their sides (e.g. red beans and rice), but KFC is a global institution.
3. As it turns out I actually MIGHT find myself in the great Pittsburgh area in the future. However, I was told "Chicken Mary's" and "Chicken Annie's" are the two chicken joint that I should hit. Is that not correct?
Post by: Pete on December 30, 2014, 06:43:40 PM
You need to be into Livers to really appreciate Go Chicken Go. I haven't tried them.
Post by: deputy dawg on December 31, 2014, 06:33:13 AM
Go Chicken Go in metro KC is superior to KFC. If you permit entry of livers into the contest, it's an edge Go Chicken Go has that pushes it over the top.
Note: For you snobs don't deign to eat organ meat, livers from Go Chicken Go may change your mind.
snobs love organ meat, you cretin.
Hmmm....I'm more accustomed to the clinically out-of-date usage of "moron", but can live with being referred to as a cretin. Can confirm that snobs look down on organ meat, and not because it's on their plate.
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on December 31, 2014, 08:14:16 AM
Wow, lot to catch up on in this thread. Here is a rundown....
1. This thread is about fried chicken on the bone, not tenders etc.
2. Popeye's is actually my favorite as well, because I like the spicey chicken and I prefer their sides (e.g. red beans and rice), but KFC is a global institution.
3. As it turns out I actually MIGHT find myself in the great Pittsburgh area in the future. However, I was told "Chicken Mary's" and "Chicken Annie's" are the two chicken joint that I should hit. Is that not correct?
It just depends on how much garlic you like on your chicken. I like Chicken Mary's a little bit better, but all 3 are really good. I'd only recommend Barto's if it's polka night.
Post by: wiley on December 31, 2014, 11:15:03 AM
http://foosacklys.net/order/footastic.php
Every day at lunch there would be a line at the drive through only rivaled by a starbucks drive thru.
Post by: wiley on December 31, 2014, 11:15:41 AM
Post by: slobber on December 31, 2014, 11:21:50 AM
Gonna win 'em all!
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Post by: The Big Train on January 03, 2015, 12:24:29 AM
I had a Famous Bowl tonight.
was it the new loaded famous bowl(:lick:) or just the tradition amazing one?
Post by: Headinjun on January 03, 2015, 01:08:34 AM
What a food poisony dump that place was.
They once served me a chicken sandwich with a stale bun. WTF!!!
Post by: The Big Train on July 14, 2015, 12:52:43 PM
http://ftw.usatoday.com/2015/07/kfc-fried-chicken-pizza-chizza-philippines
Post by: MakeItRain on July 14, 2015, 10:44:05 PM
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Tanya Smith?KFC
After finding this in my "chicken" at KFC in Auburn NY, you my dears can go eff yourselves. My four year old almost ingested this. You are not quality, or anything that can be even remotely close to that. Never again.
Post by: nicname on July 14, 2015, 10:54:26 PM
Anybody remember the KFC off of Tuttle Creek Blvd?
What a food poisony dump that place was.
They once served me a chicken sandwich with a stale bun. WTF!!!
FWIW, Pre-remodel MHK KFC had about the best drive thru guy in the world.
Post by: nicname on July 14, 2015, 10:55:03 PM
Tanya... photo.
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Tanya Smith?KFC
After finding this in my "chicken" at KFC in Auburn NY, you my dears can go eff yourselves. My four year old almost ingested this. You are not quality, or anything that can be even remotely close to that. Never again.
Trying to figure out what that is. Drawing a blank. Chicken fetus?
Post by: The Big Train on July 14, 2015, 11:03:58 PM
Post by: Spracne on July 14, 2015, 11:05:25 PM
people who judge an entire chain of restaurants on a single eff up when they have thousands of establishments that each serve 100's of people a day, every day of the year are the rough ridin' worstVery well and eloquently said. I myself read this in the voice of Morgan Freeman.
Post by: Spracne on July 14, 2015, 11:07:17 PM
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Post by: star seed 7 on July 14, 2015, 11:29:23 PM
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Post by: Spracne on July 14, 2015, 11:41:31 PM
personally, I would not eat at a friends house again that mumped up their food than a multi-billion dollar restaurant chain that has 70% turnover if not more per year and underpaid employees not giving a crap and cooking my food. BUT THATS JUST ME
Not sure if having a stroke or just getting big trained when I try to read this...
Post by: Trim on July 15, 2015, 12:08:29 AM
personally, I would not eat at a friends house again that mumped up their food than a multi-billion dollar restaurant chain that has 70% turnover if not more per year and underpaid employees not giving a crap and cooking my food. BUT THATS JUST ME
Not sure if having a stroke or just getting big trained when I try to read this...
CHOO CHOO
Post by: Headinjun on July 15, 2015, 12:09:29 AM
Those were my last KFC experiences.
Post by: Trim on July 15, 2015, 12:10:53 AM
Early last decade I received food poisoning at the KFC on third street (not sure if its still there), about 6 months later they served me a chicken sandwich on a stale bun.
Those were my last KFC experiences.
So we've heard.
Post by: bones129 on July 15, 2015, 12:36:28 AM
Tanya... photo.
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Tanya Smith?KFC
After finding this in my "chicken" at KFC in Auburn NY, you my dears can go eff yourselves. My four year old almost ingested this. You are not quality, or anything that can be even remotely close to that. Never again.
I understand KFC has its problems, just like any other chain restaurant.
But just what the hell is that thing?? :ohno:
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on July 15, 2015, 11:38:41 AM
Post by: MakeItRain on July 15, 2015, 12:25:27 PM
you know why there are "Caution: hot contents inside" on rough ridin' coffee cups at restaurants? Because some rough ridin' idiot thought it was ice water and burned themselves. I mean give me a rough ridin' break with this crap
I think you should do a little reading on the McDonald's hot coffee case so you can have some facts for your piping hot take.
Post by: nicname on July 15, 2015, 12:28:44 PM
you know why there are "Caution: hot contents inside" on rough ridin' coffee cups at restaurants? Because some rough ridin' idiot thought it was ice water and burned themselves. I mean give me a rough ridin' break with this crap
I think you should do a little reading on the McDonald's hot coffee case so you can have some facts for your piping hot take.
:lol:
Post by: The Big Train on July 15, 2015, 12:31:02 PM
Post by: Shooter Jones on July 15, 2015, 12:32:00 PM
Wish I could find one of them in Colorado.
Post by: The Big Train on July 15, 2015, 12:32:16 PM
Post by: star seed 7 on July 15, 2015, 12:44:05 PM
Post by: Ptolemy on July 15, 2015, 12:52:04 PM
Tanya... photo.
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Tanya Smith?KFC
After finding this in my "chicken" at KFC in Auburn NY, you my dears can go eff yourselves. My four year old almost ingested this. You are not quality, or anything that can be even remotely close to that. Never again.
Trying to figure out what that is. Drawing a blank. Chicken fetus?
I've eaten whatever that is many times in every fried chicken place I can recall eating at. Seems as though it occurs under the ribs of a breast piece but I may be wrong on that. It's good - never made me sick.
For the record: Bone-in chicken only; KC bias...
1. Popeye's - spicy, but it depends on which one you go to. Johnson Drive & Broadmoor in Mission, KS is hands-down the best.
2. GoChickenGo
3. Churches
4. Price Chopper (not fast food but they season well and it's always done right.)
5. KFC - really depends on where you go but the way they cook the chicken sogs up too much of the breading underneath the fried surface. Not good eats!
Post by: nicname on July 15, 2015, 12:55:41 PM
The Bartlesville KFC had an all-you-can-eat lunch buffet when I was a kid (maybe they still do). I'd go in there with my grandma and be the youngest person in the place by 50 years, but you know what, I can't remember a time when I was happier as a child, and I had a pretty damn good childhood, I think.
Wish I could find one of them in Colorado.
I loved the KFC AYCE buffet as a kid. Used to go to the one by KMART in Salina.
Post by: hatingfrancisco on July 15, 2015, 01:34:05 PM
Post by: Spracne on July 15, 2015, 01:36:18 PM
Where is the uproar for the "Kentucky Style" baked beans? They are putting old chicken in the beans and calling it "kentucky style" for Pete's Sake!
Kent#ack'y Style
Post by: Cire on July 15, 2015, 01:38:11 PM
Post by: Trim on July 15, 2015, 01:47:38 PM
I went to one somewhere in the middle of missouri too long ago on a drive to st. louis.
Post by: Gooch on July 15, 2015, 02:10:07 PM
crap now i want some KFC. Mrs. Gooch pick that up on your way home!
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on July 15, 2015, 02:14:40 PM
I like the original recipe :dunno:
crap now i want some KFC. Mrs. Gooch pick that up on your way home!
It would be cold by the time you got home if I did that.
Post by: Tobias on July 15, 2015, 02:15:17 PM
Post by: Gooch on July 15, 2015, 02:35:56 PM
he'll just toss the packaging and throw it on the grill anyways :lol::shakesfist:
Post by: The Big Train on July 15, 2015, 02:59:32 PM
Post by: Trim on July 15, 2015, 03:02:41 PM
I like the original recipe :dunno:
crap now i want some KFC. Mrs. Gooch pick that up on your way home!
It would be cold by the time you got home if I did that.
There's a KFC just past the old tongue quesadilla place.
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on July 15, 2015, 04:25:49 PM
I like the original recipe :dunno:
crap now i want some KFC. Mrs. Gooch pick that up on your way home!
It would be cold by the time you got home if I did that.
There's a KFC just past the old tongue quesadilla place.
I don't know what the old tongue place is....
Post by: Gooch on July 15, 2015, 04:28:02 PM
El Paisa!I like the original recipe :dunno:
crap now i want some KFC. Mrs. Gooch pick that up on your way home!
It would be cold by the time you got home if I did that.
There's a KFC just past the old tongue quesadilla place.
I don't know what the old tongue place is....
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on July 15, 2015, 04:29:30 PM
El Paisa!I like the original recipe :dunno:
crap now i want some KFC. Mrs. Gooch pick that up on your way home!
It would be cold by the time you got home if I did that.
There's a KFC just past the old tongue quesadilla place.
I don't know what the old tongue place is....
:lick:
Post by: Gooch on July 15, 2015, 04:32:22 PM
*did this today
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Post by: DaBigTrain on March 26, 2019, 12:40:42 PM
They have these things called a “Big Box” now and I was like I might as well, ya know? It was like $8 or something and probably could feed a family of 3. I can normally eat all of any kind of fast food value mean, but not this one! Nope, I couldn’t finish it and have leftovers for dinner now. Who knew KFC would skyrocket back into my awareness so quickly.
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Post by: Cire on March 26, 2019, 01:37:06 PM
:love:
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Post by: bucket on March 26, 2019, 06:07:04 PM
probably been posted but has anyone been to a KFC with a buffet???
:love:
Banning, CA, just sprung into my awareness :drool:
Post by: Trim on March 26, 2019, 06:39:18 PM
probably been posted but has anyone been to a KFC with a buffet???
:love:
Click the thing that says “go up” down and just to the left of this.
Post by: DaBigTrain on March 26, 2019, 07:06:50 PM
Who goes to KFC when Popeyes is available?
I eat Popeyes and Raisin Canes all the time fwiw
Post by: IPA4Me on March 27, 2019, 10:25:43 AM
probably been posted but has anyone been to a KFC with a buffet???They closed the one near me.
:love:
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