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I Tried Unknown Fast Food Restaurants

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The video explores little-known fast food restaurants across America to see if any can rival major chains. The host visits historic one-off locations and up-and-coming spots, tasting their signature items and comparing them to big-name competitors. The journey reveals that while many fall short, a few hidden gems—like Pioneer Chicken and Storm Burger—truly deliver outstanding quality.

[0:38]
Kewpee's historic status

Kewpee, founded in 1923 in Lima Ohio, is the third oldest fast food restaurant in America. It once had 400 locations but now only three remain. The Wendy's founder was inspired by Kewpee as a child.

[1:18]
Kewpee fish sandwich lacks flavor

The fish sandwich had no seasoning, no salt, and the bun wasn't toasted. Texture was fine but flavor was absent.

[1:59]
Kewpee fries are excellent

The fries were crispy on the outside, fluffy inside, and well-seasoned. The host compared them to original McDonald's fries.

[2:19]
Kewpee hamburger is average

The hamburger lacked Maillard browning and salt, but the olives added some saltiness. It was better than Whataburger but not top tier.

[3:11]
Happy Dayz patty melt needs salt

The patty melt was close to good but severely under-salted. The fries were mid, but the corn fritter was a hidden gem with salty-sweet contrast.

[4:29]
Happy Dayz pork tenderloin is low quality

The pork tenderloin sandwich was made from ground meat, not whole tenderloin, and lacked pork flavor. The host wouldn't return.

[5:33]
Top Notch uses real charcoal grill

Top Notch in Austin char-grills burgers over real charcoal, giving them a distinctive flavor. However, the burger came cold and had low meat content.

[6:09]
Top Notch fries are gold standard

The fries were exceptionally crisp, reminiscent of old McDonald's fries. The host considered them gold standard fast food fries.

[6:57]
Top Notch fried seafood is banging

The fried fish was well-seasoned and juicy, comparable to Long John Silver's but not clearly better. The seafood platter was a highlight.

[7:27]
Buddy's fries are phenomenal but burger fails

Buddy's seasoned fries had a great crunch and Cajun-cumin spice, but the burger was dry, under-salted, and mid. The potential is there but execution needs work.

[9:20]
Sandy's burger is a letdown

Sandy's, an Austin classic, had below-mid fries and a burger lacking flavor and Maillard. The host felt it was overhyped by nostalgia.

[10:56]
El Tacorrido beats Taco Bell

El Tacorrido's chicken tacos were well-seasoned, fatty, and not dry. The quesadilla was a banger. Compared to Taco Bell, it 'slaughtered them'.

[12:33]
Brolly Hut pastrami burrito is decent

The pastrami burrito was 50% chili and 50% pastrami, soupy but tasty. The steak sandwich was tough like beef jerky but seasoned well. Overall mid.

[14:45]
Storm Burger is phenomenal

Storm Burger had perfect Maillard, great bun, well-seasoned beef, and phenomenal fries with a batter coating. The host rated fries 9.5/10 and said it's better than In-N-Out.

[16:03]
Jim Dandy fried chicken beats KFC

Jim Dandy's fried chicken was perfectly salted, with garlic and cayenne, less greasy than expected. The fritter was like a crispy cake donut. At $15 for a full meal in LA, it's a steal.

[18:20]
El Taco (original Taco Bell) is disappointing

The last remaining El Taco location served liquid bean burritos and tacos lacking flavor. The crunchy shell was good but the fillings were bland. The cinnamon dessert was better than Taco Bell's current offering.

[20:05]
Pioneer Chicken is the best fast food chicken

Pioneer Chicken, once 300 locations now down to two, serves chicken seasoned to the bone with a glass-like crust. The host said it's better than Willie Mae's (a renowned sit-down restaurant) and the fries are perfectly salted. $15 for a full meal.

[21:49]
Conclusion: hidden gems exist but require searching

The host concludes that there are small fast food places doing it better than big dogs, like Storm Burger, Jim Dandy, and Pioneer Chicken. The key is to go out and find them.

While many unknown fast food spots fail to compete with major chains due to lack of seasoning or quality, true hidden gems like Storm Burger, Jim Dandy, and Pioneer Chicken prove that small, local operations can deliver exceptional food that rivals or beats the big dogs.

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What is the third oldest fast food restaurant in America?

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Kewpee, founded in 1923 in Lima, Ohio.

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How many Kewpee locations remain today?

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Only three locations remain, down from 400.

0:46

Which famous fast food chain's founder was inspired by Kewpee?

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Wendy's founder Dave Thomas was inspired by Kewpee.

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What was the total cost of the meal at Kewpee (hamburger, fish sandwich, fries)?

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$10.50.

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Which restaurant did the host say serves a 'beef jerky sandwich'?

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Brolly Hut's steak sandwich was compared to beef jerky.

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Which restaurant's fries did the host rate as 9.5 out of 10?

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Storm Burger's fries.

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How much did a full meal cost at Jim Dandy (4-piece chicken, fries, two fritters) in Los Angeles?

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$15.

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What is the name of the last remaining El Taco location, tied to Taco Bell's origin?

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El Taco (the original concept by Glen Bell before he started Taco Bell).

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How many locations did Pioneer Chicken once have, and how many remain?

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Up to 300 locations, now reduced to two.

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💡 Key Takeaways

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Pioneer Chicken beats Willie Mae's

The host claims this fast food fried chicken is better than Willie Mae's, a renowned sit-down restaurant, highlighting the incredible quality at a low price.

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Storm Burger surpasses In-N-Out

Both host and guest agree Storm Burger's burger and fries are superior to In-N-Out, demonstrating that a small unknown can outperform a major chain.

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Hidden gems exist but require searching

The video's core takeaway: there are many small fast food places doing it better than big chains, but they are not widely known and need to be discovered.

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El Tacorrido destroys Taco Bell

The host compares El Tacorrido's tacos and quesadilla directly to Taco Bell and claims they are far superior, illustrating the gap between a local gem and a national chain.

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[00:00] Hi, can I take your order?

[00:01] Yeah, one second.

[00:02] The top five fast food restaurants

[00:06] But does that make them the best?

[00:07] I mean,

[00:09] but what if the best fast food restaurant

[00:12] That's why today we're going to the most

[00:16] to see if they compete with the giants.

[00:18] Some of these are historic

[00:21] but others are just getting their start

[00:25] So let's answer the question: Is

[00:28] out there secretly hiding?

[00:30] And can we find it?

[00:31] The search begins.

[00:32] And we're starting in...

[00:34] Lima Ohio.

[00:36] I've never even heard of this place.

[00:38] Kewpee's been around since 1923.

[00:39] These guys are OG's!!

[00:40] And it's the third oldest fast food

[00:43] But they've been around this long,

[00:44] so there's got to be a reason

[00:46] They once had 400 locations,

[00:49] Fun fact: the Wendy's founder

[00:52] and supposedly that inspired Wendy's.

[00:54] they do play a big role

[00:57] Also, look at this line!

[00:58] It's literally wrapping around the block,

[01:01] So we went in to order,

[01:04] You kind of feel at home with

[01:07] all the babies in the corner.

[01:09] I can't compare the inside of this

[01:13] It's almost like AI-generated.

[01:15] But anyway,

[01:17] fish sandwich, and fries,

[01:18] and it came out in five minutes

[01:22] So far,

[01:23] we're meeting the expectation

[01:25] but we're starting with the

[01:29] First of all, no toast on the bun.

[01:31] I've actually never been to a fast

[01:33] Toasting hasn't made its

[01:35] Cheers.

[01:38] This could be so good!

[01:39] I was coming here really

[01:42] and I am: shocked at how little

[01:45] I taste nothing.

[01:46] The texture is nice, though.

[01:47] I like the texture of the bun.

[01:48] The fish is moist, but there's no salt.

[01:50] There's no seasoning.

[01:52] I might as well just eat a

[01:54] That's not the end.

[01:56] Let's try the fries.

[01:57] These, on the other hand,

[01:59] This is like an OG McDonald's fry.

[02:01] The texture is perfect.

[02:03] Fluffy on the inside,

[02:05] They could possibly add

[02:06] but I'm not going to deduct points.

[02:08] This is a really good

[02:10] Great work, great work.

[02:11] But the most important

[02:13] This is the second oldest fast food

[02:17] second only to White Castle.

[02:19] Hamburgers must be good.

[02:20] Traditional toppings.

[02:21] I got olives and banana peppers

[02:23] tend to order it that way here.

[02:29] It's not bad if your standard

[02:33] I'm sorry, to me,

[02:35] and I don't mean standard

[02:37] I mean standard in the

[02:39] There's not much Maillard on the meat.

[02:41] It could use more salt,

[02:43] so the salt levels are

[02:45] I don't know.

[02:46] There's like so little to

[02:48] It's definitely not going

[02:50] or my top 20, or my top 30.

[02:52] But it's not a horrible burger.

[02:53] we came all the way out here

[02:56] line up with the big dogs.

[02:57] No.

[02:59] Whataburger.

[03:00] In fact,

[03:02] This is better than Whataburger.

[03:04] You might think this place is named "Eat"

[03:07] has a giant sign that says "EAT."

[03:09] That is just what you do there.

[03:11] This is Happy Dayz.

[03:12] They're known for the iconic

[03:14] we will eat that at the end.

[03:16] I couldn't really compare it to any

[03:19] the closest comparison is Jack

[03:22] assortment of menu items.

[03:23] It took roughly 10 minutes to come out,

[03:26] Neither here nor there on speed.

[03:27] But first,

[03:30] I love a good patty melt.

[03:31] I have a recipe for a patty melt in

[03:34] by the way, links in the description.

[03:38] This was not bad;

[03:38] it was really close to being good.

[03:41] guys: there's no f***ing

[03:44] None.

[03:44] What the f*** is going on!?!

[03:46] Everything about this was proper, though,

[03:49] And I know you're thinking like, "Josh,

[03:51] give it a break." It's the one thing that

[03:54] You lose out on half the experience.

[03:56] We got the fries next.

[03:57] These look promising.

[03:59] I thought the fries at Kewpee were better.

[04:01] More crispy, better seasoned.

[04:03] I mean,

[04:03] they're not incredible

[04:05] They're mid.

[04:06] Fritter next.

[04:09] Yes, those are good.

[04:10] This reminds me of the coconut

[04:14] but like an American fried corn version.

[04:17] Almost like McDonald's

[04:19] seasoned with a little bit of salt,

[04:21] But it's a salty-sweet contrast,

[04:24] custardy,

[04:25] creamy sweet corn filling

[04:27] This is a banger hidden gem!

[04:29] Here it is: the pork tenderloin sandwich.

[04:31] And you might be thinking,

[04:32] "Is that the sole of my granddad's

[04:35] that is a flattened-out pork

[04:38] breaded, fried,

[04:39] Here we go...

[04:40] That's ground meat.

[04:41] That is not actually pork tenderloin.

[04:43] The seasoning is not bad.

[04:44] I like this more than the

[04:46] I can say that it could

[04:48] It could just use flavor in general.

[04:50] I don't taste pork at all.

[04:51] That said, kind of into it.

[04:53] I feel like I would eat this and be happy,

[04:56] be blown away by it.

[04:57] I think this is pretty up there for the

[05:01] This feels like really low-quality food,

[05:03] Somehow feels lower quality than, like,

[05:06] I almost want to rate this...

[05:07] it's...

[05:09] We have a distinct goal here.

[05:10] I want to find the hidden gems,

[05:12] and I want to find the people that

[05:15] Can this place compete with the big dogs?

[05:17] This is not a hidden gem.

[05:18] But I know they're out there and

[05:22] So, we move on.

[05:23] So we say goodbye to Ohio

[05:26] Texas,

[05:27] where we're joined on our

[05:30] Chef Christian...

[05:31] We're at Top Notch.

[05:32] I've always wanted to go here.

[05:33] It's considered an Austin classic.

[05:35] The one interesting thing

[05:37] supposedly,

[05:38] they're doing actual

[05:40] which is really unique.

[05:41] There's only one location.

[05:43] "Can I get just two cheeseburgers

[05:45] and then just one order of fries,

[05:48] However,

[05:49] I can't resist getting a good

[05:51] platter while we're here.

[05:52] Burgers ended up taking

[05:54] and the seafood platter, another seven.

[05:56] Honestly, for seafood made to order,

[05:58] And that clocked in to a total of $30.06,

[06:01] which makes it middle-of-the-pack

[06:04] Not bad.

[06:05] Cheers.

[06:06] These taste like what McDonald's

[06:09] So crisp!

[06:10] Crazy to see such a small fast

[06:13] to me,

[06:16] The burger, on the other hand,

[06:19] First of all, this burger is cold,

[06:21] Cheers!

[06:22] Cheers!

[06:23] Flavor-wise, it's actually pretty good.

[06:24] Yeah.

[06:25] This is, like,

[06:29] Flavor's outstanding!

[06:29] It tastes great, like,

[06:32] This is like an old diner burger.

[06:33] There's not a lot of fat in it.

[06:35] There's not, like,

[06:36] rich meat.

[06:39] I'm glad we didn't get

[06:40] Like, this is simple.

[06:42] Unfortunately,

[06:44] but the flavor of the meat is there.

[06:45] For a cold burger, I mean,

[06:47] I'm having a fun time.

[06:49] So, we have the fried seafood platter.

[06:51] Comes with fried shrimp, fried fish,

[06:53] coleslaw.

[06:54] Cheers.

[06:57] Fried fish is banging!

[06:59] Oh my god, it's seasoned so nicely,

[07:01] You know, I actually love this.

[07:03] In comparison to Long John Silver's,

[07:05] I don't think that it's, honestly,

[07:07] I think it is good, though.

[07:09] but I would come back

[07:11] I don't know that I would

[07:13] If I was going to compare

[07:14] because that's really what

[07:16] Burger King is doing char-grilled burgers,

[07:19] And they come cold, just like theirs.

[07:21] These actually tasted of charcoal because,

[07:23] They're fucking using charcoal.

[07:24] So, they're beating the big dog.

[07:27] We're at Buddy's.

[07:29] They're actually attempting

[07:31] The question is: do

[07:33] I do like this "Tossed Season Fries".

[07:34] Wait, why is it "season"?

[07:35] Wouldn't it be "seasoned"?

[07:37] I gotta say,

[07:39] There's only four items.

[07:40] It's giving In-N-Out vibes.

[07:42] Can we get two Double

[07:44] the number three?

[07:47] All right, your total will be $30.04.

[07:50] Thank you.

[07:51] Well, she apologized for the wait,

[07:53] I want to be clear: we did wait 15

[07:57] And how many cars were ahead of us?

[07:58] Awesome.

[07:59] That was a 30-minute

[08:02] Convenience?

[08:03] Speed?

[08:05] Affordability?

[08:06] $30 for two meals.

[08:07] I'm gonna say it's on the high end.

[08:10] Cheers!

[08:11] Cheers!

[08:12] I like that.

[08:14] Very good fry.

[08:15] I feel like this is what Five Guys

[08:17] Oh, Five Guys fries...

[08:18] Bottom of the barrel.

[08:19] These are phenomenal.

[08:20] the seasoning's nice.

[08:21] It's got a little spice, it's got,

[08:24] And the salt levels are really nice.

[08:27] We have a good start.

[08:28] But let's see how they

[08:30] Mine's just pretty seasoned.

[08:31] They could have been.

[08:33] Mine is pretty seasoned.

[08:34] There's zero

[08:35] f*cking salt on mine.

[08:36] Just...

[08:37] Take a nibble of mine...

[08:38] Marginally better.

[08:40] I'm so annoyed looking at this burger.

[08:42] I was like, "This has gotta be good."

[08:43] I hate to say it, like,

[08:46] It was a huge letdown in the burger,

[08:49] They have four menu items, and guess what?

[08:51] They're all the same thing

[08:53] so really, they have one menu item,

[08:56] Something like this that wants

[08:58] like, a Shake Shack...

[09:00] There's a lot of things

[09:02] I think that the potential is there.

[09:04] Had they seasoned the burger properly,

[09:07] not so dry in the patty,

[09:08] I think that I would

[09:10] I don't think it's that

[09:12] And so when I have one that's

[09:14] like,

[09:15] emphasizing how it's

[09:16] my expectations are high,

[09:19] So we move on.

[09:20] I've always wanted to come here.

[09:21] It is Sandy's.

[09:22] This is an Austin classic,

[09:25] because many Austinites

[09:27] Most people in the US

[09:29] As far as I know,

[09:31] Aesthetically, when you look at it,

[09:33] "This is an old-school establishment."

[09:34] Sandy's is exactly how fast food worked

[09:39] a tiny interior kitchen, a short menu.

[09:41] This is food designed for speed.

[09:43] You know,

[09:46] Now, while they did have a drive-thru,

[09:48] the order window looked too

[09:50] It took around five

[09:52] and it came out to $22.28.

[09:54] All great markers of a

[09:56] Could this be the hidden gem

[09:59] Starting with our fries.

[10:01] It's like an average fast food fry.

[10:02] A little dry.

[10:03] a little floury.

[10:05] It's not great;

[10:07] Hopefully the hamburger's better.

[10:08] I can see the thickness,

[10:11] I'm excited for this burger!

[10:12] These are big—way bigger than I thought.

[10:14] And this is the cheapest one.

[10:16] It almost feels like

[10:18] where after they take a bite,

[10:21] Supposedly,

[10:23] This is truly...

[10:25] so far away.

[10:26] It's not even in the top 10.

[10:27] Is it a bad burger?

[10:28] Is it a good burger?

[10:31] No.

[10:32] I taste nothing.

[10:33] It resembles a steamed burger.

[10:35] There is no Maillard.

[10:36] No Maillard.

[10:37] The only umami you get in

[10:39] Maybe I overhyped it, but...

[10:41] But that's what this video is all about.

[10:42] That's why we're going to unknown places.

[10:44] Are they as good as people say they are?

[10:45] Or is it just because of

[10:49] If I'm being real, this is a very,

[10:51] very, very average burger.

[10:53] Thanks!

[10:56] It is El Tacorrido.

[10:58] even though that's technically

[11:00] because it was just what everybody

[11:02] By everybody, they were all white people.

[11:04] This place is special to me, though.

[11:05] I used to come here almost every morning.

[11:07] If I was running the morning shift at

[11:10] I always came here first.

[11:11] I haven't been here in a very,

[11:14] I think it's sleeper;

[11:16] Shall we dive in?

[11:16] Yeah, let's do a pasty.

[11:17] Cheers.

[11:19] My one complaint, though,

[11:22] It's not sliced;

[11:23] Maybe the chicken will redeem it for me.

[11:26] Those are good, man!

[11:27] It's probably the best chicken

[11:29] Those are seasoned...

[11:30] They're fatty;

[11:31] A lot of chicken tacos are dry,

[11:33] Now let's try the quesadilla.

[11:36] Whoa.

[11:37] Banger!

[11:38] Compared to Taco Bell—slaughtered them.

[11:40] Not even in the same playing field.

[11:42] These are more comparable to, like,

[11:44] We got 'em in four minutes

[11:46] You're eating this first thing

[11:48] you got enough to pass lunch.

[11:49] Now that we've finally

[11:51] the question is: this is the OG,

[11:54] Should they be a big dog?

[11:56] I think yes,

[11:58] Although, if they became a big dog,

[11:59] would they be able to

[12:01] I mean,

[12:02] they're handling this with two

[12:05] Imagine scaling that up.

[12:06] I think they would kill it.

[12:07] This is a banger of an unknown spot.

[12:08] But we're not stopping here,

[12:11] Next, we're heading to Los Angeles.

[12:13] McDonald's got its start here before

[12:17] But are there any upstarts

[12:20] waiting to break out?

[12:21] To help me answer that question,

[12:25] Not just a comedian,

[12:27] He has a good palate and he

[12:30] tasting voice of the people.

[12:31] Okay, so we're at Brolly Hut.

[12:34] Well, they got umbrellas everywhere.

[12:35] There are sconces or umbrellas.

[12:37] The whole thing's shaped like an umbrella.

[12:38] It's a UK term for an umbrella—I'm

[12:41] no idea why they did that,

[12:42] but obviously did not help them

[12:46] The outside is rough,

[12:47] but I'm not going to

[12:49] because as soon as I walked in,

[12:51] Nice little clean line,

[12:53] I was feeling good.

[12:55] They have tons of options.

[12:56] They even have breakfast, hash browns.

[12:58] They have a real grill.

[13:00] After a 20-minute wait,

[13:01] we ended up paying $49.45 for two

[13:05] It's also Ice Cube's favorite

[13:08] supposedly.

[13:09] So this is their most popular

[13:13] I was expecting, like,

[13:16] but the thing is,

[13:17] sliced pastrami inside of a

[13:20] Would not have this kind of motion to it.

[13:22] Doctors be like, "Go ahead and cough."

[13:24] Why the f*** is there chili in this?

[13:26] I don't know, but I don't hate it.

[13:27] I gotta be honest, it's not bad.

[13:29] All I'm tasting is chili and cheese.

[13:31] This is like 50% chili, 50% pastrami.

[13:34] Like, I kind of like it.

[13:36] Sh*t's good.

[13:36] If you like, like,

[13:39] this is basically that,

[13:41] Okay, so we have the steak sandwich.

[13:43] And this was something that's

[13:46] that is genuinely so cooked,

[13:48] its entire lineage can feel the pain.

[13:50] This is beyond well done.

[13:51] This is "Congratulations".

[13:53] Cheers.

[13:55] This is a beef jerky sandwich.

[13:56] Sorry, I almost suffocated to death.

[13:59] Mother of God!

[14:00] doesn't taste bad, though.

[14:01] It doesn't.

[14:02] As tough as the steak is,

[14:04] It's seasoned really nicely with salt.

[14:07] quarter-pound of lettuce on

[14:09] If there was an image in

[14:12] it would be an image of this sandwich.

[14:14] You're not getting anything that special.

[14:15] I wouldn't eat it again,

[14:17] I'm coming back.

[14:18] I'm gonna be at Brolly Hut every

[14:21] day.

[14:22] You're a Brolly Head?

[14:22] I'm a Brolly Head.

[14:23] Wait, how are the fries?

[14:24] Oh, my bad.

[14:26] I could use some salt on this.

[14:27] It's like raw potato.

[14:28] I'm gonna be the a**hole in this video.

[14:29] This could be good,

[14:32] salt, texture, there's no crunch.

[14:34] I'm here to show you all that.

[14:36] As much as Josh might complain,

[14:38] That's how you know he's

[14:42] All right.

[14:43] Didn't hate it.

[14:44] Moving on.

[14:45] We are at an unlikely find because it

[14:49] we have this Storm Burger.

[14:51] I think they only have one place.

[14:53] I believe it's only one.

[14:54] They want to be one of the big dogs.

[14:55] It's got a great Maillard;

[14:56] it's got a great toast.

[14:58] I'm not going to lie.

[15:00] But there's only one way to find out.

[15:05] I don't even care what Josh says.

[15:07] It's really good.

[15:08] If I were to compare this to In-N-Out,

[15:09] That bun, bro.

[15:10] I mean, from the sauce,

[15:12] The beef has a great texture.

[15:13] If I wanted to be a real a**hole,

[15:16] I would prefer no lettuce on it,

[15:17] because I think lettuce

[15:19] And I want to taste more

[15:21] Maillard-seared beef.

[15:22] I eat everything here because it

[15:25] It's a banger.

[15:26] Give them a rip.

[15:27] I really don't want to

[15:30] These are peak fry—peak!

[15:31] There's almost like a little

[15:33] I normally don't love seasoned fries,

[15:34] because it feels like

[15:36] The potato itself isn't crispy;

[15:37] it's just the crust, right?

[15:38] But this—this is both.

[15:39] Like, the crunch is insane.

[15:41] They're seasoned perfectly with salt.

[15:43] We're not doing ratings,

[15:45] I'd give them like a 9.5.

[15:46] And let me say this.

[15:47] If you don't know me, I know,

[15:49] I look like this because I'm

[15:52] "I don't want to eat it." That's me.

[15:55] Then...

[15:57] It wasn't on the list,

[15:58] but I'm glad we went here because

[16:00] a top dog if you're watching.

[16:02] Moving on.

[16:03] We are at Jim Dandy,

[16:07] "We have to go here."

[16:08] And I thought, "Okay,

[16:10] right?" There was one once.

[16:12] They were booming.

[16:14] They were selling chicken;

[16:15] it was obviously a great operation.

[16:16] And then I don't know

[16:18] but they stopped.

[16:19] And then, yeah,

[16:20] That means that there's still a

[16:24] And I want to know why.

[16:25] Let me describe the interior for you.

[16:26] You know how when you go to a bank,

[16:27] they're worried about

[16:29] so sometimes they'll count that money

[16:32] out into a nice little container?

[16:33] Banker opens the door, puts the money in,

[16:36] you get the money.

[16:37] They want this chicken.

[16:39] They do.

[16:39] It must be really good then.

[16:41] I'm telling you, it is.

[16:43] That's how f*cking good this chicken is.

[16:44] All in all,

[16:45] it took about eight

[16:46] And for the experience we had,

[16:49] And I want to clarify: we got a

[16:52] a full thing of French fries,

[16:54] That comes in at $15...

[16:55] In L.A.!

[16:56] Maybe that's why they're suffering.

[16:58] They're charging reasonable prices.

[16:59] They're not greedy enough.

[17:00] I'm going to go for a fry first.

[17:02] High school cafeteria fry.

[17:03] Chicken?

[17:04] That sh*t is so hot.

[17:05] Cheers.

[17:07] Like they just fried this.

[17:08] Not as greasy as I thought.

[17:09] Wait, this is actually really good.

[17:10] Because if I were to

[17:13] right?

[17:15] They are f*cking them.

[17:16] They're stomping them.

[17:17] The salt level: absolutely

[17:19] like, to the limit.

[17:20] But from a spice standpoint,

[17:23] It's got a little bit of heat to it.

[17:25] I would like maybe a

[17:27] The flavor is delicious.

[17:28] The best part is the chicken is not

[17:31] This is a beautiful piece of chicken.

[17:33] As someone who is on

[17:35] like, culinary knowledge and experience,

[17:38] It's actually sad that

[17:41] If they took this concept and put

[17:44] I think they would kill if

[17:47] This is like homestyle fried chicken.

[17:48] I mean,

[17:50] and this kind of reminds me of hers.

[17:51] We're going to try a

[17:53] I feel like this is either going

[17:55] so I'm just going to go for it.

[17:57] That's actually insane.

[17:58] Jesus.

[17:59] Come take my left foot because

[18:01] Unbelievably crispy on the outside, super,

[18:05] And it just, like, melts.

[18:06] It's kind of like a cake donut, but way,

[18:09] way, way crispier.

[18:11] I have gone to premier coffee

[18:14] named—that sell donuts.

[18:16] None of them as good as this right here.

[18:17] I ate the whole thing.

[18:19] This is so awesome.

[18:20] up next is an unknown spot that

[18:24] influence on fast food today.

[18:26] Glen Bell started El Taco

[18:29] kickstart the Taco Bell empire.

[18:31] This location before us

[18:35] Is it better than Taco Bell,

[18:36] or is there a reason it

[18:39] We have these incredibly

[18:43] It's not bad, but it's not good.

[18:45] This is like the soup

[18:47] though.

[18:48] This would be good if

[18:49] like,

[18:50] cooked and had all

[18:51] This just tastes like canned pureed beans.

[18:52] I know I'm eating,

[18:55] So the original Taco

[18:58] but this could be the closest version

[19:02] It looks like Taco Bell.

[19:04] Yeah, it really does.

[19:04] How do you feel about Taco Bell?

[19:06] I think they've done a great job

[19:09] No, I mean, I love Taco Bell.

[19:11] I eat it all the time.

[19:12] I put it down.

[19:13] See how they live up to it.

[19:15] Kind of same as the burrito.

[19:16] It's like,

[19:18] You have COVID.

[19:19] I was going to say, maybe I have COVID.

[19:21] That is ass.

[19:22] Like, the seasoning is not bad,

[19:24] All I taste is cold cheese and lettuce.

[19:26] I can barely taste the meat.

[19:27] The crunchy taco shell is really crunchy.

[19:29] The crunch is surprisingly good on it.

[19:31] It makes me want to keep eating it.

[19:33] "Maybe the next bite

[19:35] But then you take that next bite and, ooh,

[19:37] And then you keep chewing and you're like,

[19:39] Until it's gone and you

[19:41] and you're sitting on the couch sweating.

[19:43] And that is how Josh got fat.

[19:48] The last thing is their cinnamon dessert.

[19:50] Cinnamon—this is about 100 times

[19:53] Taco Bell.

[19:54] Whatever that bull you're doing

[19:56] knock it off.

[19:58] Now I feel like I'm seeing the heart

[20:00] of Taco Bell and what

[20:02] with something exciting at the end.

[20:05] We are at what could have been the

[20:08] world—maybe even put them out of business.

[20:11] it's a sad story.

[20:12] They were up to 300 locations.

[20:13] They were skyrocketing.

[20:14] The food's doing well.

[20:15] People are loving it.

[20:16] But due to bad management, bankruptcy,

[20:18] they were reduced down to only two...

[20:21] The name?

[20:23] The inside of this restaurant is

[20:26] surprisingly clean for fast food.

[20:28] The service was great.

[20:29] The food came out in under five minutes.

[20:31] I mean,

[20:33] The branding looks good.

[20:35] The fries look good.

[20:37] I mean, I'm kind of sad for them.

[20:38] So let's see if the redemption is here.

[20:42] Seasoned to the bone.

[20:43] The crust is like...

[20:44] I don't know how they're doing this.

[20:46] This reminds me of Willie Mae's.

[20:48] We went there and they

[20:50] This is better than Willie Mae's!

[20:51] This is a fast food restaurant

[20:53] in my opinion,

[20:54] what's supposed to be one of the best

[20:57] I mean, this is bananas.

[20:58] Yeah, that's how good it is.

[20:58] That's all I can say is, "Yeah!"

[21:00] You couldn't live in LA between the '70s

[21:03] It's sad that this is

[21:05] I've lived in LA my whole life.

[21:07] I'm ashamed to say I've

[21:09] Mom, dad...

[21:11] God, the fries are great.

[21:12] The fries are perfectly salted,

[21:15] This is one of the best fast food

[21:19] And if I got this in a nice

[21:22] I would be happy.

[21:24] put it on a nice plate

[21:26] charge me 40 bucks for this,

[21:28] this is f---ing good."

[21:29] This was $15.

[21:30] Come on down to Pioneer Chicken!

[21:32] Pioneer Chicken, kick it into high gear.

[21:34] This is your chance to take it back.

[21:36] Take back the win!

[21:37] Kill KFC, please!

[21:38] We need good fast food restaurants.

[21:41] Let me tell you right now,

[21:42] the Midwest brain will not

[21:44] Shout out to all my people in the Midwest!

[21:45] If they put one of these in your city,

[21:47] I promise you: the diabetes

[21:49] And that's what this video is all about.

[21:51] We went to unknown fast food restaurants.

[21:53] The whole point was to figure out: do

[21:56] or are there little guys out

[21:59] And there are.

[22:00] The reality is you just got

[22:02] and they're probably everywhere.

[22:03] And I'm sure there are others

[22:05] So that being said, love you.

[22:06] Bye!

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