Worst Fast Food "Restaurant"

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Lizzy11268

02-03-2010

Originally Posted by Teddybleads:
“Never had a kebab from a kebab shop....never will. Not a fan of any of those Southern Fried chicken establishments.

Never been in Subway as many of their products are very salt-heavy and I have a family history of strokes.

I'm that nutter in Mac D's who blots his chips with napkins to take the grease and salt off.”

LOL

Funnily enough when we were there a couple of weeks ago I saw someone doing that! It wasnt you was it?

indianwells

02-03-2010

Originally Posted by Tigerpaws:
“I have to say Fish and Chip shops are appalling in this country.

In Australia most fish and chip shops also are a fish monger so you can choose the type of fish you want you also have the option to have it grilled instead of battered which is much nicer.

Don't know what it is but am guessing they change the oil more frequently too as the chips are far nice.

Oh and its not something im romantisizing in my memory everytime I go back home i eat tons of fish and chips or calimari - over here rarely go and everytime its a disappointment. To be fair have never liked battered fish though.”

You've obviously never been to Ernie Becketts or Steel's Corner House in Cleethorpes or the Magpie Cafe in Whitby then...

Blokeface

02-03-2010

Originally Posted by Lizzy11268:
“We always eat in Harry Ramsdens when we go to Bournemouth on a day trip, and personally I think its fantastic.

I can't speak for other restaurants in that chain, but that one is great. Fresh fish, caught daily, lots of options on how it is cooked. Good chips. Highly recommended!

As for the main discussion point on this thread.

I adore eating at Mcdonalds, Subway, KFC and I love fish and chips from my local shop.

If other people don't like it, or think its unhealthy, then my suggestion is.....Don't go there!

We eat a balanced diet in our house with a mix of really good for us and really bad for us stuff. When we go to Mcdonalds, my 2 year old has a happy meal WITH FRIES (not carrot sticks, he eats plenty of carrot sticks at home). Its a treat. Its not as if we eat there every day. And they do offer healthier options if you want them.

I agree you may not get the healthiest food in these fast food chains - but no-one is forcing you to eat there. Its not like its the law that you must have a greasy burger every once in a while.

A little bit of what you fancy does you good. ”

Applauds your post.

Teddybleads

02-03-2010

Originally Posted by Lizzy11268:
“LOL

Funnily enough when we were there a couple of weeks ago I saw someone doing that! It wasnt you was it? ”

Doubt it, only just got back in the county. Give it a go... when you see how much grease comes off you will be glad you did!

Lizzy11268

02-03-2010

Originally Posted by Blokeface:
“Applauds your post. ”

Thank you kindly.

Originally Posted by Teddybleads:
“Doubt it, only just got back in the county. Give it a go... when you see how much grease comes off you will be glad you did!”

Nah. I understand the sentiment but a bit of grease never bothered me personally.

hastalavegan

02-03-2010

Originally Posted by Mantey:
“Not to mention the MSG. Chinese takeaways in the UK are appalling and their negative contribution to the UK's deteriorating health is noteable. How about making your own Chinese dishes at home with a tenth of the salt, fat and no MSG? At least you'll know the kitchen is hygienic too.”

There's a few reasons. I can't make a chinese at home that tastes just as good as a takeaway and I usually get takeout when I either have no time to cook or just don't want to spend any time in the kitchen.

I don't buy it often so it's not a huge concern for me.

kizzie

02-03-2010

Originally Posted by dodgygeeza:
“I can honestly say all the salad items I've ever had in a Subway have been 100% genuine and the bread was never soggy. Definitely the best of all establishments listed.

Worst? Tough one. Probably Greggs for general all-round stodginess.”

Thats twice on this thread (maybe more Ive not read to the end) that people have put Greggs at the lowest. Surely like Subway it depends on what you have?

HALibutt

02-03-2010

I think Greggs do a 'tuna crunch' sarnie on luvly thick soft bread. It's YUM.

RAINBOWGIRL22

02-03-2010

I've never had a Subway in my life but I've been to all teh other places!!!

I may have had a sausage roll from Greggs this year but as I am on a health kick I haven't had any other fast food!!

The occasional KFC meal is actually something of a treat for me I must say - usaully when I have a stonking hangover!!

Lizzy11268

02-03-2010

Originally Posted by RAINBOWGIRL22:
“I've never had a Subway in my life but I've been to all teh other places!!!

I may have had a sausage roll from Greggs this year but as I am on a health kick I haven't had any other fast food!!

The occasional KFC meal is actually something of a treat for me I must say - usaully when I have a stonking hangover!!”

Oh, agreement from me there! Nothing like a bit of KFC stodge to cure the ills of alcohol.

indianwells

02-03-2010

Originally Posted by Binky Winky:
“Speaking for all of us are you?

Self appointed forum leaders aside, IMHO I see nothing wrong in discussing the darker side of food as well as the good side.

I'll never eat another McDonalds again unless I was on the point of starving to death. KFC on the other hand I would eat. Yummy!!! Given the choice though I'd much rather go for home cooking.

Each to their own I say. The forum has room for all opinions so Mantey take no notice. If it turns you off say so, if it turns you on say so ”

A bit harsh!

I thought the post was very polite by LQS and no harm meant. I've never thought of her as a "self appointed forum leader".

norbitonite

02-03-2010

Originally Posted by Binky Winky:
“Speaking for all of us are you?

Self appointed forum leaders aside, IMHO I see nothing wrong in discussing the darker side of food as well as the good side.

I'll never eat another McDonalds again unless I was on the point of starving to death. KFC on the other hand I would eat. Yummy!!! Given the choice though I'd much rather go for home cooking.

Each to their own I say. The forum has room for all opinions so Mantey take no notice. If it turns you off say so, if it turns you on say so ”

You're right, of course, BW. However, I think that like me, LQS has bumped into Mantey on a few threads already and noticed that all they do is berate others for their food choices. By all means say if something is not to your taste, but don't join the forum simply to lecture others that all pre-prepared food is evil and that we should take packing up rather than enjoying a pub meal with a loved one, etc,etc.

This is a discussion forum (and my favourite part of DS because of posters' shared enthusiasm) not one poster's personal soap box.

RAINBOWGIRL22

02-03-2010

Originally Posted by norbitonite:
“You're right, of course, BW. However, I think that like me, LQS has bumped into Mantey on a few threads already and noticed that all they do is berate others for their food choices. By all means say if something is not to your taste, but don't join the forum simply to lecture others that all pre-prepared food is evil and that we should take packing up rather than enjoying a pub meal with a loved one, etc,etc.

This is a discussion forum (and my favourite part of DS because of posters' shared enthusiasm) not one poster's personal soap box.”

Agreed!

LQS can "speak for me" all day long as I agree 100% with her. This here forum is full of lovely people and we rarely have any negativity. It's like a little DS safe haven

How odd that the usual postive and happy place that is the food forum has had not one but two very negative threads of late

the_melon

02-03-2010

Originally Posted by RAINBOWGIRL22:
“Agreed!

LQS can "speak for me" all day long as I agree 100% with her. This here forum is full of lovely people and we rarely have any negativity. It's like a little DS safe haven

How odd that the usual postive and happy place that is the food forum has had not one but two very negative threads of late ”

I know, I don't like it either!

This is a safe haven usually!

Lizzy11268

02-03-2010

Originally Posted by the_melon:
“I know, I don't like it either!
This is a safe haven usually!”

I havent been involved much in food and drink.

I find "books" to be a safe haven as well.

EmilyP

02-03-2010

Originally Posted by Tigerpaws:
“I have to say Fish and Chip shops are appalling in this country.

In Australia most fish and chip shops also are a fish monger so you can choose the type of fish you want you also have the option to have it grilled instead of battered which is much nicer.

Don't know what it is but am guessing they change the oil more frequently too as the chips are far nice.

Oh and its not something im romantisizing in my memory everytime I go back home i eat tons of fish and chips or calimari - over here rarely go and everytime its a disappointment. To be fair have never liked battered fish though.”

There's a chippy in Troon you'd like.

TommyGavin76

02-03-2010

Originally Posted by HALibutt:
“I don't think Subway should be on a list of junk food outlets.
As with most places, it depends what you order - a white subway stuffed with meatballs and cheese is a lot different to a wholemeal one filled with tuna and salad. ”

Subway should definitely be on the list, it's completely processed shite.

TommyGavin76

02-03-2010

Originally Posted by Mantey:
“It's hardly real, look at it.

It probably comes pre-chopped from China.

Not to mention the MSG. Chinese takeaways in the UK are appalling and their negative contribution to the UK's deteriorating health is noteable. How about making your own Chinese dishes at home with a tenth of the salt, fat and no MSG? At least you'll know the kitchen is hygienic too.”

Have you considered that most people cannot make Chinese food as well as takeaways?

whoever,hey

02-03-2010

Originally Posted by HALibutt:
“Anyone eaten in Rick Stein's fish places - or a Harry Ramsden's for fish and chips? I've not tried either.”

A mate of mine has. Really enjoyed it.

dodgygeeza

02-03-2010

Originally Posted by kizzie:
“Thats twice on this thread (maybe more Ive not read to the end) that people have put Greggs at the lowest. Surely like Subway it depends on what you have?”

Very much so, the same as all of the other places. I was going to say BK but there really aren't that many of them around here and I haven't been to one for years so it'd be a bit unfair. It was the pies etc that swung it for me. Not that I wouldn't eat one once in a while... in moderation is the key

Greggs do have some nice sandwiches yes, but I suspect that they really aren't any less processed / salty / fatty than a lot of KFC/McD output anyway.

daisybee

02-03-2010

couldn't eat a mc donalds if you paid me, i used til like them when i was younger but after watching a television programme on what they put in the food it put me right off it

-GONZO-

02-03-2010

Love KFC, Wicked Zinger Tower meal is my fave with a cobbet and pepsi max.
Mcdonalds is a once in a blue moon affair. Qaurter pounder with cheese and Sausage and egg muffins are the best. Big Macs are awfull and so not Big.
Burger King I would rather have over a Mcdonalds anyday. All of there burgers are just very yummy and the crispy coated fries are fab.
Subway I do like now and then. A foot long meatball marinara with sweetcorn, tomato,lettuce,onion,jalapeno pepper and sweet onion sauce goes down very nicely indeed.

preston41

02-03-2010

Sigh, do you never have any treats?

Let me buy you a Big Mac, no pickle.

Binky Winky

03-03-2010

Originally Posted by BZR:
“the worst on there for is burger king but thats because i dont like the taste, i dont think subway should be down as junk its only a sandwich yum”

Well sandwiches can be as unhealthy as a your traditionally know junk grub.

Subway has been proved to be salt heavy.

I would put Subway firmly in the Junk category, just like petrol station sandwiches, but as always it won't hurt you now and again.

You only live once, enjoy.

Binky Winky

03-03-2010

Originally Posted by preston41:
“Sigh, do you never have any treats?

Let me buy you a Big Mac, no pickle.”

I'm not sure I agree with the idea that if you don't eat junk food you don't have any 'treats'

IMO the best food and a treat can be the healthiest home cooked cuisine. Other times a salt laden Carbohydrate stodgefest can be a treat.

I would NEVER class anything from McDonalds as a 'treat', but that's just me. Each to their own.

What I do find fascinating is how concerned some of us are with the diet's of others.

As long as we're eating OK then that's all that matters isn't it?

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