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Old 23-12-2016, 15:40
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"And would Mr Paisley like potato wedges, chips or fries with his meal?"

"You're not listening to me!
They're CHIPS you bloody moron!! They're not WEDGES and they are not FRIES!!!
They're CHIPS and I am NOT budging!!"
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I agree.
He can call them chips all he wants... but he's wrong.

As for 5 Guys, we went there a few months back and it was very nice but I think it was expensive for the size of portions given. I'd go again but it'd be only as a rare treat I think.
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Old 23-12-2016, 18:00
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No, in the UK chips are chips.
You won't find a chip shop selling the things you'rei referring to as chips.
The things you're referring to are called fries and they've landed over here from the US

Simple.
French fries originated in .....France/Belgium as did wedges not the U.S

You will find just as many chip shops in London selling fries as those selling chips.
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Old 23-12-2016, 18:24
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French fries originated in .....France/Belgium as did wedges not the U.S

You will find just as many chip shops in London selling fries as those selling chips.
You're spectacularly missing the point. Thin cut potatoes are not chips. They're fries. Even in five Guys, you don't see chips written on the menu. You see fries.
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Old 23-12-2016, 19:05
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I think we all need to take a deep breath and relax a little on this whole chips/fries thing. You call them what you like, I'll call them what I like. It's not that big a deal...
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Old 23-12-2016, 19:19
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The burgers are amazing but the fries are totally gross and have way to much salt.
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Old 23-12-2016, 22:51
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You're spectacularly missing the point. Thin cut potatoes are not chips. They're fries. Even in five Guys, you don't see chips written on the menu. You see fries.
I haven't missed any point.

I simply replied to a post which said fries are from the U.S (which is incorrect)
and that you wont find chippies selling fries (which is also incorrect) as many do.

I have eaten enough in my lifetime to know the difference between fries/chips.
These days I very rarely eat either, but my preference would be chips, crinkle cut or traditional.

Regarding burger prices whether at five guys or elsewhere: Planet Hollywood charged over £10 for a burger over 10 years ago. At Gourmet Burger & certain pubs, diners, tinsel town etc you can expect to pay anything from £5.95 to around £15 now.
I'm not really a fan of burgers, so would be more likely to choose something else from a menu, or try to avoid going to a place that only has burgers on offer.
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Old 23-12-2016, 23:47
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I think we all need to take a deep breath and relax a little on this whole chips/fries thing. You call them what you like, I'll call them what I like. It's not that big a deal...
Well you've obviously taken one since you refused to budge on the issue.
Glad to see you've lost the fry on your shoulder. 😄
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Old 23-12-2016, 23:52
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French fries originated in .....France/Belgium as did wedges not the U.S

You will find just as many chip shops in London selling fries as those selling chips.
"Chip shops" sell chips - fast food takeaways sell fries.
I doubt you'd find takeaways selling both chips and fries.
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Old 24-12-2016, 05:13
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I dont care what you call them as long as they come with mayonnaise
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Old 24-12-2016, 14:11
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I dont care what you call them as long as they come with mayonnaise
That's fries.
Chips have to have salt and vinegar.
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Old 24-12-2016, 14:32
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The things you're referring to are called fries and they've landed over here from the US where, if you ask for a bag of chips you get a bag of crisps.
I ask for chips in McDonalds and get their variety of chips. Not crisps. We are not in the US and where that particular chips variety originated from is irrelevant.

As for Five Guys, I tried our nearest one last year and walked out when I saw part of their food stock (potatoes IIRC) stacked in bags in the middle of the main floor and that was before I noticed the prices! Heck, they are only flipping burgers and chips, whatever spin they like to put on it.

First impressions count. Never again.
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Old 24-12-2016, 14:48
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I ask for chips in McDonalds and get their variety of chips. Not crisps. We are not in the US and where that particular chips variety originated from is irrelevant.

As for Five Guys, I tried our nearest one last year and walked out when I saw part of their food stock (potatoes IIRC) stacked in bags in the middle of the main floor and that was before I noticed the prices! Heck, they are only flipping burgers and chips, whatever spin they like to put on it.

First impressions count. Never again.
They're not chips in McDonald's either. They're fries. Look at the menu board. It clearly says fries. Chips are what you get in a chip shop with cod or on their own etc. fries are what they serve in fast food restaurants. Nothing to do with whether we're in the US or not. If I worked in Mcdonalds and someone asked for chips I'd direct them to the nearest chip shop.
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Old 24-12-2016, 14:50
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I ask for chips in McDonalds and get their variety of chips. Not crisps. We are not in the US and where that particular chips variety originated from is irrelevant.
Yep - you get fries because they don't sell chips.
And they're hardly likely to serve you a burger and crisps are they?
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Old 24-12-2016, 15:51
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It's called English, we invented it, therefore however we spell it, pronounce it or decide to name it, is correct. They're chips.
if they are thin, then they are fries, if they are cut into wedges, then they are wedges, but if they are nice and thick and long, they are chips.

Looking at the menu, they are just a posh Mucky D, oh if you are allergic to peanuts, you are out of luck as they use peanut oil, mayb e that is why they are so expensive.

Why are these places so pricey? I had a burger and fries from Frankie and Benny last year, the one and only time I been in there and the cost for what is to be honest a mass produced burger is over the top. I much preferred our local Burger shop, sure the prices was still high, but at least you knew it was cooked from scratched as you could see them shaping the burger and cooking it on the grill.
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Old 25-12-2016, 04:42
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I've heard a lot about. Someone called their burger : "Like McDonald's bet done properly." Yeah, they have expanded a lot - there's a new one in Broadstairs in the Westwood Cross shopping centre.

I suppose those Freestyle Sodastream style machines look interesting. There's a hack to allow you to mix more flavours(it's up on YouTube). I think only a few of the branches stock alcohol.

I've tried both Byron and Gourmet Burger Kitchen - they might be more on the pricey side, but they are both really tasty. It's always interesting going in there for the monthly specialty burgers. I think they are more aimed at the higher end of the market, what with having the burgers on plates and in Byron's case full waiter service.

I think the Cajun fries from 5 Guys are meant to be one of the niche foods from there. It does look like the give out huge portions.
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Old 25-12-2016, 04:46
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I've heard a lot about. Someone called their burger : "Like McDonald's bet done properly." Yeah, they have expanded a lot - there's a new one in Broadstairs in the Westwood Cross shopping centre.

I suppose those Freestyle Sodastream style machines look interesting. There's a hack to allow you to mix more flavours(it's up on YouTube). I think only a few of the branches stock alcohol.

I've tried both Byron and Gourmet Burger Kitchen - they might be more on the pricey side, but they are both really tasty. It's always interesting going in there for the monthly specialty burgers. I think they are more aimed at the higher end of the market, what with having the burgers on plates and in Byron's case full waiter service.

I think the Cajun fries from 5 Guys are meant to be one of the niche foods from there. It does look like the give out huge portions.
The burgers are nothing whatsoever like McDonald's. They're a hell of a lot better quality.
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Old 26-12-2016, 01:53
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I've tried both Byron and Gourmet Burger Kitchen - they might be more on the pricey side, but they are both really tasty. I think they are more aimed at the higher end of the market, what with having the burgers on plates and in Byron's case full waiter service.
It's a burger.
Wrap it in greaseproof, serve it on a plate or give it "full waiter service".
It's a burger.
It's what's in it that matters.
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Old 26-12-2016, 20:25
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I'd never heard of them until I read this thread, but it does sound like they should be banned.
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Old 26-12-2016, 21:05
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I'd never heard of them until I read this thread, but it does sound like they should be banned.
Jesus. I bet New Year's Eve is a blast in your house.
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Old 26-12-2016, 21:18
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Jesus. I bet New Year's Eve is a blast in your house.
I don't go to expensive fast food shops on New Year's Eve
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Old 26-12-2016, 21:19
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I don't go to expensive fast food shops on New Year's Eve
It's not expensive for what it is. Cheer up miseryguts. .
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Old 26-12-2016, 21:56
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It's not expensive for what it is. Cheer up miseryguts. .
Do you not think it would be easiest just to ban it though, so as to avoid these problems?
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Old 26-12-2016, 22:05
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Do you not think it would be easiest just to ban it though, so as to avoid these problems?
I think you're on some sort of wind up? Why would you ban it? What problems are you in about?
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Old 26-12-2016, 22:46
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I think you're on some sort of wind up? Why would you ban it? What problems are you in about?
All the things that have been discussed in this thread. This company has upset people with its high prices, the long time it takes to get served, no table service and also the size of the fries portions and that they don't do chips. Plus we have heard that the one in Newcastle is dirty and less popular than similar, more reasonably priced outlets in the same area. So rather than let them open more branches and make things worse, surely it would be better for the state to intervene?
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Old 26-12-2016, 22:55
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All the things that have been discussed in this thread. This company has upset people with its high prices, the long time it takes to get served, no table service and also the size of the fries portions and that they don't do chips. Plus we have heard that the one in Newcastle is dirty and less popular than similar, more reasonably priced outlets in the same area. So rather than let them open more branches and make things worse, surely it would be better for the state to intervene?
You think this is representative of a country of 65 million people? They are obviously delighting their customers, as they are massively expanding since they launched. I'd stop believing everything you read. It's prices are not that high. It doesn't take that long at all to get served unless you go at a very busy time. Why would they do chips? It's an American diner. You've heard the one in Newcastle is not popular? Is that from your dads brothers cousin in law at the pub. Just because you have a Debbie downer impression of something, it doesn't mean it's true. And your last comment proves you're on a wind up.
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