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American visits UK seaside town for fish and chips but Brits spot 'problem'

American visits UK seaside town for fish and chips but Brits spot 'problem'

Daily Mirror4 hours ago
An American visiting the UK decided to sample some good old fashioned fish and chips, but Brits spotted a "problem" when he tucked into the food at a popular seaside resort
When you visit a different country, it's natural to explore and sample some of the traditional delicacies on offer and, here in the UK, one of the most beloved meals is fish and chips. Perhaps that's why an American ventured to a popular seaside resort in Lancashire to sample the goods - after all, you can't beat a chippy tea right by the sea.
A man, known as Kalani Ghost Hunter on TikTok, recently headed to Blackpool to sample one of his "favourite" British meals, and his video has since gone viral. He headed to Bentley's Fish and Chips to carry out a taste test, as he said it was recommended by some of the locals, and he was keen to tuck in and see what was on offer.

He admitted that, when he has fish and chips, he has to have Dandelion and Burdock, as he said it's "needed" to pair with the meal. Showing off the dish, he explained: "So, we've got our fish here, take a look at that - that is the large portion of fish and chips.

"Vinegar, salt - you guys know the combo. Now let's dive in. I've been waiting for this meal for so many days. Mmm, so they're frying in vegetable oil, and you guys know I'm a beef dripping lover but, what I will say is, there's a very nice crunch on this.
"That's a good batter flavour. Let's try out a chip - I will say they have nice, chunky chips. That's a solid piece of fish and chips. You guys know we love the curry sauce.
"I also love taking a chip through some mushy peas. I also love me some cheesy chips. Now they have melted the cheese on top here - let's get us a nice bite. I love some cheesy chips."

Overall, he said the fish and chips were fried "nicely", and he deemed the meal a "solid option", awarding it an 8.6/10. According to the reviewer, the meal was "very good", and he really enjoyed it.
However, in the comments, people were quick to chime in with all sorts of ideas. Some people spotted a "problem", as they thought he was missing one key item on top of his chips.

One person wrote: "Cheese, chips and gravy." Another added: "Have you tried cheesy chips and gravy?"
A third added: "Need to chuck some gravy on the chips and cheese." Meanwhile, a fourth also commented: "You need to add gravy to your cheesy chips."
Some people also thought Blackpool "wasn't the best place" to sample fish and chips, but others said there were a few spots that serve up tasty offerings. One person thought the eatery he went to was lovely though, adding: "Good chippy that."
Another also chimed in with: "Ignore the people in the comments hating on Blackpool. Yes, of course it's not the gastronomic capital of England, but it's fun and a great time, if you're not pretentious."
Blackpool is a seaside town in Lancashire, England. It's situated on the Irish Sea coast of the Fylde peninsula, around 27 miles (43 km) north of Liverpool and 14 miles (23 km) west of Preston.
It's the main settlement in the borough, which carries the same name. The town also homes the Blackpool Tower Ballroom, which is world-famous for its unique sprung dance floor and amazing architecture.
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