US food critic tastes Toby Carvery roast for first time and compares it to one thing
A man from the US has shared his honest thoughts on his first time at Toby Carvery, saying he had "dreamt of this moment" and "waited all his life" to eat at one of Britain's most beloved carvery chains.
Matt and Omar, an American couple from San Francisco, took a trip to the UK for Omar's sibling's wedding. The pair, who boast 1.4 million followers on TikTok thanks to their viral food reviews, didn't waste the chance to try beloved British fare, which included Greggs pasties, classic fish and chips, and Cadbury Creme Eggs.
During their gastronomic adventure, they stopped at Toby Carvery in Bolton for a traditional roast. On their TikTok channel @mattandomar, Omar announced: "I took my American husband to Toby Carvery for the first time."
Matt said he was "so excited" as he walked down the carvery line, where he opted for turkey and pork and piled his plate with accompaniments like stuffing, spuds, a Yorkshire pudding, and some vegetables.
"What is a Yorkshire pudding, I thought pudding was a dessert?", he asked, puzzled, reports Bristol Live.
After tasting his meal, Matt was thrilled but did compare it to one thing - a major US holiday.
"That is Thanksgiving," he exclaimed. "It tastes like Thanksgiving in a bite. You can have Thanksgiving all the time here. We only have it once a year and you have it all the time. This is heaven."
He wasn't particularly thrilled with cauliflower cheese, but concluded his dining experience saying: "I'm happy."
The video of Matt's culinary journey quickly drew the internet's attention.
An American viewer expressed their fondness for the experience, stating: "As an American, I loved Toby Carvery."
Similarly, a Canadian confessed: "I love me a Toby Carvery. I live in Canada and crave a Toby whenever the weather is sad."
Another individual felt excluded, sharing: "I live in the UK and I have STILL never been to Toby Carvery even when I drive past it nearly every day."
The importance of a roast dinner was another point raised, with someone commenting: "Only having a roast dinner once a year is criminal. Sort it out, America!"
Another remarked: "Oh I loved Toby Carvery for an easy family meal," while another took up its defence, scribing: "I think Toby carvery is underrated lowkey it's nice and I don't care, I'll stand by it."
Toby Carvery itself couldn't resist joining in, as they posted: "We are obsessed."
However, the establishment didn't win over everyone.
A disappointed comment read: "My boyfriend is British and last year he took me to Toby Carvery because I always wanted to go and I literally cried because the food was disgusting."
Another unimpressed diner blasted the eatery, writing: "I'm a British, love a roast, but Toby Carvery is awful."
Omar received plenty of suggestions to take Matt to a Wetherspoons next for more British food reviews.
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