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Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
American man tries Full English breakfast for the first time and says one item'left him gagging'
An American man living in the UK has left Britons furious after he delivered his scathing review of a full English breakfast. Kjordy, who lives in London, has spent the last four years acclimatising to British culture, including picking up English slang and sampling some of the nation's delicacies. For his most recent gastronomical adventure, the TikToker - who describes himself as a 'mere Yank amongst Brits' - took a stab at recreating and reviewing a full English breakfast. 'About a month ago, I attempted beans on toast, and safe to say, well it could have been better,' he said in the TikTok. 'And now, I'm on a quest to perfect the next British cuisine. And after a little consultation with the most British person I know, it's time for a full English breakfast.' The influencer explained he was going to recreate the classic combination of bacon, sausage, eggs, roasted tomato, hash browns, toast, Heinz beans, and 'against my will', black pudding. His final verdict on the meal - a measly 6.5 on 10 - left many on home turf enraged as they called Kjordy out for missing staple ingredients and even leaving some parts of the food 'raw'. During his recent venture into learning more about British food, the TikToker, a self-described 'mere Yank amongst Brits', had a stab at recreating and reviewing a full-English breakfast (pictured) In the video, Kjordy bakes a pair of hash browns before cracking eggs into an oily pan. He then cooks Taste the Difference caramalised onion sausages from Sainsbury's. Next, he fried two rashers of bacon, toasted white bread, and seared tomatoes in a pan. Plating up the breakfast, Kjordy noted 'this is a lot of damn food' before tucking in. Sampling a mouthful of each of the meal's components, a pensive Kjordy nodded approvingly before delivering his review of the meal 'I see why this is so popular,' he said. 'The egg with the beans, the sausage, very heavy but very savoury.' There was, however, one ingredient Kjordy couldn't stomach - as he was immediately put off by the black pudding. Rallying himself to try the blood-based delicacy, the TikToker directed the wheel of meat towards his mouth, tearing off a nibble before taking a full bite. But it clearly wasn't love at first bite, as he appeared to gag at the taste and immediately spat out the meat morsel. 'F**k no,' he exclaimed before dashing to the sink to swill his mouth with water. There was also one thing missing according to the creator, who complained the dish was lacking 'something sweet' in a nod to his Yankee roots. 'The one thing it is missing [is] something sweet,' he said. 'There's no better combo than sweet and savoury, so having a little syrupy pancake with a bacon is... mm.' 'My final review, it's really, really good. 'I don't know how I feel about the beans and tomato with it,' he said before going on to award a fraction above average score of six and a half out of ten. Several British viewers bristled with rage, with dozens flooding the comment section with criticism. 'Black pudding isn't even that bad,' one furious commenter wrote, with another remarking that it 'needed cooking a lot more'. Many suggested that the black pudding was 'raw' and needed longer in the frying pan. One person noted: 'Black pudding is just a lovely sausage! 'Slice, fry and eat…..if you didn't know it had blood you might have found it easier to eat. 'I think the 'blood' aspect has you hating it before it reached your taste buds.' 'The one British thing I will defend is a full English,' another said. Others pointed to things Kjordy missed, with several calling for mushrooms, and others recommending he 'butter the toast' and add a squirt of HP brown sauce 'for sweetness'. 'Ketchup or HP sauce adds something sweet. I like tinned tomatoes with mine as the acidicness of the tomatoes helps contrast the grease of everything else,' they commented. One well-meaning Brit suggested the sweetness could be made up for with a 'a strong sweet cup of tea'.
The Sun
21-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Sun
Bargain supermarket beats out big name brands in blind sausages taste test just in time for BBQ season
A BARGAIN banger has beaten big-name brands in a blind taste test, just in time for BBQ season. Consumer champion Which? put a variety of supermarket and branded sausages to the test, including premium labels Heck and The Jolly Hog. 4 The panel was made up of 65 people, and multiple factors were taken into consideration, including the texture, taste, and price. Of the 12 tested, three superior sausages stood out and were made Which? Best Buys. The testers crowned Lidl's Deluxe Pork Sausages the winner with a score of 77 percent after they ticked all the boxes. The juicy texture got people's taste buds tingling, and the flavour of the sausages was marked as "perfect" by an impressive 80 per cent. Lidl's sausages were also the cheapest of the 12 tested - so it's good news all round. The herb and spice seasoning also hit the spot with two-thirds of our tasters. Around three-quarters liked the salt levels and two thirds said the texture was good – neither too coarse nor too fine. The Which? team did point out that Lidl's sausages are pretty high in saturated fat. Two sausages contain 11.5g, which is more than half the recommended daily maximum for women and more than a third for men. Lidl Deluxe Pork Sausages are £2.49 for 400g, which works out as 62p per 100g. Save with secret codes Coming in second place was M&S Collection British Outdoor Bred Pork Sausages with a strong score of 75 percent. Almost double the price of Lidl's at £4.50 for 400g, the sausages are £1.13 per 100g. The flavour, juiciness and salt levels won three-quarters of the voters over. Two-thirds enjoyed the all-important texture, but while 58 Pper cent said seasoning was well-balanced, the remainder were divided on whether it was too much or too little. 4 These succulent sausages from M&S are a Best Buy, but note that they are also joint priciest on test. They are available in store only and at Ocado. In third place is Sainsbury's Taste the Difference British Pork Sausages, scooping 75 percent. These are £3 for 400g, which works out 75p per 100 - so they are an excellent all-rounder. The pork flavour was highly rated, while more than 70% said the juiciness, saltiness, and herb and spice seasoning were perfect. The texture was also enjoyed by two thirds. They lost a few marks on plate-appeal compared with the other Best Buys, and around a third said these sausages looked too pale. They are available in store and online. In fourth place is the first brand, The Black Farmer Premium Pork Sausages. Costing £3.50 for 400g (88p per 100g) they were well liked across the board. More than three-quarters liked their juiciness, while around two-thirds said the pork flavour and salt levels were good. A few points were lost on seasoning, as a third of our tasters wanted this to be punchier. These UK-based artisanal sausages are available on Amazon, Asda, Co-op, Morrisons, Ocado, Sainsbury's and Tesco. Last but not least, in fifth place was Asda with its Exceptional Classic Pork Sausages. These are pretty good sausages at a pretty good price, third cheapest after Aldi and Lidl. More than 70 per cent enjoyed the pork flavour and pleasing texture. A similar proportion thought they looked the part and that the salt levels were right. Herb and spice seasoning didn't always hit the spot, though: nearly half felt this was lacking. So if you prefer a spicy sausage you might find these ones a bit bland. They cost £2.98 for 400g (75p per 100g) and are available in store and online at Asda. Here is how the rest of the supermarkets did: Morrisons The Best Thick Pork Sausages – 70 percent. Mostly well-liked sausages that scored well on flavour and aroma, though barely a half were fans of their somewhat coarse texture. £3.25 for 400g (81p per 100g). Aldi Specially Selected Pork Sausages – 69 percent. Worth considering with a satisfying texture, but somewhat bland compared with the higher-scoring sausages. £2.49 for 400g (62p per 100g). Co-op Irresistible Pork Sausages – 69 percent. These juicy bangers were reasonable all-rounders, though a bit on the pale side. £3.60 for 400g (90p per 100g). The Jolly Hog Proper Porker Sausages – 69 percent. Pretty good all-rounders, though no particular highlights. Around a third of our tasters wanted a stronger meaty flavour. £4 for 400g (£1 per 100g). Iceland Luxury The Ultimate Pork Sausages – 65 percent. Fairly juicy, but rather pale and bland compared to the higher scoring sausages. They come in eight-packs, rather than the standard six. £4 for 400g (£1 per 100g). Waitrose No.1 Free Range Pork Sausages – 62 percent. Juicy sausages, but they lost marks for looks and aroma. Less than half of our tasters found the texture and the seasoning worked for them. £4.50 for 400g (£1.13 per 100g). Heck 97 percent Pork Sausages – 54 percent. Low in saturated fat, but also low in enjoyment factor for our tasters. More than 60 percent said the pork flavour of these pale sausages was too weak while over half wanted more seasoning. Note that the casings of these sausages are made from beef collagen. £3.25 for 400g (81p per 100g). Natalie Hitchins, Which? Head of Home Products and Services, said: 'Sausages are a summer barbecue staple for many, so it's important to pick the right ones that will have your guests queuing up for more. 'Lidl came out on top for our taste tests, impressing with their juicy texture and meaty flavour. While pricier than Lidl's, M&S and Sainsbury's also dished up impressively succulent sausages.' The sausages were tested in April 2025 at Which?'s specialist test lab. The sausages were cooked according to pack instructions. The taste test was blind, so the testers didn't know which brand they were trying. They tasted the sausages in a fully rotated order to avoid any bias. Each tester had a private tasting booth so they couldn't discuss what they were tasting or be influenced by others. The tasters rated the flavour, aroma, appearance, and texture of each sausage, and told Which? what they liked and disliked. The overall score was based on: 50 percent flavour, 20 percent appearance, 15 percent aroma and 15 percent texture. How to save money on your food shop Consumer reporter Sam Walker reveals how you can save hundreds of pounds a year: Odd boxes - plenty of retailers offer slightly misshapen fruit and veg or surplus food at a discounted price. Lidl sells five kilos of fruit and veg for just £1.50 through its Waste Not scheme while Aldi shoppers can get Too Good to Go bags which contain £10 worth of all kinds of products for £3.30. Sainsbury's also sells £2 "Taste Me, Don't Waste Me" fruit and veg boxes to help shoppers reduced food waste and save cash. Food waste apps - food waste apps work by helping shops, cafes, restaurants and other businesses shift stock that is due to go out of date and passing it on to members of the public. Some of the most notable ones include Too Good to Go and Olio. Too Good to Go's app is free to sign up to and is used by millions of people across the UK, letting users buy food at a discount. Olio works similarly, except users can collect both food and other household items for free from neighbours and businesses. Yellow sticker bargains - yellow sticker bargains, sometimes orange and red in certain supermarkets, are a great way of getting food on the cheap. But what time to head out to get the best deals varies depending on the retailer. You can see the best times for each supermarket here. Super cheap bargains - sign up to bargain hunter Facebook groups like Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK where shoppers regularly post hauls they've found on the cheap, including food finds. "Downshift" - you will almost always save money going for a supermarket's own-brand economy lines rather than premium brands. The move to lower-tier ranges, also known as "downshifting" and hailed by consumer expert Martin Lewis, could save you hundreds of pounds a year on your food shop.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
We tried the trending $1.90 chicken rice at AMK — is it worth the trip?
Though I've been living in the Ang Mo Kio neighbourhood all my life, AMK Central is one place that I hardly travel to unless I've got an errand to run. Recently, a stall called Nguan Express 88 at 704 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 8 offering S$1.90 has been making waves on various media channels. Since it's just a stone's throw from my place, I figured — why not rope in a colleague and check it out together? We arrived at 9.30am and saw the large signage advertising Roasted Chicken Rice and Soy Chicken Rice sold for just S$1.90. If you're someone who only eats breast meat, I'm sorry, but beggars can't be choosers— just take what you're given. That said, I'm sure there will be a select few who'll still try their luck (speaking from 14 years of experience in the F&B industry). We were informed that the Roasted Chicken Rice wasn't ready yet, so we went for the other option. There's also whole Soy Chickens available for S$8.80 each, though its price is almost the same or higher than the ones sold at supermarket rotisseries. When we opened the polystyrene container, we gasped at the portion size. For S$1.90, the amount given was actually decent! A mix of wing and breast meat (7 to 8 pieces), accompanied by cucumber slices, was served over a generous heap of chicken rice. So, how'd the rice taste? Let's just say it wasn't the best I've had, but it was above average for sure. It wasn't that oily, and I could detect the subtle aroma of ginger and pandan leaves. Each grain was well cooked without any hard bits. Having eaten soya chicken from other establishments, the skin and seasoning of the chicken over here is executed perfectly — exceeding the quality typically found elsewhere. Even the breast meat melted in our mouths, and we both agreed it was exceptionally tender. We slathered the chilli sauce over our pieces of chicken. It favours tanginess and sweetness, rounded off with a mild spice. I didn't mind it at all! Hungry and in a rush? Nguan Express 88 has S$1.90 chicken rice packs waiting for you. And hey, they've got about 3 tables if you wish to sit down and enjoy. We were informed that soya chickens are available throughout the day, while the roasted chicken has limited stocks. The friendly Vietnamese lady at the stall also told us that as long as there's support for this S$1.90 chicken rice, they will continue selling it with a few additional items offered later on. Do note that if you wish to utilise your CDC vouchers for this, you may do so. Soya Chicken Showdown: Chiew Kee Eating House vs Chew Kee Eating House The post We tried the trending $1.90 chicken rice at AMK — is it worth the trip? appeared first on
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
We tried Singapore's worst-rated orh luak
Having just recovered from a bout of food poisoning caused by fresh oysters — which left me battling diarrhoea for 5 long days — you can imagine how jittery I felt when it was time to try the worst-rated orh luak stall in Singapore. Unfortunately, the title belonged to 85 Bedok North Fried Oyster at 85 Fengshan Centre. The business has a 2.6-star rating with a total of 191 reviews on Google Reviews (at time of writing) — definitely one of the lowest I've ever featured. Though the stall also sells other dishes like carrot cake, fried kway teow, and Hokkien mee, the bulk of the 1-star reviews were actually directed at the oyster omelette. Comments like 'One of the worst I've ever eaten,' 'Singapore's most lousy fried oysters', and 'rude service.' were expressed. These are definitely harsh and strong words. Is it really that bad? Let's find out! I headed there around 6pm while the hawker centre wasn't that packed. Even before I had a chance to look at the signboard offerings, an uncle with a thundering loud voice asked, 'Ah boy, what do you want to eat?' Wow, a 42-year-old getting called that — what a good start! I chose the large Oyster Omelette at S$10, and upon making payment, a buzzer was passed to me. While waiting for the pièce de résistance to arrive, my mind was already racing like a bullet train in Japan, envisioning how my plate of oyster omelette would turn out. Within 5 minutes, the siren-like red lights and beeping from the buzzer went off. 'Did they already pre-cook some parts? Why did my food arrive so fast?' These questions popped up in my head. My plate of orh luak was already on the table and the uncle had told me to help myself to the cutlery. In terms of service, everything was great so far. As I returned to my seat, I couldn't help but notice that it actually looked quite promising. The golden-brown egg clusters were crispy in some areas, and deliciously eggy in others. There were also slightly charred slivers of spring onions that were carried along for the ride into my mouth, which imparted a fragrant aftertaste. While the occasional large, floury bits might be off-putting to some— like my dining partner— I personally didn't mind them. They were slightly chewy and added some contrasting textures to the egg. Fried Oyster Showdown: Hougang Fried Oyster vs Song Kee Fried Oyster After doing a little treasure hunting, I found a total of 7, slightly larger-than-usual oysters. Unlike the reviews that mentioned about the fishy odour, mine weren't like that. In fact, they were quite fresh. The oysters were plump, luxuriously creamy and juicy — I had no complaints. Perhaps they had sourced for a new supplier! The chilli dip that they had provided was sufficiently tangy and moderately spicy. That being said, 4 out of 5 orh luak stalls in Singapore probably use this very same concoction. One thing's for sure, my oyster omelette experience turned out much better than I'd expected. Has the team actually read all of the negative comments about the orh luak and made efforts to improve it? Or was I lucky enough to catch them on a good day? Have you visited this stall recently? What are your thoughts? Do share in the comments. Xin Xin Famous Fried Oyster — $3 orh luak at hawker stall in Clementi The post We tried Singapore's worst-rated orh luak appeared first on
Arab News
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Arab News
India says it has launched military operation against targets in Pakistan-controlled Kashmir
Updated 23 min 56 sec ago Waad Hussain May 06, 2025 22:52 Located at Pure Center on Takhassusi Road, Phet Phet is one of the boldest Thai kitchens to hit Riyadh — and it lives up to its name, which literally means 'very spicy.' With its neon signs, playful branding, and sleek modern seating, the place feels like a Bangkok street stall reimagined with modern aesthetics. The menu leans heavily into bold, unapologetic flavors. I started with the shrimp cashew for SR75 ($20) — a standout dish that combined sweet, savory, and spicy notes perfectly, with just the right crunch. Another favorite was the tom yum nam khon for SR 55, a rich and creamy soup layered with lemongrass, lime, and plump shrimp. It was intense and comforting at the same time. Among the many appetizers we tried, the pow pow shrimp, chili wontons, and prawn toast all delivered. The pad ki mao chicken and panang curry chicken were flavorful, with deep spice profiles that felt authentic. Even side dishes like sticky rice, coconut rice, and the playful Kinza cola added to the experience. For dessert, the mango sticky rice (SR 35) offered a cool, sweet end to the fiery meal. The place runs on energy — fast service, loud tables, and constant movement from the open kitchen to the packed dining area. But here's the only downside: Phet Phet is small. With how popular it already is, the space can feel cramped, and getting a seat without a wait is tricky. Still, for those who love real heat, bold flavors, and a vibe that feels straight out of Thailand, Phet Phet is a must-visit. For more information, check their Instagram @phetphetsa.
