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[–] 5in1k@lemmy.zip 39 points 1 day ago (3 children)

How bad does a BK need to be to get kicked out of the worst by far fast food chain?

[–] FryHyde@lemmy.zip 12 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I see someone has never visited a Del Taco before.

[–] Malfeasant@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago (2 children)
[–] perishthethought@piefed.social 1 points 18 hours ago

Like the ones in San Diego?!? How dare you!

[–] Empricorn@feddit.nl 7 points 1 day ago (1 children)

They spend their days messily eating tomatoes...

[–] edgemaster72@lemmy.world 7 points 1 day ago

Boromir would've been able to keep the franchise agreement

[–] sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works 4 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (4 children)

Are they the worst? IMO, they're mid at worst. Some worse options:

  • Dairy Queen
  • Taco Bell - the one near me is actually decent since it's in a nicer area, but I avoid them when traveling
  • McDonalds - I've been once in the last 20 years, and don't plan to go again
  • KFC - in my area they're partnered with A&W, which is also bad (was my favorite in the 90s, but they suck now)

I haven't been to Burger King in years, so maybe they suck now. I remember them being decent, but nothing special.

[–] phx@lemmy.world 6 points 1 day ago (1 children)

A&W in Canada is actually pretty decent, but it's not tied to the American chain except I think for licensing the name

I hope it's like the A&W I went to as a kid here in the states.

[–] village604@adultswim.fan 4 points 1 day ago (2 children)

I'm assuming you're not in Texas if DQ is on your list.

[–] sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Nope. Is DQ better there? Because it's terrible here in Utah, esp when we have Iceburg and Culvers, both of which have better ice cream and burgers than DQ.

[–] village604@adultswim.fan 7 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Yeah, it's almost a different restaurant than in other states. I'd try it if you ever have the misfortune to travel to Texas.

I'm sure I'll make it there at some point. I went to San Antonio a couple years ago, and we've discussed going to a beach there sometime.

[–] PapaStevesy@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago

DQ is high-quality in large parts of the Midwest as well. I can at least vouch for numerous locations across South Dakota and Minnesota.

[–] Xenny@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Have you been to a dairy Queen? Or did you just put their name on there without thinking because they actually have way better food than Burger King.

[–] phx@lemmy.world 1 points 8 hours ago

DQ is pretty hit or miss for hot food. We've got multiple locations and one of them I'd absolutely not go to buy the others are ok

Yeah, years ago. Compared to the options I have locally, it really sucks. Here in Utah, Culvers and Iceberg are way better, and even Arctic Circle (which sucks) is better.

At least Burger King is kinda unique in that they char-broil their burgers. Carl's Jr does it better, but BK isn't the worst option, at least the last time I went (which admittedly is a few years now).

[–] Kolanaki@pawb.social 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Even a Burger King run properly still has the worst burgers on Earth.

[–] sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Really? I like char-broiled burgers since they're way less greasy.

[–] Kolanaki@pawb.social 1 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

I prefer my burgers to not be completely bone dry. There is a reason you grill burgers in indirect heat, and BKs entire gimmick is doing the opposite of that.

[–] sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Same. I also prefer them to not be a pile of grease. Fast food will give you one of those two options, and sometimes I'd rather them be more dry than more greasy.

When I make them at home, they're a nice mix of the two: not top greasy and not top dry. But sometimes a homade burger just isn't in the cards, so I need to pick among the options I have.

[–] Kolanaki@pawb.social 0 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I just wanna know what every restaurant does because I can not replicate any of their flavors while still making a "better" burger at home. Like, it tastes fine. Good even. But, like, McDonald's burgers have this ungodly goodness that is inexplicable. I want that taste, but I don't want the feeling of sickness that comes with it. 🤣

Here's my guess as to what makes McDonald's burgers special:

  • high fat hamburger - 20-30%, maybe even 40%
  • salt - way more than you think you need
  • black pepper

That's it. Make them thin and fry on a pan.

Their special sauce on the big mac is basically just relish, Italian dressing, onion powder, and mayo (maybe cut with Miracle Whip to make it taste more fake), maybe with a few other spices. I bet you could get close with trial and error on the ratios there.

The fries will be harder since they use a blend of oils and a deep frier, which most people won't have.