Finnegan Posted 26 October 2010 Posted 26 October 2010 For everyone that's been around the world I propose the topic: Shit we need to have in Britain. Basically brilliant concepts, places, systems, gadgets, food-stuffs or just general things that could be a hit over here but hasn't ever made it to our little island! This thread is completely inspired by noticing the gag about McDonalds in Hong Kong and my stomach instantly started grumbling at the thought of: Cafe de Coral. It's a fast food chain but the menu is generally Chinese (with a few rare exceptions) and the food is a hell of a lot better quality than you'd commonly associate with "fast food" chains over here. Quite frankly it trumps most proper Chinese restaurants you're likely to find in Leicester n'all! Fresh food, generous portions and stupidly cheap for what you get. They'd make an absolute killing over here, especially off the sort of wanky students that'd go nuts over it purely because it's from Hong Kong. The Japanese have a similar chain called Yoshinoya but the food's not quite as good and the portions are a bit smaller. Fuck me I want duck. So... anyone else been about the world and got any bright ideas?
Finnegan Posted 26 October 2010 Author Posted 26 October 2010 We have Dunkin Donuts (are they better than Krispy Kremes?) but you probably have to go to like London or somewhere to get them.
Guest Posted 26 October 2010 Posted 26 October 2010 Had these almost everyday in Washington. Think they're only available there and New York but I've been nagging them to open up in London Choose your salad ingredients and dressing and they'll use that groovy chopping implement to make an absolute boat load of salad for you for about $5 if memory serves correctly. Kinda like subway but healthier
Finnegan Posted 26 October 2010 Author Posted 26 October 2010 I see this taking a heavily food orientated route.
Webbo Posted 26 October 2010 Posted 26 October 2010 Although they sell these now in that American sweet shop in the Highcross.
Guest Posted 26 October 2010 Posted 26 October 2010 I see this taking a heavily food orientated route. Give it time, it's bound to go off on an obscure tangent, it is FT after all
Sly Posted 26 October 2010 Posted 26 October 2010 I want to see some of those crazy Japanese style game shows instead of the normal crap we have to watch when I opt not to go out at the weekend.
Edmund Posted 26 October 2010 Posted 26 October 2010 We have Dunkin Donuts (are they better than Krispy Kremes?) but you probably have to go to like London or somewhere to get them. I think there's one in London Selfridges and one in Heathrow and that's about it. Hardly available to the public. They don't franchise in England, I've enquired. I've never tried Krispy Kremes but everyone raves on about them but again there not exactly readily available (none in Leicester). Such a shame we don't have a doughnut culture here Also I'd love to see :
StanSP Posted 26 October 2010 Posted 26 October 2010 I'm not sure about Leicester, but there's 2 Tesco supermarkets in Bedford and they both have Krispy Kreme stands. If Bedford has it, I'm sure some place in Leicester would!! I for one prefer Krispy Kreme over Dunkin' Donuts. And aren't pop tarts like Oreos, if not the same?
Edmund Posted 26 October 2010 Posted 26 October 2010 I'm not sure about Leicester, but there's 2 Tesco supermarkets in Bedford and they both have Krispy Kreme stands. If Bedford has it, I'm sure some place in Leicester would!! I for one prefer Krispy Kreme over Dunkin' Donuts. I've not seen them in Tesco Hamilton or Wigston before. Have you tried Dunkin' Donuts to come out with a bold statement such as that? Do Krispy Kreme do three different variations of custard?
StanSP Posted 26 October 2010 Posted 26 October 2010 I've not seen them in Tesco Hamilton or Wigston before. Have you tried Dunkin' Donuts to come out with a bold statement such as that? Do Krispy Kreme do three different variations of custard? Yes . No but KK do Chocolate Iced Custard Filled donuts . Heart-bustingly good.
FoxyPV Posted 26 October 2010 Posted 26 October 2010 For everyone that's been around the world I propose the topic: Shit we need to have in Britain. Basically brilliant concepts, places, systems, gadgets, food-stuffs or just general things that could be a hit over here but hasn't ever made it to our little island! A Social Democracy would do me just fine.
Webbo Posted 26 October 2010 Posted 26 October 2010 A Social Democracy would do me just fine. Even more than Oreo Pop Tarts?
Guest Bilo Posted 26 October 2010 Posted 26 October 2010 If they are in Britain, I've sure as buggery never seen one. Shame, cos Taco Bell is beaut. The Volcano Burrito.
Phube Posted 26 October 2010 Posted 26 October 2010 Although they sell these now in that American sweet shop in the Highcross. Where.... ??? Since when....
Libertine Posted 26 October 2010 Posted 26 October 2010 Although they sell these now in that American sweet shop in the Highcross. There are lots of American sweets and drinks in Powerplay. All extremely expensive of course. Had some Pop Tarts for the first time in years recently. Chocolate chip cookie dough.
MC Prussian Posted 26 October 2010 Posted 26 October 2010 Foreign beer at reasonable prices (although that might soon change with the Singha Movement). Right-hand side traffic. A proper public transportation system (at reasonable prices). Oh, and Timmie's beats Krispy Kreme, Dunkin' Donuts and Co. any day: (I miss Canada)
FoxyPV Posted 26 October 2010 Posted 26 October 2010 Even more than Oreo Pop Tarts? Poptarts oreos though.
Trav Le Bleu Posted 26 October 2010 Posted 26 October 2010 Just to get off the food slant - we need a hotel made from ice! Brilliant!
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