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Jimmy Kim takes on a fast-food comparison in Shanghai, starting at McDonald's and continuing to KFC, the Chinese chain Dicos, and Shake Shack. He tries an Ultraman-themed burger, fries, a hojicha McFlurry, chicken wings, and sweet-spicy tenders; at KFC he orders through a mobile app and samples a shrimp taco, chicken, red bean pie, and a panda egg tart. Dicos stands out for juicy, crisp black fried chicken, thicker fries, curry rice, and a taiyaki dessert. Shake Shack's avocado shake and avocado bacon hot chicken burger impress him, although he considers it expensive. He ranks Dicos first, then Shake Shack, KFC, and McDonald's, while noting that cooking can take 10–15 minutes.
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McDonald's and KFC in Shanghai
Jimmy Kim visits several fast-food chains in Shanghai to compare familiar international restaurants with local options. At McDonald's, he uses the English ordering option and tries an Ultraman-themed burger, fries, and a hojicha McFlurry. He likes the burger's sweet, juicy beef patty and the Chinese-spiced ham, while finding the fries thin and crisp. The chicken wings look distinctive but are not very juicy, and a second burger lacks the flavor of the first. Sweet and spicy chicken tenders surprise him in a positive way.
At KFC, which the video describes as China's most popular franchise, Jimmy orders with a mobile app. He tries a shrimp taco despite having a shrimp allergy and reports no reaction. The fried chicken is juicy with subtle spice, and a chicken burger uses similar chicken. KFC's fries are less salty than McDonald's. He finds the baked chicken drier, the red bean pie not sweet enough, and the panda egg tart good, though its dense marshmallow texture detracts from it. The shrimp taco remains a favorite.
Dicos and Shake Shack
Jimmy next visits Dicos, a Chinese fast-food chain. Its black fried chicken is juicy, crisp, and strongly seasoned, and becomes his top item. Regular fried chicken is less impressive. He finds the thicker fries more premium than McDonald's, while the black fried pork is decent but not as good as the chicken. The lemonade is too sour for his taste. A rice burger has too little chicken, but a chicken sandwich is good. He enjoys curry rice with Thai-style curry and crispy chicken. A taiyaki dessert has a gooey, deep-fried texture and feels heavier than a Japanese version.
At Shake Shack, Jimmy finds fewer uniquely Chinese items. He likes the creamy avocado shake and the avocado bacon hot chicken burger, although he considers the burger expensive. The fries are dry, and the mango shake tastes sweet and fruity but is less appealing than the avocado shake. He describes the spicy chicken as juicy and luxurious and likes the buns. The video ends with his ranking: Dicos first for black fried chicken, then Shake Shack, KFC, and McDonald's. He notes that Chinese fast-food orders may take 10–15 minutes to prepare and that food prices can offer good value compared with international standards.
FAQs (From the traveler's perspective)
- Q: What was Jimmy's favorite fast food in China?
- A: He chooses Dicos's black fried chicken. He finds it unusually juicy and crisp, with bold seasoning, and ranks Dicos first among the four chains he visits.
- Q: What surprised Jimmy about Chinese fast food?
- A: He is surprised that preparation can take 10–15 minutes, longer than he expects from fast food elsewhere. He also finds China-specific menu items at familiar chains.
- Q: What was the most unique item Jimmy tried?
- A: The black fried chicken at Dicos stands out. Jimmy does not know how it gets its color, but he likes the crisp texture and seasoning.
- Q: How does Jimmy rank the fast-food chains?
- A: His order is Dicos, Shake Shack, KFC, and McDonald's. Dicos ranks first because of its black fried chicken, while he also likes Shake Shack's avocado shake and chicken burger.
