In this video, Joshua Weissman explores various fast food chains in China, both international brands and domestic establishments, to compare their offerings, quality, speed,
In this video, Joshua Weissman explores various fast food chains in China, both international brands and domestic establishments, to compare their offerings, quality, speed,
and value against his experiences in the United States. He is accompanied by a local tour guide, Jackson, to navigate these chains in Chongqing, China.
Summary of Fast Food
Chains Visited
The assessment focused on speed, value, and flavor, with a scoring system of 1 to 10.
Chain Type Score Key Takeaways
KFC International 6.8 Intense, salty sea
soning; missing breading texture; impressive Beijing-style wrap and egg tarts.
McDonald's International 7.0 High-quality crispy chicken sandwich, impressive fries, and comfo
rting taro pie.
Juuen Local Noodle 9.1 Winner. Authentic, incredibly cheap, fast (4 mins), and packed with flavor.
Tasa Chinese Burger 6.8 Unique handmade buns with black se
same, interesting flavor profiles, but lacked salt.
Domino's International 6.5 Highly experimental menu (Durian, Wellington); hit-or-miss flavors.
Wallace Local Fried Chicke
n 5.5 Very fast (30s) and budget-friendly, but plain flavor without added spice.
Luckin Coffee Local Coffee 7.5 Unique and innovative coffee drinks, outperforming local Star
bucks.
Yang Guofu Hot Pot (Fast) 8.6 Efficient, fast hot pot experience; offers great value and flavor despite lower meat quality.
Pizza Hut International 5.9 Surprisingly f
ancy atmosphere; food quality on par with frozen pizza.
Mishu Ice Cream 7.0 Exceptionally cheap, light texture, not overly sweet; pleasant experience.
Mr. Rice Buffet/Fast 8
.3 Fresh, high-quality ingredients; excellent value; very efficient.
Key Observations
Juuen Noodle Shop was crowned the ultimate winner, embodying the core definition of fas
t food: simple, fast, affordable, and high-quality.
International chains often featured unique, region-specific menu items (e.g., Domino's Beef Wellington, KFC's Beijing wra
p, McDonald's taro pie) that differed significantly from their Western counterparts.
Many domestic Chinese chains prioritized efficiency and local flavor profiles (like numb
ing Sichuan spices), often at a much lower price point than similar Western concepts.
Joshua noted that Chinese dessert options were generally less sweet than those in Ameri
ca, which he found refreshing.
The journey concluded that while international brands offer consistency and comfort, local establishments—specifically smaller, specialized sh
ops like Juuen—consistently delivered superior flavor and value.
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I Tried Every Fast Food in China
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