Author Topic: Teach me about Popeyes (Read 1364 times)

Howard Alan Treesong · « **on:** January 27, 2007, 05:20:09 PM »

I've decided that never having been to Popeyes before is a serious character flaw I need to fix this evening.

So, what should I get? Any particular KIND of fried chicken? Popeyes-only sides? Teach me!

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #1 on:** January 27, 2007, 05:26:22 PM »

Dude, you won't be able to handle it.

DJ_Tet · « **Reply #2 on:** January 27, 2007, 05:27:26 PM »

Bojangles > Popeyes

Howard Alan Treesong · « **Reply #3 on:** January 27, 2007, 05:30:53 PM »

Quote from: DJ_Tet on January 27, 2007, 05:27:26 PM

Bojangles > Popeyes

That's super for you; unfortunately, I live in Orange County and the nearest Bojangles is in Nashville, Tennessee. There's a Popeye's 15 minutes away, so they win.

DJ_Tet · « **Reply #4 on:** January 27, 2007, 05:31:59 PM »

Nope, sounds like you lose.

Crab Shaker · « **Reply #5 on:** January 27, 2007, 05:35:32 PM »

Ok wait...so WTF is bojangles?

DJ_Tet · « **Reply #6 on:** January 27, 2007, 05:37:23 PM »

It's a fried chicken chain in the South. It has syrupy delicious iced tea and the best seasoned fries out there. They also have good chicken, but most people don't have Bojangles. I mentioned it in the last Popeye thread but it was dead so I thought I'd pimp them here.

Popeyes is actually a lot like Bojangles chicken-wise.

demi · « **Reply #7 on:** January 27, 2007, 05:41:05 PM »

We have a Popeye's near here... I've never had it either. It's a bit of a drive out, but not too far. I would also like to hear what sounds good.

Howard Alan Treesong · « **Reply #8 on:** January 27, 2007, 05:45:15 PM »

Structured questions for you free-form yahoos:

Mild or Spicy?
What sides are good?
Biscuits?

Crab Shaker · « **Reply #9 on:** January 27, 2007, 05:48:36 PM »

There's way too much fried chicken flying around this forum

mikesphat · « **Reply #10 on:** January 27, 2007, 06:01:51 PM »

i like the 3 piece combo... dark and spicy... with mashed taters as the side...

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #11 on:** January 27, 2007, 06:04:52 PM »

I'm telling you, man - we've eaten together. If Hamburger Hamlet will make you sway, Popeyes will eat you alive!

The Sceneman · « **Reply #12 on:** January 27, 2007, 06:08:48 PM »

Man Im getting a craving for fried chicken. Theres a place called Hu Da Dak down the road that does it. Its a dodgy little shop though so it might be pretty rugged

Beezy · « **Reply #13 on:** January 27, 2007, 08:29:48 PM »

You can go wrong with the mild chicken strips meal at Popeyes.

And don't forget to ask for BBQ sauce and jelly for your biscuits!

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #14 on:** January 27, 2007, 09:00:49 PM »

I'm eating KFC right now.

A twister and some spicy honey BBQ boneless wings

Howard Alan Treesong · « **Reply #15 on:** January 27, 2007, 10:25:37 PM »

Okay, so I got Popeyes tonight. Overall very favorable impression!

Fried chicken -- very good. I got the 3-piece dark meat combo. I used to live in southern Arkansas and my great-grandmother would fry us up some chicken that was very similar--way crispier and crunchier than KFC's "surface only" seasoning. I got the spicy chicken, which wasn't too hot.

Biscuit -- definitely a standout. very fluffy and buttery compared to KFC biscuits, which tend to be dried out. I should have gotten an extra biscuit or two on the side.

Potatoes -- surprisingly good with their spicy "cajun" gravy that managed to add a fun flavor kick without overpowering the potatoes.

I dunno if I would make the drive every time I want fried chicken, but I'm definitely glad to have given it a try and can now say with first-hand knowledge: Popeyes is yummy!

Beezy · « **Reply #16 on:** January 27, 2007, 10:34:21 PM »

Did you get BBQ sauce and jelly?

KFC's biscuit tastes like baking soda.

TVC15 · « **Reply #17 on:** January 27, 2007, 10:37:30 PM »

I still have not eaten in a Jack in the Box.

mikesphat · « **Reply #18 on:** January 27, 2007, 10:53:50 PM »

Quote from: Synthesizer Patel on January 27, 2007, 10:25:37 PM

Okay, so I got Popeyes tonight. Overall very favorable impression!

Fried chicken -- very good. I got the 3-piece dark meat combo. I used to live in southern Arkansas and my great-grandmother would fry us up some chicken that was very similar--way crispier and crunchier than KFC's "surface only" seasoning. I got the spicy chicken, which wasn't too hot.

Biscuit -- definitely a standout. very fluffy and buttery compared to KFC biscuits, which tend to be dried out. I should have gotten an extra biscuit or two on the side.

Potatoes -- surprisingly good with their spicy "cajun" gravy that managed to add a fun flavor kick without overpowering the potatoes.

I dunno if I would make the drive every time I want fried chicken, but I'm definitely glad to have given it a try and can now say with first-hand knowledge: Popeyes is yummy!

see ill never steer you wrong...

Howard Alan Treesong · « **Reply #19 on:** January 27, 2007, 10:56:01 PM »

Quote from: Beezy on January 27, 2007, 10:34:21 PM

Did you get BBQ sauce and jelly?

KFC's biscuit tastes like baking soda.

No, I don't like jelly on my biscuits when I eat 'em with chicken. Conditioning as a child, I suppose.

On the plus side, now I have a reason to go back!

GilloD · « **Reply #20 on:** January 27, 2007, 11:01:38 PM »

My favorite thing about Popeye's is the sign that reads: "Some Popeye's food iems contain pork!" and yet there's not a single pork item on the menu. Maybe it's in that "Mardi Gras Cheesecake".

My boss sends me there to fetch lunch like 4 times a week

Himu · « **Reply #21 on:** January 27, 2007, 11:14:30 PM »

popeyes rocks

Patel knows what it's all about

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