I don't think i'd go for either of them my friend... Ribs have to be the biggest rip off when buying any meat product... Strip away all the waste from the ribs... Like bone cartilage and sinew... And the amount of meat you're actually left with... Is probably less than the weight of the waste that was left over from the ribs... For less than the cost of those ribs... I could've bought a large Gammon Steak where the entire thing was edible... And with no waste whatsoever... Just pure meat.👌
The problem with chain restaurants is that there's no passion for food. Every decision is made in a boardroom rather than by a chef in the kitchen. Look at the independent chippy's you go to, they're always nearly perfect. I know where I'd rather spend my hard earned cash. Thanks for another cracking vid.
Most people in chain restaurant kitchens don't want to be there, just see it as a way to earn money. The food is usually microwaved and pre prepared....there definitely isn't the enthusiasm of a chef in an independent restaurant
The portions at both those branches are too small. I went that TGI before Christmas and I thought they had given me a starter portion. TGI used to be good but now its overpriced and portions too small. I experienced similar to you at the TGI on Wellington Street, went in, ordered food and those that came after got their food before me.
the half rack were not cooking in the sauce but had it just squeezed on at the end. the 600g of ribs from Aldi £4.69. 2 large Corn cob £1.39 1kg of skin on chips £1.49. BBQ sauce 85p (460g). Total £8.42 (for full amounts listed). For the added Coleslaw 50p in Asda. £21 for Frankie and £26.55 TGI. So I do not see any of them being value for money they are not really worth half the amount. May as well just get a steak. more meat and less bones. and pay less money... I got a 400g steak from Asda for £3.50 so my dinner will be far better for a huge cost saving these places are just far too expensive and no wonder there was not a rush at dinner time to get in.
Usually end up starving after watching your videos but neither of those appealed. F&B looked like it had just been thrown on the plate while the unseasoned corn and the dressing-free coleslaw at TGIF ruined my weekend. Great video though!!
£21 for F&B looked expensive to me at first. Not corn on the cob but half a cob. Then onto TGI. The price feck. Plus lukewarm ribs and crap slaw. No seasoning on the half corn on the cob. Corn on the cob isn’t expensive so what’s the deal with this? I’m going with you on this. F&B for me. Great comparison. 👍
Happy Sunday from rainy Los Angeles! 🙋♀️ Oh dear 🤦♀️. As an American, both meals looked dreadful! F&B's ribs looked especially bad. Sauce should be either a thin brushing at the end of cooking with more on the side or "naked" with all sauce on the side. Real American bbq is cooked with a dry rub and sauce on the side. You want to see both the bark and the smoke ring. Been awhile since I was up in your area. But from what I recall, you had 1 decent bbq place and 1 semi-decent place to sooth my American cravings: Red's True BBQ over on Cloth Hall is first choice with True Brisket on Dib Lane being 2nd choice. Today, neither meal gets my vote. If served in a little foil tray, both could pass as "airline bbq meals".🤣
At 1st I was a little underwhelmed with the look of the Frankie & Benny's Ribs, but the Pork looked perfectly cooked with just the right amount of BBQ sauce. I'm with you on corn on the cob & this is my favourite way of having sweetcorn. The presentation looked nice on TGI Friday's meal, the ribs were cooked nicely. Although not the main part of the meal the coleslaw should have had mayo added when you said the meal could have been hotter, let this down for me so Frankie & Benny's win this!! Thank you for a great review as always, take care 💜 XX
Our Frankie n Benny’s in Ely and Cambridge didn’t survive, and closed Down. I did notice, the Food was Basic looking, with lots of space between the food. Xx
The only thing that stops me going to TGIF. In my experience it has some of the worst service I have encountered in a chain restaurant right across any branch to the extent I will not step in one again.
I could have made both those meals at home in 40 minutes, for less than £6 pounds with a few extras, not £48. Full rack of ribs at Aldi less than £5. plus a few spuds and veg.
Both meals are overpriced and the F & B presentation was very poor, looked really cheap. The TGI presentation looked better with the fries separate but the plain corn and the pathetic chopped vegetables was not good. But my main gripe with both of them is that the ribs looked bland because the sauce was obviously added afterwards, just looks so amateurish ! I’ve tried many ribs from different places but, believe it or not, my favourite( and one of the cheapest) is actually from Harvester at many different locations !!
Based on appearance only, I’d go Friday’s. Based on cost, it’d have to be F&B’s. Based on ribs-neither, since I don’t care for them. How’s that for being wishy-washy? 😜
they were both way overpriced for what you got, but the franky and benny one was absolute crap, amount, quality and presentation you should have asked for your money back.
The second looked marginally better, but still not marinated or treated like ribs should be. Chips r chips....... U could buy a whole take away with this sort of money 😮😢
One word for these so called ultimate meals. Poor. Sorry but I would ask for a refund 22 pounds for 1 half a rack of ribs which aren’t even that good better at the supermarket hands down.
Both were shite!!! I'd use that money to pay for my shopping and cook at home!!! Never liked either of these places as too expensive, no wonder they were empty!!!
Well if you want something amazing, go and eat another whopper.😜 oh it was amazing..lets keep going. Incredible corn oh! only delicious. Fridays!...better presentation. oh sauce..just really nice :( Both corns neck and neck at delicious. Ribs fantastic...i need some sort of taste scale at this point. Both meals were massively over priced imo. Nice review but i wonder if you taste buds are facked 😁
Based on presentation neither meal looked appetising to me. Meager portions to for the prices. They aren't bbq ribs either. Just cooked ribs and they slap on bbq on top. I've not been to either restaurant and after seeing your review I wouldn't try either. Awful chain restaurant food.
Both of them looked sorry looking meals, usual pretend american diners, which are shutting up and down the country, I say good riddance they have been rippin us off for years with overpriced sub standard food, as others have said, stick to independant places
Which one did you prefer?
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I think I'd go to Aldi and get their ribs for £4.29
I thought TGIs looked better presented, but taste, price, and attention to deal is important.
I don't think i'd go for either of them my friend... Ribs have to be the biggest rip off when buying any meat product... Strip away all the waste from the ribs... Like bone cartilage and sinew... And the amount of meat you're actually left with... Is probably less than the weight of the waste that was left over from the ribs... For less than the cost of those ribs... I could've bought a large Gammon Steak where the entire thing was edible... And with no waste whatsoever... Just pure meat.👌
The problem with chain restaurants is that there's no passion for food. Every decision is made in a boardroom rather than by a chef in the kitchen. Look at the independent chippy's you go to, they're always nearly perfect. I know where I'd rather spend my hard earned cash. Thanks for another cracking vid.
Most people in chain restaurant kitchens don't want to be there, just see it as a way to earn money. The food is usually microwaved and pre prepared....there definitely isn't the enthusiasm of a chef in an independent restaurant
Neither was worth the money, especially the TGI meal.
That looked pre made and just heated in the oven with some sauce on it.
Lazy meal for the money.
Great video to watch at home ,both unaffordable for most family's however a good comparison for a special occasion .
Both restaurants lost, they just poured BBQ sauce on top after cooking the ribs.
There's a BBQ Chain called 'Hickory's Smokehouse'. Maybe worth checking out, if this is a BBQ style theme.
One in Wakefield if that's nearby.
Was going to say exactly the same thing. The ribs from there are amazing, cheaper too!
I'll have to check it out
@@everydayimeating3407 on the website they have a 'smokin' deals' section, depending on the day.. ...... BARBECUE BLOWOUT £19.99 on a Thursday
@@everydayimeating3407BARBECUE BLOWOUT on a Thursday £19.99
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Reviewed by Lee the Macmaster 2 years ago.
It’s great, I’d go there any day of the week over these two
I just love to start the week watching some amazing combo bites 👍👍👍
Excellent review, you are really doing well and covering some interesting comparisons.
Thank you very much!
The portions at both those branches are too small. I went that TGI before Christmas and I thought they had given me a starter portion. TGI used to be good but now its overpriced and portions too small. I experienced similar to you at the TGI on Wellington Street, went in, ordered food and those that came after got their food before me.
the half rack were not cooking in the sauce but had it just squeezed on at the end.
the 600g of ribs from Aldi £4.69. 2 large Corn cob £1.39 1kg of skin on chips £1.49. BBQ sauce 85p (460g). Total £8.42 (for full amounts listed). For the added Coleslaw 50p in Asda.
£21 for Frankie and £26.55 TGI.
So I do not see any of them being value for money they are not really worth half the amount.
May as well just get a steak. more meat and less bones. and pay less money...
I got a 400g steak from Asda for £3.50 so my dinner will be far better for a huge cost saving these places are just far too expensive and no wonder there was not a rush at dinner time to get in.
Spot on 👍
Usually end up starving after watching your videos but neither of those appealed. F&B looked like it had just been thrown on the plate while the unseasoned corn and the dressing-free coleslaw at TGIF ruined my weekend. Great video though!!
Not really sold on either of those but really like the vids so please keep them coming.
I prefer to save money Never buy ribs from a restaurant You definitely do not get what you pay for
£21 for F&B looked expensive to me at first. Not corn on the cob but half a cob. Then onto TGI. The price feck. Plus lukewarm ribs and crap slaw. No seasoning on the half corn on the cob. Corn on the cob isn’t expensive so what’s the deal with this? I’m going with you on this. F&B for me. Great comparison. 👍
I was surprised by both prices! I expected to get more food at both places
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Totally agree 👍
Happy Sunday from rainy Los Angeles! 🙋♀️
Oh dear 🤦♀️. As an American, both meals looked dreadful! F&B's ribs looked especially bad. Sauce should be either a thin brushing at the end of cooking with more on the side or "naked" with all sauce on the side. Real American bbq is cooked with a dry rub and sauce on the side. You want to see both the bark and the smoke ring.
Been awhile since I was up in your area. But from what I recall, you had 1 decent bbq place and 1 semi-decent place to sooth my American cravings:
Red's True BBQ over on Cloth Hall is first choice with True Brisket on Dib Lane being 2nd choice.
Today, neither meal gets my vote. If served in a little foil tray, both could pass as "airline bbq meals".🤣
I have heard of Red's True BBQ, I might have to pay them a visit
£26 do you get the knife free lol
At 1st I was a little underwhelmed with the look of the Frankie & Benny's Ribs, but the Pork looked perfectly cooked with just the right amount of BBQ sauce. I'm with you on corn on the cob & this is my favourite way of having sweetcorn. The presentation looked nice on TGI Friday's meal, the ribs were cooked nicely. Although not the main part of the meal the coleslaw should have had mayo added when you said the meal could have been hotter, let this down for me so Frankie & Benny's win this!! Thank you for a great review as always, take care 💜 XX
Hickory's in Huddersfield is worth a visit.
Totally agree! The ribs from there are amazing and cheaper too!
Our Frankie n Benny’s in Ely and Cambridge didn’t survive, and closed Down. I did notice, the Food was Basic looking, with lots of space between the food. Xx
TGIs and Frankie & Bennys have gotten very expensive in recent times.
Its true!
Not sure why RUclips always shows me adverts for Huel during your videos. I like real food not fake food.
Both a bit disappointing for the money tbh but i would choose the TGI just because they gave you coleslaw even though it was not coleslaw.
I’d always go with TGI’s but both look disappointing tbh
Frankie and benny's for me just as well thanks for another great video mate keep it up 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Thanks 👍
I will be honest I think both were a huge rip off! I will not be going to either of these. Thank you for the video though… Smithy
For the price I probably wouldn't get these meals either
THANKS 👍👍
Yes, coleslaw should have a dressing 😂
I thought so!
Im going to TGI Fridays next Monday (11th).
I preferred the TGI Friday one because the chips looked a bigger portion.
TGI Fridays Without a doubt ! 👌 Just from the look , the Ribs looked much more tender .
The presentation at TGI Fridays was great
Did you eat both meals on the same day or do you film them on different days?
Well just looked at reviews for both.qnd itsbthe same horh hqv gotten two expensive.wonder how long both will survive
Wow both look dreadful for the price. Is there a potato shortage in their supply chains?
I’d be happy with both meals 😊
They were tasty 😋
On any scale, restaurant ribs are con job. More bone than meat, even if they're real [six hours in a smoker], not parboiled junk like you're eating.
The only thing that stops me going to TGIF. In my experience it has some of the worst service I have encountered in a chain restaurant right across any branch to the extent I will not step in one again.
I have had to wait 45mins for my food before at TGI
Just extremely poor value for money, both.
The value for money wasn't the greatest for either meal
I could have made both those meals at home in 40 minutes, for less than £6 pounds with a few extras, not £48. Full rack of ribs at Aldi less than £5. plus a few spuds and veg.
Both places seemed very expensive to me. I'll be giving them a miss that's for sure.
Its a lot of money for the food you get
Both meals are overpriced and the F & B presentation was very poor, looked really cheap. The TGI presentation looked better with the fries separate but the plain corn and the pathetic chopped vegetables was not good.
But my main gripe with both of them is that the ribs looked bland because the sauce was obviously added afterwards, just looks so amateurish !
I’ve tried many ribs from different places but, believe it or not, my favourite( and one of the cheapest) is actually from Harvester at many different locations !!
I'll have to check out Harvester ribs
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22 quid for ribs and total cost 26 tgi Fridays ñearly 5 quid for coke ..wów.....I'l màke my own
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Wouldn't pay that for ribs.
I know ribs are expensive but £21 no just no
Chips?? They're fries 😅
Based on appearance only, I’d go Friday’s. Based on cost, it’d have to be F&B’s. Based on ribs-neither, since I don’t care for them. How’s that for being wishy-washy? 😜
Hahaha
I've just realised, every time you go to a restaurant there is never any other customers???
TGIs😊
Yay! Not breakfast! Ribs, yum!
Omg F n B very poor TJ all day great content as usual.
Fb corn looks frozen qnd that looks like a hp.sauce out of a bottle
The menu a cross between them and JD Wetherspoons
I preferred TGI to be honest both expensive but
they were both way overpriced for what you got, but the franky and benny one was absolute crap, amount, quality and presentation you should have asked for your money back.
The F&Bs looked really uninspiring. Both meals seem pretty pricey for what you got in my opinion
The second looked marginally better, but still not marinated or treated like ribs should be. Chips r chips....... U could buy a whole take away with this sort of money 😮😢
The first one looks pretty poor. A rack of ribs (not marinated or any preparation) with sauce chucked on it .... U could do this yourself......
Both portions looked a bit miserable. Must be cost cutting.
Those ribs in F&B look absolutely vile!
they both looked rather disappointing considering the price.
I was disappointed by them both too for the price
Cheaper going to Iceland. Probably were they gat there food
july 10, 2024
One word for these so called ultimate meals. Poor. Sorry but I would ask for a refund 22 pounds for 1 half a rack of ribs which aren’t even that good better at the supermarket hands down.
21 quid was a bit steep
I agree!
Both were shite!!! I'd use that money to pay for my shopping and cook at home!!! Never liked either of these places as too expensive, no wonder they were empty!!!
That looked shite for the money that they charged, wouldn't chose either. Rather make my own with homemade bbq sauce, thay are taking the piss.
Well if you want something amazing, go and eat another whopper.😜 oh it was amazing..lets keep going. Incredible corn oh! only delicious. Fridays!...better presentation. oh sauce..just really nice :( Both corns neck and neck at delicious. Ribs fantastic...i need some sort of taste scale at this point. Both meals were massively over priced imo. Nice review but i wonder if you taste buds are facked 😁
Both a rip off x
I ate fish and chips at an F&B The most disgusting meal I'd ever eaten
Its all frozen
Both are overrated and overpriced, the food didn’t look very appetising either.
i would be calling the police... you have been robbed at both places
It´s probably the same kitchen by the looks of it. Not uncommon.
Based on presentation neither meal looked appetising to me. Meager portions to for the prices. They aren't bbq ribs either. Just cooked ribs and they slap on bbq on top. I've not been to either restaurant and after seeing your review I wouldn't try either. Awful chain restaurant food.
They both did not look very good and high prices! I'd rather make my own ribs or buy them supermarket ones you microwave in the bags!
Both meals didn't seem to be good value
I agree!
both too expensive..gimmicky
Both of them looked sorry looking meals, usual pretend american diners, which are shutting up and down the country, I say good riddance they have been rippin us off for years with overpriced sub standard food, as others have said, stick to independant places
F&B looked dreadful, absolutely no attention to presentation.
Both are weak😢hard to get good bbq anymore
Neither looked appetising at all and both were overpriced.
Two rubbish, overpriced restaurant chains selling ping meals like Wetherspoon for double the price