![]() ![]() ![]() Plus, it's worth noting that despite being an American brand, the chicken chain is going to be sourcing the majority of its ingredients locally in the UK instead of importing from the US. It has also signed the Better Chicken Commitment, which aims to improve the lives of chickens in their supply chain. We know London is big on fried chicken and we’re bringing something a bit different.’ ‘We're focused on using fresh, great quality from the UK. ‘It's about the quality of our chicken sandwiches, we think it's the best in the industry,’ CEO of Popeyes UK, Tom Crowley, says. It’s no wonder people queued around the block across the pond. You can choose from classic or spicy, the brioche bun is sweet without being overpowering, and the simple mayo-pickle combination complements the spices in the batter. What makes the famous Louisiana Chicken sandwich a thing of beauty is its tender meat and contrasting crispy exterior. The London branch will have the same menu as its US locations and we can expect chicken bites, hot wings, tenders and s ignature Louisiana bone-in chicken. On the chicken front, its chicken breast fillet is coated in a secret blend of Louisiana seasonings, then hand-battered and breaded in a buttermilk coating for a signature crispy and craggy crunch. I went down to see what all the fuss was about.Ī post shared by Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen UK The chicken For those who can’t make it IRL, the cult restaurant will be partnering with Deliveroo on home delivery orders. It’ll be housed downstairs in the food court and will have two self-service kiosks. The flagship London store will (ironically) replace the old KFC in the shopping centre. Think: chicken, biscuits, gravy and all the rest. Popeye's was founded in New Orleans, Louisiana in 1972 and since then it has grown to become a chain of more than 3000 restaurants specialising in Southern-style grub. If you don't know much about the eatery, here's the lowdown. The New Yorker has described it as ‘ here to save America’ and even the likes of Nicki Minaj, Migos, Kanye West and Beyoncé are big fans. Take when it launched its fried chicken sandwich back in 2019. It broke the internet so hard that it sold out of months of stocks in just a week. American fried chicken chain Popeyes will finally open its first UK restaurant in Westfield Stratford on November 20 at 9am sharp (expect big, big queues). To some people this might mean nothing, but the joint is kind of a big deal in the US. This year London has already seen the return of Wendy’s, now there ’s another fast food juggernaut muscling in on the action. ![]()
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