Reacting To American Restaurants I've Never Heard Of Before 4 

You should go back to what you did in London once. You had the food delivered staggered so you got to try each restaurant’s food while it was warm/hot. Food that’s served hot just tastes differently once it’s cold.

I work at Cracker Barrel - the sauce you put on your meatloaf was the pecan syrup you were supposed to dip your beignets into 😂😂😂

Your major issue with Cracker Barrel was you were missing all of the sauces. Fried pickles come with ranch. Chicken fried steak comes with white pepper gravy. Beignets come with caramel or chocolate sauce. Peach cobbler comes with vanilla ice cream.

I feel like these foods need to be eaten within 15 mins of purchase to get the full effect

As a server at Cracker Barrel, I eat that food everyday 😂 and in my first had experience 80% of the "cracker barrel experience" is sitting in the restaurant. You need to go, sit in the store and eat the food fresh ☺️

I highly recommend you try some of these meals fresh at the restaurant. I love Cracker Barrel’s dumplings but only when they’re hot. It’s not a fair representation when you try something that’s been sitting around getting cold.

Hi, Raphael. I think if you ate the food hot and fresh, you would get a different impression of the food. Also, just fyi, the monte cristo should have come with a side of raspberry preserves or jam to dip it in.

The gravy you got from Cheddar's was for the Chicken Fried Steak specifically. Putting it on the mashed potatoes was just a bonus move.

Raph... in what world would your covered nachos still be crispy after 2 hours 😂😂😂😂

The slice of bread under the Chicken Fried Steak is there to absorb the grease so that the crispy coating does not get soggy and gross.

You're giving that construction worker aesthetic

only raphael can make me sit through a whole 40 minutes video of someone eating

CAN YOU PLEASE DO IN RESTAURANT FOOD REVIEWS?? I wanna see you try food hot and fresh! It does make a difference! 😊

You let the nachos sit "2 HOURS AT MOST" ?? Yes honey...those chips will be soggy after 30 mins! 😂😂😂😂😂

They forgot the powdered sugar and raspberry preserves that comes with the monte cristo from cheddars!! I know it’s sounds weird but it’s sooo good! Not the most calorie friendly 😂 but good!

Beignets like fries are best fresh and hot. You really don’t give the food a chance if you don’t it eat within 30 minutes. Good nachos are not good after 30 minutes. The wet ingredients make the tortilla chips soft or even mushy.

In defense of red Robin french fries, they are delicious when you eat them when they are hot. Go into the restaurant sit down and order the food. Totally different experience.

I cried when you said Tiajuana Flats was the worse restaurant. It is my favorite when I go to Florida. You must eat it fresh cooked at the restaurant, not after hours sitting at your house.

You need an air fryer to warm up all those fried foods!

Most of this stuff needed to be eaten while hot to get the best experience. Give them all another chance Rapha.. And yes 2 hours was too long to still expect the chips, covered in toppings, to still be crunchy. Plus most stuff is in plastic containers and sweating making it even more soggy on top of being cold. Still love ya

I'm so glad that I'm not the only one who hates to see the food eaten 6 hours later and then complained about for it not being hot.

I think you should do a state fair food video. I would love to see your genuine reactions and live vicariously through you

Yes. All these places can't be judged by takeout. Specially with how long you take to eat it

“With all the spices in the world, they really chose…self-rising flour.” 😭😭 Raphael cracks me up omg

That sauce on the meatloaf was the Butter Pecan sauce for the Biscuit Beignes. They definitely need the sauce 😅 I personally prefer their breakfast honestly. I will have to try the other restaurants soon. Thank you for your honest reviews! 💙

I love his genuine reaction to everything 😂

The bread under the chicken fried steak isn't to be a sandwich lmao it's to soak up the grease and keep it crispy 😂😂

I usually just get breakfast at Cracker Barrel,but I feel like all of the food in this video would be better hot. The chicken fried steak is served with white pepper gravy,and putting the gravy on the potatoes was a bonus move.

Beignet is pronounced "Ben yay" and are typically eaten piping hot and served with honey. Chicken fried steak should have white gravy on it, if you didn't get the raspberry jam that usually comes with the Monte Cristo, you missed the full experience...yum, even better!

The white gravy is for the chicken fried steak! I'm addicted to them.

how does Ralphael stay so slim in America eating like he does?!?!

The White Gravy is actually supposed to go on the Country Fried Steak (AKA Chicken Fried Steak). Also, yeah most the foods would taste better hot & fresh from the restaurants. Like Red Robbins steak fries, I usually get them, because they're bottomless = free refills!

I love that your outfit matches A&W colors and you were so passionate about their burger! I love your videos in general. 🙂 I have an ED and have trouble eating. When I watch your videos, I feel more relaxed and can eat! Thank you!

You definitely need to try all this food fresh. Such a huge difference when eating at the restaurant

All the food is sooo much better when you eat it there. When delivered it sits to long and doesn’t taste fresh anymore

When I went to Florida we fell in love with sonic burgers ,absolutely delicious

White gravy is what commonly comes w chicken fried steak. Love the genuine reactions, hope you're having a wonderful holiday.

The country fried steak is supposed to be served with the white gravy. The bread is to absorb the oil so the steak doesn’t get soggy.

Trivia time: the Monte Christo sandwich was invented at the Blue Lagoon Cafe in Disneyland, CA. This restaurant is located next to the start of the Pirates of the Caribbean ride. I actually had one there back in the 80s. It was great then.

Having worked at Cracker Barrel for 5 years unfortunately you poured the butter pecan syrup on the meatloaf that you were supposed to dip the Biscuit Beignets in😂😂

You can't wait to eat nachos and expect them to be crunchy

Oh Raphael, that was hilarious! The fried chicken as big as your head on the toast put me under the table! I’ll be laughing for days about it, thanks for your incredible comedic timing! 😂

Watching you not put the gravy on the chicken fried steak as the dish is intended...ouch, I'm screaming inside. lol. however, you are so adorable, to watch! love it-xo

OMG Raphael, I simply love you. You make me laugh so hard at ur reactions to food that you like. Keep it up and thx for another great vid.

Love A&W burgers. Cheddars; you need to put the white gravy on the chicken fried steak.

The cream gravy from Cheddars is supposed to go over the chicken-fried steak; you always eat chicken-fried steak with cream gravy! I'm from Texas - we know how to do chicken-fried steak!

Tijuana Flats blackened chicken tacos in hard shells are fantastic. Also their hot sauce bar in the restaurant is great. Their burritos are also good. As far as the nachos, what do you expect? After 2 hours of course they are soggy.

At the restaurant the "hot fudge and Caramel" would have been on the mud pie and they would be warm. I wish you heated up the gravy and put it on the chicken fried steak.

You should go to bucees (its a gas station but its HUGE) they have food, gift shop, specialty grocery foods.

I just want to say thanks for all the videos this month, I always know that whenever I watch your videos it will bring me laughter ❤

That "honey mustard barbecue sauce" from Red Robin is Campfire Sauce and it's amazing! It's barbecue sauce, ketchup, and mayo. I make it at home all the time.

It's time for the best RU-vidr on this platform

Just wanted to say Happy New Year and thank you so much for being the reason I smiled through many difficult days! Raphael you helped heal parts of me with your content this year. I love and adore your content and channel and I am deeply grateful for the effort you put into each video! Wishing you your best year yet, not the best year ever! Wishing you health, happiness and success! Much love form South Africa!❤❤❤❤❤

I never met anyone who doesn’t love a beignet they are so amazing, go to huckleberries and get them again but try them fresh so good you’ll lick the plate 😅

Love you're videos they always brighten my day and they are informative 😊

Raphael your commentary is just the BEST. You ALWAYS make me laugh, and so happy. THANK YOU for doing the BEST VIDEOS on RU-vid ❤❤❤❤.

I’m glad you loved Cheddar’s! I love it too & Cracker Barrel, but I am from Tennessee… so, southern food is very normal and comforting for me. I’d love to see a continuation of this series too! 🤩

Chicken & dumpling are really good...just not from chain restaurants. Also, like, nachos go soggy soo quick...

Most of the establishments that was called "fast food" are not fast food. In the states I have yet to see a fast food place serve acohol (or with actual bars in them). I agree with most comments about letting the good sit to long. Imagine how delicious the food that he gushed over was, while it was still fresh. Either stagger picking up/delivery & film, then the next order, go sit in the actual restuarant, or order less for each video (and still stagger lol). 🎉Happy New Years🎉

December came with tons of rapha uploads and I’m here for it 🙌🏻🙌🏻

It's sooooo much fun to watch you try all these foods for the first time. I agree with some of the comments that some of the problems you may be having with the foods is that they're no longer hot. Especially cheesy stuff that should be melted and hot. Love Love Love your videos!

Yay! Happy New Years, Raphael! Hope you have a magical 2024!

Oh no! Tijuana Flats used to be one of my favorites! 2 hours is way too long! It has to be enjoyed immediately… I wouldn’t even get it delivered. 😭 Edit- yours looked particularly bad. Our cookie dough rolls are usually crispy on the outside.

Yay a new video!! Thank you!! I hope you had a good Christmas!!

Should try Buc-ee's the barbeque brisket sandwich is so amazing 🤩 the closest one to me is 3 hours away but if you're ever around one try it. Love your reaction to everything 😂 would love you to try them again with the right sauce's and when you order nachos get chips separately so it's better that way in my opinion ❤❤❤

Raphael I honestly think you could go head-to-head with Keith from the Try Guys in terms of the amount of food you just happily mowed through! 😂

Lol you made my day. Making me laugh and smile. I loved this video. ❤ A and W is the best!

Every Tijuana Flats on the East Coast of Florida that our family has eaten at is delicious! That food you got looked horrible. You should dine in and experience the hot sauce bar.

Some of these items would most definitely be better when fresh. It's worth trying them fresh but some are great even cold and that speaks highly to quality 😁👍 Awesome video! Love seeing these! Many blessings ❤️

Lol.. you need to go to the restaurants and eat everything hot!

The thing I notice most with foreigners who try to eat American foods for the first time is that very rarely, if ever, eat them with the proper condiment or sauce/gravy. Fried Pickles are pretty much always served with Ranch Dressing. And are quite delicious that way. I had my first fried pickles at a local mom & pop restaurant 33 years ago. And instantly fell in love with them. Country Fried Steak or Chicken is meant to be served with Sawmill Gravy. (Sausage Gravy without the chunks of Sausage) Sawmill Gravy is simply Flour, Milk, Sausage Grease, and then salt and pepper to taste. This gravy works well for Chicken Tenders/Fingers too. Certain restaurants that serve Chicken Tenders will often offer White Gravy as a side. SONIC and Dairy Queen, are two that I can think of. The hot Gravy helps soften up the Fried batter and brings in more flavor to the meat. My usual go to meal at mom & pop diner-like restaurants is Country Fried Steak with Greenbeans, Mashed Potatoes, and Corn Nuggets if they have them and a dinner roll of course. Depends if they offer 2 or 3 sides.

I agree Raphael. What a great time to be alive. luv your videos

I laughed so much at that damn stringy meatloaf 🤮 I have a stomach bug so everything looks terrible. I do like cracker barrel but it has to be fresh and none of those items 😂

Now I really just want to make a homemade peach cobbler for Raphael to try. With my special salted caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream. A lot of things he tries isn't the best version or first impression because it's cold or like warm and from a chain restaurant

Raphael is totally spoiling us this December ❤❤🎉🎉❤❤

Like always this video is super entertaining keep it up!❤

Love your videos. I like to say, "Whatever doesn't kill you makes you harder to insure."

P.S. the gravy from Cheddars was for the top of the country fried steak.

I always thought A&w was a Canadian fast food 😭 I literally never saw anyone outside of Canada talking about it before

I am from Wisconsin and it’s funny how much you reference us and our cheese-Love it!

I love when Ralph posts he is so entertaining and funny🫶🏼🫶🏼

Why do I love watching you eat for almost 50 minutes more than any mukbang?

Loved this and the influx of videos this month ❤ you

I love your food review vids -actually love all your vids. But you have a very unique way to bring constructive critique combined with humour. The world needs good info and laughs in equal measure and you deliver. Thank you - wish you all the best in 2024 and keep on doing what you do so well.

It's always so interesting watching you try the American restaurants.. In 🇨🇦 we have Pickle Barrel and A&W burgers are named mama, papa, teen burger etc.. I think you ate a double teen burger! I've never seen mini corn dogs or cheese curds but poutine.. now that's something we have at many restaurants! Lol

I'm surprised Cici's Pizza still exists! That was my go to pizza place when I was little because they had the best dessert pizza! But of course, I haven't had Cici's Pizza since I was really little. So nostalgia may be clouding my memory of that dessert pizza.

When Cracker Barrel says do you want biscuits or corn bread you should ALWAYS say biscuits they will give you little butters and jams !

These are my favorite kind of videos you make .❤

You should’ve went to the buffet at cicis! I believe this is the only reason they’re still open! Not to mention you can also order whatever pizza toppings you want and they will make it fresh+ salad and pasta bar!!! When you tried a&w you should’ve had a root beer float !!! I hate root beer but root beer float with their ice cream specifically is way too good 👍🏻 hope you also try some HOMEMADE chicken and dumplings idk what the heck those people at Cracker Barrel served you 😅

You need Cracker Barrel for breakfast. So good and fresh. Plus, you need to do a reaction video of the store inside! I hope you see this and try it.

Yay!! Another Rapha video. Let's gooooooooo!

I can’t get to back to CA before March, your videos keep me going ❤

That was a huge county fried steak but the gravy goes on it 😅

Dude the gravy goes for your chicken fried steak. In the Monte Cristo has raspberry jam to dip. Cheddar's is my fav.

I used to live near an A&W. I agree the burgers are amazing. Contemplating a road trip to have a fast food burger now.

I love how watching Raphael feels like eating with a friend who talks a lot 🤭 youre very entertaining.

You never get a good experience taking it home and eating it cold. Cracker Barrel- Chicken and dumplings can be delicious if prepared properly. MUST be warm. Needs black pepper. That probably wasn’t gravy. Probably melted honey butter for the cornbread muffin, which probably would have been better if it was warmed. Mud pie is great when you eat it at the restaurant! Yours is completely melted!! Sauces don’t come in plastic containers at the restaurant!

I finally caught up, and some of the restaurants/fast food places that I haven't seen you showcase yet are as follows: Hungry Howies have really good "subs" which are more like calzones kind of? Also, their pizzas can come with free flavored crust Checkers which has funnel cake fries, burgers, milkshakes, & spicy chicken sandwiches Steak N' Shake which specializes in steak burgers & shakes Publix which is a grocery store, but their subs are amazing! Arbys? I don't think I saw a video including that. They have amazing curly fries, their Beef N' Cheddar is a classic and they have Market Fresh Sandwiches Sonic Drive-In has really inexpensive, but tasty corn dogs. They also have loaded tater tots, a chicken sandwich on Texas toast, and some sort of slushie drink I think that's a good amount of places to try things from! I love these food taste-testing videos so much! They make my whole week brighter!

Omg I love the apple pie pizza from cicis also the mac and cheese pizza. You basically got everything I would've at the buffet (it's a buffet inside). It's all much better hot and fresh as is everything

I remember i used to always watch this guy as a kid and i remember when he still had the super strong accent glad to see hes still doing it i honestly fw em its cool but dont knock the biscuits amd white gravy man u gotta try that next 😂