I agree with all of the above reasoning, except for the ludicrous assertion that a chiko roll is better than a five layer beefy burrito from Taco Ball, a Double Double with Animal Style fries from In 'n Out, or a Sonic hot dog with frozen lemonade.
Had a few days in San Fran in Novemeber, went down to fishermans wharf and tried In 'N Out for the first time after hearing great things about it.
Absolutely woeful.
I don't know if the 'hand cut fries' were frozen a couple of times in a prior life before being deep fried but each one was like eating a chip made of f**king flour or chalk. The burger was passable but nothing to rave about. Selection is quite lacking but I guess that's the charm. So many better places to eat. Five Guys burger is okay.
For chain shit, Chipotlè is my favourite, so much I tried talking to their head office about bringing it to Oz and what it would cost to get involved in the franchise. Yes there is better independent mexican stores in the states, but for a franchise/chain, they kick ass. Chillis is okay as well if you like Tex Mex.
The best places to eat though are the independant bars/restaurants. Im a wing fiend. Stay away from Buffalo Wild wings and Hooters. Woeful. Again a lot of sports bars do a good wing.
My missus is from North Carolina, they are big into their 'Fish Camps' around where she is from, basically a large hut that sells fried cat fish and hush puppies (kinda like a 'tata tot). The general fish/seafood they eat is utter f**king trash. My mother in-law was preparing fish for dinner one night, I asked 'what sort of fish are you cooking?'
'Oh my favourite, Tilapia!!'
My look in utter horror and disgust was not hidden at all. I refused to eat it. I took her to a seafood restaurant in Townsville when she came over for holidays and made her try some Coral Trout and a few of the other better fish we have, let's just say she has dropped Tilapia from her favourite list after trying the good gear.
