Tender: KFC Go Cup/KFC Crispy Strip
Classification: Fast Food
Date & Time: 1:30 PM, October 31, 2013
Intro: Today I sampled the hottest craze in the Chicken Tender community. The KFC Go Cup is a cup, split into two semi circles, one side is filled with 2 KFC Crispy Strips, and the other with a side of wedges. They offer other Go Cup options, but lets be real, the tender cup is the only true option. I've had it many times before today's judgment, and in my mind may be best value in chicken tenders today....or so I thought.
The Order: My visit couldn't have started off worse. The drive-thru was unusually busy for 1:30. After waiting for the only other car in line to order, it was my turn. As I rolled down my window I was welcomed by an onslaught of wind and rain that made ordering a real chore. After the order was made I was welcomed by a cold uninterested woman. There was no "Hello," she only mumbled "$2.62"
The Meal: The crispy strips are the main attraction of the Go Cup. The strips themselves offer an excellent cripsy outside powered by the Colonel and his secret blend of spices. The chicken was steaming, flavorful, and tender. I recommend eating the KFC crispy strip without any diping sauce. The tender is usually so good that to dip it in anything would be a mistake. The only drawback of the Go Cup is the side of wedges. I'd much rather trade the wedges for an extra tender.
KFC Go Cup Tender Score:
Outer Layer - 8.1/10
Chicken - 8.3/10
Overall - 3 Strip Basket
KFC's Go Cup is an excellent option for a quick on the go snack, and $2.62 is a steal for 2 crispy strips and some wedies from KFC. If you want to make a meal of it though I suggest purchasing two Go Cups. Its overall score could have easily been a 4 or 5 strip basket, but the potential for these tenders to sit around a while in a warmer really hampers its ability to shine on a regular basis. The KFC crispy strip is severely affected by sitting around. The outside becomes not as crispy and the chicken dries out rapidly. When they are fresh they can take on any tender from any classification, but its inconsistencies will always make the KFC Crispy Strip just a serviceable chicken tender.
A Nugget on the McNugget: In Japan there is no 10 piece McNugget option, but you can get a 9 piece.
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ReplyDeletecan I make suggestion to prevent the sitting out too long problem? personally, I could see a lot of value being added to the overall experience when one chooses to wait to order the 2nd GoCup until the 1st GoCup is out of sight. what do the experts make of this?
ReplyDeleteValid question SirCharles. However, ordering twice means you're spending twice as much time trying to communicate your order to the drone behind the counter. Also, if the first round of Go Cup has been sitting out, chances are the second one will be from the same batch and you will end up with the same tenders as you would've had in the first place. If the first round is good, then the second round is likely to be just as enjoyable, but again you've spent twice as much time in the ordering process. Your question is valid and could have a positive outcome. Be careful not to tarnish your ordering time to you time ratio though.
ReplyDeleteInteresting nugget on the McNugget. What's up with Japan? Do they not believe in numbers with two digits? Portion size is everything in the U.S.A. The more, the better.
ReplyDeleteHave you ever asked to ditch the wedges for an extra tender? I would think that you, as a valued, returning customer, might be able to get a little special something from the employees. If not, demand it from the manager. Only downside to demanding is that you might end up with a wad of snot in your GoCup.
Inconsistency of the quality is going to shy me away from KFC. Do you think that the freshness/quality is a regional issue?
Good post for a 3 Strip Basket.