Chef Brian Tsao

People either LOVE or HATE the fried fish sandwich! Originally started as an option for those observing Lent, the Fish Sandwich is now a staple amongst most fast food brands. For me, I always looked forward to having a Fish Sandwich at any Fast Food restaurant despite the weird looks from friends. Naturally I was excited to see Arby's offering a fish sandwich for a limited time. I made a big illegal U turn on a busy NYC street just to get into the drive thru. That's right, I risked my life to bring you this review!

Applebee's is the first family chain restaurant I can recall from my youth. It was THE spot to go dine out with your friends & family when you wanted something a little nicer than fast food. Big portions, a variety of options, spacious & kid friendly, Applebee's was the perfect spot to dine at after a long day of shopping. Conveniently, that's exactly where you found most Applebee's restaurants. With the decline of the American Mall & rise of online shopping, how has this brand fared in this new exciting worlld? Also, who's idea was it to call it ORIENTAL???

Burger is a staple in American fast food culture. With locations around the world, Burger King will be forever cemented into Burger culture for better or worse. Growing up I always preferred Burger King over its competitors because quite simply... they were BIGGER than the rest. That was a long time ago when quantity matter more than quality, but after a 16 year long career in the professional culinary arts, what do I think of it today? Watch the entire episode to find out my grading 1 out of 10!

Eddie Van Halen was an inspiration to multiple generations. His contributions to music, guitar playing and even guitar design itself were innovative and extrordinary.

Shake Shack emerged from the highly regarded Union Square Hospitality Group responsible for world renowned restaurant such as... Union Square Cafe, Eleven Madison Park & Gramercy Tavern. Lead by Danny Meyer and his team of hospitality ninja's, Shake Shake emotes the same high quality you'd expect but in a fast food format. Going up against giant brands like McDonalds, Burger King & Wendy's, Shake Shake is now available world wide with no signs of slowing down. What do I think? Watch the full episode to see my grading 1 out of 10!

Before brands like Chick Fil A & Shake Shack, Wendy's was known for slightly (and I mean slightly) better quality than Fast Food giants like McDonalds or KFC. Every successful brand, food or not, will go through stages of growth & decline. Wendy's in an effort to capture more market share and hopefully boost sales rolled out Breakfast in 2019.Spending MILLIONS of dollars for the roll out, can their product compete with an already competitive breakfast market? People tend to stick with their routines and habits for Breakfast but I broke mine to try Wendy's latest offerings... how does it hold up? Watch the entire episode to find out my grading!

Taco Bell is beloved but also viewed as a violent shit generator. Growing up, Taco Bell was one of my all time favorite fast food chains and first exposure to "Mexican Cuisine". Tacos, Burritos & Nachos were all new things to my Asian pallet and I loved it all. One unique concoction of Taco Bell is the Mexican Pizza. A messy, cheesy hot mess that was nearly taken off the Taco Bell menu until a petition saved it! Question is... why is Taco Bell infamously known cause stinky diarrhea? With my 16 years of professional experience as a Chef in New York City I have a hypothesis! Watch the full video to see what I think and grade the Mexican Pizza 1 out of 10!

Filipino's are some of the warmest and welcoming people you will ever meet. Growing up in a multi ethnic home, I always felt out of place. My own ethnic groups never fully accepted me for who I was labelling me differently from the rest but the one group who took me in with open arms were Filipino's. My grandfather was born & raised in the Philippines, which is why all my Aunts & Uncles have a strong command on english as well as Hispanic names. Our family has long lost touch with our distant relatives in the Philippines but no matter, I was still "Filipino enough" for my Filipino friends. Jollibee is most famously known in the Philippines and is beloved by its people. Despite going up against mega fast food chains like McDonalds, Jollibee has managed to keep its footing by catering their food to the tastes of the local people. Expanding throughout all of Asia and now internationally, Jollibee can now be enjoyed by people everywhere. With menu items like Jolly Spaghetti, Chicken

The regional burger chain that is credited with establishing the first fast food model, White Castle was given world wide attention with the movie Harold & Kumar go to White Castle! Known for their sliders, a small but flavor packed mini burger cooked over caramelized onions and served with pickled and cheese, White Castle is also famously known for the bright white aesthetic to represent cleanliness. Greasy yet aromatic, small yet inexpensive not everyone gets to try these sliders because to this day they remain a fairly small regional US chain only recently breaking into the international market. I went to middle school right by a White Castle and frequented it often. I absolutely loved the fatty soft little cheese burgers and the movie Harold and Kumar only made me love it more. I find it's often a love or hate relationship with other people, but their's no denying White Castle offers something different & unique while having staying power! Be sure to watch to full video to see

We need to talk about Five Guys Bacon Cheese Burger! Five Guys story is quite amazing. Focused on high quality ingredients but no frills dining room & packaging, Five Guys meteoric rise in the extremely competitive Burger Market is remarkable. Big Robust Food + Quality leaves your feeling like you get your money's worth despite the higher price point. While Five Guys checks off the boxes to make it one of the best burgers in the country, there are definitely short comings from the bread, sloppiness & what seems to be an assassination attempt on those with a peanut allgery! Watch the entire video for the full review while I Mukbang this behemoth of a Burger!

I was 15 years old and 360 pounds. Subway started pushing the "Jared Commericials" (yes... that Jared) claiming by eating Subway Sandwiches all meals of the day, you will loose weight! Subway famously utilizes a wide variety of fresh vegetables in their sandwiches for a brighter & lighter edge over its competitors. I hopped right onto the "Subway Diet" and in turn, took in more nutrient and fiber dense foods that I otherwise wouldn't have with my past dining choices. I found success and always had a special place in my heart for Subway. 16 years of experience working as a Professional Chef in New York City, I was immensely disappointed with my most recent trip to Subway. A shell of their former glory, is there anything redeemable about this once vastly popular fast food chain? Make sure to watch the full episode to see what I grade this sad excuse of a sandwich.

Popeye's is known for their Louisiana Style Fried Chicken and often regarded as a step up from KFC. Growing steadily with a world wide presence the emergence of Chick-Fil-A and their Fried Chicken Sandwiches has come in to challenge the Chicken Giants! With a huge marketing campaign to compete in the Chicken Sandwich Wars, how does Popeyes Fried Chicken Sandwich hold up?

Dunkin', also known as Dunkin' Donuts, is an American multinational coffee and doughnut company. Acquired by Baskin-Robbins' in the 90's and now with with approximately 12,900 locations in 42 countries, Dunkin' is one of the largest coffee shop and donut shop chains in the world. Its products include donuts, bagels, coffee, and excuses for sandwiches like the Sourdough Breakfast Sandwich.

Chick-fil-A is one of the largest American fast food restaurant chains and the largest whose specialty is chicken sandwiches. Founded in 1946, Chick-fil-A operates more than 2,605 restaurants, primarily in the United States with locations in 48 states. Many of the company's values are influenced by the religious beliefs of late founder, S. Truett Cathy, a devout Southern Baptist. All Chick-fil-A restaurants are closed for business on Sundays, as well as on Thanksgiving and Christmas, an almost nonexistent practice in the restaurant business. The company's varying stance often in opposition to same-sex marriage has been the subject of public controversy. But how do the sandwiches fare? Watch the entire episode to find out!

Originally separate companies serving different geographic areas Checkers and Rally's merged August of 1999. Generally-speaking, the Checkers name remains in use around the Southeast as well as the Northeast while the Rally's name is used in the Midwest and California; the two brands have overlap in several areas. Most locations specialize in carryout service with a drive-thru and walk-up windows available with no indoor seating, though some legacy Rally's locations in the Midwest that opened before Checkers purchased the chain retain dining rooms.

KFC (short for Kentucky Fried Chicken) is an American fast food restaurant chain headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, that specializes in fried chicken. It is the world's second-largest restaurant chain (measured by sales) after McDonald's, with 22,621 locations globally! The chain is a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, a restaurant company that also owns the Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and WingStreet chains.