Local Review: Tokyo Grill - Chicken Bowl - Montebello Mall

There seems to be quite a few Tokyo Grills around the U.S. but they don't seem to be related. The Tokyo Grill I went to was located in a mall and featured meat grilled in front of you as you ordered.  A Teriyaki Chicken Bowl will run you $4.99.

Review: McDonald's - Snack Size Reese's McFlurry

I tried McDonald's new Snack Size Reese's McFlurry on a recent trip to San Francisco. A McFlurry is McDonald's answer to DQ's popular Blizzard, which is to say it is vanilla soft serve blended with a topping (in this case, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups). I paid $1.69 for my Snack Size McFlurry (a full ten cents cheaper than the $1.79 charged at my local McDonald's).

News: Church's Chicken - New Wild Wings

Church's Chicken is now serving up traditional (read: actual wings) or boneless wings (read: boneless chicken breast pieces) with a money-back guarantee if customers are dissatisfied with the product.

Dubbed "Wild Wings," the wings are hand tossed in a choice of five different sauces: Buffalo Hot, Buffalo Medium, Honey BBQ, Chili Lime, and Sweet & Spicy.  They can be ordered in a set of six for $2.99, two for $1, or five for $2 with the purchase of a Family Box meal at regular price.  A pretty good bargain matching Pizza Hut's Wing Wednesdays.

Nutritional info after the jump

Review: Taco Bell - Taco Party Pack

So Taco Bell has replaced its Grande Meal with the Taco Bell Party Pack which features 12 tacos for $10 in a sturdy cardboard box.

The Asia Trip: McDonald's Hong Kong - Green Tea Lamington

I had never even heard of a Lamington until I went by a McDonald's McCafe and saw it advertised in the window. Intrigued, I eventually tried one for 7 HK or roughly about a dollar.

News: Whataburger - Free Breakfast on a Bun - June 22, 2010

Whataburger is giving away free Breakfast on a Bun sandwichs to customers on June 22 from 7-10am in the morning.  For those wanting a bit more TexMex, you can get it "Ranchero Style" with jalapenos and picante sauce for free.

When: Tuesday, June 22, 7-10am (i.e. breakfast time)

Where: Participating Whataburger locations

Why: Free bacon or sausage Breakfast on a Bun (your choice of meat, egg, and cheese on a toasted burger bun)

Details: One per person at participating locations only. Valid for dine-in or drive-thru. No purchase necessary. No substitutions.

News: Jamba Juice - $1 Superfruit Smoothie Day - June 16, 2010

Jamba Juice is kicking off the summer and promoting their new Yumberry, Pomegranate or Acai smoothies AKA their "Superfruit Smoothies" by offering them for $1 on June 16th.

When: All day, Wednesday, June 16th, 2010

Where: At participating Jamba Juice locations nationwide

Why: $1 Superfruit Smoothies (16 ounces) loaded with antioxidants and Vitamin C (Choose from five options)

Review: Jack in the Box: Deli Trio Grilled Sandwich

Jack in the Box's Deli Trio Grilled Sandwich features Genoa salami, sliced ham, roasted turkey, Provolone cheese, pickles, and a creamy Italian dressing on grilled artisan bread for $3.99.

Review: Wendy's Strawberry Frosty Shake

A Wendy's Strawberry Frosty Shake features a base of their Vanilla Frosty blended with strawberry syrup, topped with whipped cream and a maraschino cherry.  The price at my local Wendy's is $2.39 for a 12-ounce small or $3.19 for a 20-ounce large.  But I bought a small for a $1.10 upcharge with a combo.

Sunday Funny: Burger King Germany - "Long Chicken"

A German Burger King ad with a bit of sexual innuendo. The sandwich is called the "Long Chicken." It might be too racy to air on TV here in the States for what is being suggested. But I guess if your audience is mostly "Young Hungry Guys," it's right there with some Carl's Jr ads. But at least the Carl's Jr ads shows people enjoying the food being advertised.

Review: Ono Hawaiian BBQ - Chicken Katsu Plate

One Hawaiian BBQ's Chicken Katsu Plate features two chicken cutlets breaded with Japanese panko bread crumbs and deep-fried until crispy. The chicken is served on a bed of steamed cabbage with two scoops of steamed white rice and a scoop of my favorite macaroni salad on the side. I can usually make two meals out of one plate which costs $6.49.

Review: Wendy's - Spicy Chipotle Boneless Wings

Wendy's Spicy Chipotle Boneless Wings feature all-white meat chicken breast pieces, breaded, deep-fried, and then hand-tossed in a sauce made with a blend of chipotle peppers, dark chili powder, and honey. I haven't tried it myself (haven't really had the desire really... really) but I got a guest review from the Sister!

Review: The Coffee Bean - Ultimate Caramel Ice Blended

The Coffee Bean's Ultimate Caramel Ice Blended is new to The Coffee Bean menu this summer and features buttery caramel, blended with coffee, non-fat milk, and chocolate-covered espresso beans. Yes, in Coffee Bean speak, "Ultimate" means chocolate-covered espresso beans. A 16-ounce "regular" cup will set you back $3.95.

News: Hardee's - New Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders

Hardee's Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders are the newest item to hit the Hardee's menu and feature fresh, all-white meat chicken tenders (short for "tenderloin"), hand-dipped in egg and buttermilk and lightly breaded with seasoned flour (by hand of course!).  The Chicken Tenders are served with your choice of honey mustard, buffalo, or buttermilk ranch sauce.

Apparently, Hardee's is doing a staggered rollout of the Chicken Tenders; some restaurants are already serving them while others will have them by the end of June.

Hardee's Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders are available in 3-piece and 5-piece orders, retail-priced at $2.99 and $4.49 respectively.

Nutritional Info after the jump

The Asia Trip: McDonald's Hong Kong - McCafe Cappuccino

The McCafe at the McDonald's I went to in Hong Kong had a separate more cafe-like counter from the rest of the McDonald's. And, as I found out late one night, it keeps different hours than the McDonald's (which stayed open 24 hours like Denny's or IHOP).

Review: Chick-fil-A - Spicy Chicken Sandwich

After much ado and free sandwiches (by reservation only!), Chick-fil-A's Spicy Chicken Sandwich has finally landed on the Chick-fil-A's menu. Of course, since they were test-marketed in southern California, I've tried several of them before the official launch.

News: Dunkin' Donuts - New Blue Raspberry Coolatta

Today, Dunkin' Donuts introduced their newest Coolatta frozen slush drink for this summer, the Blue Raspberry Coolatta.  Dunkin' is also bringing back the Watermelon Coolatta citing popular demand.  The suggested retail on a "small"16-ounce Coolatta is $2.29.

You might be thinking, "But raspberries aren't blue!"  That's right.  Raspberries are not blue.  So why the blue color?  It's food coloring, so you don't confuse it with the more common cherry and strawberry flavors.

Nutritional info after the jump.

News: McDonald's - New Snack Size McFlurry

I stopped by McDonald's today and saw a poster advertising a new "snack size" McFlurry for $1.79 (in southern California; price varies with geography) available mixed with Oreos, M&M's, and Reese's (mix-ins probably vary with location).  The Snack Size McFlurry comes in an 8-ounce cup which is slightly larger than Dairy Queen's "mini" size coming this August.

Nutritional Info After the Jump.

Review: Burger King - Ham Omelet Sandwich

Part of Burger King's BK Breakfast Value Menu, the Ham Omelet Sandwich features an egg omelet, a slice of cheese, thin-sliced deli ham, and honey butter sauce on a sesame hamburger bun for $1.

Sunday Funny: Jack in the Box - "No Coffee"

Jack makes a persuasive argument for orange juice for breakfast over coffee.