March 10, 2006 Popeye's Chicken and Biscuits

Fast Food Restaurant: Popeye's Chicken and Biscuits
Location: Newmarket Drive and Mercury Blvd., Hampton, VA
Date: March 10, 2006

Ordered the new fish basket with a side of red beans and rice, their chicken sandwich (mild), and a medium fruit punch. I have had Popeye’s shrimp and chicken before, but not their fish, so I thought I’d give it a try. I received 2 pieces of fish in the fish basket; it was crunchy, but a lukewarm. It was however, pretty tasty. The red beans and rice are always a favorite for me. The portion could have been a little larger, however, it was good. The beans didn’t overpower the rice and they mixed evenly and well.

As for the mild chicken sandwich – it was delicious! I know they say presentation is everything, and maybe that won have of the battle for me, but when I took out the sandwich, it looks like it would have been in a one of Popeye’s promo pictures to entice you to buy the sandwich. It was neatly put together and was picture perfect. As for the taste, well, it was equally pleasing. The lettuce was crisp and the tomato was just ripe (not runny); both were cold as they should be. The chicken patty was very fresh, hot and cooked to perfection. It certainly wasn’t just a small piece of pressed chicken that you might get from some other fast food restaurants that offer chicken sandwiches. There was just the right amount of mayo on the sandwich and the bun was just the right firmness – not too hard and not soft or soggy. In addition, this was a HEARTY sandwich. It was very filling and worth the money. HIGHLY RECOMMENED.

I would say overall, I was pretty much satisfied with the meal. I might or might not get the fish platter again, but the chicken sandwich is a definite winner.