Frozen vs. Fast vs. Fancy Food Taste Test (ft. Bert Kreischer)

Taste Test Challenge Overview

• 💡 The video features comedian Bert Kreischer joining the hosts for a unique taste test of his favorite foods.
• 🎯 The challenge involves sampling low, mid, and fancy price point versions of each dish to determine if expensive always means better.
• 🧠 A recurring gag involves a "fancy pants chimpanzee" appearing whenever a fancy option is chosen by the hosts.

French Dip Sandwich Showdown

• 🥪 The first round focused on French dip sandwiches, a favorite of Bert Kreischer.
• 📌 Bert identified his personal favorite as the low-price option from Philippe's, praising its quality despite the cost.
• ⚠️ The hosts, however, preferred the fancy option from Cantors, which triggered the appearance of the "fancy pants chimpanzee."

Chicken Fried Steak & Croissant Rounds

• 🥩 For chicken fried steak, all participants unanimously selected the low-price option from Tom's as the superior choice.
• 🥐 The sausage, egg, and cheese croissant round saw Bert championing the Burger King version due to childhood nostalgia and taste.
• ✨ Rhett's choice of the fancy Alcove croissant again resulted in the "fancy pants chimpanzee" making an appearance.

Drunken Noodles and Final Verdict

• 🍜 The final round featured drunken noodles, where everyone agreed on the mid-price option from Rustic Spoon as the best.
• ✅ This round was notable as no one chose the fancy option, thus avoiding the chimpanzee appearance.
• 📊 The overall outcome highlighted that higher price points do not guarantee better taste, with several low or mid-range options winning.

Bert Kreischer's Culinary Insights

• 💬 Bert shared his enthusiasm for dipping French dip sandwiches and his history with various foods.
• 🍔 He expressed a strong nostalgic connection to the Burger King croissant, considering it the "greatest sandwich in the world."
• 🍽️ His preference often leaned towards flavor and personal experience over perceived fanciness or cost.