The story
Located at 21 Yu Men Jie in Lan Zhou Shi, this KFC location offers a familiar fast-food experience within the heart of Gansu Province. While the global chain is a staple for many, the reception here has been notably mixed for those seeking a consistent international standard.
Creator Giovanni Fois offered a candid assessment of his visit, describing the experience as a "huge disappointment" and labeling the fried chicken as "depressing." However, not every item fell short; Fois noted that the hot and spicy chicken provided a better experience, and he found the bacon cheddar burger to be a highlight, comparing its flavor profile to a Whopper. For travelers in Lan Zhou Shi looking for a quick bite, the menu offers a wide variety of options, though individual results may vary.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2024.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 5 dish mentions say about the food
Reviewers praise KFC’s Double Down as a bold, indulgent marvel, with the overall vibe being unapologetically messy, satisfying, and fast-food fun.
“The Double Down — we had this in Italy, but here it has pineapple. It's small but characteristic. I wonder if Americans would get angry seeing this, like we do when we see pineapple on pizza. It's good, though. Good meal, Mr. Fois.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered KFC. Most active: Giovanni Fois
The KFC in China was a huge disappointment — the fried chicken was depressing and the only good things were the hot and spicy chicken and the bacon cheddar burger, which tasted like a Whopper.
Dishes mentioned
Original Recipe Chicken
The Original Recipe is soft, not crispy at all — it's really soft and mushy. It's very flavorful, absolutely, but it's also the closest thing to chicken we've eaten this week. You can't feel the breading, you can't feel the frying; it feels like eating a super dry piece of chicken. But it's still good.
- Hot and Spicy Chicken
Chicken Drumstick
The chicken drumstick is terrible. It tastes like exhausted oil, exhausted oil — there's no chicken flavor, nothing. It's not good. You guys hyped me up for this, and I'm really disappointed. It's depressing.
Angus Wagyu Burger
The Single Deck Juicy Wagyu Burger — I don't know what I'm looking at. It's Arab bread with some teriyaki sauce, fried chicken, and cucumbers. Did you order this or did you invent it? It's edible, I guess. There's bread stuck to my palate. Let's move on.
- Bacon Cheddar Burger
