I Tried a $325 Chicken in Lyon, France Was It Worth It
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Date: 2025-05-27
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HextorBane
There is no other nation in the world like France and Italy when it comes to good food and good wine. Both nations share more than people think and more than the French and Italians themselves like to admit, and this is reflected in the goodness and quality of the cuisine of both nations. Mutual historical influences have resulted in a food and wine culture that is unparalleled, and so many famous French dishes and foods are of Italian origin just as many Italian foods and dishes have French influences, especially in northern Italy. France has a more sophisticated and elegant cuisine partly because historically it has always been home to the most important kingdoms in European history, so even the simplest dishes had to be worthy of kings and queens. Italy has a more turbulent history and is more influenced by many different peoples, and this has contributed to an incredible variety of simply unique traditional dishes, perhaps simpler in form but just as rich in substance. It is no coincidence, therefore, that in the World French and Italian cuisines are the absolute best.
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There is no other nation in the world like France and Italy when it comes to good food and good wine. Both nations share more than people think and more than the French and Italians themselves like to admit, and this is reflected in the goodness and quality of the cuisine of both nations. Mutual historical influences have resulted in a food and wine culture that is unparalleled, and so many famous French dishes and foods are of Italian origin just as many Italian foods and dishes have French influences, especially in northern Italy. France has a more sophisticated and elegant cuisine partly because historically it has always been home to the most important kingdoms in European history, so even the simplest dishes had to be worthy of kings and queens. Italy has a more turbulent history and is more influenced by many different peoples, and this has contributed to an incredible variety of simply unique traditional dishes, perhaps simpler in form but just as rich in substance. It is no coincidence, therefore, that in the World French and Italian cuisines are the absolute best.
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zoranminic4982
If a chicken was raised somewhere on the slopes of the Himalayas on an open farm, and ate only the natural food it found, then shipped alive to that restaurant, and then killed without feeling any stress, it might be worth up to $100 for lunch, but the whole chicken, not just two pieces. I think they ripped you off though. And yes, the waiter is not Brad Pitt or Rihanna. Maybe then it would be worth up to 200 dollars.
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If a chicken was raised somewhere on the slopes of the Himalayas on an open farm, and ate only the natural food it found, then shipped alive to that restaurant, and then killed without feeling any stress, it might be worth up to $100 for lunch, but the whole chicken, not just two pieces. I think they ripped you off though. And yes, the waiter is not Brad Pitt or Rihanna. Maybe then it would be worth up to 200 dollars.
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tastytesty
If Mark wants to go this route, he needs to change the style of his video. The setting is too big for Mark's old style of focusing the narration only on food. I think Mark needs to up his story-telling game like involving people that make the food, ask them more, get their description more into the video. Take this video for example, due to the lack of story telling, it just looks like a compilation of clips.
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If Mark wants to go this route, he needs to change the style of his video. The setting is too big for Mark's old style of focusing the narration only on food. I think Mark needs to up his story-telling game like involving people that make the food, ask them more, get their description more into the video. Take this video for example, due to the lack of story telling, it just looks like a compilation of clips.
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DamienYuen7718
I doubt it was any better that a 4. 99 Costco chicken. And if it was it sure isn't worth $325. You are paying for the ambiance. The chicken is just an after thought and BS. Just because it's expensive and the place is fancy doesn't make it good and no chicken will ever be worth that kind of money. It's a damn chicken. Now if it was served by two hot French women in bikinis then maybe.
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I doubt it was any better that a 4. 99 Costco chicken. And if it was it sure isn't worth $325. You are paying for the ambiance. The chicken is just an after thought and BS. Just because it's expensive and the place is fancy doesn't make it good and no chicken will ever be worth that kind of money. It's a damn chicken. Now if it was served by two hot French women in bikinis then maybe.
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infini. tesimo
See when you say the rolls royce of chickens NOW I have to try it. I'm used to family comfort food style and street food like Thaifood, Vietnamese, basically all the good food by default whereas this I would feel out of place but would eat it just to know what I'm missing out on to compare to other chicken dishes I eat regularly.
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See when you say the rolls royce of chickens NOW I have to try it. I'm used to family comfort food style and street food like Thaifood, Vietnamese, basically all the good food by default whereas this I would feel out of place but would eat it just to know what I'm missing out on to compare to other chicken dishes I eat regularly.
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fender19281
lol i always watch your videos is the food always that eye popping amazing or are you just super stoned i dont think hes ever said one negative thing about anything hes ever eaten kinda takes away from the authenticity a little. best ever food review tells it like it is if something isnt right
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lol i always watch your videos is the food always that eye popping amazing or are you just super stoned i dont think hes ever said one negative thing about anything hes ever eaten kinda takes away from the authenticity a little. best ever food review tells it like it is if something isnt right
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redbunnytail9528
If I no have regular place to travel, I would go with France and hope I get a lifeline, reel me in. Such a beautiful place, although the only time I was there, I asked a person, 'Which train to Paris' And he thought I said, Biarritz and that where I end up. It a pretty significant place.
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If I no have regular place to travel, I would go with France and hope I get a lifeline, reel me in. Such a beautiful place, although the only time I was there, I asked a person, 'Which train to Paris' And he thought I said, Biarritz and that where I end up. It a pretty significant place.
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reed8521
When eating in a nice restaurant at least put on a proper shirt. The I travel for food shirt is fine if you're having lunch somewhere casual, but for goodness sake don't embarrass yourself by wearing a cheesy T-shirt in a nice restaurant when you are being served by formally dressed waiters.
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When eating in a nice restaurant at least put on a proper shirt. The I travel for food shirt is fine if you're having lunch somewhere casual, but for goodness sake don't embarrass yourself by wearing a cheesy T-shirt in a nice restaurant when you are being served by formally dressed waiters.
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Itsjustbeans_
I’m sure that chicken was phenomenal but not enough crust for me my chickens skin has got to be crispy and baked/fried skin. Even when grilling usually it will build a nice crispy crust. France cuisine is very different though lol. I would love to experience this someday.
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I’m sure that chicken was phenomenal but not enough crust for me my chickens skin has got to be crispy and baked/fried skin. Even when grilling usually it will build a nice crispy crust. France cuisine is very different though lol. I would love to experience this someday.
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wildhogs1ful
Why do french people have the ability to make things seem so much more than what they are, it is like your suppose to like a chicken cooked in cow stomach that cost three hundred dollars. It's silly and pretentious. i usually love marks videos but i hated this one
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Why do french people have the ability to make things seem so much more than what they are, it is like your suppose to like a chicken cooked in cow stomach that cost three hundred dollars. It's silly and pretentious. i usually love marks videos but i hated this one
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markwiens
European cuisine is way over hyped. A lot of the reason they rave about it is because the government spends so many $$$ getting patent protection over over hyped food. Asian food has way more diversity and they don't hide behind protection to prove the worth.
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European cuisine is way over hyped. A lot of the reason they rave about it is because the government spends so many $$$ getting patent protection over over hyped food. Asian food has way more diversity and they don't hide behind protection to prove the worth.
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aliasdoe007
French cuisine is overrated imo. All the fancy plating for not because honestly it is the flavors that most palettes want to savor but what do I know
If I ordered that chicken I want to dig into it whole bones and all not eat a couple of slices
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French cuisine is overrated imo. All the fancy plating for not because honestly it is the flavors that most palettes want to savor but what do I know
If I ordered that chicken I want to dig into it whole bones and all not eat a couple of slices
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pascaledubruel6202
Woooo great great time spent. Am so enviouse. Merci. p. s little tip especially in the top top of best restaurants is to use bread to finish sauces so as not to make noise scraping and sometimes removing the pattern on the plate ha ha ha
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Woooo great great time spent. Am so enviouse. Merci. p. s little tip especially in the top top of best restaurants is to use bread to finish sauces so as not to make noise scraping and sometimes removing the pattern on the plate ha ha ha
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gabriella4356
Hi. I've been watching your videos for a long time and I like them, but I have to note that in some restaurants you could at least wear a shirt or polo shirt and not go there in a jacket. Sorry, but that outfit really doesn't fit everywhere.
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Hi. I've been watching your videos for a long time and I like them, but I have to note that in some restaurants you could at least wear a shirt or polo shirt and not go there in a jacket. Sorry, but that outfit really doesn't fit everywhere.
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casalamo
Che orrore vedere questo personaggio che sa solo dire woow, chiudendo gli occhi, che sia un hamburger scadente o un piatto stellato, vestito in modo inadeguato, che parla con la bocca piena e non sa nemmeno tenere civilmente in mano le posate.
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Che orrore vedere questo personaggio che sa solo dire woow, chiudendo gli occhi, che sia un hamburger scadente o un piatto stellato, vestito in modo inadeguato, che parla con la bocca piena e non sa nemmeno tenere civilmente in mano le posate.
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jaynechalmers2779
For going to the best restaurant in the world you would think he would wear a suit instead of a tee shirt, I am surprised there isn’t a dress code, for us who will never get there it’s a slap in the face to the restaurant
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For going to the best restaurant in the world you would think he would wear a suit instead of a tee shirt, I am surprised there isn’t a dress code, for us who will never get there it’s a slap in the face to the restaurant
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ageoflove1980
That last restaurant felt like you were in a food museum and you got to eat the art. And that 538 euro bill is actually reasonable for a world-best meal for two people compared what they charge you in NYC for just average fare.
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That last restaurant felt like you were in a food museum and you got to eat the art. And that 538 euro bill is actually reasonable for a world-best meal for two people compared what they charge you in NYC for just average fare.
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at45trx
after so many years of eating food around the world, Mark still has not learnt of how to use knife and fork in Europe. It is opposite than in USA. But for a person who keeps eating with his bare hands- who cares, right Mark.
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after so many years of eating food around the world, Mark still has not learnt of how to use knife and fork in Europe. It is opposite than in USA. But for a person who keeps eating with his bare hands- who cares, right Mark.
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tydurden484
I'm so thankful Sophie was there to share her invaluable insight into the fine French dishes. I'm also very thankful that there was no point in this journey where Sophie had a wardrobe malfunction and her nuts popped out.
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I'm so thankful Sophie was there to share her invaluable insight into the fine French dishes. I'm also very thankful that there was no point in this journey where Sophie had a wardrobe malfunction and her nuts popped out.
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GirishGirishambily
i used to watch these videos every day and then i read the book 22 dark truths and realized how shallow some of the advice you get trough videos like this is. id recommend that book to everyone wanting to level up
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i used to watch these videos every day and then i read the book 22 dark truths and realized how shallow some of the advice you get trough videos like this is. id recommend that book to everyone wanting to level up
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