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
KFC’s legendary Double Down earns the sole spotlight, with reviewers praising its audacious, indulgent swap of buns for fried chicken. The overall vibe is one of guilty, carnivorous joy, celebrating a fast-food icon that delivers pure, unapologetic comfort.
“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
