Overview
Uncle Roger hosts a live food review and comedic roast of Jollibee in Los Angeles, sampling multiple menu items and interacting with viewers, with Nephew Lone Shark assisting as cameraman.
Live Stream Setup and Interaction
- Uncle Roger sets up phone stand and lighting for the live stream.
- Nephew Lone Shark assists with filming and is introduced to viewers.
- Technical issues with audio and lighting are discussed and adjusted during the stream.
- Viewers are engaged via chat to suggest which foods to try and provide feedback on AV quality.
Menu and Food Review
- Jollibee prices in the US are noted as expensive compared to Asia.
- Menu items include fried chicken (chicken joy), gravy, palabok, burger steak, spaghetti, spicy chicken sandwich, pineapple drink, and ube pie.
- Items are displayed on camera for viewers.
- Fried chicken is praised for remaining crispy after travel; packaging with vented lid helps.
- MSG is added to fried chicken and gravy, which Uncle Roger claims significantly improves flavor.
- Fried chicken rated 7/10, upgraded to 9/10 with MSG.
- Palabok is described as savory and meaty but with a texture possibly disliked by some; rated 6/10.
- Burger steak receives positive comments for flavor and use of gravy rather than ketchup or mayo.
- Jollibee spaghetti is considered better than Italian spaghetti for price and kid appeal, though notably sweet.
- Spicy chicken sandwich described as improved by adding gravy; bread quality is criticized.
- Pineapple drink is liked for taste and appearance.
- Ube pie is highly praised for flavor and texture, compared to McDonald's apple pie.
- MSG does not pair well with the ube pie, though Nephew Lone Shark enjoys it.
Chat and Community Engagement
- Uncle Roger frequently jokes with and involves viewers in decisions (e.g., food order).
- Offers commentary about Asian packaging, Jollibee branding, and fried chicken preferences.
- Promotes Nephew Lone Shark as eligible bachelor for viewers.
- Plans for future content like a Vietnamese food roast in Orange County.
Jamie Oliver Segment
- Jamie Oliver is mentioned as having finally acknowledged Uncle Roger.
- Uncle Roger jokes about promoting Jamie Oliver's cookbook if compensated.
- Announces plans to open a restaurant in London later in the year.
Decisions
- Add MSG to fried chicken and gravy.
- Try all Jollibee menu items on camera.
- Plan to do more live streams and restaurant roasts.
Action Items
- TBD – Uncle Roger: Improve audio and lighting for future streams.
- TBD – Uncle Roger: Consider more live food reviews, including Vietnamese food.
- TBD – Uncle Roger: Open a restaurant in London later this year.
- TBD – Viewers: Leave comments with suggestions for future live streams.
Questions / Follow-Ups
- Is the burger steak gravy the same as the fried chicken gravy? (Asked to viewers for clarification.)