If boneless fried chicken had a fan club, I’d be the one sitting in the front row. And now that Popeyes has landed in Mumbai, with not one but 4 stores, my fried chicken loyalty just got a spicy new chapter. Let’s just say, after devouring their 12-hour marinated juicy chicken and Cajun fries that refuse to go soggy, I might declare my new favourite fast food joint.
Popeyes Comes To Mumbai With Their Signature Fried Chicken & A Lot More!
The iconic fried chicken brand from Louisiana has finally landed in Mumbai, and it has left me shook. Popeyes has been making noise abroad & is now strutting its crunchy bites in our city, brought in by Jubilant FoodWorks. Yes, they are the same hospitality giant that brought in Domino’s to India. They have now opened their four stores of Popeyes in Phoenix Marketcity Kurla, Inorbit Mall, Vashi, Vivana Mall, Thane and an upcoming outlet at T2 Terminal of Mumbai Airport.
The 12-Hour Secret Of Popeyes
The longer you marinate the chicken, the more flavours you get. Hence, Popeyes marinates its meat for not 1-2 hours but a solid 12 hours! Result? A succulent piece that turns out perfect when fried.
What’s Different About Popeyes?
Well, we know multiple fast-food restaurants in Mumbai do fried chicken, so why choose Popeyes? Do you wish to enjoy fried chicken with sauces that will get your last brain cells dancing with bursting flavours? Well, Popeyes is the place to be!
What Did We Eat?
1. Signature Chicken
The classic fried chicken dish that’s famous at Popeyes comes in a variety of 2,4, and 8 pieces. The flavour bomb you are greeted with after just one bite confirms the fact about their 12-hour marination magic. Usually, fried chicken has zero flavour inside. But Popeyes has ensured that’s not the case here.
2. Saucy International Bold Flavour Boneless Wings
We tried their Spicy Korean and Sweet Chilli wings, and let me tell you, they didn’t disappoint! The sauces give you the perfect balance of heat and sweetness. The marinade-soaked goodness inside the crispy coating will leave you asking for another piece.
3. Bold Sandwich
I’ll admit it, I was most excited for this one. Fried chicken sandwiches are my favourite comfort food. And after hearing the hype around Popeyes’s sandwiches, I was intrigued and had to try them. Well, well, looks like I’ll be ditching every other fried chicken brand for the Bold Sandwich from Popeyes. I know the juicy chicken might sound redundant to you, but trust me, one bite & you’ll agree it’s worth repeating. The sandwich comes with a creamy sauce that kicks up the heat of the sandwich, and the glossy brioche bun was like love at first sight.
The sandwich came along with a portion of fries that refused to go soggy. We spent the evening chatting and trying the other fried chicken items, leaving the fries aside. But when we turned our attention over, they were still crispy. And trust me, I usually have to ask twice for fries to be crispy at most fast food joints, but Popeyes’ fries had me hooked from the first bite.
And not to forget, it came tossed in a Cajun spice mix, which means you can’t stop your hands after biting into one.
All this food, and we still didn’t get the guilt. Guess why? Because, whether it’s the fried chicken or the fries, nothing gave us that weird oily taste, smell or even sticky residue on our fingers.
What more could you ask for?
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The Sweet Ending
Just when we thought we couldn’t eat another bite, the star dessert arrived: Blueberry Cheesecake. Though hesitant to switch gears after all that savoury indulgence, we went for it and I’m so glad we did! The light mascarpone cheese paired with the tangy blueberry compote had us hooked from the first bite. We promised ourselves “just one spoon,” but a few minutes later, the box was wiped clean. Zero guilt, maximum satisfaction.
So would I recommend you visit Popeyes? Well, if you love fried chicken like I do, you’d better get going.
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