KFC Degustation

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Fried chicken meets fine dining: putting haute KFC to the taste test (The Sydney Morning Herald)

It's fast food for the Instagram generation - but how does the 11-course Frankenstein feast stack up?

He was previously deputy editor of The Sun-Herald and a federal political reporter in Canberra.Connect via Here the chicken bites are dunked in a roast garlic mushroom soup which also hosts little pillows of mushroom gnocchi, topped with parsley chips. Of course, it transpires the candle was made of gravy and this is Robinson’s take on KFC’s venerated potato and gravy tubs. Robinson told us this controversial creation was the subject of much disagreement with the powers-that-be, who were not convinced fish belonged on a KFC menu. A Twister follows in two parts; first, Colonel Sanders’ face is drawn on a plate with tomato, lettuce, pepper mayo and KFC flavouring. But now KFC - somehow the most sinful of all the fast foods - has become something else entirely: haute cuisine.

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Insane new twist on KFC favourites (NEWS.com.au)

A “gravy candle”, popcorn chicken with mushroom gnocchi and kingfish crumbed with Zinger flavour are among the dishes diners can try. Hamish Spence.

The classic potato and gravy is now presented in the form of a “gravy candle”, while there is a “la di da” original recipe drumstick dusted with quinoa and gold. A “gravy candle”, popcorn chicken with mushroom gnocchi and kingfish crumbed with Zinger flavour are among the dishes diners can try. The eternally popular popcorn chicken now comes with celeriac soup, mushroom gnocchi, basil and an edible floral garnish.

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I Went to the Luxe 11-Course KFC Degustation Dinner — Here's ... (Concrete Playground)

Socials have been abuzz for the past couple of weeks with the news that KFC, one of the most hallowed fast food institutions, is hosting an.

So when I discover that the second main course of the evening was a two-part take on the KFC wrap, I'm a little sceptical. It's pure escapism — fun for the sake of fun, an opportunity to just enjoy what's in front of you. For me, this is usually happening when coming out of a drive-through with one hand trying to get my soft serve-to-chip ratio just right, while the other hand is actually trying to drive. This dinner doesn't hit the same spot that only a Family Feast can, but that's not the point. Course two of this KFC feast is an immediate hit at the table, a two-bite appetiser featuring a finger-sized Zinger patty on a pillowy oblong of deep-fried potato finished in katsu jus, and then topped with a drizzle of curry mayo and a dusting of dill. This is a gently smoke-infused piece of original recipe resting on a bed of black garlic and cauliflower purée, quinoa and edible gold, and looked like something out of a fairy tale. But after all, what's KFC without a bit of mess? Says my dining companion: "Next time I get popcorn chicken, I'm going to buy a tin of Campbell's cream of mushroom to go with it." No, it's not a cheapo that couldn't even last until mains, but in fact made of KFC chicken fat (what else) which, now completely liquefied, is garnished at the table with a couple of rounds of gravy and into which the potato buns can be dipped. The first of the mains is, in the very best way, an absolute mindfuck. Once seated, a candle is brought to the table, lit and glasses are topped up. This KFC burger-inspired take on Nel's signature savoury marshmallow is a mind-boggling delight.

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A top Sydney chef has created an 11-course KFC degustation (Gourmet Traveller)

As the chef and owner of Sydney restaurant Nel, Nelly Robinson has earned a reputation for his innovative degustation menus and unique dining experiences.

The question remains: Is KFC worthy of a degustation? When Robinson is in the kitchen, guests can confidently expect a slew of dishes that delight and surprise. (The current degustation at Nel, for example, is inspired by classic fairytales.) And his latest culinary venture is no different.

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KFC opens doors to their world-first degustation menu available at ... (Daily Mail)

KFC has turned to fine dining upgrading the quintessential 'dirty bird' experience to pure luxury with a fancy eleven-course degustation dinner.

KFC's dessert courses were equally indulgent, with the first being chips served with wattle seed ice cream and burnt pineapple. The Zinger Kingfish is presented on top of yogurt slaw with lobster. The drumsticks will be served with flakes of gold - to celebrate their standing on the menu - Tongue Twister® – This one is Colonel's face on a plate with the flavours of Kentucky Fried Chicken, tomato, lettuce and Pepper Mayo to be licked off and relished The dining experience begins with 'You Call That A Burger?' - a 'tomato-ey' marshmallow with secret dusting and cheese. KFC pulled out all the stops to make the event a night to remember - including providing guests with a glass of champagne and rolling out the red carpet ahead of their decadent dinner.

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