Kalani Smith, a TikToker from Mount Juliet, Tennessee, has become famous for reviewing British food on social media, attracting millions of viewers. Originally known for exploring the paranormal, Kalani shifted to food reviews, focusing on British dishes. This change has led to his TikTok following growing to over three million, as reported by BBC.
Kalani’s mission is to challenge the belief, especially common in the US, that British food is bland and unappealing. He wants to prove that there’s much more to UK cuisine than people think. During his travels in the UK, he visited several cities and tried many local dishes, including Welsh cakes and food from Cardiff Market, which he praised highly. He even stated that Cardiff Market’s food is far better than London’s Camden Market, as reported by BBC.
While Kalani loves many British foods, he didn’t enjoy everything. For example, he wasn’t a fan of the traditional London dish of pie, mash, and liquor sauce. He also shared his experience of trying fresh Welsh cakes, which he found incredible compared to the packaged version he initially tried, as noted by BBC.
Kalani also explored Welsh cuisine further, enjoying unique dishes like Welsh rarebit and even discovering some of the best tacos he’s had in the UK at Cardiff Market. However, he was less impressed with the famous Joe’s Ice Cream in Swansea, acknowledging its popularity but not ranking it among his top favorites, as mentioned by BBC.
Despite his honest reviews, Kalani always strives to be respectful, understanding the pride locals take in their regional dishes. He emphasizes that while a dish might not suit his taste, it doesn’t mean others won’t enjoy it, according to BBC.
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