An American visitor in Asda impressed Britons by highlighting the distinctions between American and British supermarkets. Amber Kacherian, a popular content creator on TikTok as @amberkacherian, captivated audiences with a recent viral video during her vacation in the UK, where she reviewed British supermarkets, dishes, and fast-food establishments.
Introducing her latest review to her one million followers, Amber wrote: “Americans explore ASDA in the UK for the first time!” In the video, she announced, “We are here in York, England, and we are about to explore this store called Asda for the first time. I’m not sure what to expect, but I assume it’s similar to the UK’s version of a Walmart. Let’s see!”
Upon entering the supermarket, the group immediately noticed a difference. Amber exclaimed, “Oh, wow, it’s quite small. It feels like this entire store could fit inside the deli section at Walmart in America.”
While navigating the supermarket, Amber identified some resemblances. “Aha! I knew it! It does resemble a Walmart. They have this rollback feature here. That’s definitely a Walmart thing,” she remarked.
However, the chocolate aisle puzzled Amber. She remarked, “Some of these candies are unfamiliar to me. Star Bar duo? What’s that? Twirl extra? We haven’t tried these before. Ah, there are the Jaffa Cakes! We tasted those in the McFlurry! Cadbury mini rolls. Those look tempting.”
Comparing American treats, Amber noted, “We have a similar snack in America called ‘Little Debbie.’ They wouldn’t be named Cadbury, but these Cadbury treats probably surpass Little Debbie’s. We should give these a try.”
Another individual in Amber’s video suggested that the group sample Mr Kipling French Fancies. “I’ve heard these are among the most popular confectionery treats in England,” he mentioned. “Oh yeah, we must try them! Let’s grab a pack!” she responded enthusiastically.
Subsequently, the group examined the supermarket’s range of birthday cakes. “What’s this? Football cake? That’s not right. This is a soccer ball, thank you very much. Tut, tut. That’s a soccer ball,” joked Amber.
Praising England’s support for the gluten-free community, one member of the group remarked, “They are very considerate to gluten-free individuals here in England. This loaf of bread would cost at least $7 in America, but here it’s £1.90. Impressive job, England.”
Continuing their shopping, Amber commented, “We’ve got some beans for beans on toast, naturally.” However, the group expressed disappointment when browsing the beverages section. “No orange dreamsickle Monster in sight. I’m let down. It’s hands down the best Monster flavor,” a group member expressed.
Displaying the variety on the shelves, Amber noted, “As expected, we have numerous reduced sugar and zero sugar sodas. I wouldn’t expect anything less from my British pals.”
While in the crisps aisle, the group found Walkers crisps perplexing. Holding up a packet, someone remarked, “These are clearly Lays, but with a different name. It’s Walkers, but the same packaging, and the flavors are all unusual! Prawn cocktail, roasted chicken, cheese and onion? It should be sour cream and onion!”
Amber added, “Oh, Pom-bears. I’ve heard about these. They are not available in America, but rumor has it that these are secretly loved by adults, even though they pretend to buy them for kids.”
Next, the shoppers explored the Halloween sweets. Amber questioned, “Do you think candy corn is a thing in the UK? I adore candy corn, okay? I’ll be a bit sad if they don’t stock them here.”
The tourists also found the toiletries and homeware sections confusing. Examining the squash and cordial aisle, Amber remarked, “It’s like being in America, but everything is slightly off. You can recognize what the items are supposed to be or what they would be in America, but everything has a different name here. So, we have to infer from the packaging. What is this? It clearly resembles Gatorade. Lucozade? What’s this?”
She continued, “Look at the assortment of ice cream names. Milk lollies, choc ices, and orange juice lollies. They all seem interesting. Oh, especially the milk lollies. I might want to try one of those.”
The video garnered over one million views within 24 hours. One viewer commented, “Candy corn isn’t a thing in the UK. When I moved to the UK from Canada, I was disappointed.”
Another viewer shared, “French fancies are reserved for special occasions when you want to impress your guests at home.” A different
