An American traveler visiting Asda in the UK amazed locals by highlighting the distinctions between American and British supermarkets. Amber Kacherian, a popular content creator on TikTok as @amberkacherian, captivated her audience with a recent viral video showcasing her experiences exploring British supermarkets, meals, and fast-food chains during her holiday in the UK.
Addressing her one million followers, Amber introduced her latest review with the caption: “Americans explore ASDA in the UK for the first time!” In the footage, she narrated, “We are here in York, England, and we are going to explore this store called Asda for the first time. I don’t really know what to expect, but I think it’s like the UK equivalent of a Walmart? Well, let’s go find out!”
Upon entering the supermarket, the group was immediately struck by the size difference. Amber remarked, “Oh, wow, it’s really small. I feel like this entire store could fit in like the deli at Walmart in America.” While navigating through the aisles, Amber noticed some resemblances, exclaiming, “Aha! I knew it! It is like a Walmart. It has this roll back thing right here. That’s a Walmart thing if I’ve ever seen it.”
However, the variety in the chocolate aisle puzzled the visitors. Not recognizing some candies, Amber expressed, “Some of these candies I don’t recognize. Star Bar duo? What is that? Twirl extra? We have not tried some of these. Oh, there’s the Jaffa Cakes! We tried those in the McFlurry! Cadbury mini rolls. Now those look good.”
As the group explored further, they encountered Mr Kipling French Fancies, highly recommended by a companion in the video. Amber enthusiastically agreed to try them, acknowledging their popularity in England. The tourists also scrutinized the birthday cake selection, playfully debating over a “Football cake” being labeled as a “soccer ball.”
Impressed by the gluten-free options and affordable prices, the group commended the supermarket’s offerings. Moving through the store, they examined various products, expressing disappointment at the absence of certain American beverages. Amber noted the abundance of reduced sugar and zero sugar sodas.
While browsing the crisps aisle, the group found Walkers crisps intriguing due to the flavors and packaging similarities to Lays chips. Amber also discovered Pom-bears, a snack unfamiliar in America but known as a guilty pleasure for many adults.
The video garnered over one million views within a day, with viewers sharing insights and humorous comments. Responses ranged from discussions on candy preferences to observations about British products compared to their American counterparts.
Throughout the shopping trip, Amber and her companions encountered numerous surprises and differences between American and British supermarket experiences, sparking engaging discussions and highlighting cultural distinctions.