Portuguese Food Review | Eating a Francesinha in Porto, Portugal

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  • Join us for a Portuguese Food Review as we try eating a Francesinha in Porto, Portugal at one of the most famous restaurants (Bufete Fase) in the city. This Portuguese sandwich (Francesinha meaning Little Frenchie) originates from Porto invented by Daniel da Silva attempting to adapt the croque-monsieur after spending time in France and Belgium. The classic or most famous interpretation of the Francesinha includes the sandwich surrounded on a bed of chips smothered in sauce containing beer and tomato. The Porto sandwich itself features bread with wet cured ham, fresh sausage, inguiça, roast meat (steak) and melted cheese. Locals almost always have a favorite spot to eat this sandwich. Have you tried if before? Where do you think is the best place to grab one?
    Porto Restaurant Information:
    Bufete Fase (Francesinha)
    Fast Food Restaurant in Porto, Portugal
    Address: Rua de Santa Catarina 1147, 4000-099 Porto, Portugal
    Hours: Mon-Fri 12-4PM, 6:30-9:30PM & Sat-Sun (closed)
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    Portuguese Food Review | Eating a Francesinha in Porto, Portugal Video Transcript:
    if there is one meal that you have to eat when you come to Porto it is the famous Francesinha. We've been hearing about this sandwich forever. We're super excited to finally try it.
    Basically this sandwich is said to have roots in Belgium and France. Apparently a Portuguese man had been living overseas and then when he returned back home to Portugal he was like I'm going to bring the Croque-monsieur to my country and kind of give it a little twist so the locals will enjoy it. And so the Francesinha was born. It is a massive sandwich we've seen them preparing it out front. It looks so so good. It looks so amazing. We're going to show you a few clips of that.
    We're eating at the most famous restaurant of them all coming to Bufete Fase and they just specialize in the Francesinha. That is all they serve. There is no menu. You get this and you order a beer with it. You just come here for the sandwich and the beer. It is a must so that is what we're having.
    Now we have two and these things are massive. Behemoths. I don't know how we're going to tackle this but let's talk about the ingredients.
    Two slices of thick bread apparently the thicker the better and inside grilled bread too.
    They grill it. It has got I believe sausage. Steak or roast beef. Look at all of that cheese. Copious amounts of cheese. Yeah, it is three different kinds of meat. Let's cut it down the middle. So you can see the inside. This is a dissection guys.
    This is the dissection. It is covered in cheese all melted and the sauce that it is in it is a tomato and beer sauce. Look at how big that is.
    I forgot to mention. I think it is Sagres is that how you say it? You've got to drink some beer with this. Sagres.
    That seems to be the most popular beer that we've seen in Portugal so far.
    What say you? Oh my gosh. Life changing?
    There is no way I would want to share this with you. Now that I've tried it I'm glad I have my own. We're not going to be having much else today but we need our own. We asked for the sauce to be spicy and it is.
    Anyways that was a gut bomb for the ages but in a good way. It is the kind of meal that you either have to really bring your appetite or share with a friend. It was a bit like a challenge sandwich. A little bit like a Gatsby we had in South Africa in Cape Town
    But man it was good. And price point?
    The sandwiches were 10 Euros each and the beer was only 1.50 That included the fries. Everything. In total for the meal for both of us plus two beers each it came to 23 Euros. I thought it was good value and my gosh we are stuffed. It is like the ultimate siesta time. I feel like we'll be skipping dinner tonight. We'll see you guys soon with more travel and food videos from Europe. Tata.
    This is part of our Travel in Portugal video series showcasing Portuguese food, Portuguese culture and Portuguese cuisine.
    Music by IKSON: / ikson

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  • @anasousa8457
    @anasousa8457 6 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    There is a LOT more in that sauce than just beer and tomato, believe me! :))) The sauce is the most important "ingredient" of francesinha, that's what makes it different from one place to another and most restaurants keep their secret well kept ;) Glad you enjoyed it :)

    • @samuelandaudrey
      @samuelandaudrey  6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thanks for letting us know! What else is inside of it?

    • @anasousa8457
      @anasousa8457 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Here's a recipe you can do at home :)
      For the francesinha sauce:
      - 1 large onion, chopped
      - 2 garlic cloves, chopped
      - 1 bay leaf
      - 2 table spoons of butter
      - 2 minced sausages (or a piece of bacon, for flavour)
      - 1/2 liter of beer
      - 1/2 liter of tomato pulp
      - piri-piri (pepper sauce)
      - 1/2 glass of white wine
      - 1/4 cup whiskey
      - 1/4 cup of port wine
      - 2 tablespoons ketchup
      - 2 tablespoons mustard
      - 1 tablespoon of worcestershire sauce
      - 2 broths of chicken or meat
      It´s important to boil these ingredients for at least 15/20 minutes. Liquefy.
      Dissolve 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 1/2 liter of milk, add it and just let it boil for 1 or 2 minutes, before use.
      (If it's too much sauce you can freeze portions)
      Grill the slices of bread so that it won't be immediatly soaked when you pour the sauce.
      Use the meats you have or prefer:
      - beef, chicken or turkey steak, grilled
      - fresh sausage, grilled
      (some kind of portuguese chorizo would be a must...linguiça, chourição, etc)
      - ham
      - lots of cheese
      Serve with french fries and fried egg and eat all of it very hot.
      Please watch this video to follow the steps:
      th-cam.com/video/_7Jxk1O43EU/w-d-xo.html
      Enjoy and keep coming to Porto to have "the real one"! There are many good different places to eat it.
      I recommend:
      O Afonso
      Rua da Torrinha 219, Porto, Portugal
      +351 22 200 0395
      (and so does Anthony Bourdain) :))

    • @cesarneves
      @cesarneves 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha. True story. That sauce has an impressive amount of ingredients. I know who also boils entire pig feet and just removes the bones from the pan before liquifying it!

    • @colombuz
      @colombuz 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@anasousa8457 Woahh that's alot of ingredients

  • @luiscarvalho1798
    @luiscarvalho1798 6 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    francesinha yummy!!!
    Portuguese gastronomy one of the best in the world...

    • @samuelandaudrey
      @samuelandaudrey  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! It sure is tasty.

    •  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Luis Carvalho verdade Luis! Penso que gostará de visitar o meu canal pois tem várias propostas de restaurantes ! Abraço 🤩

    • @vasco35
      @vasco35 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Luis Carvalho one of the best? The best

  • @aroundthegoodworld
    @aroundthegoodworld 6 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    More Portuguese food...? Yes please! You're such a great inspiration for my channel. Keep it up guys :)

    • @samuelandaudrey
      @samuelandaudrey  6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thank you very much! More content from Portugal coming soon :)

  • @franciscofernandes2190
    @franciscofernandes2190 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much for publishing! I'm glad you enjoyed

    • @samuelandaudrey
      @samuelandaudrey  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! It was great to try it :)

  • @J0nasBern
    @J0nasBern 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I'm from Porto and that's acctually one of the smallest francesinhas I have seen. Would reccomend you going to "fonteluz" in Matosinhos, near Porto.

  • @m_m4511
    @m_m4511 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the video! We went to Bufete Fase yesterday and it was delicious, and the people there were very friendly. First time in Portugal from the US.

    • @samuelandaudrey
      @samuelandaudrey  ปีที่แล้ว

      That's great to hear! Glad you enjoyed it. Wishing you happy travels across Portugal! 😊

  • @curtavidawithme
    @curtavidawithme 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You just started a right between Sagres and Super Bock lovers! Hahaha Good that you like our food! Bom apetite!

  • @sushigirl85
    @sushigirl85 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Fantastic video guys! I’m heading to Portugal soon. Doing all my planning now and your review is actually very helpful 💖 thank you for including proper address 😘

  • @toniplows8691
    @toniplows8691 6 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    I cant wait to go to Portugal saving hard out for my Europe trip all the way from New Zealand 😊love your videos.

    • @samuelandaudrey
      @samuelandaudrey  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you! That is exciting to hear! Best wishes with that.

    • @vasco35
      @vasco35 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Toni Plows New Zealand is the furthest country from Portugal

  • @KristaWasHere86
    @KristaWasHere86 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This video made me hungry 🤣 happy to see you back on the road again after the Holiday break. Hoping to see more travel videos in the future ❤ happy travels!

    • @samuelandaudrey
      @samuelandaudrey  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you very much! Plenty more videos coming soon :)

  • @sharlenechen1008
    @sharlenechen1008 6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Yes, yes, yes. The cheese, the meat, the best ever “sandwich “ in the world, plus it’s served Hot.

  • @irfan101able
    @irfan101able 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That sandwich looks absolutely amazing.Wow !

    • @samuelandaudrey
      @samuelandaudrey  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! It was definitely a wow sandwich1

  • @krsone19
    @krsone19 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Cheese, meat, sauce....hallelujah!!! I love croque madames too, had them in Paris several years ago - if this Francesinha is as good as you say I need to get my hands on one of these. Loved this video guys, your journeys in food are inspiring!

    • @samuelandaudrey
      @samuelandaudrey  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! Hope you can try one of these soon.

  • @susanduquette477
    @susanduquette477 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video, looks like an amazing place to visit.The food...well It would be perfect for this lazy Sunday here at home.Jealous!Sam cracks me up "this is an upgrade".Very enjoyable.

    • @samuelandaudrey
      @samuelandaudrey  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you very much! Ah, indeed it would be perfect Sunday food. Comforting and easy to locate ingredients :)

  • @armandoalves65
    @armandoalves65 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    francesinha the best sandwich of the world invented in the city of Porto and was born in the restaurant Regaleira in the same city .brings the influences of croque-monsieur, making it around 1953...

  • @lyon7445
    @lyon7445 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I live in porto :)) its a pleasure for me to be watching foreigners enjoying our food :)

  • @billymcmonagle949
    @billymcmonagle949 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love your vlogs always so interesting , that sandwich looked great, i am visiting in June, that has gone on my list of to try foods

    • @samuelandaudrey
      @samuelandaudrey  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! Highly recommend trying it.

  • @algueiraovelho
    @algueiraovelho 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just Amazing. The Production Value is outstanding.

  • @effie-montreal
    @effie-montreal 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You guys are fantastic loved the sandwich looked really yummy

  • @mail4hadi
    @mail4hadi 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    another great video! I love this channel.

  • @TheNivKo
    @TheNivKo 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    "there's no dinner" haha I love it!! Wanna go back to the lovely city of Porto :)

    • @samuelandaudrey
      @samuelandaudrey  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! Hahahaha...sure filled us up. Hope you can soon.

  • @rotitelor
    @rotitelor 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video and such a bonus seeing a kitty at the end.

    • @samuelandaudrey
      @samuelandaudrey  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! We try to include kitties whenever we can.

  • @bajlandia2025
    @bajlandia2025 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Very sweet city ! Romantic city and this nice food :)

  • @josebelmonte2024
    @josebelmonte2024 6 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Delícia, aqui em Recife-Brasil também tem.
    o Porto é o melhor lugar de Portugal 😍
    neste sanduíche o gosto da linguiça do fiambre e do ovo e queijo são uma perfeita combinação

    • @Luckyamor
      @Luckyamor 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Melhor lugar de Portugal!! Com chuvas e frios?? 🙄 🤔

    • @tom-sr2px
      @tom-sr2px 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Luckyamor tem em todos os países e cidades, e Porto é muito lindo em

  • @ramongonzalez9219
    @ramongonzalez9219 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Our dearest neighbors have a terrific good cuisine... Spaniards who live close to the border use to go to Portugal to enjoy it

    • @samuelandaudrey
      @samuelandaudrey  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Both countries have awesome food IMO!

    • @AzureKite191
      @AzureKite191 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Do you think Portugal has more terrific and better cuisine then Spain?

  • @SSalvador9
    @SSalvador9 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video, enjoy Portugal!

    • @samuelandaudrey
      @samuelandaudrey  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you very much! We had a great visit.

  • @AussieAngeS
    @AussieAngeS 6 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Ooh wow the food looks amazing in that restaurant 😍 what a sandwich !

    • @samuelandaudrey
      @samuelandaudrey  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! It was quite the experience.

  • @marsmat
    @marsmat 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I've been wanting to try one of these for years!

    • @samuelandaudrey
      @samuelandaudrey  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hope you can soon! They're fab.

    • @60Fica
      @60Fica 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      You really should try it!

  • @cesarneves
    @cesarneves 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I live in Porto and saying that a certain restaurante " is the best place to have Francesinha" is impossible. Pretty much every restaurant has it and it varies from place to place. One thing is sure: you overpaid. Even the restaurant at my building has an awesome one (I know because I have had them frequently since I was a kid as I live in the city) and it costs about 6€. They even have a lunch menu which also includes drink for 5,90€. Oh, and if you think that is massive, check them at Verso em Pedra! I had 3 of them last time I was at the restaurant in my building and they were bigger than the one you had :P Anyway, thanks for sharing the goodies of my town! You're always very welcome!

    • @samuelandaudrey
      @samuelandaudrey  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for explaining that! Can you recommend a couple of places for a more local experience and price?

    • @Princessshamanarta
      @Princessshamanarta 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'd say 23 euros for two people drinks included (sagres ewwww) is expensive .

  • @ARS-vs6kx
    @ARS-vs6kx 6 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    What a beautiful video and country; as for food, I love Portuguese food...

    • @samuelandaudrey
      @samuelandaudrey  6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you! It is great food.

    •  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If you like Portuguese food see my TH-cam chanel ... you can find a lot of restaurants for you 👀😜

  • @sergioteixeira910
    @sergioteixeira910 6 ปีที่แล้ว +106

    Linguiça* :), and the most popular beer in portugal is Super Bock!

    • @samuelandaudrey
      @samuelandaudrey  6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Thanks for letting us know!

    • @jpaulostrindade
      @jpaulostrindade 6 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      In north it's Super Bock. In south it's Sagres

    • @Cascalhas
      @Cascalhas 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      paulo antonio na verdade no norte a mais famosa é super bock, centro e sul é que se bebe mais a sagres, digo isto apenas pelo que vejo trabalhando em um café

    • @Cascalhas
      @Cascalhas 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      paulo antonio pode ser a mais popular pedida naquele local 😂 estou apenas a dizer pelo que vejo

    • @Cascalhas
      @Cascalhas 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      paulo antonio primeiro, baixa lá a bola, se fores a rolar pelos comentários a baixo vês que toda a gente concorda que a mais popular é a super bock, mas prontos , opiniões são opiniões e factos são factos, e o facto é que no norte a mais famosa e superbock, simples assim 😉👌🏽

  • @michaelsylvester7272
    @michaelsylvester7272 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Looks so delicious!!

  • @pedromartins3783
    @pedromartins3783 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    It s so good, i don t want to stop!!!

  • @juliegoodwin6850
    @juliegoodwin6850 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Mmmmm, amazing!

  • @Costeirinha
    @Costeirinha 6 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    In the North of Portugal, the most comun beer is "Super Bock" otherwise in the south it's Sagres :)

    • @samuelandaudrey
      @samuelandaudrey  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Oh thanks for letting us know.

    • @silvia211171
      @silvia211171 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'm in the south and I rather have Super Bock too, stout preferably 😋

  • @theydream7736
    @theydream7736 6 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    Best portuguese beer is super bock, Top :)

    • @samuelandaudrey
      @samuelandaudrey  6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thanks for sharing that!

    • @Roinozz
      @Roinozz 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Believe the man, Sagres is bottom tier in Portugal

    • @leonardooliveira7223
      @leonardooliveira7223 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      super bock!! Á tuga msm

    • @joelmonteiro1419
      @joelmonteiro1419 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Super Bock and Sagres are both crap. Source: am portuguese.

    • @theydream7736
      @theydream7736 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      no ur not looool

  • @1piper2
    @1piper2 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    just looking at your video gave me an appetite to eat one..... hummmmm I love francesinha

    • @samuelandaudrey
      @samuelandaudrey  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Paulo! Hope you grab a delcious one.

  • @delfin7461
    @delfin7461 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    that sandwich looks amazing but a SERIOUS food coma!!!

    • @samuelandaudrey
      @samuelandaudrey  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah, don't plan on doing much after eating that...lol

  • @GH7_Gaming
    @GH7_Gaming 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Im portuguese. Im from the south but I live in England. Ive been to Porto so many time and hinestly that Francesinha is the pure representation of it. Well done

    • @samuelandaudrey
      @samuelandaudrey  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you very much! So glad to hear that. It was delicious.

  • @writtenoff85yo
    @writtenoff85yo 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Nice videography guys

  • @djanavol
    @djanavol 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I didn't care for that sandwich when I was there and I went to a few places including the place they went to. I would recommend going a little further up towards the coast to get some great seafood, there is a bus you can take across from the São Bento train station that takes you to where all the restaurants that get the freshest seafood are! A local actually told me about it.

    • @samuelandaudrey
      @samuelandaudrey  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for sharing that!

    • @Clau0720
      @Clau0720 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Matosinhos for sure. Take the line 500 and you'll Aldo have a beautiful ride by the river and the sea!

  • @chrisbrown8748
    @chrisbrown8748 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You guys rock!

  • @BVanturer
    @BVanturer 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Glad you liked it, it´s nice to hear that ^^, i love francesinha :3

    • @samuelandaudrey
      @samuelandaudrey  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks Bianca! They are delicious.

    • @BVanturer
      @BVanturer 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@samuelandaudrey Yap they are 😋

  • @lyon7445
    @lyon7445 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thats amazing !

  • @diogotavares2590
    @diogotavares2590 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I might be a little late here but if you ever come back, you can request for more sauce and fries and most places give it to you for free. At least most places I ever went to, and I am local so I pretty much ate at every single good one, they do that. Glad you enjoyed our city ! Great video !

  • @ArbitraryExploration
    @ArbitraryExploration 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks so incredibly good! :)

  • @nonfoodon
    @nonfoodon 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Good video I like you travel for food

    • @samuelandaudrey
      @samuelandaudrey  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you very much! We do travel to eat more or less.

  • @PurpleSpiderwebs
    @PurpleSpiderwebs 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I am dreaming about this sandwich literally

    • @samuelandaudrey
      @samuelandaudrey  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Jodie! Hope you can have one soon! Such comfort food :)

  • @jeffhann1728
    @jeffhann1728 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Portugal is fasenating places incredible

  • @LUSO_
    @LUSO_ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My favourite is in the stone oven 👌🏻 the cheese get even better, I just eat it with 1 sausage type
    The number 1 beer in Portugal is
    super bock, francesinha is great also with sangria
    U always can ask for more sauce, but normally they bring a little more in the middle of the meal...
    Thanks for the video 😊
    And u guys are always welcome ✌🏻

    • @samuelandaudrey
      @samuelandaudrey  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you for sharing all of that! Craving one right now...haha

  • @dragonmac1234
    @dragonmac1234 6 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I love Porto, one of my friends lives there and I visit at least once a year. A Francesinha and a beer hits the spot, although it's best eaten when you're very hungry. I want one now, I doubt we have them in the UK :-)

    • @samuelandaudrey
      @samuelandaudrey  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks! That is cool you visit once a year. Totally agree. You need to arrive with some serious hunger to finish off one of those ;)

    • @Cascalhas
      @Cascalhas 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mark Caswell Maybe If you look for a portuguese restaurant, hard do find i bet but u might find it

    • @MemesGames
      @MemesGames 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You can make one really easy!

    • @JRFP8
      @JRFP8 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You might find some in Vauxhall, Lambeth or Stockwell in London, where there's a huge portuguese community. Or you can try Porto Cafe Restaurant - FC Porto of London where they have a Francesinha Festival every once in a while.

    • @PatriciaCarvalho0
      @PatriciaCarvalho0 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Portuguese restaurants in London for sure!! I've had one there :)

  • @BillGreenAZ
    @BillGreenAZ 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Honestly, this looks to be one of my favorite dishes you've ever featured on your channel and I've been watching you for years.
    The letter "s" at the end of words in Portuguese is pronounced "sh" so this beer, and the city it's named after, is pronounced SAH-gresh. Source: the people in the city of Sagres.
    I have to tell you a story about the affordability of staying in Portugal. I spent one night in a hotel in downtown Lisbon. I went to the lounge in the hotel to have some beer. One would think that beer would be at its most expensive in a hotel in a large capital city in a "convenience location" such as a bar or lounge. The Sagres beer was less than 2 Euros.

    • @samuelandaudrey
      @samuelandaudrey  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you very much! Appreciate the tips with pronunciation. Wow, that is an awesome story. Portugal is definitely one of the best value countries you can visit in Europe :)

    • @vp2794
      @vp2794 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      In fact, with the european accent, the s at the end is pronounced with a slight j not sh....

    • @BillGreenAZ
      @BillGreenAZ 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Valter. While I was in Portugal I heard it pronounced with "sh", a slight "j" as you say and also "zh" as in the "s" sound in the word "measure".

    • @mjc816
      @mjc816 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@vp2794 yes a mix of sh and j
      🤣

  • @jooshungerecker-debruin5812
    @jooshungerecker-debruin5812 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am now cooking tomato soup and a grilled cheese sandwich. This was truely inspiring 😂

    • @samuelandaudrey
      @samuelandaudrey  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That is cool to hear! How did it turn out?

    • @jooshungerecker-debruin5812
      @jooshungerecker-debruin5812 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Samuel and Audrey - Travel and Food Videos propably not as good as yours but it was pretty tasty, was nice comfort food 😊

  • @griffmustard
    @griffmustard 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You guys remind me of the Hodge Twins, when you do your food blogs, fighting over who gets to eat, and who has to film.

    • @samuelandaudrey
      @samuelandaudrey  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hahahaha...thanks! Yeah, it is a bit of a routine we have but honestly I usually let Audrey go 1st.

  • @artigianatomadeinitalybellezze
    @artigianatomadeinitalybellezze 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video and interesting channel, greetings from Italy. See you soon.

  • @armandopedroso8235
    @armandopedroso8235 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Actually a lot of Portuguese drink fresh green wine with francesinha. A good alvarinho is always a good choice!

  • @sjcongo
    @sjcongo 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That s a cool sandwich 😋

    • @samuelandaudrey
      @samuelandaudrey  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! We really enjoyed trying it.

  • @HrantSarkissian
    @HrantSarkissian 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Guys you are the best ❤️

  • @AnnaTobias
    @AnnaTobias 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video! That sandwich looks like a beast, indeed.
    Somewhat off-topic, Audrey, where did you get your sweater?

  • @JRFP8
    @JRFP8 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bufete Fase is great but it's not the searched restaurant of them all... Yuko Tavern or Café Santiago have a lot more people. I mean, Yuko on weekends has available tables only at 11pm... When dinner service starts at 7pm.

    • @samuelandaudrey
      @samuelandaudrey  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for letting us know about that.

  • @dhaug
    @dhaug 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great channel! I'm headed to Lisbon this summer, but have to ask what is the name of that bookstore or library you filmed at the very beginning of this video? Thanks!

    • @samuelandaudrey
      @samuelandaudrey  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you! It is called the Livraria Lello. Our Porto guide is the next video out on our channel. Hope it will help with your upcoming trip.

    • @samuelandaudrey
      @samuelandaudrey  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Indeed!

    • @linoramalho2291
      @linoramalho2291 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      for the library you have to head up to Porto in the north. It's Livraria Lello e Irmao

    • @dhaug
      @dhaug 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! Much appreciated!

  • @zahmmy1
    @zahmmy1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    It looks delicious but I could not eat it all-are to go boxes a thing in Portugal?

  • @suebowman7258
    @suebowman7258 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for your helpful video and letting us know the prices.

    • @samuelandaudrey
      @samuelandaudrey  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! We try to include the prices whenever we remember.

  • @RuiX95
    @RuiX95 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    In Porto people don't usually drink Sagres, they mostly drink Super Bock, the reason being because the football club of Porto is sponsored by Super Bock and lisbon's club Benfica is sponsored by Sagres. Porto citizens will tell you it's actually because they prefer Super Bock's taste in order to avoid that argument, but for most of the cases the football thing is true, trust me! And also, I'm pretty sure the most known place to eat a francesinha in Porto is called Santiago, but I might be wrong on this one! Francesinha changes from restaurant to restaurant because the sauce always has a secret recipe and variations that makes it unique!
    If I were to tell you the difference between Sagres and Super Bock, I would say Super Bock has a slightly lighter taste to it.
    Great video, always enjoy portugal!

    • @samuelandaudrey
      @samuelandaudrey  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you very much for the detailed explanation! I wish we would have tried Super Bock in Porto.

    • @RuiX95
      @RuiX95 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well you can try it everywhere in Portugal since both brands are pretty popular all around the country! But Porto in specific prefers Super Bock!
      You drank Sagres in that restaurant because it probably had a contract with Sagres and not Super Bock, no other special reason! And you're welcome, take care!

    • @almahperditae
      @almahperditae 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sagres is made in the south, and Super Bock in the North. Nowadays both are found in all country, But the dominance of each brand is still a result of geographical location. Nothing to do with football or sponsering. In the North people are used to Super Bock and in the South to Sagres, and that's the only reason you see more one than another.

    • @RuiX95
      @RuiX95 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      In the south people are used to both, not one of them in particular!

    •  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Actually it has nothing to do with football. The Super Bock beer is brewed in Porto, the Sagres is brewed in Lisbon. And that's about it.
      Both brands fight for market leadership, so they try to oust one another in almost every place. Sagres might have offered a better deal to Bufete Fase, which really lives on its francesinha and doesn't really have to settle for Super Bock to get its customers.

  • @marktrvls1218
    @marktrvls1218 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks really delicious :)

  • @soniabarbosa9733
    @soniabarbosa9733 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi guys! if you are still there in Porto I would recommend a few more places you could try like: Gazela cachorrinhos, sandes guedes, A badalhoca, Conga, lareira and taberna de santo antonio!

    • @samuelandaudrey
      @samuelandaudrey  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you very much for the recommendations!

  • @Luckyamor
    @Luckyamor 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I really like francesinha with starry egg on top

  • @kamuzu
    @kamuzu 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Stunning meal ! On a side note it is so good to see Audrey ditched the "blue sneakers from hell " for awhile, hardly recognize her in the chic leather boots!

  • @dogerman202
    @dogerman202 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Im from portugal and im so glad you guys enjoy the food. Except for the beer, because most of us prefer Super Bock instead of Sagres. Have fun in portugal. Great country for foreigners with a lot to show.

    • @samuelandaudrey
      @samuelandaudrey  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! We'll have Super Bock next time for sure :)

  • @hyo2002
    @hyo2002 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    so so beautiful. thank you~!

    • @samuelandaudrey
      @samuelandaudrey  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you! Our Porto guide is out next. We had a great time visiting :)

  • @jorgecosta5396
    @jorgecosta5396 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was a great video, but you guys should try the regaleira restaurant ou the capa negra restaurant if you want a really good and big francesinha!

    • @samuelandaudrey
      @samuelandaudrey  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! Really appreciate the suggestion and hope we can try it next time.

  • @clairetomtravel4328
    @clairetomtravel4328 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Holy cow that looks delicious! What was the best thing you had?

    • @samuelandaudrey
      @samuelandaudrey  6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thank you! I think in Porto this was our favorite to be honest.

  • @tiagopinto8245
    @tiagopinto8245 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    THE SAUCE IS ON TOP! try it next time ! :D

  • @franciscojavierconesapared1517
    @franciscojavierconesapared1517 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    La francesinha es lo mejor del mundo!

  • @diogojesus8309
    @diogojesus8309 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Guys Portuguese food is the best balanced food in the world.
    And if your in the north in this case Porto drink Super Bock Beer instead of Sagres, Sagres its a southern beer. Super Bock Beer its all made in Porto. Cheers and keep it up!

    • @samuelandaudrey
      @samuelandaudrey  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! We'll have a Super Bock next time for sure :)

  • @armindaconceicao2143
    @armindaconceicao2143 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Super bock its the portuguese best beer and its from porto sagres its from lisbon, try it there s a big diference. Bom apetite and thank you for the video. Beijos

    • @samuelandaudrey
      @samuelandaudrey  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you very much! We will have Super Bock next time :)

  • @gasperkosmac7672
    @gasperkosmac7672 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this looks like the perfect food to eat when you’re sad

    • @samuelandaudrey
      @samuelandaudrey  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I hear you! A calorie pick me up.

    • @Clau0720
      @Clau0720 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Gasper Kosmac and hungry!!

  • @Vaziri98
    @Vaziri98 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beer in portugal is divided for north and south, in the north it is more common to see Super Bock, in the south, Sagres. About the francesinha, its taste is totally different from restaurant to restaurant. The thing i have realized after living in porto for the 20 years of my life is that the best francesinhas are in restaurants out of the center, you should ask locals where to find the better. PS: in the north very few restaurants serve sagres as it is considered "piss" by the Northerns, specially by students (i.e. Me). Thank you for visiting portugal and come again, maybe check out douro next.

    • @samuelandaudrey
      @samuelandaudrey  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you very much! We'll be sure ot have Super Bock next time.

  • @ruialmeida818
    @ruialmeida818 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The best Portuguese beer is Super Bock. I'm pretty sure the beer they serve in Bufete Fase is Super Bock, despite the name on the glasses.

    • @samuelandaudrey
      @samuelandaudrey  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks for sharing Rui!

    • @ruialmeida818
      @ruialmeida818 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@samuelandaudrey Next time you're in Porto, let me know - I'll show you guys around some hidden gems in the city.

  • @gerardwall8847
    @gerardwall8847 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey guys we love your videos and are on the verge on a big trip to Europe from Australia. Wondered if you would mind helping us with a technical question re your vlogs! Notice you use Panasonic camera and Rode Videomicro. We have Panasonic Z85 and Rode Videomic Pro. Your sound (from both of you)is always great. Do you have the Microphone on the camera hotshoe or on a tripod. These microphones are quite directional and we’re looking for a way that both my voice behind the camera and Meredith’s in front are equally audible & clear. We’ve tried a splitter with a lapel mike but that kills the sound. SORRY about the long question but would be very appreciative of any thoughts you have. KEEP TRAVELLING & EATING! Gerard

    • @samuelandaudrey
      @samuelandaudrey  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! That is really good question. To be honest we just mount it on the camera hotshoe and whoever is filming tries to hover close to the microphone.

    • @gerardwall8847
      @gerardwall8847 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Samuel and Audrey - Travel and Food Videos . Thanks Samuel and Audrey. I really appreciate you taking the time to reply and sharing your expertise. Gerard. PS it’s really nice to see you guys abroad with Sam’s folks too!

  • @20yearsago88
    @20yearsago88 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My sister bought a Super Bock t-shirt when she visited Lisbon lmao...think she tried this as well.

  • @sarapulga
    @sarapulga 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey guys. Great video :) Next time you order a Francesinha ask for more sauce on the side. You can ask for it :) And once you´re in Porto ask for the Porto´s local beer Super Bock. Enjoy

    • @samuelandaudrey
      @samuelandaudrey  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! Great tips and we'll try a Super Bock next time.

  • @ARS-vs6kx
    @ARS-vs6kx 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am just wondering, can taste beer in the beer sauce? I guess it's a dumb question :)

    • @samuelandaudrey
      @samuelandaudrey  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not a dumb question. It is not overwhelming but hints for sure.

  • @acceleratum
    @acceleratum 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well... I dont know that place and Ive ate in many different places in Porto, that isnt even on the most common places known for having good Francesinha, but it is always good, theres variations on sauce and spiciness and the quality of the meats, the fries might be frozen on cheaper places but its always tasty and I recommend you try different spots if you liked it.

  • @davidperez7755
    @davidperez7755 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love francesinha ❤️ by the way best beer in Portugal is Super Bock 🍺

  • @monicacalanche9230
    @monicacalanche9230 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    francesinhas are perfect all year round no lie

  • @a11537
    @a11537 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Normally each restaurants has it's own secret sauce, but the base of the sauce is what you said

  • @rachelandnick
    @rachelandnick 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    omg soggy sandwich sounds so interesting haha

    • @samuelandaudrey
      @samuelandaudrey  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      hahahaha...was a lot of fun trying it

  • @JuggernautFCP
    @JuggernautFCP 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Best beer in Portugal and the best beer to go along with francesinha, is undoubtedly the "Super Bock".

    • @joaoteixeira7410
      @joaoteixeira7410 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      JuggernautFCP aqui na Madeira também prefiro a super bock.

    • @60Fica
      @60Fica 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      North of Portugal: Super-Bock South: Sagres Its all a matter of taste.

    • @samuelandaudrey
      @samuelandaudrey  6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you! We should have gone for that combo.

    • @samuelandaudrey
      @samuelandaudrey  6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thanks for letting us know.

  • @traceypotter7669
    @traceypotter7669 ปีที่แล้ว

    I now want a massive cheese toastie smothered in heinz cream of tomato soup.

  • @scottbrandon6244
    @scottbrandon6244 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Many places also serve Francesinha with fries. So it can be filling.

  • @srxsession
    @srxsession 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    oh! you went to Fase! those are not the biggest but they have the best sauce! :O

    • @samuelandaudrey
      @samuelandaudrey  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh thanks! That is great to know. Where is the biggest one?

    • @srxsession
      @srxsession 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Being the biggest doesn't mean they are the best of course :) Fase still have the best sauce but I think they are kinda small. The biggest might be in Verso em Pedra in the Ribeira area, actually they are known for having a king size francesinha that if you can eat the whole thing you don't have to pay for it and still you get a prize but that is almost impossible, I can eat 2 to 3 francesinhas but I could never finish that king size one, oh yeah, I've seen it!

    • @samuelandaudrey
      @samuelandaudrey  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Woah! That sounds incredible. Would love to try Verso em Pedra next time.

  • @joaquimc3304
    @joaquimc3304 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    If you like to travel and eat come to Açores(São Miguel) is one of the 9 islands of Portugal

    • @joaquimc3304
      @joaquimc3304 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Have the best landscapes in the world and also the best steak! Called "Regional Steak" you can find on the island of São Miguel in the Azores Archipelago !!

    • @samuelandaudrey
      @samuelandaudrey  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      THank yoU! Would love to go there.

  • @simongreaves210
    @simongreaves210 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I prefer the version with the soft fried egg on top 😀

  • @vitorrsoares6206
    @vitorrsoares6206 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sagres and Super Bock are the most comun beer here in Portugal 🇵🇹

  • @antimorph
    @antimorph 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    In some places, you can even ask for more sauce and they will give some of it for free. Especially if you put some fries into the plate so they can see you have no more sauce left xD

  • @zalikburah547
    @zalikburah547 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You guys not going to travel to Asia again? Like to see some south east Asia videos again.

    • @samuelandaudrey
      @samuelandaudrey  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      We will be back in Asia this year! 100% for sure but keeping it a bit of a secret for now. 2 months in a country we've never visited together before :)

    • @zalikburah547
      @zalikburah547 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome guys! Keep up the good work! :)

    • @ali2636
      @ali2636 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Samuel and Audrey - Travel and Food Videos You guys still haven't tried an authentic Philly cheesesteak!!! It's weird because whenever you do Asia tours I always have alittle anxiety because you guys seem alittle more fast paced and you guys are always in the middle of a super crowded and busy street with car horns honking. Also I think I know which country you're visiting! Iran cause of Anthony Bourdain OR Pakistan because that woman from the US who toured the whole world said Pakistan was her favorite place to be!

  • @brunogambini5683
    @brunogambini5683 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That's a huge sandwich!

    • @samuelandaudrey
      @samuelandaudrey  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks! It sure is!

    • @MrG100000008
      @MrG100000008 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Bruno Gambini it is not a sandwich, it is a francesinha!

    • @SandraCSSantos
      @SandraCSSantos 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Estava a pensar em dizer isso mesmo...

  • @petefoti1041
    @petefoti1041 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    loved mine.....

  • @catiatorres7545
    @catiatorres7545 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    23 euros for the 2 of you it's a little expensive. You can eat a good francesinha with a drink, desert and coffee with like 10 euros each. But, of course, in the center of Porto it's always a bit more expensive

    • @samuelandaudrey
      @samuelandaudrey  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! Do you have a place you could recommend for that?

    • @catiatorres7545
      @catiatorres7545 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      There's a place called Capa Negra that is one of the most known places in Porto. But if you want to pay less there's a place near Clérigos called O forno dos Clérigos, and the francesinha is pretty nice