Burger King has a whole menu dedicated to the release of The Mandalorian and Grogu movie. Only in theaters…until it shows up on Disney+ in several months. There’s the BBQ Bounty Whopper, Grogu’s Garlic Chicken Fries, Imperial Cheddar Ranch Tots, and Grogu’s Blue Cookie Shake.
If you’re interested in trying the Whopper and the Chicken Fries and want to save a few bucks, order the online exclusive Lone Bounty Meal, which features the special Whopper, four pieces of the new Chicken Fries, and a small drink. That’s what I ended up getting, though I’m heartbroken it wasn’t called the Mando Combo Meal or at least the Mando Meal. But I’ll survive.
The Whopper features a quarter-pound flame-grilled beef topped with melty Swiss cheese, crispy pickle chips, bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, and a creamy BBQ Bounty sauce on a sesame seed bun, and served in a carton shaped like the Mandalorian’s helmet. Grogu’s Garlic Chicken Fries are seasoned with Parmesan and garlic and served in a Grogu carton with a side of garlic sauce. Unfortunately, my four-piece order did not come with the adorable carton. I’m dismal about that, but I’ll survive.
With the BBQ Bounty Whopper, I was expecting something similar to the other Western burgers I’ve had, since the barbecue sauces used are usually predictable. But after a few bites, I realized that the BBQ Bounty sauce was different. It’s sweet and peppery with a Tex-Mex vibe, and I’m not sure I’d even call it a barbecue sauce. It’s okay tasting, but some eaters might find it a little weird.
The Whopper as a whole did not wow my taste buds. I liked the crispy pickle chips, which added a mild vinegary pickle flavor and an equally mild crunch. However, despite coming with bacon, I didn’t taste it. And the same can be said about the Swiss cheese. The lettuce, which surprisingly was actually green (maybe in honor of Grogu), added a bit of a crunch, while the tomatoes provided an acidic kick that cut through the saltiness. But the overall experience left me feeling slightly disappointed, like learning Grogu’s name and having to stop calling him Baby Yoda. But I’ll survive.
With the Chicken Fries, I didn’t taste a hint of Parmesan or garlic in the breading, which made me wonder if I received an order of regular Chicken Fries. However, even the images on the Burger King website didn’t show any seasoning, so my order could have been correct, and the seasoning flavor was nonexistent.
All the garlicky heavy lifting is done by the dipping sauce, which looks similar to what Papa Johns’ serves with its pizza. However, it’s less garlicky, salty, and rich. While it tastes decent, I wish this Burger King sauce had leaned harder into the garlic.
I also wish Burger King added some spinach or something to turn the sauce Grogu Green. Feel free to take that name, Sherwin-Williams. Peeling back the lid to find green sauce would’ve somewhat made up for the lack of flavor from the Chicken Fries breading. As for the chicken within the breading that lacks parmesan or garlic flavor, it was tender and a little juicy.
The BBQ Bounty Whopper and Grogu’s Garlic Chicken Fries are decent, but they’re not can’t-miss items. And if you do miss them, you’ll survive.
Purchased Price: $11.49 (meal)
Rating: 5 out of 10 (Whopper), 5 out of 10 (Chicken Fries)
Nutrition Facts: BBQ Bounty Whopper – 920 calories, 55 grams of fat, 19 grams of saturated fat, 1 gram of trans fat, 125 milligrams of cholesterol, 1680 milligrams of sodium, 71 grams of carbohydrates, 4 grams of fiber, 16 grams of sugar, and 44 grams of protein.
Grogu’s Garlic Chicken Fries – 250 calories, 13 grams of fat, 2.5 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 40 milligrams of cholesterol, 690 milligrams of sodium, 19 grams of carbohydrates, 1 gram of fiber, 0 grams of sugar, and 14 grams of protein.
