25 Unique Dishes Offered by McDonald's Restaurants Around the World
Big Mac, French fries, chicken nuggets - all these items on the McDonald's menu are familiar to most people. For some reason, people are used to thinking that the menu of the legendary restaurant is the same all over the world. However, there are also dishes that can only be found in McDonald's restaurants in a certain country. These are the ones we will discuss in our review.
1. McToast (Italy)It looks like two hamburger buns folded inside out, with ham and cheese between them instead of the standard patty.
2. Veg Pizza McPuff (India)For vegetarians in India, they offer vegetable pizza rolled into a tube.
3. McLobster (Canada)The McLobster looks exactly like a hot dog. Only instead of sausage, it has crab meat.
4. Taro Pie (China)A regular McDonald's cherry pie that, instead of cherry filling, is filled with edible taro roots.
5. Ovomaltine McFlurry (Brazil)This chocolate-based dessert is also sold in some European countries.
6. McCurry Pan (India)A sort of bread container filled with chicken, savory and vegetables.
7. McNurnburger (Germany)In Germany, you can buy a hamburger with three bratwurst sausages and mustard.
8. Mashed Potato Burger (China)A regular hamburger with mashed potatoes and French fries added to it.
9. Bubblegum-Squash McFlurry (Australia)Although the name mentions chewing gum, don't worry - the dessert is topped not with gum, but with tiny marshmallows.
10. Prosperity Burger (Malaysia)The giant burgers first appeared during Chinese New Year, advertised as a product to "celebrate abundance." Unsurprisingly, they have sold well ever since.
11. Spinach and Parmesan Nuggets (Italy)Health food lovers will be pleased to learn that you can buy Parmesan and spinach nuggets at McDonald's in Italy.
12. Breaded Emmentaler Sticks with Lingonberry Jam (Austria)Austrians can treat themselves to breaded cheese sticks with lingonberry jam for breakfast.
13. McBeer (Germany)Americans were very surprised when they learned that McDonald's in Germany sells beer.
14. Spam (Hawaii)Traditional hamburgers are not very popular in Hawaii, as people are used to eating everything separately.
15. McKroket (Netherlands)For those who think a burger with mashed potatoes is weird, try a burger with pulled beef.
16. Bacon Potato Pie (some Asian countries)In Asia, instead of sweet pies, potato pies with bacon filling are sold.
17. Filet-O Shrimp Burger (Japan)Tempura shrimp burgers are one of McDonald's most popular menu items in Japan.
18. Rice McWrap (China)The rice-wrapped chicken burger is McDonald's tribute to local tastes in China.
19. Rye Vegetarian Feast (Finland)In Scandinavia, they love healthy food. That's why even hamburgers are half vegetarian.
20. Pizzarotto (Italy)In Italy, there is an original alternative to the hamburger called pizzarotto. It is a mini calzone filled with tomatoes and mozzarella.
21. Black and White Burger (China)Black and white burgers in China symbolize the halves of the yin and yang symbol.
22. Peasant soup (Portugal)The combination of ham, red beans, pasta, vegetables and garlic is a favourite dish among Portuguese people looking for a quick snack.
23. McPoutine (Canada)French fries topped with melted cheese and gravy can only be found in Canada.
24. Vegemite (Australia)Toast spread with a thick paste called Vegemite, made from brewer's yeast, is one of Australia's favourite foods.
25. Kiwi Stick (France)For everyone except the French, it remains a mystery why kiwi is served on a stick.