Mickey D's fans will enjoy learning about more McDonald's Items that aren't available
in the USA. Discovering international menu items from this fast food giant can be a lot
of fun. So let’s tour the world and check out 15 McDonald's Items You CAN'T Buy In America
(Part 2).
Red Rice Porridge (Singapore)
This tasty menu item is available only at Singapore McDonald's locations, and it's very
nutritious. In fact, it was introduced to appeal to health-conscious people. Red Rice
Porridge is made with wheat, tree nuts and soybean. Red rice is a whole grain which has
a vibrant hue and lots of fiber. If you get the chance to try this Singapore-exclusive
menu item, be sure to go for it, especially if you prefer to nosh on plant-based menu
items. You'll find that the vitamin B content in this dish is good for your health. Plus,
the taste is top-notch, as this menu item was created by Anna Lim, who is a respected
Singaporean chef. Red Rice Porridge was added to the Singapore McDonald's menu in spring
of 2018 and it's still on the menu today.
The McArabia Chicken (Pakistan & Arab Nations)
While in Pakistan or an Arab nation, be sure to indulge in a McArabia Chicken. It's a chicken
sandwich that just isn't available in America. Made from two Halal grilled chicken patties,
plus onions, bold garlic sauce, lettuce and tomatoes, it's simply delicious. This sandwich
comes on tasty Arabic bread. Customers who prefer crispy chicken to grilled chicken may
order the McArabia with the crispy option, which was added after the McArabia was launched.
The crispy chicken option will have a bit more fat and calories. International menu
items from McDonald's reflect regional and national tastes. What works in one country
may not work in another. Sometimes, McDonald's does bring international menu items to America,
but the McArabia isn't one of those items. The best way to get it is to go on an adventure
where it's available.
McAloo Tikki Burger (India)
This veggie delight was offered at the McDonald's Chicago Loop location in 2018, as part of
its international menu, but it's not an item that you'll find on the official American
McDonald's menu. The Chicago Loop location is actually the worldwide HQ of McDonald's,
so that location was an appropriate place to give the McAloo Tikki burger a test run.
This veggie burger comes from India, where it's very popular at Mickey D's locations.
This burger has a veggie patty made from samosa-inspired seasoning, peas and potatoes. The veggie burger
patty is topped with tomato slices, tomato mayo made without eggs and red onions. It's
a lighter, plant-based option for those who prefer vegetarian fare.
Sticky BBQ (Sweden)
This unique McSelection is available only in select Swedish McDonald's locations. It's
a very unique burger that features cheese, bacon, red onion, lettuce and a flavorful
BBQ Cold Brew sauce. The BBQ Cold Brew sauce contains some gourmet-inspired ingredients,
such as tamarind paste, cold brew coffee and rapeseed oil. BBQ fans in the USA would probably
love this beef burger, but it hasn't been introduced all over Sweden yet, much less
in America. Sometimes, McDonald's restaurants offer special items that are designed to appeal
to specific regional tastes. These menu items aren't necessarily destined to be available
on a wider scale. It's about offering customers a little novelty that makes the experience
of visiting McDonald's a bit different and exciting. If you ever visit Sweden and manage
to get your hands on one of these Stick BBQ sandwiches, enjoy.
Halloumi Muffin (Cyprus)
This special muffin is available at McDonald's restaurants in Cyprus, and its renowned for
its local and traditional flavors. It comes with Halloumi cheese that's been grilled to
perfection, plus fresh lettuce and a slice of ripe tomato. The Halloumi cheese is what
makes this muffin stand out. It's a cheese that Cypriots revere and it has been compared
to cream cheese or cheese curds. This muffin was also available in the United Arab Emirates
for a time. In Cyprus, the Halloumi Muffin is on the breakfast menu, along with a Bacon
Halloumi Muffin, and the familiar breakfast fare that Americans know and love, such as
the Big Breakfast, Sausage McMuffin, and Pancakes. This muffin hasn't made it to America, but it's
a big hit in Cyprus.
Masala Scrambled Egg With Whole Wheat Bun (India)
If you're a scrambled eggs fan and you love the taste of traditional Indian spice blends,
you may wish that you could get the Masala Scrambled Egg with Whole Wheat Bun in America.
While specific ingredients for this Indian McDonald's menu item aren't available online
right now, the name of the menu item gives us an important clue about how it tastes.
Masala is a blend of spices that are ground up into paste form and then utilized to flavor
Indian dishes. So, these scrambled eggs are going to have a delightfully spicy kick, if
you can manage to get to India to order them. The bun on the side will make this meal more
substantial and filling. This breakfast menu item sounds amazing, but it's just not available
in the USA.
Cheese Melt Dippers (United Kingdom)
Cheese fans in the UK had the opportunity to enjoy Cheese Melt Dippers at local McDonald's
locations. These dippers were made from creamy Camembert cheese covered in a crispy crumb
coating. Sounds a little decadent, doesn't it? In a good way, of course. Camembert is
a gourmet cheese with plenty of richness, character, texture and taste. When it's coated
in a delectable crust, it takes on a whole new level of delicious. These treats seemed
to have been limited edition, because they're not currently on the menu at the official
McDonald's UK website, but they may be back. It's not uncommon for McDonald's fast food
chains in certain countries to bring back menu items sometimes. In the meantime, UK
customers may enjoy a tasty alternative, which is Cheese and Herb Melts. These cheese bites
are made with Emmental and Mozzarella cheeses and then covered in a crunchy coating. They
are served with a tomato-flavored dip.
Magic Cheese Blueberry Pie (China)
McDonald's China offers lots of fun menu items that aren't available in America, including
kid-friendly items from the Snowman Food Season menu. As the name suggests, Magic Cheese Blueberry
Pie is a unique and inspiring take on the classic Blueberry Cheesecake taste. It's a
fun new way of enjoying a traditional sweet treat. In America, dessert at McDonald's
is all about the hot Apple Pies and the McFlurries. Globally, there are other enticing sweet tastes
to discover at McDonald's restaurants. A trip to China will be a great opportunity to sample
Magic Blueberry Pie, but you'll probably need to get to China quickly, as this menu item
may not be around for long.
McFalafel (Sweden)
Swedish McDonald's fans who want to skip the meat enjoy ordering McFalafel. It's a different
fast food experience, which still has that whole McDonald's vibe happening. A lot of
Americans have tried Falafel, so they have a sense of how the McFalafel from Sweden would
taste. The Swedish fast food version is made from chickpeas, fragrant spices including
coriander and cinnamon, potato flour and other good-tasting and wholesome ingredients. These
little Falafel bites come in a convenient four-pack. They are a nice light meal or a
heartier snack. Swedish McDonald's definitely have some appealing and innovative menu items
that most Americans would appreciate. They also offer the Sticky BBQ burger, which would
appeal to so many USA BBQ fans.
Gran Garlic Pepper Burger (Japan)
This burger is part of the Japan McDonald's "Gran burger" lineup. Some American tourists
who've sampled the Gran Garlic Pepper burger and other Gran burgers are very impressed
with the results. There are American customers who prefer the Japanese Mickey D's burgers
to the American ones, in part because the Japanese burgers have very airy and fluffy
buns. The Gran Garlic Pepper burger was introduced in October of 2018 and it gets great reviews
from Japanese citizens and tourists. This burger has a sauce with a bit of kick and
it accents the meat's flavor well. This burger comes with lettuce and tomato on the revered
Japanese McDonald's bun. If you're fond of Garlic Pepper taste, you'll probably adore
this burger. The trio of "Gran" burgers were brought into rotation at Japanese McDonald's
as replacements for the Quarter Pounder.
Rustic Potatoes (Russia)
At McDonald's locations in Russia, it's possible to enjoy lots of fun and unique menu items
that taste great, including Rustic Potatoes. What will you see on the Russian menu, besides
Rustic Potatoes, which are a chunkier, deep-fried and spiced potato with real down-home appeal?
Well, quite a bit of cool stuff; including the Texas Burger and Western Gourmet Burger. If
you're looking for different McDonald's sides, you might wish that you could order Rustic
Potatoes in America. In the USA, you can enjoy their World Famous Fries or a side salad.
The other available snacks and sides are on the sweet side, rather than being savory,
like Rustic Potatoes. It almost goes without saying that menus change from time to time,
so what's here today may be gone tomorrow.
NY Double Beef Bagel (Germany)
German McDonald's customers are able to enjoy a very hearty, Big Apple-inspired taste, by
ordering NY Double Beef Bagel (or New York Double Beef Bagel) sandwiches at McDonald's.
These filling burgers come on New York-style bagels; two all-beef patties are topped with
cheese, lettuce, tomato and savory sauce. Since bagels are really substantial, thanks
to their heavier and chewier texture, this German burger is designed to fill up customers
and tastes great, too. While it's inspired by one of America's coolest cities, it's not
on the American menu. There's a NY Double Chicken Bagel sandwich for those who prefer
poultry to red meat. McDonald's menu items from Germany are fun. There are lots of interesting
things on the menu that are a little novel to Americans, including a Signature Truffles
Burger and the charmingly named McMilchshakes.
Fried Shrimp (Russia)
Fried shrimp are mighty tasty and you can get them as a side dish at Russian McDonald's
locations. These deep-fried snacks won't last long, because you'll plunge them into the
accompanying sauce and inhale them in record time. There's no telling why McDonald's hasn't
brought this side dish to the USA, because it might be popular. After all, Americans
do love their shrimp. It's also fascinating to see what people in other countries enjoy
eating when they visit McDonald's. Most of the items sound delicious, even when they
are really offbeat. Fried Shrimp isn't so unorthodox and it's probably a guilty pleasure
of many Russian fast food fans. It's a nice change from Chicken McNuggets or other fried
fare from Mickey D's. While deep-fried foods should be enjoyed in moderation, they are
definitely something that a lot of fast food fans crave. Healthier fare sometimes doesn't
sell too well, which says a lot about what fast food customers really want.
Galaxy Salted Caramel McFlurry (UK)
This crowd-pleasing McFlurry was launched in the UK in September of 2019. It comes with
luscious chunks of beloved Galaxy chocolate, plus a caramel sauce with a little salty kick.
If you love whipped ice cream that's loaded with sweet treats and sauce, you may be salivating
over this UK McFlurry right now. Luckily, you've got some exciting McFlurry choices
in the USA, so you won't need to feel too deprived. Still, the whole salted caramel
thing is a hot trend that's also delicious, so it's too bad that American McDonald's customers
can't get the Galaxy Salted Caramel version of the McFlurry. Maybe there will be a spin
on the whole salted caramel trend in McDonald's USA locations at some point; after all, it's
a food trend that shows no signs of slowing down.
Ebi Filet O'Shrimp (Japan)
Shrimp fans do not need to be limited to the fried shrimp at McDonald's in Russia. They
can travel to Japan and get the Ebi Filet O'Shrimp. Ebi is the Japanese word for shrimp,
but this sandwich’s name has a double meaning: a Japanese model called Yuri Ebihara helped
to advertise the shrimp burger when it was launched. The burger features a shrimp patty
crusted in delicious Panko breading. The patty's flavor is accented with a sauce with shrimp
tempura flavoring. The burger also includes lettuce and mustard. Americans who love Japanese
flavors may wish that they could Uber Eats these burgers to their homes right now, or
enjoy them in USA McDonald's restaurants.
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