The popular glowing Golden Arches have locations all over the world, so no matter how far from
home you are they can be a familiar and comforting sight. What’s cool about Mickey D’s is
how diverse and culturally adapting their menu is to the region of their locations.
Surely you can find your classic core products like the well known Big Mac or their crispy
fries but they also have some unique burgers you can’t find anywhere else! If you’re
a McDonald’s fan, these top 10 McDonald's regional burgers just might help you determine
your next travel destination.
Singapore - The Nasi Lemak Burger
All around the world McDonald’s has been impressing people with their menu items and
diversity. If you're looking for a burger that's halal, Singapore is the place to be!
A significant portion of the population in Singapore is Muslim so all McDonald's in Singapore
are certified halal. The McD's introduced the Nasi Lemak burger in this region, and
it has become very popular! People all over the net are ranting and raving about this
one and its tasty flavours, inspired by the local food - this one might be worth trying.
The burger contains a juicy coconut flavoured chicken patty that is coated in cornflakes
and topped with a golden fried egg, caramelized onions, and crunchy cucumber slices with sweet
and spicy sambal sauce. Talk about the flavours of Singapore, right? Sounds good to us, if
it tastes as good as it looks and sounds we might be on the next flight out! Coconut fans
might also like to add a pie to their meal for dessert. They also offer the famous McD's
pies in coconut! Filled with rich coconut pulp and a crispy shell, sounds like a good
pie to bite into.
Japan - Ebi Filet-O Shrimp Burger
If you see a shrimp burger on the menu then you must be in Japan! Traditionally you would
not expect to get shrimp in a burger but in Asia, they love their seafood so it isn't
that much of a surprise. The Ebi Filet-O Shrimp burger, (Ebi meaning shrimp in Japanese) can
also be found in Hong Kong. It is a perfect example of how McDonald's caters to changing
its taste and burger format based on its market. If you're a seafood fan and a burger lover
you might just love this combination together. The burger features whole shrimps embedded
into a patty of breading, deep fried to a golden crisp crust with lettuce and spicy
sauce with a kick served on a sesame seed bun. If you like to follow up your meal with
dessert you could also try the matcha tea and adzuki bean McFlurry. Sounds like a strange
combo, but McDonald’s combined Japan’s favourite drink and favourite dessert to inspire
this McFlurry flavour.
Thailand - Samurai Pork Burger
Surely not everyone is kung fu fighting right? In martial arts history there is also the
Samurai - which McDonald's has named their burger after in Thailand. The Samurai Pork
Burger from Thailand is full of teriyaki flavour. Honestly, this burger might be worth fighting
for - it's made with a sword sliced pork patty that is covered in teriyaki sauce, layered
with lettuce, tomato, onions, and mayo on a sesame seed bun. Actually, it's not really
sliced with a sword but then why is it the "Samurai" pork burger? The word Samurai is
merely meant to indicate that the meat patty is covered in teriyaki sauce. You might also
see this burger name pop up in the Mickey D's in Malaysia and Singapore locations as
well. Those of you who are teriyaki lovers might like this exquisite burger that bursts
with flavour. Like including add-ons to your meal? In Thailand, you can get a corn pie
filled with creamed corn filling, a little more savoury than the usual sweet pies.
China and Hong Kong - Black and White burger
In Chinese and Hong Kong McDonald's they introduced the Black and White Burgers, two small "half-size"
burgers that come in a box. You can’t supersize these half size burgers but you probably wouldn’t
want to, according to reviews they don’t taste as good as they look. Some say these
burgers were introduced to represent Yin and Yang and by the colours, it may seem so. The
black burger bun is made with squid ink to give it it’s black colour and between the
squid inked burger buns is a layer of mashed potato with two beef patties, lettuce and
truffle sauce. That sounds like an interesting combo of items on a burger. Whereas the white
burger uses the same mashed potato base but instead of beef it's topped with a fried chicken
patty, bacon, and topped with peppercorn mushroom sauce. According to reviews, the white burger
takes the win and is said to be the better tasting of the two. An interesting feature
in some McDonald's locations, especially in China, is that they offer a "McExpress" walk-up
window. Most of these McExpress windows are attached to a restaurant but you can also
find them independently like at a subway stop or inside a shopping mall. From the McExpress
windows, there is a selection of McCafe items including small drinks and ice cream desserts
you can grab quickly and conveniently.
France - Le Grande Veggie Burger
Parlé vous vegetarian? It’s not often that you can find an appealing or tasty vegetarian
option at a fast food restaurant. But in France, it seems you can even eat sophisticated at
the local Mickey D's! The Le Grand Veggie or "The Great Veggie" is served on a thick
bun with a combination of poppy, sesame and pumpkin seeds and a veggie patty made from
French Emmental cheese and fresh vegetables. The patty is topped with a mix of microgreens,
red cabbage, white cabbage, two tomato slices and topped off with red pesto sauce. That
sounds like one of the finest burgers on the McDonald's menu, we wonder if Remi the rat
1from Ratatouille had anything to do with the creation of this recipe! It is certain
that McDonald's is trying to diversify to appeal to the health conscious audience. The
French sure know how to make a delicious veggie burger to appeal to the veggie enthusiasts,
bon appétit!
Greece - Greek Mac
If you're travelling to Europe you might want to hop over to Greece as well. The McDonald's
in Greece has put a greek twist on the Mac, so don't expect a traditional Big Mac style
burger if you order one of these. What you'll get is actually less of a burger and more
of a pita wrap with burger ingredients, a combination of the traditional Greek gyro
and the fast food chain’s standard fare. The Greek Mac is served on a folded pita with
two beef patties, white yoghurt sauce otherwise known as tzatziki, fresh red onion, tomato
and lettuce. If you prefer you can choose to get the Greek Mac with chicken strips instead
of the beef patties too. Perhaps the only thing missing is the feta cheese? If you're
a fan of the Big Mac and Greek food you may like this Mac hybrid and you can even wash
it down with a McBeer. That's right, certain McDonald's locations also offer beer! In Greece,
you can order a Heineken with your meal whereas in France you can get a Kronenbourg 1664
to accompany those salty crispy fries.
Italy - Sweety con Nutella Burger
Leave it to the Italians to offer a sweet Nutella dessert burger. Just hearing the name
"Nutella burger" sounds enticing and it might make your mouth water! Of course, Italy is
notorious for their deliciously sweet pastries and espressos so go figure you could find
a decadent chocolatey burger at their McDonald's locations. A dream come true for all the hazelnut
chocolate lovers. Instead of the standard slab of beef, tomato, lettuce, cheese and
a pickle in the middle, the burger has a big gooey centre oozing with the famous Nutella
spread, between 2 hamburger buns. If you have heart eyes for this burger just know that
it is available on the McCafe menu only in Italy. Do you wonder if it's better than your
typical Nutella sandwich on Wonderbread? You could head over to Italy to give it a try,
but you might not want to say arrivederci after trying it!
India - Chicken or Veggie Maharaja Mac
India is known for their vegetarian culture so you can certainly find many veggie options
at their McDonald's locations but don't expect to find a beef patty Mac. Indian McDonald's
serve the Maharaja Mac with two options, chicken or veggie. It’s also by far the fast food
chain's tallest burger and maybe the most filling! They call it the social burger because
over lunch or dinner you'll have plenty of time to socialize in between all those bites.
They also introduced a junior size version of these burgers taking into consideration
the size of the originals. The Chicken Maharaja Mac has a grilled chicken double patty layered
with jalapenos, onion, cheddar cheese, juicy tomato slices, crispy lettuce and drizzled with habanero
sauce on a sesame seed bun. Now that's a mouth full but so is the Veggie Maharaja Mac. This
burger is just as filling and just as tall, it has a cheese and corn double patty instead
of the chicken patty and uses cocktail sauce. If you're trying out the vegetarian menu,
they also offer the Pizza McPuff, similar to a pizza pocket filled with carrots, bell
peppers, beans, onions, peas, and mozzarella cheese. We also cannot forget to mention the
McCurry pan, a curried vegetable pie - a deep dish of Indian flavours!
Mexico - Flaming Hot Doritos Quarter Pounder
Mexican food is known to be a little caliente and spicy. If you like the heat with a Tex-Mex
spin, this burger is the one for you - head down to the nearest Mexican McDonald’s.
To match up with the heat of Mexican cuisine, Mickey D's introduced this variation of the
Quarter Pounder that adds spicy Doritos on top of the burger. Not only that but they
include the traditional favourite guacamole and no it's not extra! The burger has a nice
crunch to it, but this "muy caliente" burger will have you feeling hot, hot, hot! What
if you don't like spicy? Well, there's another burger created for the Mexican population
since they love guac so much - you can find a Signature Guacamole burger! It is made with
two burger patties, melted cheddar cheese, guacamole and instead of Doritos you'll get
your crunch from the crisp lettuce leaf topped off with pico de gallo sauce. Who's ready
for this fiesta?!
Sweden and Finland - McVegan Burger
Well, with all the different food trends and plant-based craze, McDonald's wants to keep
up! In 2018 McDonald's in Sweden introduced an all vegan burger called the McVegan. This
burger is served with a sesame seed bun with a vegan patty made out of soy, layered with
lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, onions, pickles and a vegan McFeast sauce. McDonald's tested
this burger and has had a lot of success with it being on the menu in Sweden and Finland.
According to a poll done by Animal Rights Sweden, about 1 in 10 Swedes are vegan or
vegetarian and the numbers are predicted to increase. McDonald's developed this meatless
burger in partnership with a Norwegian food company called Orkla because of the increase
in people that have been showing an interest in eating more of a predominantly plant-based
diet that is better for the environment. If you're vegan and haven't been able to eat
Mickey D's, you'll be able to in these countries - they have made the McVegan a permanent item
on their menu. Online reviews of the burger are raving how tasty and good it is - whether
you're vegan or not this burger might be worth a try! Some honourable mentions that didn't
make the list but might interest you include the McKebab served on a tortilla wrap and
the McFalafel from Israel. Here you can find the traditional McDonald's restaurants but
you can also find kosher versions or McKosher by looking for the blue sign with the golden
arches. There’s also the McLobster, found in Atlantic Canada and England. It's lobster
served on a hot dog bun with lobster sauce and shredded lettuce. It is served out in
these regions where there are enough lobsters to supply making the McLobster. Lastly the
Kiwi Burger in New Zealand, there's no kiwi fruit in the burger just a beef patty topped
with a griddle egg, tomato, lettuce, cheese, onions, beetroot, ketchup and mustard. Many
items on the menu in New Zealand are similar to those in Australia but not this burger.
Why is it called the kiwi burger? New Zealanders are called kiwis because of the kiwi bird
that is found only in New Zealand.
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