Today we’re looking at some of the most Bizarre McDonald's Menu Items From Around
The World. Ever wonder how the McD’s menu differs on other continents? Well, let’s
take a trip to find out.
Ebi Filet-O Shrimp Burger
The Filet-O-Fish has always been a sink or swim type of sandwich. Either you love it,
or you can't stand the fake tasting fish patty. If you're one of those people who can't stand
imposters, the Ebi Filet-O Shrimp Burger from Japan might just be your new favorite fishy
item. Ebi stands for shrimp in Japanese, but in this case, it also refers to Yuri Ebihara,
the Japanese model who helped with the promotion of the sandwich. It's like your standard sandwich,
only with a patty of Panko-battered shrimp, instead of beef or chicken. It is also topped
with Ebi shrimp tempura sauce, mustard, and lettuce. The Ebi Filet-O Shrimp is basically
like the Filet-O-Fish, just with some actual real seafood, instead of that unknown, squared,
flavorless whitefish patty. If we had that item in North America to replace the Filet-O-Fish,
it's almost guaranteed that it would sell like hotcakes. If you want to recreate this
at home and be as accurate as possible, there are some very authentic and precise recipes
online to help you in your quest.
McCurry Pan
McDonald's in India has clearly taken this whole "waste-free" packaging to a whole new
level with the McCurry Pan. Forget the plastic-free initiatives or the recycling campaigns; this
is a whole new level of delicious genius. The McCurry Pan is a hot serving of vegetable
curry baked in a creamy sauce. So far, so good, nothing too fancy about that. However, the
best part is the rectangular bread bowl it comes in, because yes, you can eat it when
you're done! If you were tired of constantly throwing away your dishware, well, McD's India
has got you covered. It's the perfect mix of delicious and practical. Of course, you
still have to throw away the box it comes in, but at least it's one step in the right
direction. This pan is served on the vegetarian menu in India, because well, if you can't
eat meat, then at least you can eat the bowl your food comes in. The vegetarian menu was
first introduced at locations along religious pilgrimages in India, and it was such a hit,
it spread around the country. While we do have some sort of a bread bowl market in the
U.S., it's definitely nothing like this - and not something found on any local McDonald's
menu - at least not yet.
Spam Oreo Burger
Okay, we all know about Spam. The weird, canned meat that's become a staple in a lot of countries.
And, of course, we all know about Oreos. These delicious cookies are beloved by many. Eaten
separately, they can both hold their own and make a proper meal or dessert. But McDonald's
in China decided to take things a giant leap further and create a combination of the two:
the Spam Oreo Burger. Yes, it totally sounds like a hoax or perhaps a very odd and specific
dream, but it's not, it was very real. It was introduced to the menu on December 21st
for a one-day-only offer, and people were a little... well, perplexed at first. The
burger consisted of a slice of Spam in a bun, topped with an Oreo cookie crumb and mayonnaise,
which can objectively sound somewhat unappetizing, but as they say, we shouldn't judge a book
by its cover - or by its weird-sounding name. While it may be peculiar for the American
market, in China, luncheon meat is a trending food among youngsters nowadays, so the burger
might not be as out of the ordinary over there. So much so that there were 400,000 burgers
produced and most branches sold out by noon - and surprisingly, the reviews are actually
good! Well, now, we want to know if those reviews hold true! So, we made one ourselves!
Let's just say it looked as awkward as it sounds and tasted as weird as it looks. If
you're curious, there's a link in the description, but unless you're a die-hard fan of Spam,
maybe sit this one out.
Twisty Pasta
How cool would it be if you could eat pasta for breakfast? Better yet, a pasta soup to
get an even more comforting meal? In Hong Kong, if you ever feel like eating pasta first
thing in the morning, you can do so by going to your local McD's. The Twisty pasta is basically
a soup with twisty noodles - not too far off from Ramen - topped with an egg and a
sausage patty, some ham, or even chicken during lunchtime. There's no better way to start
the day than with a hot, hearty bowl of soup, and with the addition of pasta, it will surely
fill you up enough to get through the rest of the day. Chances are, we're probably never
going to get this in one America. It's a pretty common occurrence to eat soup for breakfast
in Asia, but sadly, here, it's not. Some are still unsure if cold pizza can be considered
a proper breakfast, so soup isn't on the table at the moment. Nevertheless, how great would
it be to get the Twisty pasta on our menu? Just to be able to enjoy soup at McDonald's
would be awesome, but to get it for breakfast just seems even better. If you really want
to try this unusual breakfast, you can always try to recreate it at home, but it probably
won't be quite the same as the real McDeal.
Bubblegum Squash McFlurry
There's pretty much no McFlurry flavor that doesn't sound exquisite. Forget about your
everyday Oreo or basic M&M McFlurry - how about a bubblegum squash McFlurry? A what,
you say? This sweet concoction could be found on the Australian and New Zealand McDonald's
menus and was quite popular, especially among the kids. Now, before you get too worried,
no, there's no actual squash in any way, shape, or form mixed in with this McFlurry. Squash
is simply Australian slang for marshmallow! Feel better now? And there's also no actual
bubblegum, which is kind of a bummer, if we're being honest. This frozen dessert was basically
a soft-serve mixed with luscious pink and blue bubblegum syrup swirls and some mini
marshmallows to give it that extra fluffiness. Even though this McFlurry flavor seems like
it might be one of the strangest yet, when you think about it, something must have been
done seriously right if it's so popular, no? Well, was so popular, now it's nowhere to
be found, and people are desperately trying to get it back. There are even some online
petitions to bring this beloved flavor back. Maybe we'd like to join in and demand that
it not only be brought back, but served up everywhere! You know, to see what the fuss
is all about.
Nurnberger Sandwich
Sausages are probably the thing they do best in Germany. They make all kinds of tasty varieties,
and they sure don't mess around when it comes to their precious Bratwurst. So, it goes
without saying that McDonald's in Germany would include sausages on their menu one way
or another. Cue the Nurnberger sandwich. The Nurnberger sandwich consisted of three Bratwurst
served on a bun with a generous amount of mustard and onions. The only thing that might
sound bizarre about this item is the lack of a beef patty. We're so used to having one
- and sometimes even more than one - that a burger without it just seems off. And it
does seem a little ambitious to awkwardly try and cram three sausages on a hamburger
bun without expecting a big mess. But hey, it still sounds delicious either way. This
mighty sandwich was a celebration of German cuisine at its finest and was a nod to the
country's heritage. The name and concept of the burger are said to come from Uli Hoeneß,
a former German soccer star who currently owns a sausage factory - with Nürnberger,
being a regionally popular sausage. Sadly though, this sandwich only lasted for about
three months before it was discontinued from McD's menu.
Prosperity Burger
Have you ever wished that eating a burger from McDonald's could bring you some good
fortune? Well, the Prosperity burger from McDonald's in countries like Malaysia, Singapore,
and China, might do just that. The Chinese New Year-themed burger - which is, sadly,
not available all-year long - mysteriously resembles the beloved McRib and features an
elongated beef or chicken patty coated in a spicy pepper sauce topped with onions and
served on a sesame bun. It's available in single or double size - you know if you want
to double your portion of prosperity - and you could order it as part of the "prosperity
feast." It includes the prosperity Twister fries, a peach McFizz, and a mango passion
fruit pie. Its anticipated return usually coincides with the Chinese New-Year, and with
every prosperity meal purchased, you can receive a set of 6 McDonald’s red packets for free
- in which you usually distribute money as part the New Year tradition. This burger isn't
necessarily bizarre for what it is - it frankly sounds delicious and a sure hit, but it's
the fact that it looks so much like the McRib. Why is it so similar, and why can't we get
one too? Who knows, we might get lucky too and end up with some prosperity for the year
2021!
McChicken Mozzarella
At Burger King, they've started stuffing some of their burgers with onion rings - and at
first, people weren't much on board, but after giving it a try, they were quickly won over.
Now, imagine McDonald's doing the exact same thing... but with some mozzarella sticks instead!
Sounds like a must-try, right? Well, South Korea already beat us to it, and it looked
absolutely divine. To sum up this delicious concoction in only a few words, it was "your
plain old McChicken stuffed with two mozzarella sticks and spicy Arrabbiata sauce." That basically
describes most people's ideal sandwich. As a limited-time offer, the McChicken Mozzarella
had some pretty mixed reviews. Some people claimed that it was way too messy and that
it didn't live up to the hype, and others said it was the best thing McDonald's could've
possibly come up with. The hefty sandwich, at least the height of 2 Big Macs, came bearing
a lot of delicious promises and only lived up to some people's expectations. Either too
much sauce or not enough, too sweet or too spicy, no one seemed to agree 100% on how
great the McChicken Mozzarella was. As people who have never tried it, we can only hope
that this match made in heaven tasted as good as it looks. We need to do anything we can
to keep the fantasy of mozzarella sticks in a burger alive.
Mashed Potato Burger
If you've ever eaten McDonald's and thought that something was missing, but you couldn't
quite put your finger on what, maybe it was a scoop of mashed potatoes. Or at least, in
China, they seemed to think so. When you first think about it, yes, it sounds weird to put
mashed potatoes in a burger. But, who here has ever put their fries in a burger? The
answer is probably a lot, so the idea to mash the fries before adding them doesn't seem
so silly after all. As part of their Manly Man campaign of 2012, McDonald's in China
wanted to take their burgers to the next level of manliness, whatever that means. The Mashed
Potato burger consisted of two beef patties, bacon, and, well, mashed potatoes. The campaign
seemed to infer that bacon and mashed potatoes were a critical step on a person's journey
to manhood. Uhh...Ok. As much as the burger itself sounds kind of tasty, that goal could've
just as easily served the mashed potatoes as a side. That way, the bun wouldn't be compromised
and destined to be soggy - or so many of the reviews say. It's truly a mystery why this
burger still hasn't popped up anywhere in America. It seems like it would be a perfect
fit, and with all the weird foods already out there, this certainly wouldn't be the
craziest.
McRice Burger
If you ever feel like the bun on your burger is just too darn boring, and you want to change
things up a bit, - or maybe if you're trying to stay in shape but still want to indulge
in some McD's, then you can head to the Philipines, Indonesia, Singapore, or even Taiwan to get
your hands on the McRice burger. Or at least, you could - it looks like this "healthy" alternative
is no longer available anywhere. It was basically what the name suggests, a regular burger,
but instead of a bun, the whole thing was stuffed between two patties of sticky rice.
For the contents, you could get it with either beef, fried chicken, and even shrimp, and
it came with shredded lettuce and onions. The McRice burger is technically still available,
just without the rice patties - so basically, just the insides of the burger served on a
regular bun or English muffin - it doesn't sound as much fun, though. You've probably
heard of "lettuce-wrapped" burgers, which is basically the American way to substitute
the bun and is the most commonly used technique by local fast-food chains. But, if you've
ever tried to eat one of these "healthy, gluten-free, messy" burgers, you know just how messy it
can get. Newsflash: lettuce leaves aren't as solid as a real bun! So, at least with
the McRice, you had a much better chance your burger would still hold together. So, until
the McRice comes back, maybe stick to your buns; at least that way, you'll get a proper
burger!
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