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McDonald's products (international)
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McDonald's Corporation is the world's largest chain of hamburger fast food restaurant
s, serving more than 58 million customers daily in 119 countries. In addition to its signature restaurant chain, McDonald’s Corporation held a minority interest in Pret A Manger
until 2008, was a major investor in the Chipotle Mexican Grill
until 2006, and owned the restaurant chain Boston Market
until 2007.
In order to satisfy customers or conform to religious beliefs worldwide, McDonald's offers a regionalized version
of its menu. This results in products that are specific to particular regions and which are not seen in other countries the company operates in.
as a side dish. A Chicken Big Mac
, which is the same as a standard Big Mac, though it is made with breaded chicken the same thickness as a Big Mac patty. In 2001, McDonald's introduced the McFalafel
sandwich. Another menu item is the Fish Mac, with two fish patties. Also introduced to the Cairo
McDonald's in early 2010 are Egypt
ian Cookies.
, a grilled chicken sandwich
served on a flatbread
is sold in the Middle East
. In 2005, the McSahara was briefly sold. In late 2006, the Chicken Mythic, Petit Plaisirs (Small Pleasures, a sandwich usually made from chicken or beef), and a 280 gram Recette Moutarde (Mustard Burger
) were all released. The McFlurry flavors rotate and as of 2010 include Carambar
. During the Muslim
holy month of Ramadan
, a special menu is offered for the breaking of the fast that includes local specialties such as dates, milk, and harira
.
, beginning in March 2008, sell the McCrispy, a meal consisting of one, two, or three chicken strips
served in a wrapper for a single strip or in a box for two or three, with a choice of barbecue
, sweet and sour, or garlic sauce. As in all of McDonald's restaurants in the Muslim Middle East, all food served in Bahraini outlets is halal
.
In China
, Chicken McNuggets
come with the traditional barbecue
, sweet and sour, honey and hot mustard
sauces, but also a chili garlic sauce (very popular in China).
They also include crispy chicken wings (called McWings) on their menu, which comes in two, four and six pieces.
There is also a seasonal Chinese New Year
meal available, including the Grilled Chicken Burger, curly fries, with a horoscope of the twelve zodiac animals of Chinese astrology and traditional red packets (lai see
), for monetary gift giving as good luck. Note that all chicken burgers offered in Chinese McDonald's use thigh fillet (e.g. Premium Grilled Thigh Fillet Burger, Hot and Spicy Grilled Thigh Fillet Burger), rather than breast meat as per usual in occidental countries.
The Big 'n' Tasty is sold as the Big 'n' Beefy in the Chinese market and is topped with cheese, cucumber and mild-spicy Thousand Island dressing
.
Pies come in two standard flavors - pineapple and taro (a kind of sweet potato), although limited flavors including chocolate, banana and azuki bean have also been offered.
A unique feature of Chinese McDonald's is the 'McExpress' walk-up window, which sells a small range of drinks and ice cream
desserts and are usually located on the outside of a building. Most McExpress windows are attached to restaurants but in some cases can be physically independent but usually managed by a nearby restaurant and are typically located in shopping malls, department stores and subway stations.
McDonald's China offers a delivery service in most major cities - the delivery number within China is 4008 517 517, as the Chinese
pronunciation of 517 is wu yao/yi qi, which sounds similar to wo yao chi, meaning "I want to eat". Deliveries are taken 24 hours a day via a call center to anywhere that is within 5 km of a restaurant (3 km in several cities). Deliveries are usually made by electrically powered scooters
, although in several cities where motorcycle bans are in place, a conventional courier bicycle
is used. Food is normally carried in a large insulated backpack
. An additional RMB
¥7 (approx USD$1.20, GBP
/EUR
.70c) delivery fee is added.
wings (McWings) and nuggets (Chicken McNuggets) are also popular. In some restaurants, a separate counter sells ice cream and desserts to pedestrians. Soft serve
ice cream can be ordered with either azuki bean
or mung bean
. Some restaurants have a section for the McCafé. Apart from the general menu, it also promotes some other foods seasonally or longer, like spicy French fries, the Shogun Burger (a teriyaki
pork
patty with lettuce
, served in a sesame seed bun
), Grilled Chicken Burger, twisted macaroni breakfasts, salad
s, soups, pineapple or red bean sundae
, pineapple pies, taco
flatbreads with pork, beef or chicken, Rice
Fantastic (a burger-like entree with rice patties in place of buns) and many others. A cup of corn
is always available as a substitute for French fries in a set-menu, or for purchase on its own. Hong Kong hosts some of the world's busiest McDonald's with many operating round the clock. It also sells many toy
s or doll
s, like Hello Kitty
, Snoopy
, and Disney
figures in addition to set meals, which are very popular. In Chinese New Year, red packets are included in set meals. During the local Bun Festival, McDonald's restaurant on the island of Cheung Chau
sells mushroom
burgers instead of hamburgers and any other items that contain meat. In Kowloon Park
, there is also a small counter named Snack Station selling ice cream, as well as a counter that sells McDonald's drinks in the swimming pool.
n religious sensitivities. Halal certified chicken and fish are the only meat products used in India.
In India, meat and vegetarian
meals are prepared in separate areas of the restaurant because of religious laws about preparation of food for vegetarians and meat-eaters
. Cooks preparing vegetarian dishes wear distinctive green apron
s.
The Vegetable
McCurry
Pan, the famous dish is very popular and is an original creation of McDonald's across India. It starts with a rectangular shaped crust that is topped with a creamy sauce, mushrooms and vegetables including broccoli
and bell pepper
. It is then baked until the crust is crisp and the toppings are hot and bubbly.
The Chicken McCurry Pan is the same as its vegetarian version. It starts off with a rectangle of dough and is topped with a tomato-curry sauce, spiced with thyme
, basil
and oregano
. It is finished off with chicken, bell peppers, and cheese and is baked till crisp and bubbly.
There is an Indian
version of the Big Mac, called the Maharaja
Mac, which is made with two grilled chicken patties and is topped with onion
s, tomatoes, cheese and a spicy mayonnaise
. It was originally made with lamb, but is now made with chicken.
Mexican-style
wraps
for both vegetarians and non-vegetarians, like the Mexican Chicken Wrap, and Curry Pans in shahi paneer
and chicken tikka
variations are also offered.
The Paneer
Salsa
Wrap is sold in India. It starts with a small slab of paneer that has been dredged in a coating that is a cross between Mexican and Cajun
in flavor. It is fried and the paneer patty is wrapped in flatbread and topped with a mixture that includes lettuce, red cabbage
and celery
and then is finished off with vegetarian mayonnaise, salsa and cheddar
cheese.
Other items on the Indian menu include chicken and fish products like the McChicken
and the Filet-O-Fish.
The vegetarian burger
menu consists of the McAloo Tikki Burger. It is a veggie burger which includes a patty made out of potato
es, pea
s, and spices. It also includes tomato slices, onions, and vegetarian mayonnaise.
McVeggie is another vegetarian burger on the menu. It looks similar to the McAloo Tikki Burger (see above), but starts with a sesame seed bun. In between the bread, you'll find a vegetarian patty that is made from peas, carrot
s, green bean
s, red bell pepper, potatoes, onions, rice, and seasoning. The burger is then garnished with lettuce and has mayonnaise (referred to as Veg Sauce in India) spread thickly on the bread. Another menu item sold there is the Chicken McGrill. It starts off with a thin grilled chicken patty that is embellished with cilantro
mayonnaise, onions and tomatoes and is served on a toasted bun.
Another vegetarian menu item in India is the Crispy Chinese
. It starts with a vegetarian patty topped with a creamy Szechuan sauce
and lettuce.
Another new menu item added is the McSurprise burger. It contains a mutton patty, onion and Italian
mayonnaise.
There is also a Pizza
McPuff, which also starts with a rectangular shaped crust, but instead of a creamy sauce, it is flavored with a tomato-based sauce and then is topped with carrots, beans, bell peppers, onions, peas and mozzarella cheese
.
Recently a breakfast menu is introduced in selected outlets. The menu includes veg items like Veggie McMuffin
, hash browns, Cuppa Corn, hotcakes
with maple syrup
, and Spinach
and Corn McMuffin. The non-vegetable menu features egg
and cheese McMuffin, Sausage McMuffin and Chicken Salami
McMuffin. These products are available at selected outlets from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
are certified halal.
Local menu items:
McDonald's sells most of the items in combo packages, such as Paket Hemat or Pahe (Saver Combo) and Paket Nasi or Panas (Rice Combo). Chilli sauce, an essential component of Indonesian cuisine, and ketchup are available.
Since 2011, McDonald's Indonesia tends to open new restaurants in residential areas and not in shopping malls due to shopping malls open later. It is inline with new package of breakfast may be bought from 5:00am to 11:00am.
and Argentina
. Patties are barbecue
d on charcoal
rather than fried
.
The standard menu items served in Malaysia include Big Mac, Cheeseburger, Double Cheeseburger, Quarter Pounder, Big N' Tasty, McChicken, Chicken McNuggets, Fillet-O-Fish and McMuffins.
Local menu items:
Seasonal and limited-time menu items:
offers the standard range of items in all its 23 outlets plus several other regional offerings similar to those available in the Middle Eastern and South Asian outlets. The McArabia and Spicy Chicken Burger is very popular. A chicken version of the Big Mac is also sold. As in many Middle Eastern restaurants, all food is served halal.
sells items that cater to local tastes. Some of the following:
McDonald's also combines most of its items to form combos, to compete with Jollibee
.
The plain McDonald's hamburger (PHP
42.00) costs more than the cheeseburger (PHP43.00) due to a promo.
Due to their low prices, Chicken McDo and Crispy Chicken Fillet outsell Chicken McNuggets in the country to the point where many branches do not offer the latter product. Also, select branches sell Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese by request.
, pork products are prohibited by Islamic law. All meat sold is halal. Saudi locations also serve special burgers such as double Big Mac, Double Quarter Pounder, Chicken Big Mac, and Spicy McChicken. The McArabia is also served. McDonald's in Saudi Arabia also serves the Big Tasty, which is included in some Europe
an locations.
offers the McSpicy, a chicken burger with a thick thigh chop prepared with a special spicy zest. The McArabia is also offered as the Grilled Chicken Foldover. Seasonal or limited-time menu items include the Prosperity Burger (usually offered around Chinese New Year), Shaker Fries and the Quarter Pounder. It has also introduced "double" variants of its burgers, such as the Mega Mac, the McSpicy Double and the Double Quarter Pounder, doubling the meat patties of the original.
Milkshakes are available only at dessert kiosks at selected outlets. Dessert kiosks also sell waffle cone ice cream with three flavors, Chocolate, Vanilla
and Twist. A 24-Hour McDelivery service, which is also offered in Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and South Korea
, is available to locations islandwide.
Until 2002, McDonald's Singapore offered Chicken McCrispy, which was a box meal of two pieces of chicken. But since then, McDonald's has changed their menu towards providing more finger foods, e.g., Fish McDippers, Chicken McNuggets, and Chicken McWings. Chicken McWings was the direct replacement for Chicken McCrispy, though the latter is still being sold in other locations such as Taiwan.
Since March 2011, full time store workers receive S$1100 per month for working full time.
All McDonald's outlets in Singapore are Halal.
McDonald's South Korea offers the Bulgogi
Burger (pork patty in bulgogi marinade). The bulgogi-flavored sauce was developed by Ottogi
, a large South Korean food manufacturer that provides all of the condiments to the country's McDonalds.
Also interesting is that due to a Korean law from 2005-2008 that mandated a W
100 surcharge for the use of paper cups at restaurants, most branches that were open during this time used reusable plastic cups for dine-in customers. After this law was repealed some branches have reverted back to using disposable paper cups but still use the plastic cups during the lunchtime rush. The Big Bulgogi Burger, double-patty burger with bulgogi sauce, has been introduced. An Affogato
is available for dessert. A 'Bacon Tomato Deluxe' is a Big Mac with bacon, tomato, mayonnaise and sweet chili sauce, which replaces the Big Mac sauce. Since September 2010, the Shrimp Burger has been discontinued, and Chicken Nuggets have been introduced in its place. In November 2010, a Quarter Pounder
has been introduced. Discontinued dessert items are the McBingsoo (Patbingsu, a Korean dessert that consiting of ice cream or frozen yogurt
, topped with various fruit
s) and the Green Tea McFlurry.
Home delivery of the McDonald's menu is available in South Korea.
Pork Burger, flavored with teriyaki sauce and topped with lettuce and mayonnaise. The Mega Mac is available - renamed as a Double Big Mac - as a replacement for the Quarter Pounder, which is no longer available. A Double Filet-o-Fish is a permanent addition to the Thai menu, which contains two fish patties and two slices of cheese. In common with other Asian markets, McDonald's in Thailand
sells fried chicken and spicy chicken wings. There are three flavors of pie available: pineapple, corn and a special limited period option (often savory, such as Italian chicken). Chilli sauce is available along with ketchup
. Other Thailand-specific items that have been sold include rice patties made with jasmine rice
, the Caribbean
Shrimp Burger (known as the Ebi-Filet in Japan), and a salad shaker based on som tam papaya salad. In 2010-2011 Thai McDonald's cycled through many different pies, including Broccoli & Cheese, Spinach, Corn and Fish pies.
. Taiwan
has a corn soup
that can be ordered as a substitute for the fries, or as its own standalone entrée. McDonald's also feature fried chicken legs to rival KFC
franchises in Taiwan.
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and a slice of ham toasted between two hamburger buns. This is the McDonald's approach to the more traditional Croque-monsieur
snack found in France and Belgium or the McTosti in The Netherlands
(only offered during breakfast).
The Quarter Pounder with cheese is labeled 'Royal Cheese', while the 'Royal Deluxe' has lettuce, tomato and pepper sauce.
The 'New York Crispy' replaced the 'Royal Crispy Bacon', and is a larger burger with lettuce, tomato, bacon, tomato sauce, mayonnaise and spicy cheese.
The 'CBO' burger is a large chicken sandwich with bacon and roasted onions.
Every three months, a new 'Petit Plezierke' is added to the menu. Jupiler
is also sold as a beverage in a meal.
n McDonalds restaurants, which consits of two pork sausage patties on a plain bun with cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion and a special sauce (which tastes like it includes mayonnaise and spices, and includes what seems to be fried sesame seeds).
Another regular menu item is the McToast, a ham and cheese toast.
The Quarter Pounder with cheese is labeled 'Royal Cheese'.
The local mineral water from Jamnica
is standard.
Seasonal and promotional offers include the Big Tasty (also with bacon), Greek offerings and Italian offerings.
Reference: mcdonalds.hr product overview
sells the Greek Mac, which includes all the ingredients of a Big Mac, although a piece of pita bread is used in place of the middle and outer buns. Also available is the Greek Chicken, which is the same as the Greek Mac except that it replaces beef patties with chicken patties.
The McChicken is sold with a seeded bun as opposed to a plain bun.
Carlsberg beer
is sold at some outlets.
A shrimp burger is also sold during the period of Lent when Orthodox Christians don't eat meat.
, most of the hamburgers on the menu can also be ordered with a rye
bun in place of the regular bun. The origin of this idea was the promotional product "McRuis" (McRye).
The McFeast burger is also a part of the set menu in Finland, although it differs from the original burger. The original McFeast consists of a quarter pound patty, a slice of ham, lettuce, onion, tomato and mayonnaise. The Finnish variant contains no ham and is essentially identical to the Quarter Pounder except for the fact that it contains a slice of tomato and mayonnaise.
The Big Bacon (bacon variation of Big'n'Tasty) was introduced in 2008 as speciality but was taken into part of standard menu shortly after that.
El Maco is a burger with salsa and sour cream
sauce. The El Maco meal comes with a barbecue spice mixture and a paper bag in which the fries and the spice mixture are poured. By shaking the paper bag the fries get a barbecue seasoning.
As a night speciality, there is the Giant Double Cheeseburger, which is basically two Quarter Pounders slapped together (two beef patties, two slices of cheese)
Persons having celiac disease
may order most of the hamburgers with a special gluten free
bun and without any extra cost.
, McDonald's offers Kronenbourg 1664 in 25 or 33 cl measures.
The "Croque McDo" is also offered, and every two to three months, a new Petit Plaisir is introduced.
Donuts are also available for breakfast.
.
Permanent menu additions:
Permanent breakfast menu (test-marketed in 2006, systemwide reorganization in 2008):
In an effort to provide a nutritional balance the breakfast meals are served with small fries or a Garden Salad as well as a small soft drink or a small orange juice
(Minute Maid
Premium OJ, not sold through German retail channels).
McDonald's in Nuremberg
now sells the Nuremburger, a wheat bun with three small sausages in it.
Beer is no longer sold at all locations. Beer and the now-discontinued "fried chicken breast product" were initially sold to reduce culture shock
. It is still served in older outlets that are owned by German brewers with leases covering the serving of beer. It is now priced higher than other outlets.
A list of promotional items from 2000-2004 is found here
, which are spicy rolls with vegetables and sweet and sour sauce. Also popular is the Shrimp Burger, which consists of twelve whole grilled prawn
s, crisp iceberg lettuce and secret sauce on a bun, the McVeggie burger, which consists of a fried chicken patty, tomatoes, lettuce, and ketchup on a sesame seed bun and the Black Tiger shrimps
, which are crispy breaded shrimps served with sweet and sour sauce. Greece's version of the Big Mac, the Greek Mac, consists of two burger patties wrapped in a pita
with yogurt sauce
, tomato slices, iceberg lettuce and onions.
McDonald's is the McFarm. In Hungary, hash browns are called "McBuri".
Limited edition products available only in Hungary have included McDonald's version of the popular Hungarian breakfast food, lángos
.
, a deep-fried roll containing beef ragout, similar (except for the shape) to the Dutch croquette (also spelled as kroket, hence the name) sold in snack bars. You can get "American Sauce" usually served with French fries. It is a yellow mayonnaise-like sauce with bits of what seems to be dill pickles. The ChickenSaté burger is also offered, consisting of a fried chicken piece covered with peanut sauce, a popular food in the Netherlands
due to the country's connection to Indonesia.
Big Mac, Big Tasty, McChicken, etc. are also part of the standard menu.
Some burgers, like the El Maco, are seasonal. In Norway
, cheeseburgers contain pickles.
Currently in McDonald's customers can order McFlurry combinations made of one topping (Nestlé Crunch
, Daim, Lion, Smarties or Kit Kat
) and one icing (chocolate, caramel or strawberry
taste). Recent promotional toppings include M&M's
, Nesquik, Nescafé
Frappé
, Lagnese Magnum and Nestlé
Baci.
Items on the night menus like the "double quarter pounder" are available in the bigger cities, during weekend nights.
There is also a vegetarian burger called McBean on the menu. Persons having celiac disease may order most of the hamburgers with a special gluten free bun and without any extra cost.
and McTurco, a type of Turkish Kebab with either chicken or lamb.
A new kind of square hamburger that fits to Turkish taste is MaxBurger.
McDonald's in Turkey also serves a Kofteburger, with a spiced mincemeat patty.
McDonald's in Turkey serves onion rings, as well.
Additionally, Turkey features a sour cherry pie, which is similar to the Apple Pie. Sour cherry is a popular flavor in Turkey and the pie predates the U.S. cherry pie.
According to the Turkish McDonalds website, the meat used in the McDonalds branches in Turkey is 100% halal (does not contain pork meat), and has been supplied to them for 25 years by Pinar, a Turkish company.
Tomato Sauce branded products and they have a curry
flavoured sauce for their McNuggets.
Recent promotional items include(d)
The McChicken Premiere Sandwich was permanently removed from the menu, and replaced by the Chicken Legend - a chicken breast coated in seasoned batter with either spicy tomato salsa or cool mayonnaise.
In 2006 there was a promotional, limited edition World Cup themed Big Mac introduced, known as the 'Bigger Big Mac', a Big Mac but 40% 'bigger'http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/4941878.stm.
January 2008 saw the introduction of the limited edition Hot and Spicy Quarter Pounder, along with the return of potato wedges and board game Happy Meals e.g. Guess Who, Twister and Operation
February 2008 saw the introduction of the Bacon Roll
on the breakfast menu.
June 2011 saw the introduction of Deli Choices
, expanding the deli sandwich selection to include wraps.
The Quorn
Premiere was introduced briefly to the menu in 2003 to 2005, consisting of a vegetarian 'Quorn' fillet burger, sweet chilli sauce, Hellmans extra light mayonnaise, tomato and lettuce in a foccacia bun. It has since been discontinued.
McFlurry toppings in the UK McDonald's are currently:
Recent promotional toppings include: Munchies
, Shortcake Biscuit, Orange Matchmakers
, Flake, Toffee, Oreo
, Terry's Chocolate Orange
, Cornetto
(Chocolate, Strawberry, Mint Chocolate; all during summer), Creme Egg (traditionally at Easter), Yorkie
, Wispa
, KitKat, Quality Street Matchmakers, Nestle After Eight Chocolate (often at Christmas), Nestle Toffee Crisp Chocolate and Lion Bar
.
.
sandwich, a veggie burger
, a low-fat yoghurt parfait, low-fat muffins, apples and bottled water. Salads Plus has since been rebranded to Lighter Choices. More products have been added including a wider range of chicken salads (herbed chicken and chicken caesar
varieties), a lean beef burger, fruit bags, alternative breakfast options and bottled fruit juices.
As of winter 2009 the Lean Beef Burger was no longer available. The Veggie Burger is also no longer available. Hungry Jacks (Burger King) still offers this option.
In mid February 2009, the menu was updated. All white and wholemeal rolls (except the Bacon & Egg and Breakfast Deluxe varieties) were converted to tortilla wraps. A new Sweet Chili Wrap replaced the Turkey & Cranberry roll. The new Chicken Caesar wrap now uses chicken breast strips instead of a crispy chicken patty.
.
McDonald's Australia celebrated the Beijing Olympics with a range of promotional items, based on cuisines from all around the world.;
In April 2007 'Pasta Zoo' began being served as part of the Happy Meal menu. 'Pasta Zoo' comes in animal shaped pasta filled with a cheese, vegetable mixture. It comes with tong-like grippers used to dip the pasta into a tomato sauce. In 2007, McDonald's introduced the Down Under Deluxe - a home-style burger, named via a nation-wide public contest, and also launched the "Made to Order" menu, which consisted of all burgers cooked fresh upon ordering and encouraged customers to personalize their tastes.
On 17 August 2011, McDonald's introduced a Kiwi Menu ahead of the 2011 Rugby World Cup
, which New Zealand is hosting. The items in the menu reflect classic New Zealand food and drink, and include:-
McDonald’s announced in the 1990s that it changed its frying oil from animal fat to vegetable oil for those who are vegetarian.
(a spicy sauce made from peppers) for customers to dip their fries in or add to their hamburgers. Customers are also offered Inca Kola
to drink, along with other Coca-Cola beverages.
Pollo Crujiente (crunchy chicken) was also added to the Peruvian McDonald's menu in 2010, featuring 100% Peruvian sourced chicken.
s, empanadas and burritos as a breakfast choice, because they are the preferred meal of most of the Venezuelan population. In the past Fried Yuca Sticks were also offered
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s, serving more than 58 million customers daily in 119 countries. In addition to its signature restaurant chain, McDonald’s Corporation held a minority interest in Pret A Manger
Pret A Manger
Pret a Manger is a British sandwich retail chain based in the City of Westminster, London, United Kingdom. The name "Pret a Manger" comes from the French prêt à manger, meaning "ready to eat", a reference to prêt-à-porter .The company was founded in London in 1986 by friends Sinclair Beecham and...
until 2008, was a major investor in the Chipotle Mexican Grill
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. is a chain of restaurants in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada specializing in burritos and tacos, founded by Steve Ells in 1993 and based in Denver, Colorado...
until 2006, and owned the restaurant chain Boston Market
Boston Market
Boston Market, known as Boston Chicken until 1995, headquartered in Golden, Colorado, is a chain of American fast casual restaurants. It is owned by private equity firm Sun Capital Partners, headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida.-History:...
until 2007.
In order to satisfy customers or conform to religious beliefs worldwide, McDonald's offers a regionalized version
Globalization
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of its menu. This results in products that are specific to particular regions and which are not seen in other countries the company operates in.
Egypt
In summer of 2008 McDonald's introduced Fish Fingers with tartar dipping sauceTartar sauce
Tartare sauce is a creamy white sauce frequently used to season fried seafood dishes.-Composition:...
as a side dish. A Chicken Big Mac
Big Mac
The Big Mac is a hamburger sold by McDonald's, an international fast food restaurant chain. It is one of the company's signature products...
, which is the same as a standard Big Mac, though it is made with breaded chicken the same thickness as a Big Mac patty. In 2001, McDonald's introduced the McFalafel
Falafel
Falafel is a deep-fried ball or patty made from ground chickpeas and/or fava beans. Falafel is usually served in a pita, which acts as a pocket, or wrapped in a flatbread known as lafa. The falafel balls are topped with salads, pickled vegetables, hot sauce, and drizzled with tahini-based sauces...
sandwich. Another menu item is the Fish Mac, with two fish patties. Also introduced to the Cairo
Cairo
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McDonald's in early 2010 are Egypt
Egypt
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ian Cookies.
Morocco
The McArabiaMcArabia
The McArabia Grilled Chicken/Grilled Kofta is a popular Arabic-themed sandwich available at all McDonald's outlets throughout the Middle East , and is especially popular in Morocco, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia.-Varieties:...
, a grilled chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich
A chicken sandwich or chicken burger is a boneless, skinless, breast of chicken on a hamburger bun topped with condiments and trimmings. Invented by Chick-fil-A in 1964, the chicken sandwich has become a popular American food choice....
served on a flatbread
Flatbread
A flatbread is a simple bread made with flour, water, and salt and then thoroughly rolled into flattened dough. Many flatbreads are unleavened: made without yeast or sourdough culture: although some flatbread is made with yeast, such as pita bread....
is sold in the Middle East
Middle East
The Middle East is a region that encompasses Western Asia and Northern Africa. It is often used as a synonym for Near East, in opposition to Far East...
. In 2005, the McSahara was briefly sold. In late 2006, the Chicken Mythic, Petit Plaisirs (Small Pleasures, a sandwich usually made from chicken or beef), and a 280 gram Recette Moutarde (Mustard Burger
Hamburger
A hamburger is a sandwich consisting of a cooked patty of ground meat usually placed inside a sliced bread roll...
) were all released. The McFlurry flavors rotate and as of 2010 include Carambar
Carambar
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. During the Muslim
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holy month of Ramadan
Ramadan
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, a special menu is offered for the breaking of the fast that includes local specialties such as dates, milk, and harira
Harira
Harira is the traditional soup of Morocco. It is usually eaten during dinner in the Muslim holy month of Ramadan to break the fasting day. It is considered as a meal in itself....
.
Bahrain
In addition to McArabia, McDonald's restaurants in BahrainBahrain
' , officially the Kingdom of Bahrain , is a small island state near the western shores of the Persian Gulf. It is ruled by the Al Khalifa royal family. The population in 2010 stood at 1,214,705, including 235,108 non-nationals. Formerly an emirate, Bahrain was declared a kingdom in 2002.Bahrain is...
, beginning in March 2008, sell the McCrispy, a meal consisting of one, two, or three chicken strips
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers are deep-fried strips of chicken meat that do not include any bones or skin....
served in a wrapper for a single strip or in a box for two or three, with a choice of barbecue
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is a flavoring sauce or condiment ranging from watery to very thick consistency. As the name implies, it was created as an accompaniment to barbecued foods. While it can be applied to any food, it usually tops meat after cooking or during barbecuing, grilling, or baking...
, sweet and sour, or garlic sauce. As in all of McDonald's restaurants in the Muslim Middle East, all food served in Bahraini outlets is halal
Halal
Halal is a term designating any object or an action which is permissible to use or engage in, according to Islamic law. The term is used to designate food seen as permissible according to Islamic law...
.
China
People's Republic of China
China , officially the People's Republic of China , is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion citizens. Located in East Asia, the country covers approximately 9.6 million square kilometres...
, Chicken McNuggets
Chicken McNuggets
Chicken McNuggets are a product offered by international fast-food restaurant chain McDonald's and are one of the most popular trademarked items on the McDonald's menu....
come with the traditional barbecue
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is a flavoring sauce or condiment ranging from watery to very thick consistency. As the name implies, it was created as an accompaniment to barbecued foods. While it can be applied to any food, it usually tops meat after cooking or during barbecuing, grilling, or baking...
, sweet and sour, honey and hot mustard
Mustard (condiment)
Mustard is a condiment made from the seeds of a mustard plant...
sauces, but also a chili garlic sauce (very popular in China).
They also include crispy chicken wings (called McWings) on their menu, which comes in two, four and six pieces.
There is also a seasonal Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year – often called Chinese Lunar New Year although it actually is lunisolar – is the most important of the traditional Chinese holidays. It is an all East and South-East-Asia celebration...
meal available, including the Grilled Chicken Burger, curly fries, with a horoscope of the twelve zodiac animals of Chinese astrology and traditional red packets (lai see
Red envelope
In Chinese and other Asian societies, a red envelope or red packet is a monetary gift which is given during holidays or special occasions.-Usage:Red envelopes are mainly presented at social and family gatherings such as...
), for monetary gift giving as good luck. Note that all chicken burgers offered in Chinese McDonald's use thigh fillet (e.g. Premium Grilled Thigh Fillet Burger, Hot and Spicy Grilled Thigh Fillet Burger), rather than breast meat as per usual in occidental countries.
The Big 'n' Tasty is sold as the Big 'n' Beefy in the Chinese market and is topped with cheese, cucumber and mild-spicy Thousand Island dressing
Thousand Island dressing
Thousand Island dressing is a salad dressing and condiment, a variant of remoulade and Russian dressing.Its base commonly contains mayonnaise and can include olive oil, lemon juice, orange juice, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, vinegar, cream, chili sauce, tomato puree, ketchup, or Tabasco...
.
Pies come in two standard flavors - pineapple and taro (a kind of sweet potato), although limited flavors including chocolate, banana and azuki bean have also been offered.
A unique feature of Chinese McDonald's is the 'McExpress' walk-up window, which sells a small range of drinks and ice cream
Ice cream
Ice cream is a frozen dessert usually made from dairy products, such as milk and cream, and often combined with fruits or other ingredients and flavours. Most varieties contain sugar, although some are made with other sweeteners...
desserts and are usually located on the outside of a building. Most McExpress windows are attached to restaurants but in some cases can be physically independent but usually managed by a nearby restaurant and are typically located in shopping malls, department stores and subway stations.
McDonald's China offers a delivery service in most major cities - the delivery number within China is 4008 517 517, as the Chinese
Chinese language
The Chinese language is a language or language family consisting of varieties which are mutually intelligible to varying degrees. Originally the indigenous languages spoken by the Han Chinese in China, it forms one of the branches of Sino-Tibetan family of languages...
pronunciation of 517 is wu yao/yi qi, which sounds similar to wo yao chi, meaning "I want to eat". Deliveries are taken 24 hours a day via a call center to anywhere that is within 5 km of a restaurant (3 km in several cities). Deliveries are usually made by electrically powered scooters
Electric motorcycles and scooters
Electric motorcycles and scooters are vehicles with two or three wheels that use electric motors to attain locomotion. Electric motorcycles, as distinguished from scooters, do not have a step-through frame....
, although in several cities where motorcycle bans are in place, a conventional courier bicycle
Bicycle
A bicycle, also known as a bike, pushbike or cycle, is a human-powered, pedal-driven, single-track vehicle, having two wheels attached to a frame, one behind the other. A person who rides a bicycle is called a cyclist, or bicyclist....
is used. Food is normally carried in a large insulated backpack
Backpack
A backpack is, in its simplest form, a cloth sack carried on one's back and secured with two straps that go over the shoulders, but there can be exceptions...
. An additional RMB
Renminbi
The Renminbi is the official currency of the People's Republic of China . Renminbi is legal tender in mainland China, but not in Hong Kong or Macau. It is issued by the People's Bank of China, the monetary authority of the PRC...
¥7 (approx USD$1.20, GBP
Pound sterling
The pound sterling , commonly called the pound, is the official currency of the United Kingdom, its Crown Dependencies and the British Overseas Territories of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, British Antarctic Territory and Tristan da Cunha. It is subdivided into 100 pence...
/EUR
Euro
The euro is the official currency of the eurozone: 17 of the 27 member states of the European Union. It is also the currency used by the Institutions of the European Union. The eurozone consists of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg,...
.70c) delivery fee is added.
Hong Kong
McDonald's sells beef and chicken burgers. Fried chickenFried chicken
Fried chicken is a dish consisting of chicken pieces usually from broiler chickens which have been floured or battered and then pan fried, deep fried, or pressure fried. The breading adds a crisp coating or crust to the exterior...
wings (McWings) and nuggets (Chicken McNuggets) are also popular. In some restaurants, a separate counter sells ice cream and desserts to pedestrians. Soft serve
Soft serve
Soft serve is a term used to describe a type of ice cream that is softer than regular ice cream and that has been sold commecially since the late 1930s.- History :...
ice cream can be ordered with either azuki bean
Azuki bean
The is an annual vine, Vigna angularis, widely grown throughout East Asia and the Himalayas for its small bean. The cultivars most familiar in north-east Asia have a uniform red color, but white, black, gray and variously mottled varieties are also known. Scientists presume Vigna angularis var...
or mung bean
Mung bean
The mung bean is the seed of Vigna radiata. It is native to the Indian subcontinent.-Description:They are small, ovoid in shape, and green in color...
. Some restaurants have a section for the McCafé. Apart from the general menu, it also promotes some other foods seasonally or longer, like spicy French fries, the Shogun Burger (a teriyaki
Teriyaki
Teriyaki is a cooking technique used in Japanese cuisine in which foods are broiled or grilled in a sweet soy sauce marinade...
pork
Pork
Pork is the culinary name for meat from the domestic pig , which is eaten in many countries. It is one of the most commonly consumed meats worldwide, with evidence of pig husbandry dating back to 5000 BC....
patty with lettuce
Lettuce
Lettuce is a temperate annual or biennial plant of the daisy family Asteraceae. It is most often grown as a leaf vegetable. It is eaten either raw, notably in salads, sandwiches, hamburgers, tacos, and many other dishes, or cooked, as in Chinese cuisine in which the stem becomes just as important...
, served in a sesame seed bun
Bread roll
A bread roll is a piece of bread, usually small and round and is commonly considered a side dish. Bread rolls are often used in the same way as sandwiches are—cut transversely, with fillings placed between the two halves.-Various forms:...
), Grilled Chicken Burger, twisted macaroni breakfasts, salad
Salad
Salad is any of a wide variety of dishes, including vegetable salads; salads of pasta, legumes, eggs, or grains; mixed salads incorporating meat, poultry, or seafood; and fruit salads. They may include a mixture of cold and hot, often including raw vegetables or fruits.Green salads include leaf...
s, soups, pineapple or red bean sundae
Sundae
The sundae is an ice cream dessert. It typically consists of a scoop of ice cream topped with sauce or syrup, and in some cases other toppings including chopped nuts, sprinkles, whipped cream, or maraschino cherries.-History:...
, pineapple pies, taco
Taco
A taco is a traditional Mexican dish composed of a corn or wheat tortilla folded or rolled around a filling. A taco can be made with a variety of fillings, including beef, chicken, seafood, vegetables and cheese, allowing for great versatility and variety...
flatbreads with pork, beef or chicken, Rice
Rice
Rice is the seed of the monocot plants Oryza sativa or Oryza glaberrima . As a cereal grain, it is the most important staple food for a large part of the world's human population, especially in East Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, and the West Indies...
Fantastic (a burger-like entree with rice patties in place of buns) and many others. A cup of corn
Corn
Corn is the name used in the United States, Canada, and Australia for the grain maize.In much of the English-speaking world, the term "corn" is a generic term for cereal crops, such as* Barley* Oats* Wheat* Rye- Places :...
is always available as a substitute for French fries in a set-menu, or for purchase on its own. Hong Kong hosts some of the world's busiest McDonald's with many operating round the clock. It also sells many toy
Toy
A toy is any object that can be used for play. Toys are associated commonly with children and pets. Playing with toys is often thought to be an enjoyable means of training the young for life in human society. Different materials are used to make toys enjoyable and cuddly to both young and old...
s or doll
Doll
A doll is a model of a human being, often used as a toy for children. Dolls have traditionally been used in magic and religious rituals throughout the world, and traditional dolls made of materials like clay and wood are found in the Americas, Asia, Africa and Europe. The earliest documented dolls...
s, like Hello Kitty
Hello Kitty
is a fictional character produced by the Japanese company Sanrio, first designed by Yuko Shimizu. She is portrayed as a female white Japanese bobtail cat with a red bow. The character's first appearance on an item, a vinyl coin purse, was introduced in Japan in 1974 and brought to the United States...
, Snoopy
Snoopy
Snoopy is an fictional character in the long-running comic strip Peanuts, by Charles M. Schulz. He is Charlie Brown's pet beagle. Snoopy began his life in the strip as a fairly conventional dog, but eventually evolved into perhaps the strip's most dynamic character—and among the most recognizable...
, and Disney
The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company is the largest media conglomerate in the world in terms of revenue. Founded on October 16, 1923, by Walt and Roy Disney as the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio, Walt Disney Productions established itself as a leader in the American animation industry before diversifying into...
figures in addition to set meals, which are very popular. In Chinese New Year, red packets are included in set meals. During the local Bun Festival, McDonald's restaurant on the island of Cheung Chau
Cheung Chau
Cheung Chau is a small island 10 km southwest of Hong Kong Island, is nicknamed as the 'dumbbell island' for its shape. It has been inhabited for longer than most other places in the territory of Hong Kong, with a population of about 23,000 up to 2006...
sells mushroom
Mushroom
A mushroom is the fleshy, spore-bearing fruiting body of a fungus, typically produced above ground on soil or on its food source. The standard for the name "mushroom" is the cultivated white button mushroom, Agaricus bisporus; hence the word "mushroom" is most often applied to those fungi that...
burgers instead of hamburgers and any other items that contain meat. In Kowloon Park
Kowloon Park
Kowloon Park is a large public park in Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon Peninsula, Hong Kong. It is managed by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department.-History:...
, there is also a small counter named Snack Station selling ice cream, as well as a counter that sells McDonald's drinks in the swimming pool.
- Shake Shake Fries - flavored French fries. Shake Shake Fries are only available in certain periods of time throughout the year. There are several different flavors including seaweedSeaweedSeaweed is a loose, colloquial term encompassing macroscopic, multicellular, benthic marine algae. The term includes some members of the red, brown and green algae...
, chargrillGrillingGrilling is a form of cooking that involves dry heat applied to the surface of food, commonly from above or below.Grilling usually involves a significant amount of direct, radiant heat, and tends to be used for cooking meat quickly and meat that has already been cut into slices...
, French onionOnionThe onion , also known as the bulb onion, common onion and garden onion, is the most widely cultivated species of the genus Allium. The genus Allium also contains a number of other species variously referred to as onions and cultivated for food, such as the Japanese bunching onion The onion...
and saltSaltIn chemistry, salts are ionic compounds that result from the neutralization reaction of an acid and a base. They are composed of cations and anions so that the product is electrically neutral...
and pepperBlack pepperBlack pepper is a flowering vine in the family Piperaceae, cultivated for its fruit, which is usually dried and used as a spice and seasoning. The fruit, known as a peppercorn when dried, is approximately in diameter, dark red when fully mature, and, like all drupes, contains a single seed...
. - Double Filet-O-FishFilet-O-FishThe Filet-O-Fish is a fish sandwich sold by the international fast food chain store McDonald's.-Product description:...
is available on the late night menu. - Double Quarter Pounder with CheeseQuarter PounderThe Quarter Pounder is a hamburger product sold by international fast food chain McDonald's, originally containing a patty with a precooked weight of a quarter of a pound .-History:...
is available on the late night menu. - PastaPastaPasta is a staple food of traditional Italian cuisine, now of worldwide renown. It takes the form of unleavened dough, made in Italy, mostly of durum wheat , water and sometimes eggs. Pasta comes in a variety of different shapes that serve for both decoration and to act as a carrier for the...
soups with sausageSausageA sausage is a food usually made from ground meat , mixed with salt, herbs, and other spices, although vegetarian sausages are available. The word sausage is derived from Old French saussiche, from the Latin word salsus, meaning salted.Typically, a sausage is formed in a casing traditionally made...
or chicken are available on the breakfastBreakfastBreakfast is the first meal taken after rising from a night's sleep, most often eaten in the early morning before undertaking the day's work...
menu. - As part of the Amazing Value Menu, different flavors of the pie are available every period of the year.
- Limited Time: WasabiWasabi, also known as Japanese horseradish, is a member of the Brassicaceae family, which includes cabbages, horseradish, and mustard. Its root is used as a condiment and has an extremely strong flavor. Its hotness is more akin to that of a hot mustard rather than the capsaicin in a chili pepper,...
Filet O' Fish - Limited Time: ShrimpShrimpShrimp are swimming, decapod crustaceans classified in the infraorder Caridea, found widely around the world in both fresh and salt water. Adult shrimp are filter feeding benthic animals living close to the bottom. They can live in schools and can swim rapidly backwards. Shrimp are an important...
Burger
India
Beef and pork products are not offered to observe IndiaIndia
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n religious sensitivities. Halal certified chicken and fish are the only meat products used in India.
In India, meat and vegetarian
Vegetarianism
Vegetarianism encompasses the practice of following plant-based diets , with or without the inclusion of dairy products or eggs, and with the exclusion of meat...
meals are prepared in separate areas of the restaurant because of religious laws about preparation of food for vegetarians and meat-eaters
Carnivore
A carnivore meaning 'meat eater' is an organism that derives its energy and nutrient requirements from a diet consisting mainly or exclusively of animal tissue, whether through predation or scavenging...
. Cooks preparing vegetarian dishes wear distinctive green apron
Apron
An apron is an outer protective garment that covers primarily the front of the body. It may be worn for hygienic reasons as well as in order to protect clothes from wear and tear. The apron is commonly part of the uniform of several work categories, including waitresses, nurses, and domestic...
s.
The Vegetable
Vegetable
The noun vegetable usually means an edible plant or part of a plant other than a sweet fruit or seed. This typically means the leaf, stem, or root of a plant....
McCurry
Curry
Curry is a generic description used throughout Western culture to describe a variety of dishes from Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan, Thai or other Southeast Asian cuisines...
Pan, the famous dish is very popular and is an original creation of McDonald's across India. It starts with a rectangular shaped crust that is topped with a creamy sauce, mushrooms and vegetables including broccoli
Broccoli
Broccoli is a plant in the cabbage family, whose large flower head is used as a vegetable.-General:The word broccoli, from the Italian plural of , refers to "the flowering top of a cabbage"....
and bell pepper
Bell pepper
Bell pepper, also known as sweet pepper or a pepper and capsicum , is a cultivar group of the species Capsicum annuum . Cultivars of the plant produce fruits in different colors, including red, yellow, orange and green. Bell peppers are sometimes grouped with less pungent pepper varieties as...
. It is then baked until the crust is crisp and the toppings are hot and bubbly.
The Chicken McCurry Pan is the same as its vegetarian version. It starts off with a rectangle of dough and is topped with a tomato-curry sauce, spiced with thyme
Thyme
Thyme is a culinary and medicinal herb of the genus Thymus.-History:Ancient Egyptians used thyme for embalming. The ancient Greeks used it in their baths and burnt it as incense in their temples, believing it was a source of courage...
, basil
Basil
Basil, or Sweet Basil, is a common name for the culinary herb Ocimum basilicum , of the family Lamiaceae , sometimes known as Saint Joseph's Wort in some English-speaking countries....
and oregano
Oregano
Oregano – scientifically named Origanum vulgare by Carolus Linnaeus – is a common species of Origanum, a genus of the mint family . It is native to warm-temperate western and southwestern Eurasia and the Mediterranean region.Oregano is a perennial herb, growing from 20–80 cm tall,...
. It is finished off with chicken, bell peppers, and cheese and is baked till crisp and bubbly.
There is an Indian
Indian cuisine
Indian cuisine consists of thousands of regional cuisines which date back thousands of years. The dishes of India are characterised by the extensive use of various Indian spices, herbs, vegetables and fruit. Indian cuisine is also known for the widespread practice of vegetarianism in Indian society...
version of the Big Mac, called the Maharaja
Maharaja
Mahārāja is a Sanskrit title for a "great king" or "high king". The female equivalent title Maharani denotes either the wife of a Maharaja or, in states where that was customary, a woman ruling in her own right. The widow of a Maharaja is known as a Rajamata...
Mac, which is made with two grilled chicken patties and is topped with onion
Onion
The onion , also known as the bulb onion, common onion and garden onion, is the most widely cultivated species of the genus Allium. The genus Allium also contains a number of other species variously referred to as onions and cultivated for food, such as the Japanese bunching onion The onion...
s, tomatoes, cheese and a spicy mayonnaise
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise, , often abbreviated as mayo, is a sauce. It is a stable emulsion of oil, egg yolk and either vinegar or lemon juice, with many options for embellishment with other herbs and spices. Lecithin in the egg yolk is the emulsifier. Mayonnaise varies in color but is often white, cream, or pale...
. It was originally made with lamb, but is now made with chicken.
Mexican-style
Mexican cuisine
Mexican cuisine, a style of food that originates in Mexico, is known for its varied flavors, colourful decoration and variety of spices and ingredients, most of which are native to the country. The cuisine of Mexico has evolved through thousands of years of blending indigenous cultures, with later...
wraps
Tortilla
In Mexico and Central America, a tortilla is a type of thin, unleavened flat bread, made from finely ground maize...
for both vegetarians and non-vegetarians, like the Mexican Chicken Wrap, and Curry Pans in shahi paneer
Shahi paneer
Shahi paneer is a preparation of paneer, cream, tomatoes and spices. Thick, creamy and spicy, it is a mainstay of Indian cuisine....
and chicken tikka
Chicken Tikka
Chicken tikka is a chicken dish served in Indian and Pakistani cuisine. It is popular in countries all over the world. It is traditionally small pieces of boneless chicken baked using skewers, in a clay-based oven called a tandoor, after marinating in spices and yogurt.The word tikka means "bits,...
variations are also offered.
The Paneer
Paneer
Paneer is a fresh cheese common in South Asian cuisine. It is of Indian origin. In eastern parts of India, it is generally called Chhena...
Salsa
Salsa (sauce)
Salsa may refer to any type of sauce. In American English, it usually refers to the spicy, often tomato based, hot sauces typical of Mexican and Central American cuisine, particularly those used as dips. In British English, the word typically refers to salsa cruda, which is common in Mexican ,...
Wrap is sold in India. It starts with a small slab of paneer that has been dredged in a coating that is a cross between Mexican and Cajun
Cajun cuisine
Cajun cuisine is the style of cooking named for the French-speaking Acadian or "Cajun" immigrants deported by the British from Acadia in Canada to the Acadiana region of Louisiana, USA. It is what could be called a rustic cuisine — locally available ingredients predominate, and preparation...
in flavor. It is fried and the paneer patty is wrapped in flatbread and topped with a mixture that includes lettuce, red cabbage
Red Cabbage
The red cabbage is a sort of cabbage, also known as Red Kraut or Blue Kraut after preparation....
and celery
Celery
Apium graveolens is a plant species in the family Apiaceae commonly known as celery or celeriac , depending on whether the petioles or roots are eaten: celery refers to the former and celeriac to the latter. Apium graveolens grows to 1 m tall...
and then is finished off with vegetarian mayonnaise, salsa and cheddar
Cheddar cheese
Cheddar cheese is a relatively hard, yellow to off-white, and sometimes sharp-tasting cheese, produced in several countries around the world. It has its origins in the English village of Cheddar in Somerset....
cheese.
Other items on the Indian menu include chicken and fish products like the McChicken
McChicken
The McChicken is a chicken sandwich sold by the international fast food chain McDonald's in many countries.-Product description:The sandwich consists of a toasted bun, breaded chicken breast meat patty, shredded lettuce, and mayonnaise.-Variants:...
and the Filet-O-Fish.
The vegetarian burger
Veggie burger
A veggie burger is a hamburger-style patty that does not contain meat. The patty of a veggie burger may be made, for example, from vegetables, textured vegetable protein , legumes, nuts, dairy products, mushrooms, wheat, or eggs....
menu consists of the McAloo Tikki Burger. It is a veggie burger which includes a patty made out of potato
Potato
The potato is a starchy, tuberous crop from the perennial Solanum tuberosum of the Solanaceae family . The word potato may refer to the plant itself as well as the edible tuber. In the region of the Andes, there are some other closely related cultivated potato species...
es, pea
Pea
A pea is most commonly the small spherical seed or the seed-pod of the pod fruit Pisum sativum. Each pod contains several peas. Peapods are botanically a fruit, since they contain seeds developed from the ovary of a flower. However, peas are considered to be a vegetable in cooking...
s, and spices. It also includes tomato slices, onions, and vegetarian mayonnaise.
McVeggie is another vegetarian burger on the menu. It looks similar to the McAloo Tikki Burger (see above), but starts with a sesame seed bun. In between the bread, you'll find a vegetarian patty that is made from peas, carrot
Carrot
The carrot is a root vegetable, usually orange in colour, though purple, red, white, and yellow varieties exist. It has a crisp texture when fresh...
s, green bean
Green bean
Green beans , also known as French beans , are the unripe fruit of any kind of bean, including the yardlong bean, the hyacinth bean, the winged bean, and especially the common bean , whose pods are also usually called string beans in the northeastern and western United States, but can also be...
s, red bell pepper, potatoes, onions, rice, and seasoning. The burger is then garnished with lettuce and has mayonnaise (referred to as Veg Sauce in India) spread thickly on the bread. Another menu item sold there is the Chicken McGrill. It starts off with a thin grilled chicken patty that is embellished with cilantro
Coriander
Coriander is an annual herb in the family Apiaceae. Coriander is native to southern Europe and North Africa to southwestern Asia. It is a soft, hairless plant growing to tall. The leaves are variable in shape, broadly lobed at the base of the plant, and slender and feathery higher on the...
mayonnaise, onions and tomatoes and is served on a toasted bun.
Another vegetarian menu item in India is the Crispy Chinese
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is any of several styles originating in the regions of China, some of which have become highly popular in other parts of the world – from Asia to the Americas, Australia, Western Europe and Southern Africa...
. It starts with a vegetarian patty topped with a creamy Szechuan sauce
Szechuan cuisine
Szechuan cuisine, Sichuan cuisine, or Szechwan cuisine is a style of Chinese cuisine originating in the Sichuan Province of southwestern China famed for bold flavors, particularly the pungency and spiciness resulting from liberal use of garlic and chili peppers, as well as the unique flavour of...
and lettuce.
Another new menu item added is the McSurprise burger. It contains a mutton patty, onion and Italian
Italian cuisine
Italian cuisine has developed through centuries of social and political changes, with roots as far back as the 4th century BCE. Italian cuisine in itself takes heavy influences, including Etruscan, ancient Greek, ancient Roman, Byzantine, Jewish and Arab cuisines...
mayonnaise.
There is also a Pizza
Pizza
Pizza is an oven-baked, flat, disc-shaped bread typically topped with a tomato sauce, cheese and various toppings.Originating in Italy, from the Neapolitan cuisine, the dish has become popular in many parts of the world. An establishment that makes and sells pizzas is called a "pizzeria"...
McPuff, which also starts with a rectangular shaped crust, but instead of a creamy sauce, it is flavored with a tomato-based sauce and then is topped with carrots, beans, bell peppers, onions, peas and mozzarella cheese
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is an Italian Traditional Speciality Guaranteed food product. The term is used for several kinds of Italian cheeses that are made using spinning and then cutting :...
.
Recently a breakfast menu is introduced in selected outlets. The menu includes veg items like Veggie McMuffin
McMuffin
The McMuffin is a family of breakfast sandwiches in various sizes and configurations, sold by the fast-food restaurant chain McDonald's. The Egg McMuffin is the signature breakfast sandwich; it was invented by the late McDonald's franchisee Herb Peterson in the late 1960s and was introduced...
, hash browns, Cuppa Corn, hotcakes
Pancake
A pancake is a thin, flat, round cake prepared from a batter, and cooked on a hot griddle or frying pan. Most pancakes are quick breads; some use a yeast-raised or fermented batter. Most pancakes are cooked one side on a griddle and flipped partway through to cook the other side...
with maple syrup
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is a syrup usually made from the xylem sap of sugar maple, red maple, or black maple trees, although it can also be made from other maple species such as the bigleaf maple. In cold climates, these trees store starch in their trunks and roots before the winter; the starch is then...
, and Spinach
Spinach
Spinach is an edible flowering plant in the family of Amaranthaceae. It is native to central and southwestern Asia. It is an annual plant , which grows to a height of up to 30 cm. Spinach may survive over winter in temperate regions...
and Corn McMuffin. The non-vegetable menu features egg
Egg (food)
Eggs are laid by females of many different species, including birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish, and have probably been eaten by mankind for millennia. Bird and reptile eggs consist of a protective eggshell, albumen , and vitellus , contained within various thin membranes...
and cheese McMuffin, Sausage McMuffin and Chicken Salami
Salami
Salami is cured sausage, fermented and air-dried meat, originating from one of a variety of animals. Historically, salami has been popular among Southern European peasants because it can be stored at room temperature for periods of up to 10 years, supplementing a possibly meager or inconsistent...
McMuffin. These products are available at selected outlets from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Indonesia
All McDonald's in IndonesiaIndonesia
Indonesia , officially the Republic of Indonesia , is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania. Indonesia is an archipelago comprising approximately 13,000 islands. It has 33 provinces with over 238 million people, and is the world's fourth most populous country. Indonesia is a republic, with an...
are certified halal.
Local menu items:
- Crispy chicken and hot chicken: Fried chicken, which is by far more popular than the hamburgers.
- McRice: Small mound of steamed, plain rice (larger rice item is called Supersize Rice).
- McSoup: Chicken flavored soup with bits of croutonCroutonA crouton is a small piece of sautéed or rebaked bread, often cubed and seasoned, that is used to add texture and flavor to salads, notably the Caesar salad, as an accompaniment to soups, or eaten as a snack food. The word crouton is derived from the French croûton, itself derived from croûte,...
s and vegetables. - McSatay: Bun containing a beef patty covered with satay saucePeanut saucePeanut sauce, satay sauce, bumbu kacang, or sambal kacang is a sauce widely used in the cuisines of Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, China and Africa. It is also used, to a lesser extent, in European and Middle Eastern cuisine.-Ingredients:The main ingredient is ground roasted peanuts, for...
(spicy ground peanut sauce). - Bubur ayam or chicken congeeCongeeCongee is a type of rice porridge popular in many Asian countries. It can be eaten alone or served with a side dish. Names for congee are as varied as the style of its preparation...
. - Beef Prosperity Burger: Consists of two beef patties covered in black pepper sauce and topped with diced onions. Sold during the Chinese New Year.
McDonald's sells most of the items in combo packages, such as Paket Hemat or Pahe (Saver Combo) and Paket Nasi or Panas (Rice Combo). Chilli sauce, an essential component of Indonesian cuisine, and ketchup are available.
Since 2011, McDonald's Indonesia tends to open new restaurants in residential areas and not in shopping malls due to shopping malls open later. It is inline with new package of breakfast may be bought from 5:00am to 11:00am.
Israel
McDonald's has Kosher branches only in IsraelIsrael
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
and Argentina
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
. Patties are barbecue
Barbecue
Barbecue or barbeque , used chiefly in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, New Zealand and Australia is a method and apparatus for cooking meat, poultry and occasionally fish with the heat and hot smoke of a fire, smoking wood, or hot coals of...
d on charcoal
Charcoal
Charcoal is the dark grey residue consisting of carbon, and any remaining ash, obtained by removing water and other volatile constituents from animal and vegetation substances. Charcoal is usually produced by slow pyrolysis, the heating of wood or other substances in the absence of oxygen...
rather than fried
Frying
Frying is the cooking of food in oil or another fat, a technique that originated in ancient Egypt around 2500 BC. Chemically, oils and fats are the same, differing only in melting point, but the distinction is only made when needed. In commerce, many fats are called oils by custom, e.g...
.
- McShawarmaShawarmaShawarma is a Levantine Arab sandwich-like wrap of shaved lamb, goat, chicken, turkey, beef, or mixed meats. The meat is placed on a spit, and may be grilled for as long as a day. It is eaten with pita bread, tabbouleh, fattoush, taboon bread, tomato and cucumber. Toppings include tahini, hummus,...
(shawarma served in flatbread) and McKebabKebabKebab is a wide variety of meat dishes originating in Middle East and later on adopted by the Middle East, and Asia Minor, and now found worldwide. In English, kebab with no qualification generally refers more specifically to shish kebab served on the skewer...
(kebab served on flatbread) are specialty items on the Israeli menu. On January 18, 2011 McDonald's introduced the McFalafel sandwich in Israel, but subsequently withdrew the item on 12 July 2011. - In Israel, most branches are non-Kosher since they serve cheeseburgerCheeseburgerA cheeseburger is a hamburger with cheese that has been added to it. Traditionally, the cheese is placed on top of the patty, but the burger can include many variations in structure, ingredients, and composition...
s (mixing dairy products and meat violates Kosher food requirements) and they serve milk based desserts (ice cream, milkshakes). In the Kosher branches they do not serve either, though some Kosher branches do serve milk based desserts, but in a separate booth, which allows separation of dairyDairy productDairy products are generally defined as foods produced from cow's or domestic buffalo's milk. They are usually high-energy-yielding food products. A production plant for such processing is called a dairy or a dairy factory. Raw milk for processing comes mainly from cows, and, to a lesser extent,...
and meat.
Japan
- Regular menu items include:
- Teriyaki McBurger: Ground pork patties (similar to breakfast sausage patties without seasoning) with mayonnaise, lettuce, and teriyaki sauce.
- McHotDog Breakfast Set: A breakfast hotdog, topped with relish, ketchup and mustard.
- Ebi-Chiki Set: Two shrimp nuggets and three chicken nuggets.
- Ebi Filet-O-Shrimp: Shrimp burger with special sauce and lettuce.
- Juicy Chicken Red Pepper Burger: Chicken burger with spicy sauce, lettuce, and mayonnaise.
- Shaka Shaka Chicken: Fried chicken patty served in a paper pouch. Comes with seasonings that are shaken in the bag.
- McPork: Pork burger with lettuce and onions.
- Bacon Lettuce Burger: Fried patty served with baconBaconBacon is a cured meat prepared from a pig. It is first cured using large quantities of salt, either in a brine or in a dry packing; the result is fresh bacon . Fresh bacon may then be further dried for weeks or months in cold air, boiled, or smoked. Fresh and dried bacon must be cooked before eating...
, onions, cheese, lettuce, and Big Mac special sauce on a toasted bun. - Fish McDippers - Four or six crispy fish nuggets, served with tartar sauce and Thai chili sauce. Also served in Australia, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Thailand.
- Seasonal and Limited Time menu items include:
- Chicken Katsu Burger: Breaded chicken sandwich flavored with soy sauceSoy sauceSoy sauce is a condiment produced by fermenting soybeans with Aspergillus oryzae or Aspergillus sojae molds, along with water and salt...
and gingerGingerGinger is the rhizome of the plant Zingiber officinale, consumed as a delicacy, medicine, or spice. It lends its name to its genus and family . Other notable members of this plant family are turmeric, cardamom, and galangal....
. - Gratin KorokkeKorokkeKorokke is the Japanese name for a deep fried dish originally related to a French dish, the croquette. It was introduced in the early 1900s. This dish is also popular in South Korea where it is typically sold in bakeries....
Burger: Sandwich with Korokke (breaded mashed potatoes) filled with gratinGratinGratin is a widespread culinary technique in food preparation in which an ingredient is topped with a browned crust, often using breadcrumbs, grated cheese, egg and/or butter. Gratin originated in French cuisine and is usually prepared in a shallow dish of some kind...
, shrimp, macaroni, shredded cabbageCabbageCabbage is a popular cultivar of the species Brassica oleracea Linne of the Family Brassicaceae and is a leafy green vegetable...
, and katsu sauce. Served during winter. Served with or without cheese. - Green teaGreen teaGreen tea is made solely from the leaves of Camellia sinensis that have undergone minimal oxidation during processing. Green tea originates from China and has become associated with many cultures throughout Asia. It has recently become more widespread in the West, where black tea is traditionally...
-flavored milkshakeMilkshakeA milkshake is a sweet, cold beverage which is made from milk, ice cream or iced milk, and flavorings or sweeteners such as fruit syrup or chocolate sauce....
s - Salsa Burger: Breaded chicken sandwich with salsa.
- Tamago Double Mac: Hamburger with three beef patties, pepper sauce, bacon, and a poached eggPoached eggA poached egg is an egg that has been cooked by poaching, that is, in water.-Preparation:The egg is cracked into a bowl of any size, and then gently slid into a pan of simmering water and cooked until the egg white has mostly solidified, but the yolk remains soft...
. Served with or without cheese. - Teri Tama Burger: Teriyaki burger with egg, served during spring.
- TsukimiTsukimior Otsukimi, literally moon-viewing, refers to Japanese festivals honoring the autumn moon. The celebration of the full moon typically takes place on the 15th day of the eighth month of the traditional Japanese lunisolar calendar; the waxing moon is celebrated on the 13th day of the ninth month...
Burger (lit. moon-viewing burger): Hamburger with one beef patty, fry sauceFry sauceFry sauce is a regional condiment served with French fries. It is usually a simple combination of one part ketchup and two parts mayonnaise. When spices and other flavorings are added, it is similar to—but thicker and smoother than—traditional Russian dressing and Thousand Island dressing...
(mayonnaise and ketchup), bacon and a poached egg, served before and during Tsukimi season. The egg represents the moon. Served with or without cheese. - Ume Nuggets: Chicken McNuggets with sour ume (plumPlumA plum or gage is a stone fruit tree in the genus Prunus, subgenus Prunus. The subgenus is distinguished from other subgenera in the shoots having a terminal bud and solitary side buds , the flowers in groups of one to five together on short stems, and the fruit having a groove running down one...
) sauce for dipping. - Mega Mac: A Big Mac with four beef patties instead of two.
- Mega Teriyaki: A Teriyaki style Big Mac. Two pork patties separated by a "middle bun" and with served with mayonnaise, lettuce, teriyaki sauce, and cheese.
- Chicken Katsu Burger: Breaded chicken sandwich flavored with soy sauce
Malaysia
Being a Muslim-majority country, all McDonald's in Malaysia are certified halal. Thus, pork products are not offered in Malaysian McDonald's to satisfy halal certification requirements.The standard menu items served in Malaysia include Big Mac, Cheeseburger, Double Cheeseburger, Quarter Pounder, Big N' Tasty, McChicken, Chicken McNuggets, Fillet-O-Fish and McMuffins.
Local menu items:
- Spicy Chicken McDeluxe: A burger consists of marinated chicken thigh meat with crispy coat, with lettuce and special sauce in corn meal-bun.
- Ayam Goreng McD (Literally McD Fried Chicken): A two-piece fried chicken. Comes in regular or spicy.
- Bubur Ayam McD (Literally McD Chicken Rice Porridge): Chicken strips in rice porridge with scallionScallionScallions , are the edible plants of various Allium species, all of which are "onion-like", having hollow green leaves and lacking a fully developed root bulb.-Etymology:The words...
s, sliced ginger, fried shallotShallotThe shallot is the botanical variety of Allium cepa to which the multiplier onion also belongs. It was formerly classified as the species A. ascalonicum, a name now considered a synonym of the correct name...
s and diced chillies. - Beef burger: A basic beef burger, marketed under the McSaver menu.
- Chicken burger: A basic chicken burger, marketed under the McSaver menu.
Seasonal and limited-time menu items:
- Prosperity Burger: Usually available during Chinese New Year.
- Prosperity Chicken Burger: Occasionally offered at the same time as the Prosperity Burger.
- Double McChicken, Double Fillet-o-Fish, Double McDeluxe: Respective burgers with double patty, limited-time recurring items, last served in 2010.
- GCB: A burger with grilled chicken thigh topped with sauce and lettuce, served in 2010 and 2011.
- Bubur Ikan McD: Fish rice porridgePorridgePorridge is a dish made by boiling oats or other cereal meals in water, milk, or both. It is usually served hot in a bowl or dish...
, served in 2002. - Grilled Chicken Foldover: Equivalent to McArabia, served in 2006-2007.
- Spicy McNuggets: Served during the 2006 World CupFIFA World CupThe FIFA World Cup, often simply the World Cup, is an international association football competition contested by the senior men's national teams of the members of Fédération Internationale de Football Association , the sport's global governing body...
season - Mega Mac: A burger consisting of four beef patties, served in 2008
- Kiwi Sundae: Served in 2000 in Kuala LumpurKuala LumpurKuala Lumpur is the capital and the second largest city in Malaysia by population. The city proper, making up an area of , has a population of 1.4 million as of 2010. Greater Kuala Lumpur, also known as the Klang Valley, is an urban agglomeration of 7.2 million...
Pakistan
McDonald's PakistanPakistan
Pakistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a sovereign state in South Asia. It has a coastline along the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman in the south and is bordered by Afghanistan and Iran in the west, India in the east and China in the far northeast. In the north, Tajikistan...
offers the standard range of items in all its 23 outlets plus several other regional offerings similar to those available in the Middle Eastern and South Asian outlets. The McArabia and Spicy Chicken Burger is very popular. A chicken version of the Big Mac is also sold. As in many Middle Eastern restaurants, all food is served halal.
Philippines
McDonald's PhilippinesPhilippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
sells items that cater to local tastes. Some of the following:
- McSpaghettiSpaghettiSpaghetti is a long, thin, cylindrical pasta of Italian origin. Spaghetti is made of semolina or flour and water. Italian dried spaghetti is made from durum wheat semolina, but outside of Italy it may be made with other kinds of flour...
: Spaghetti noodles served in sweet tomato sauce, topped with grated pasteurized cheese. - Burger McDo: Beef burger served with Special Sauce (a sweeter version of Thousand Island dressing) in a bun
- Hamdesal: PandesalPandesalPan de sal is a rounded bread made of flour, eggs, yeast, sugar, and salt. It has become a common food in the Philippines.-Description:...
bun served with pineapple glaze syrup, mayonnaise and Canadian baconBack baconBack bacon is bacon prepared from centre-cut boneless pork loin. The name refers to the cut of meat, which is from the back, and distinguishes it from other bacon made from pork belly or other cuts. Unlike other bacon, back bacon is not brined, cured, boiled, or smoked...
. It also comes with scrambled eggScrambled eggsScrambled eggs is a dish made from beaten whites and yolks of eggs . Beaten eggs are put into a hot pot or pan and stirred frequently, forming curds as they coagulate.-Sample preparation:...
, cheese or both. - Twister Fries: Breaded twister-shaped French fries fried in vegetable oilVegetable fats and oilsVegetable fats and oils are lipid materials derived from plants. Physically, oils are liquid at room temperature, and fats are solid. Chemically, both fats and oils are composed of triglycerides, as contrasted with waxes which lack glycerin in their structure...
. Only served for a limited time. - Chicken McDo: Available in one or two pieces. Fried chicken served with rice/McSpaghetti (one piece only) and chicken gravy, also available in a spicy variant.
- Crispy Chicken Fillet: Breaded chicken fillet served with rice and chicken gravy
- LonganizaLonganizaLonganiza is a Spanish sausage similar to a chorizo and also closely associated with the Portuguese linguiça. Its defining characteristics are interpreted differently from region to region...
with Rice: Longaniza (Philippine chorizoChorizoChorizo is a term encompassing several types of pork sausages originating from the Iberian Peninsula.In English, it is usually pronounced , , or , but sometimes ....
) served with rice and fried egg. Available only during breakfast hours. - McNuggets with Rice: Five Chicken McNuggets served with rice and barbecue sauce.
- Chicken Party Pack: A pack of Chicken McDo, comes in five piece orders.
- Pies come in three variations: Apple, pineapple and taro
- McRice: Steamed rice formed into buns, which replaces the bread buns with a beef or breaded chicken patty, served with lettuce and a sweet and spicy sauce. Introduced in 2001 and discontinued in 2006.
- Only selected stores serve milkshakes.
- McTeriyaki Burger: Was part of the menu during the 1990s.
McDonald's also combines most of its items to form combos, to compete with Jollibee
Jollibee
Jollibee Foods Corporation is the parent company of Jollibee, a fast-food restaurant chain based in the Philippines. Among JFC's popular brands are Jollibee, Chowking, Greenwich, Red Ribbon, Caffe Ti-amo, Mang Inasal and Burger King...
.
The plain McDonald's hamburger (PHP
Philippine peso
The peso is the currency of the Philippines. It is subdivided into 100 centavos . Before 1967, the language used on the banknotes and coins was English and so "peso" was the name used...
42.00) costs more than the cheeseburger (PHP43.00) due to a promo.
Due to their low prices, Chicken McDo and Crispy Chicken Fillet outsell Chicken McNuggets in the country to the point where many branches do not offer the latter product. Also, select branches sell Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese by request.
Saudi Arabia
In Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , commonly known in British English as Saudi Arabia and in Arabic as as-Sa‘ūdiyyah , is the largest state in Western Asia by land area, constituting the bulk of the Arabian Peninsula, and the second-largest in the Arab World...
, pork products are prohibited by Islamic law. All meat sold is halal. Saudi locations also serve special burgers such as double Big Mac, Double Quarter Pounder, Chicken Big Mac, and Spicy McChicken. The McArabia is also served. McDonald's in Saudi Arabia also serves the Big Tasty, which is included in some Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
an locations.
Singapore
McDonald's in SingaporeSingapore
Singapore , officially the Republic of Singapore, is a Southeast Asian city-state off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, north of the equator. An island country made up of 63 islands, it is separated from Malaysia by the Straits of Johor to its north and from Indonesia's Riau Islands by the...
offers the McSpicy, a chicken burger with a thick thigh chop prepared with a special spicy zest. The McArabia is also offered as the Grilled Chicken Foldover. Seasonal or limited-time menu items include the Prosperity Burger (usually offered around Chinese New Year), Shaker Fries and the Quarter Pounder. It has also introduced "double" variants of its burgers, such as the Mega Mac, the McSpicy Double and the Double Quarter Pounder, doubling the meat patties of the original.
Milkshakes are available only at dessert kiosks at selected outlets. Dessert kiosks also sell waffle cone ice cream with three flavors, Chocolate, Vanilla
Vanilla
Vanilla is a flavoring derived from orchids of the genus Vanilla, primarily from the Mexican species, Flat-leaved Vanilla . The word vanilla derives from the Spanish word "", little pod...
and Twist. A 24-Hour McDelivery service, which is also offered in Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and South Korea
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
, is available to locations islandwide.
Until 2002, McDonald's Singapore offered Chicken McCrispy, which was a box meal of two pieces of chicken. But since then, McDonald's has changed their menu towards providing more finger foods, e.g., Fish McDippers, Chicken McNuggets, and Chicken McWings. Chicken McWings was the direct replacement for Chicken McCrispy, though the latter is still being sold in other locations such as Taiwan.
Since March 2011, full time store workers receive S$1100 per month for working full time.
All McDonald's outlets in Singapore are Halal.
South Korea
Bulgogi
Bulgogi is a Korean dish that usually consists of marinated barbecued beef, although chicken or pork may also be used. It is listed at number 23 on World's 50 most delicious foods readers' poll complied by CNN Go in 2011.-Etymology:...
Burger (pork patty in bulgogi marinade). The bulgogi-flavored sauce was developed by Ottogi
Ottogi
Ottogi Co, Ltd. is a South Korean food company headquartered in Daechi-dong Gangnam-gu, Seoul, and Pyeongchon-dong, Dongan-gu, Anyang, Gyeonggi-do...
, a large South Korean food manufacturer that provides all of the condiments to the country's McDonalds.
Also interesting is that due to a Korean law from 2005-2008 that mandated a W
South Korean won
The won is the currency of South Korea. A single won is divided into 100 jeon, the monetary subunit. The jeon is no longer used for everyday transactions, and appears only in foreign exchange rates...
100 surcharge for the use of paper cups at restaurants, most branches that were open during this time used reusable plastic cups for dine-in customers. After this law was repealed some branches have reverted back to using disposable paper cups but still use the plastic cups during the lunchtime rush. The Big Bulgogi Burger, double-patty burger with bulgogi sauce, has been introduced. An Affogato
Affogato
An affogato is a coffee-based beverage. It usually takes the form of a scoop of vanilla gelato or ice cream topped with a shot of hot espresso. Some variations also include a shot of Amaretto or other liqueur....
is available for dessert. A 'Bacon Tomato Deluxe' is a Big Mac with bacon, tomato, mayonnaise and sweet chili sauce, which replaces the Big Mac sauce. Since September 2010, the Shrimp Burger has been discontinued, and Chicken Nuggets have been introduced in its place. In November 2010, a Quarter Pounder
Quarter Pounder
The Quarter Pounder is a hamburger product sold by international fast food chain McDonald's, originally containing a patty with a precooked weight of a quarter of a pound .-History:...
has been introduced. Discontinued dessert items are the McBingsoo (Patbingsu, a Korean dessert that consiting of ice cream or frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt is a frozen dessert containing yogurt or other dairy products. It is slightly more tart than ice cream, as well as lower in fat...
, topped with various fruit
Fruit
In broad terms, a fruit is a structure of a plant that contains its seeds.The term has different meanings dependent on context. In non-technical usage, such as food preparation, fruit normally means the fleshy seed-associated structures of certain plants that are sweet and edible in the raw state,...
s) and the Green Tea McFlurry.
Home delivery of the McDonald's menu is available in South Korea.
Thailand
McDonald's serves the SamuraiSamurai
is the term for the military nobility of pre-industrial Japan. According to translator William Scott Wilson: "In Chinese, the character 侍 was originally a verb meaning to wait upon or accompany a person in the upper ranks of society, and this is also true of the original term in Japanese, saburau...
Pork Burger, flavored with teriyaki sauce and topped with lettuce and mayonnaise. The Mega Mac is available - renamed as a Double Big Mac - as a replacement for the Quarter Pounder, which is no longer available. A Double Filet-o-Fish is a permanent addition to the Thai menu, which contains two fish patties and two slices of cheese. In common with other Asian markets, McDonald's in Thailand
Thailand
Thailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the...
sells fried chicken and spicy chicken wings. There are three flavors of pie available: pineapple, corn and a special limited period option (often savory, such as Italian chicken). Chilli sauce is available along with ketchup
Ketchup
Ketchup is a sweet-and-tangy condiment typically made from tomatoes, vinegar, sugar or high-fructose corn syrup and an assortment of...
. Other Thailand-specific items that have been sold include rice patties made with jasmine rice
Jasmine rice
Jasmine rice , sometimes known as Thai fragrant rice, is a long-grain variety of rice that has a nutty aroma and a subtle pandan-like flavor caused by 2-acetyl-1-pyrroline.Jasmine rice is originally from Thailand...
, the Caribbean
Caribbean cuisine
Caribbean cuisine is a fusion of African, Amerindian, British, Spanish, French, Dutch, Indian, and Chinese cuisine. These traditions were brought from the many homelands of this region's population...
Shrimp Burger (known as the Ebi-Filet in Japan), and a salad shaker based on som tam papaya salad. In 2010-2011 Thai McDonald's cycled through many different pies, including Broccoli & Cheese, Spinach, Corn and Fish pies.
Taiwan
McDonald's has introduced kao fan (literally "baked rice"), a burger-like entrée with rice patties in place of buns. It is modelled on the eponymous product of McDonald's Japanese rival, MOS BurgerMOS Burger
, doing business as , is a fast-food restaurant chain that originated in Japan. It is now the second-largest fast-food franchise in Japan after McDonald's, and owns numerous overseas outlets over East Asia, including Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, Thailand, Indonesia, and until 2005, Hawaii...
. Taiwan
Republic of China
The Republic of China , commonly known as Taiwan , is a unitary sovereign state located in East Asia. Originally based in mainland China, the Republic of China currently governs the island of Taiwan , which forms over 99% of its current territory, as well as Penghu, Kinmen, Matsu and other minor...
has a corn soup
Corn soup
Corn soup is a soup traditionally made of corn It is normally made in corn producing areas of the world, however is now widespread due to greater corn distribution. The basic recipe is some type of soup base with corn added followed by whatever ingredients give it its distinct style...
that can be ordered as a substitute for the fries, or as its own standalone entrée. McDonald's also feature fried chicken legs to rival KFC
KFC
KFC, founded and also known as Kentucky Fried Chicken, is a chain of fast food restaurants based in Louisville, Kentucky, in the United States. KFC has been a brand and operating segment, termed a concept of Yum! Brands since 1997 when that company was spun off from PepsiCo as Tricon Global...
franchises in Taiwan.
Belgium
The "Croque McDo" consists of two we slices of Emmental cheeseEmmental (cheese)
Emmental or Emmentaler is a cheese from Switzerland. It is sometimes known as Swiss cheese in North America, Australia and New Zealand, although Swiss cheese does not always imply Emmentaler....
and a slice of ham toasted between two hamburger buns. This is the McDonald's approach to the more traditional Croque-monsieur
Croque-monsieur
A croque-monsieur is a hot ham and cheese grilled sandwich. It originated in France as a fast-food snack served in cafés and bars...
snack found in France and Belgium or the McTosti in The Netherlands
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
(only offered during breakfast).
The Quarter Pounder with cheese is labeled 'Royal Cheese', while the 'Royal Deluxe' has lettuce, tomato and pepper sauce.
The 'New York Crispy' replaced the 'Royal Crispy Bacon', and is a larger burger with lettuce, tomato, bacon, tomato sauce, mayonnaise and spicy cheese.
The 'CBO' burger is a large chicken sandwich with bacon and roasted onions.
Every three months, a new 'Petit Plezierke' is added to the menu. Jupiler
Jupiler
Piedboeuf Brewery is a brewery based in Jupille-sur-Meuse, Belgium. It is owned by Anheuser–Busch InBev. The main brand is Jupiler, the most popular beer and best selling beer in Belgium.-Variety:...
is also sold as a beverage in a meal.
Croatia
The McCountry sandwich is a regular menu item in CroatiaCroatia
Croatia , officially the Republic of Croatia , is a unitary democratic parliamentary republic in Europe at the crossroads of the Mitteleuropa, the Balkans, and the Mediterranean. Its capital and largest city is Zagreb. The country is divided into 20 counties and the city of Zagreb. Croatia covers ...
n McDonalds restaurants, which consits of two pork sausage patties on a plain bun with cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion and a special sauce (which tastes like it includes mayonnaise and spices, and includes what seems to be fried sesame seeds).
Another regular menu item is the McToast, a ham and cheese toast.
The Quarter Pounder with cheese is labeled 'Royal Cheese'.
The local mineral water from Jamnica
Jamnica (company)
Jamnica is a water bottling company from Croatia. Its main products are mineral water Jamnica and Jana, named after the two main water springs it uses near Pisarovina on the river Kupa. It is the largest bottled water producer in the country....
is standard.
Seasonal and promotional offers include the Big Tasty (also with bacon), Greek offerings and Italian offerings.
Reference: mcdonalds.hr product overview
Cyprus
In addition to the traditional offering of a Big Mac, McDonald's CyprusCyprus
Cyprus , officially the Republic of Cyprus , is a Eurasian island country, member of the European Union, in the Eastern Mediterranean, east of Greece, south of Turkey, west of Syria and north of Egypt. It is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea.The earliest known human activity on the...
sells the Greek Mac, which includes all the ingredients of a Big Mac, although a piece of pita bread is used in place of the middle and outer buns. Also available is the Greek Chicken, which is the same as the Greek Mac except that it replaces beef patties with chicken patties.
The McChicken is sold with a seeded bun as opposed to a plain bun.
Carlsberg beer
Beer
Beer is the world's most widely consumed andprobably oldest alcoholic beverage; it is the third most popular drink overall, after water and tea. It is produced by the brewing and fermentation of sugars, mainly derived from malted cereal grains, most commonly malted barley and malted wheat...
is sold at some outlets.
A shrimp burger is also sold during the period of Lent when Orthodox Christians don't eat meat.
Finland
In FinlandFinland
Finland , officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of Northern Europe. It is bordered by Sweden in the west, Norway in the north and Russia in the east, while Estonia lies to its south across the Gulf of Finland.Around 5.4 million people reside...
, most of the hamburgers on the menu can also be ordered with a rye
Rye bread
Rye bread is a type of bread made with various percentages of flour from rye grain. It can be light or dark in color, depending on the type of flour used and the addition of coloring agents, and is typically denser than bread made from wheat flour...
bun in place of the regular bun. The origin of this idea was the promotional product "McRuis" (McRye).
The McFeast burger is also a part of the set menu in Finland, although it differs from the original burger. The original McFeast consists of a quarter pound patty, a slice of ham, lettuce, onion, tomato and mayonnaise. The Finnish variant contains no ham and is essentially identical to the Quarter Pounder except for the fact that it contains a slice of tomato and mayonnaise.
The Big Bacon (bacon variation of Big'n'Tasty) was introduced in 2008 as speciality but was taken into part of standard menu shortly after that.
El Maco is a burger with salsa and sour cream
Sour cream
Sour cream is a dairy product rich in fats obtained by fermenting a regular cream by certain kinds of lactic acid bacteria. The bacterial culture, which is introduced either deliberately or naturally, sours and thickens the cream. Its name stems from the production of lactic acid by bacterial...
sauce. The El Maco meal comes with a barbecue spice mixture and a paper bag in which the fries and the spice mixture are poured. By shaking the paper bag the fries get a barbecue seasoning.
As a night speciality, there is the Giant Double Cheeseburger, which is basically two Quarter Pounders slapped together (two beef patties, two slices of cheese)
Persons having celiac disease
Coeliac disease
Coeliac disease , is an autoimmune disorder of the small intestine that occurs in genetically predisposed people of all ages from middle infancy onward...
may order most of the hamburgers with a special gluten free
Gluten-free diet
A gluten-free diet is a diet that excludes foods containing gluten. Gluten is a protein found in wheat , barley, rye, malts and triticale. It is used as a food additive in the form of a flavoring, stabilizing or thickening agent, often as "dextrin"...
bun and without any extra cost.
France
In FranceFrance
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
, McDonald's offers Kronenbourg 1664 in 25 or 33 cl measures.
The "Croque McDo" is also offered, and every two to three months, a new Petit Plaisir is introduced.
Donuts are also available for breakfast.
Germany
The following is a list of large scale permanent menu items at McDonald' GermanyGermany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
.
Permanent menu additions:
- The Big Tasty and Big Tasty Bacon are now regular menu items.
- Hamburger Royal Bacon introduced to augment the Hamburger Royal/Hamburger Royal TS.
- Chicken Wraps topped with chicken, lettuce, tomato, Caesar dressingCaesar saladA Caesar salad is a salad of romaine lettuce and croutons dressed with parmesan cheese, lemon juice, olive oil, egg, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and black pepper. It may be prepared tableside.-History:...
and cheese as well as its own sauce (Original, Ranch, Honey Mustard or Caesar). - Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad and Crispy Chicken Salad
- The Veggieburger is a regular menu item since February 2010.
- The McRib is a permanent menu item (in other countries it's a seasonal item)
Permanent breakfast menu (test-marketed in 2006, systemwide reorganization in 2008):
- McCroissantCroissantA croissant is a buttery flaky pastry named for its distinctive crescent shape. It is also sometimes called a crescent, from the French word for "crescent". Croissants are made of a leavened variant of puff pastry...
- Sweet Croissant: Served with NutellaNutellaNutella is the brand name of a chocolate spread. Nutella, manufactured by the Italian company Ferrero, was introduced on the market in 1963. The recipe was developed from an earlier Ferrero spread released in 1944. Nutella is now sold in over 75 countries....
or several kinds of jamFruit preservesFruit preserves are preparations of fruits and sugar, often canned or sealed for long-term storage. The preparation of fruit preserves today often involves adding commercial or natural pectin as a gelling agent, although sugar or honey may be used, as well. Prior to World War II, fruit preserve...
. - McMuffin available in Sausage & Egg, Bacon & Egg or Chicken.
- Breakfast Wrap: A tortilla with scrambled eggs, two small pork patties, salad, tomato and special sauce.
- McToast Cheese, McToast Ham & Cheese, or McToast Bacon & Cheese
- Country McGriddle
- Sweet McGriddles: Two McGriddle hotcakes served with extra honey
- Side orders: scrambled eggs, Kellogg'sKellogg CompanyKellogg Company , is a producer of cereal and convenience foods, including cookies, crackers, toaster pastries, cereal bars, fruit-flavored snacks, frozen waffles, and vegetarian foods...
Special KSpecial KSpecial K is a lightly toasted breakfast cereal manufactured by the Kellogg Company. The cereal was introduced to the United States in 1956. It is made primarily from rice and wheat....
, fruit, yogurt or a combined fruit and yogurt option.
In an effort to provide a nutritional balance the breakfast meals are served with small fries or a Garden Salad as well as a small soft drink or a small orange juice
Orange juice
Orange juice is a popular beverage made from oranges. It is made by extraction from the fresh fruit, by desiccation and subsequent reconstitution of dried juice, or by concentration of the juice and the subsequent addition of water to the concentrate...
(Minute Maid
Minute Maid
Minute Maid is a product line of beverages, usually associated with lemonade or orange juice, but now extends to soft drinks of many kinds, including Hi-C...
Premium OJ, not sold through German retail channels).
McDonald's in Nuremberg
Nuremberg
Nuremberg[p] is a city in the German state of Bavaria, in the administrative region of Middle Franconia. Situated on the Pegnitz river and the Rhine–Main–Danube Canal, it is located about north of Munich and is Franconia's largest city. The population is 505,664...
now sells the Nuremburger, a wheat bun with three small sausages in it.
Beer is no longer sold at all locations. Beer and the now-discontinued "fried chicken breast product" were initially sold to reduce culture shock
Culture shock
Culture shock is the anxiety, feelings of frustration, alienation and anger that may occur when a person is emplaced in a new culture.One of the most common causes of culture shock involves individuals in a foreign country. Culture shock can be described as consisting of one or more distinct phases...
. It is still served in older outlets that are owned by German brewers with leases covering the serving of beer. It is now priced higher than other outlets.
A list of promotional items from 2000-2004 is found here
Greece
In Greece, McDonald's sells the McFarm burger, which consists of two all beef patties, cheese, tomatoes, lettuce, and mayonnaise on a sesame seed bun. Also served there is the McToast, as in Cyprus, Spring RollsSpring roll
Spring rolls is an umbrella term used in some Western cultures to describe disparate varieties of filled, rolled appetizers similar to the Chinese chūn juǎn , from which the term was derived...
, which are spicy rolls with vegetables and sweet and sour sauce. Also popular is the Shrimp Burger, which consists of twelve whole grilled prawn
Prawn
Prawns are decapod crustaceans of the sub-order Dendrobranchiata. There are 540 extant species, in seven families, and a fossil record extending back to the Devonian...
s, crisp iceberg lettuce and secret sauce on a bun, the McVeggie burger, which consists of a fried chicken patty, tomatoes, lettuce, and ketchup on a sesame seed bun and the Black Tiger shrimps
Penaeus monodon
Penaeus monodon, the giant tiger prawn , is a marine crustacean that is widely reared for food.-Distribution:...
, which are crispy breaded shrimps served with sweet and sour sauce. Greece's version of the Big Mac, the Greek Mac, consists of two burger patties wrapped in a pita
Pita
Pita or pitta is a round pocket bread widely consumed in many Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, and Balkan cuisines. It is prevalent in Greece, the Balkans the Levant, the Arabian Peninsula and Turkey. The "pocket" in pita bread is created by steam, which puffs up the dough...
with yogurt sauce
Tzatziki
Tzatziki, tzadziki, or tsatsiki is a Greek meze or appetizer, also used as a sauce for souvlaki and gyros. Tzatziki is made of strained yoghurt mixed with cucumbers, garlic, salt, usually olive oil, pepper, sometimes lemon juice, and parsley. Tzatziki is always served cold...
, tomato slices, iceberg lettuce and onions.
Hungary
A popular item in HungarianHungary
Hungary , officially the Republic of Hungary , is a landlocked country in Central Europe. It is situated in the Carpathian Basin and is bordered by Slovakia to the north, Ukraine and Romania to the east, Serbia and Croatia to the south, Slovenia to the southwest and Austria to the west. The...
McDonald's is the McFarm. In Hungary, hash browns are called "McBuri".
Limited edition products available only in Hungary have included McDonald's version of the popular Hungarian breakfast food, lángos
Lángos
Lángos is a Hungarian food speciality, a deep fried flat bread made of a dough with flour, yeast, salt and water.-Variations:Lángos can be made with yoghurt, sour cream or milk instead of water, a dash of sugar along with salt and sometimes with flour and boiled mashed potatoes, which is called...
.
The Netherlands
McDonald's sells the McKroketCroquette
A croquette is a small fried food roll containing, usually as main ingredients, mashed potatoes, and/or ground meat , shellfish, fish, vegetables, and soaked white bread, egg, onion, spices and herbs, wine, milk, beer or any of the combination thereof, sometimes with a filling, often encased in...
, a deep-fried roll containing beef ragout, similar (except for the shape) to the Dutch croquette (also spelled as kroket, hence the name) sold in snack bars. You can get "American Sauce" usually served with French fries. It is a yellow mayonnaise-like sauce with bits of what seems to be dill pickles. The ChickenSaté burger is also offered, consisting of a fried chicken piece covered with peanut sauce, a popular food in the Netherlands
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
due to the country's connection to Indonesia.
Norway
The McFeast is also a part of the set menu, although it differs from the original burger. It contains no ham and is essentially identical to the Quarter Pounder except for the fact that it contains lettuce, a slice of tomato and mayonnaise.Big Mac, Big Tasty, McChicken, etc. are also part of the standard menu.
Some burgers, like the El Maco, are seasonal. In Norway
Norway
Norway , officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic unitary constitutional monarchy whose territory comprises the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula, Jan Mayen, and the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard and Bouvet Island. Norway has a total area of and a population of about 4.9 million...
, cheeseburgers contain pickles.
Poland
- McKiełbasa (lit. McSausage) - A sandwich containing a thick slice of kiełbasaKielbasaKielbasa, kołbasa, kobasa, kovbasa, kobasa, kobasi, and kubasa are common North American anglicizations for a type of Eastern European sausage. Synonyms include Polish sausage, Ukrainian sausage, etc...
instead of a burger. It was a commercial failure quickly pulled off the menu. - WieśMac (lit. CountryMac) - A highly popular seasonal product that became part of the regular menu. This sandwich used to consist of two 46g beef patties, now consists of one quarter-pound patty, with fresh onions, lettuce, one slice of cheddar cheese and two shots of mustard and horseradish sauce on a sesame-seed bun.
- Pikantny Kurczakburger (lit. Spicy Chickenburger) - Part of the PolishPolandPoland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north...
equivalent of a dollar menu, a chicken sandwich with lettuce and hot Mexican sauce on a regular burger bun. Quickly became a highly popular menu item. - McRoyal and Double McRoyal - Known worldwide under various names, this basic variant of the Quarter Pounder sandwich has been on and off the menu. Since November 2007 both regular and double Royals were again part of the regular menu. Since August 27, 2008, the Double McRoyal has been discontinued.
- Big Tasty Bacon - A variation of the Big 'N' Tasty sandwich with a strip of bacon. Discontinued.
- Tortilla - Part of the regular menu, a chicken tortilla with two shots of both mayonnaise and mild Mexican sauce with lettuce and a slice of tomato. There was also a seasonal version with curry sauce, otherwise the same.
- Kanapka Zbójnicka (lit. Ruffian Sandwich, a variation of Big Rösti) - Seasonal product last available in winter 2008. Consisted of one quarter-pound beef patty, a Big Rösti hash brown potato patty, Ementaler cheese, a strip of bacon and Big Rösti sauce. Served on an onion bun.
- Kanapka Góralska (lit. Mountaineer Sandwich, otherwise known as Big Cheese) - Seasonal product last available in winter 2008. Consisted of cheddar and Ementaler cheese, one quarter-pound beef patty and fondue sauce on a square ciabattaCiabattaCiabatta is an Italian white bread made with wheat flour and yeast. The loaf is somewhat elongated, broad and flattish. There are many variations of ciabatta.Ciabatta in its modern form was developed in 1982...
bun. - Kurczak Po Grecku (lit. Greek Chicken Sandwich) - A chicken patty with breadcrumbs, lettuce, tomatoes, green bell peppers, and ranch dressingRanch dressingRanch dressing is a condiment made of some combination of buttermilk, sour cream, yogurt, mayonnaise, minced green onion, garlic powder, and other seasonings mixed into a sauce. Ranch dressing has been the best-selling salad dressing in the United States since 1992, when it overtook Italian dressing...
. It was a commercial failure quickly pulled off the menu. - Ciabatta Grande - Commercial failure that was quickly pulled off the menu.
- Kanapka Krewetkowa (lit. Shrimp Sandwich) - Seasonal product since 1 July 2008, since 27 August 2008 in regular menu. Consists quarter-pound patty made of twelve shrimps, lettuce and special sauce on bun with herbs.
- Beef Lang Zu - Seasonal product between July 1 and August 26, 2008. Consisted of one beef and onion patty, lettuce, wasabi sauce and karubi sauce. Served on McRibMcRibThe McRib is a barbecue pork sandwich periodically sold by the international fast-food restaurant chain McDonald's. It was first introduced to the McDonald's menu in 1981....
bun. - In late 2008, McDonald's offered three dessert items in its Polish outlets, oddly associated with American states. A doughnutDoughnutA doughnut or donut is a fried dough food and is popular in many countries and prepared in various forms as a sweet snack that can be homemade or purchased in bakeries, supermarkets, food stalls, and franchised specialty outlets...
dessert was associated with New York, and a set of three small, fried banana-shaped dough bites filled with banana flavored filling and a caramelCaramelCaramel is a beige to dark-brown confection made by heating any of a variety of sugars. It is used as a flavoring in puddings and desserts, as a filling in bonbons, and as a topping for ice cream, custard and coffee....
dipping sauce was associated with South Carolina. There is no similar food in South Carolina. - In March 2009, a "Pick your own Tortilla" campaign was launched. One could choose from a "mild" (aside from chicken and lettuce containing fresh cucumbers, olives a mild herb sauce) or a "hot" (aside from chicken and lettuce containing tomatoes, cheddar cheese and classic spicy sauce) selection of ingredients and then have it wrapped in either plain or tomato tortilla.
Currently in McDonald's customers can order McFlurry combinations made of one topping (Nestlé Crunch
Nestlé Crunch
Nestlé Crunch is the name of a chocolate bar made of milk chocolate with crisped rice mixed in, produced by Nestlé. Its current slogan is, "For the Kid in You." It was first introduced in 1937....
, Daim, Lion, Smarties or Kit Kat
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is a chocolate-coated wafer confection that was created by Rowntree's of York, England, and is now produced worldwide by Nestlé, which acquired Rowntree in 1988, except in the United States where it is made under licence by The Hershey Company. Each bar consists of fingers composed of three...
) and one icing (chocolate, caramel or strawberry
Garden Strawberry
The garden strawberry, Fragaria × ananassa, is a hybrid species that is cultivated worldwide for its fruit, the strawberry. The fruit is widely appreciated for its characteristic aroma, bright red color, juicy texture, and sweetness...
taste). Recent promotional toppings include M&M's
M&M's
M&M's are dragée-like "colorful button-shaped candies" produced by Mars, Incorporated...
, Nesquik, Nescafé
Nescafé
Nescafé is a brand of instant coffee made by Nestlé. It comes in the form of many different products. The name is a portmanteau of the words "Nestlé" and "café". Nestlé's flagship powdered coffee product was introduced in Switzerland on April 1, 1938 after being developed for seven or eight years...
Frappé
Frappé coffee
Frappé coffee is a Greek foam-covered iced coffee drink made from instant coffee . It is very popular in Greece and Cyprus, especially during the summer, but has now spread to other countries...
, Lagnese Magnum and Nestlé
Nestlé
Nestlé S.A. is the world's largest food and nutrition company. Founded and headquartered in Vevey, Switzerland, Nestlé originated in a 1905 merger of the Anglo-Swiss Milk Company, established in 1867 by brothers George Page and Charles Page, and Farine Lactée Henri Nestlé, founded in 1866 by Henri...
Baci.
Slovenia
El Mexico and Greek Salad are offered in a special menu. The McCountry is on the regular menu.Sweden
The McFeast is on the regular menu. The El Maco and the El Maco Grande is a burger with salsa and a side of French fries with "taco" flavor.Items on the night menus like the "double quarter pounder" are available in the bigger cities, during weekend nights.
There is also a vegetarian burger called McBean on the menu. Persons having celiac disease may order most of the hamburgers with a special gluten free bun and without any extra cost.
Turkey
McDonald's offers the Turkish drink ayranAyran
Ayran or laban is a cold beverage of yogurt mixed with cold water and sometimes salt; it is popular in many Central Asian, Middle Eastern and South-eastern European countries....
and McTurco, a type of Turkish Kebab with either chicken or lamb.
A new kind of square hamburger that fits to Turkish taste is MaxBurger.
McDonald's in Turkey also serves a Kofteburger, with a spiced mincemeat patty.
McDonald's in Turkey serves onion rings, as well.
Additionally, Turkey features a sour cherry pie, which is similar to the Apple Pie. Sour cherry is a popular flavor in Turkey and the pie predates the U.S. cherry pie.
According to the Turkish McDonalds website, the meat used in the McDonalds branches in Turkey is 100% halal (does not contain pork meat), and has been supplied to them for 25 years by Pinar, a Turkish company.
United Kingdom and Ireland
"McDonald's Cola" was served instead of Coca-Cola until the early 1990s. Root beer was also available at UK McDonald's until the early 1990s when it was replaced with Diet Coke. Irn-Bru is additionally available in restaurants in Scotland. British McDonald's serve “Oatso Simple”, a porridge made by Quaker Oats introduced to the UK in 2005, before 10.30am. They also use HeinzH. J. Heinz Company
The H. J. Heinz Company , commonly known as Heinz and famous for its "57 Varieties" slogan and its ketchup, is an American food company with world headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.Perhaps best known for its ketchup, the H.J...
Tomato Sauce branded products and they have a curry
Curry
Curry is a generic description used throughout Western culture to describe a variety of dishes from Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan, Thai or other Southeast Asian cuisines...
flavoured sauce for their McNuggets.
Recent promotional items include(d)
- Apple Pie Sundae (caramel sauce drizzled over soft serve ice cream served with a miniature sized hot apple pie placed into the top)
- Mozzarella DippersMozzarella sticksMozzarella sticks are elongated pieces of battered or breaded mozzarella cheese. The deep-fried snack is often served at restaurants as an appetizer or as North American pub fare...
- Big BBQ
- BBQ Chicken Premiere with Bacon
- "Great Taste Of America" burgers, oval 1/3 pound beef burgers based on four American locales (New York, Chicago, Las Vegas and Texas (2006) New York, Chicago, Arizona, and Miami (2007 onwards)) lasting 1 week each.
- Big Cheese and Bacon
- Cheese Melt Dippers
- Mincemeat and custard pie
- The CBO (renamed as the BCO for 2011)
- The Summer Chorizo Supreme
- The Big Tasty (with bacon)
The McChicken Premiere Sandwich was permanently removed from the menu, and replaced by the Chicken Legend - a chicken breast coated in seasoned batter with either spicy tomato salsa or cool mayonnaise.
In 2006 there was a promotional, limited edition World Cup themed Big Mac introduced, known as the 'Bigger Big Mac', a Big Mac but 40% 'bigger'http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/4941878.stm.
January 2008 saw the introduction of the limited edition Hot and Spicy Quarter Pounder, along with the return of potato wedges and board game Happy Meals e.g. Guess Who, Twister and Operation
February 2008 saw the introduction of the Bacon Roll
Bacon roll
A bacon roll is a way of serving bacon mixed with other ingredients, possibly including sausages or pork. There are several variations of this dish, which are shown below.-Bacon sandwich:...
on the breakfast menu.
June 2011 saw the introduction of Deli Choices
Deli Choices
Deli Choices is a line of sandwich rolls containing different fillings. The rolls were released by McDonald's in Australia and New Zealand on October 2004.-Product description:...
, expanding the deli sandwich selection to include wraps.
The Quorn
Quorn
Quorn is the leading brand of mycoprotein food product in the UK and Ireland. The mycoprotein used to produce Quorn is extracted from a fungus, Fusarium venenatum, which is grown in large vats....
Premiere was introduced briefly to the menu in 2003 to 2005, consisting of a vegetarian 'Quorn' fillet burger, sweet chilli sauce, Hellmans extra light mayonnaise, tomato and lettuce in a foccacia bun. It has since been discontinued.
McFlurry toppings in the UK McDonald's are currently:
- Dairy MilkDairy MilkDairy Milk is a brand of milk chocolate currently manufactured by Cadbury; except in the United States where it is made by The Hershey Company. It was introduced in the United Kingdom in 1905 and now consists of a number of products...
- Smarties
- CrunchieCrunchieCrunchie is a brand of chocolate bar with a "honeycombed" sugar centre. It is made by Cadbury UK and was originally launched by J. S. Fry & Sons in 1929...
Recent promotional toppings include: Munchies
Munchies (confectionery)
Munchies are a type of confectionery produced by Nestlé. They were introduced by the British firm Rowntree's in 1957. The brand was later acquired by Nestlé as part of its takeover of Rowntree Mackintosh in 1988....
, Shortcake Biscuit, Orange Matchmakers
Matchmakers
Matchmakers are an elongated chocolate confectionery product made by Nestlé. Thin, twig-like and brittle, they were first launched in 1968 by Rowntree's and were just one third of the length they are now...
, Flake, Toffee, Oreo
Oreo
Oreo is a trademark for a popular sandwich cookie by the Nabisco Division of Kraft Foods. The current design consists of a sweet, white filling commonly referred to as 'cream' or 'creme', sandwiched between two circular chocolate or golden cookie pieces....
, Terry's Chocolate Orange
Terry's Chocolate Orange
Terry's Chocolate Orange is a chocolate product, made by Kraft Foods, originally sold only in the United Kingdom, but now sold all across the world. It is a ball of chocolate mixed with orange oil, divided into 20 "segments", similar to a real orange, and wrapped in orange-coloured foil...
, Cornetto
Cornetto (ice cream)
Cornetto is a branded frozen ice cream cone manufactured by Unilever and marketed throughout the world under various company names, but with the same Heartbrand logo.- Manufacturing:...
(Chocolate, Strawberry, Mint Chocolate; all during summer), Creme Egg (traditionally at Easter), Yorkie
Yorkie (chocolate bar)
Yorkie is a chocolate bar made by Nestlé. It was originally branded by Rowntree's of York, hence the name.- History :In 1976, Eric Nicoli spotted a gap in the confectionery market and used the cheap cocoa from Rowntree's favourable futures market position to launch Yorkie...
, Wispa
Wispa
Wispa is a brand of chocolate bar currently manufactured by Cadbury UK. The bar was launched in 1981 as a trial version in North East England and with its success it was introduced nationally in 1983...
, KitKat, Quality Street Matchmakers, Nestle After Eight Chocolate (often at Christmas), Nestle Toffee Crisp Chocolate and Lion Bar
Lion Bar
Lion Bar is a chocolate bar made by Nestlé, previously a Rowntree's product.The Lion Bar was originally designed by chocolatier Alan Norman....
.
Canada
- In 2006, deli sandwiches were introduced.
- The McLobster, a lobster rollLobster rollA lobster roll is a kind of sandwich filled with lobster meat. A traditional lobster roll contains the fresh cooked meat of a lobster, tossed with mayonnaise and served on a grilled hot dog bun or similar roll, so that the opening is on the top rather than on the side...
, is available seasonally in the Maritime Provinces. It is called McHomard in French. - Two versions of pizza have been rolled out on a regional basis: A full family sized pizza, and a personal pizza, which eventually replaced it when the original version did not sell strongly enough. These were eventually discontinued as the market was highly competitive and tiny profit margins did not allow either product to be very profitable. There was also a small, CalzoneCalzoneA calzone Italian: , "stocking" or "trouser") is a turnover that originates from Italy. It is shaped like a semicircle, made of dough folded over and filled with ingredients common to pizza....
-style McPizza for some time, which resembled an apple pie. - In parts of Canada (including the province of Quebec and Northern New Brunswick), French fries from a combo may be substituted by McDonald's version of poutinePoutinePoutine is a Canadian dish of French fries and fresh cheese curds, covered with brown gravy or sauce. Sometimes additional ingredients are added.Poutine is a fast food dish that originated in Quebec and can now be found across Canada...
, which consists of fries topped with cheese curds and gravy. In 2008, poutine was added to the national menu under the name My Poutine, although it had been available in Quebec for over a decade. Also in Quebec is the 'Traditional Breakfast' consisting of 2 eggs cooked over-easy and 2 strips of bacon, side-by-each; and a choice of white or whole wheat toast. - In Fall of 2008, the Angus Burger was introduced.
- The Mac Snack Wrap was introduced in spring of 2009.
- By 2009, Coca-Cola ZeroCoca-Cola ZeroCoca-Cola Zero or Coke Zero is a product of the Coca-Cola Company. It is a low-calorie variation of Coca-Cola specifically marketed to males, who were shown to associate 'diet' drinks with women....
was added to the main beverage menu to replace the McDonald's-branded orange drink. At the same time, most McDonald's fountains replaced the older Coca-Cola product logos with newer ones. Some Canadian McDonald's restaurants would have bottled soft drinks such as FrescaFrescaFresca is a citrus diet soft drink made by The Coca-Cola Company. First introduced in the United States in 1966, the drink is now sold throughout the American continent...
. - The Double LT (McDouble), containing 2 pieces of beef, lettuce, tomato, secret sauce, ketchup, mustard, pickle and onions, was introduced in July 2010. It replaces the $1 Cheeseburger.
- A McMini was introduced in to the menu, two kinds of miniature sandwiches with either grilled or crispy chicken, the two flavors are Pesto Chicken, a light pesto sauce and garlic mayo, or the Spicy Thai, a spicy Asian sauce with garlic mayo. The Zesty Mango McMini has also been added to the menu (September 2010), which basically includes the same garlic mayo as the other two varieties, but also features a sweet and sour mango sauce.
- Limited Time: McRib has been on the menu for several times on limited runs
- Cheeseburger and Double Cheeseburger
- Buttermilk Biscuit breakfast sandwich (Bacon and Egg or Saussage and Egg) introduced in early 2011
- Limited Time: Double Filet-O-Fish has been on the menu since early March, 2011. (Add one extra filet for one Canadian dollar)
- The 1967 Burger: a premium burger topped with bacon, lettuce, tomato and cheese on a sesame seed bun, was released in Quebec to commemorate the first McDonald's franchise in Canada, which opened in 1967.
United States
- ShellfishShellfishShellfish is a culinary and fisheries term for exoskeleton-bearing aquatic invertebrates used as food, including various species of molluscs, crustaceans, and echinoderms. Although most kinds of shellfish are harvested from saltwater environments, some kinds are found only in freshwater...
- McDonald's offers various types of shellfish dishes on a regional basis. In the New EnglandNew EnglandNew England is a region in the northeastern corner of the United States consisting of the six states of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut...
region of the US, McDonald's offers lobsterLobsterClawed lobsters comprise a family of large marine crustaceans. Highly prized as seafood, lobsters are economically important, and are often one of the most profitable commodities in coastal areas they populate.Though several groups of crustaceans are known as lobsters, the clawed lobsters are most...
rolls on a seasonal basis, and in the Mid-Atlantic statesMid-Atlantic StatesThe Mid-Atlantic states, also called middle Atlantic states or simply the mid Atlantic, form a region of the United States generally located between New England and the South...
region crab cakes are offered. - Touchdown Burger - sold in WisconsinWisconsinWisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States and is part of the Midwest. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin's capital is...
and seasonally in southeastern MichiganMichiganMichigan is a U.S. state located in the Great Lakes Region of the United States of America. The name Michigan is the French form of the Ojibwa word mishigamaa, meaning "large water" or "large lake"....
. - Johnsonville BratsJohnsonville FoodsJohnsonville Sausage is a Wisconsin-based sausage producer, founded in 1945 by Ralph F. & Alice Stayer. Johnsonville Sausage produces various varieties of sausage including fresh bratwurst, Italian sausage, smoked-cooked links and fresh breakfast sausage links...
- A toasted hot dog bun with a Johnsonville BratwurstBratwurstA bratwurst is a sausage usually composed of veal, pork or beef. The plural in German is Bratwürste....
, topped with spicy mustard and onions. Available seasonally and in a 2 Brat Extra Value Meal. Sold in MinnesotaMinnesotaMinnesota is a U.S. state located in the Midwestern United States. The twelfth largest state of the U.S., it is the twenty-first most populous, with 5.3 million residents. Minnesota was carved out of the eastern half of the Minnesota Territory and admitted to the Union as the thirty-second state...
, WisconsinWisconsinWisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States and is part of the Midwest. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin's capital is...
, southern MichiganMichiganMichigan is a U.S. state located in the Great Lakes Region of the United States of America. The name Michigan is the French form of the Ojibwa word mishigamaa, meaning "large water" or "large lake"....
, northern IllinoisIllinoisIllinois is the fifth-most populous state of the United States of America, and is often noted for being a microcosm of the entire country. With Chicago in the northeast, small industrial cities and great agricultural productivity in central and northern Illinois, and natural resources like coal,...
and northwest IndianaIndianaIndiana is a US state, admitted to the United States as the 19th on December 11, 1816. It is located in the Midwestern United States and Great Lakes Region. With 6,483,802 residents, the state is ranked 15th in population and 16th in population density. Indiana is ranked 38th in land area and is...
. Also briefly available in Cleveland, OhioCleveland, OhioCleveland is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and is the county seat of Cuyahoga County, the most populous county in the state. The city is located in northeastern Ohio on the southern shore of Lake Erie, approximately west of the Pennsylvania border...
in the late 1990s to promote the Cleveland Indians. - Texas Homestyle Burger - a quarter pound (113.4 gram) beef patty, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, and spicy mustard. Sold in Texas, although it was available as an LTO (limited time offer) item called the Southwest Homestyle Burger in New Mexico.
- Cajun McChicken Sandwich - it is a variation of the McChicken sandwich with Cajun spices mixed into the breading on the chicken portion. LTO item sold in Southern United StatesSouthern United StatesThe Southern United States—commonly referred to as the American South, Dixie, or simply the South—constitutes a large distinctive area in the southeastern and south-central United States...
. - AlaskaAlaskaAlaska is the largest state in the United States by area. It is situated in the northwest extremity of the North American continent, with Canada to the east, the Arctic Ocean to the north, and the Pacific Ocean to the west and south, with Russia further west across the Bering Strait...
franchises offer the Mckinley Mac, which is named after Mount McKinleyMount McKinleyMount McKinley or Denali in Alaska, United States is the highest mountain peak in North America and the United States, with a summit elevation of above sea level. It is the centerpiece of Denali National Park and Preserve.- Geology and features :Mount McKinley is a granitic pluton...
and is basically 2 quarter pounders put together. - HawaiiHawaiiHawaii is the newest of the 50 U.S. states , and is the only U.S. state made up entirely of islands. It is the northernmost island group in Polynesia, occupying most of an archipelago in the central Pacific Ocean, southwest of the continental United States, southeast of Japan, and northeast of...
franchises offer saiminSaiminSaimin is a noodle soup dish unique to Hawaii. Inspired by Japanese udon, Chinese mein, and Filipino pancit, saimin was developed during Hawaii's plantation era. It is a soup dish of soft wheat egg noodles served in hot dashi garnished with green onions...
on their regular menu. SpamSpam (food)Spam is a canned precooked meat product made by the Hormel Foods Corporation, first introduced in 1937. The labeled ingredients in the classic variety of Spam are chopped pork shoulder meat, with ham meat added, salt, water, modified potato starch as a binder, and sodium nitrite as a preservative...
or Portuguese sausageLinguiçaLinguiça is a form of Portuguese smoke cured pork sausage seasoned with garlic and paprika.Outside of Portugal, Azores and Brazil, linguiça is also popular in Goa , Southeastern Massachusetts, Massachusetts' North Shore, California, Rhode Island, Hawaii, and Okinawa, where it is often simply...
with eggs and white rice is offered as a breakfast item. A Spam McGriddleMcGriddleThe McGriddles is a breakfast sandwich sold by the international fast-food restaurant chain McDonald's. Introduced in 2003, it is available in the American, German, Turkish, Brazilian, Canadian, Polish, Japanese, Guatemalan and Singapore markets...
sandwich has also been offered as an LTO item. PineapplePineapplePineapple is the common name for a tropical plant and its edible fruit, which is actually a multiple fruit consisting of coalesced berries. It was given the name pineapple due to its resemblance to a pine cone. The pineapple is by far the most economically important plant in the Bromeliaceae...
and taroTaroTaro is a common name for the corms and tubers of several plants in the family Araceae . Of these, Colocasia esculenta is the most widely cultivated, and is the subject of this article. More specifically, this article describes the 'dasheen' form of taro; another variety is called eddoe.Taro is...
pies have also been occasionally offered on the regular menu, and pineapple is also sometimes available as an additional topping on burgers. HaupiaHaupiaHaupia is a traditional coconut milk-based Hawaiian dessert often found at luaus and other local gatherings in Hawaii. Since World War II, it has become popular as a topping for white cake, especially at weddings...
pie was recently introduced in Hawaii locations as an LTO. In WaikikiWaikikiWaikiki is a neighborhood of Honolulu, in the City and County of Honolulu, on the south shore of the island of Oahu, in Hawaii. Waikiki Beach is the shoreline fronting Waikīkī....
locations, small trays of pineapple can be ordered as a side-dish. With the exception of saimin, the same items can also be found in the US territories of GuamGuamGuam is an organized, unincorporated territory of the United States located in the western Pacific Ocean. It is one of five U.S. territories with an established civilian government. Guam is listed as one of 16 Non-Self-Governing Territories by the Special Committee on Decolonization of the United...
and The CMNI. - In New MexicoNew MexicoNew Mexico is a state located in the southwest and western regions of the United States. New Mexico is also usually considered one of the Mountain States. With a population density of 16 per square mile, New Mexico is the sixth-most sparsely inhabited U.S...
customers are offered the option of Bueno Foods brand Green Chile on their burgers. Green Chile is also offered at McDonalds establishments in southwest Colorado and elsewhere in the Four Corners. - In the southern U.S., breakfast items include a country ham biscuit, made with salt-cured country ham, and a sausage gravy biscuit, which is a split biscuit served in a tray with the gravy ladled on top. The white sausage gravy, resembling sawmill or milk gravy, has small chunks of southern-style breakfast sausage. Other national items, such as the steak and cheese bagel, are also available on a biscuit in the south.
- McRib is occasionally on the menu, and is a pre-formed boneless pork patty meant to resemble and taste like pork ribs. It is served with a tomato-based barbecue sauce.
Mexico
In Mexico, once per year McDonalds releases a set of special sandwiches and other products available for a limited time.- The Flaming Hot Doritos Quarter Pounder (2010), is a Quarter Pounder burger with a layer of Flaming Hot DoritosDoritosDoritos is a brand of seasoned tortilla chips created by Arch West and produced since 1964 by the American food company Frito-Lay ....
(from Frito-LayFrito-LayFrito-Lay North America is the division of PepsiCo that manufactures, markets and sells corn chips, potato chips and other snack foods. The primary snack food brands produced under the Frito-Lay name include Fritos corn chips, Cheetos cheese-flavored snacks, Doritos and Tostitos tortilla chips,...
) and a layer of guacamole. - MacTocino (2010), is a double cheeseburger with a layer of bacon
- BBQ Double Burger (2010), a cheese burger with 2 pieces of beef and a layer of barbecue sauce.
- Mac Flurry La Lechera Flakes (2010), is a McFlurry with sweetened cereal (La LecheraLa LecheraLa Lechera, which means Milkmaid in Spanish, is a Nestle brand, producing various dairy products. The brand was established in 1921 and markets its products in Latin America, Spain and also among Hispanic populations in the United States...
is a condensed milk from NestleNestléNestlé S.A. is the world's largest food and nutrition company. Founded and headquartered in Vevey, Switzerland, Nestlé originated in a 1905 merger of the Anglo-Swiss Milk Company, established in 1867 by brothers George Page and Charles Page, and Farine Lactée Henri Nestlé, founded in 1866 by Henri...
). - Chef Specialty Burger (2008), created by the Mexican chef Alfredo Oropeza. It was a quarter pounder burger with a special whole wheat breadWhole wheat breadWhole wheat bread is a type of bread that is made using flour which is partly or entirely made from whole or almost whole wheat grains, see whole wheat flour and whole grain. It is one kind of brown bread. Synonyms or near-synonyms for whole wheat bread elsewhere in the world are whole grain bread...
, crushed dried chili, mayonnaise, tomato and lettuce. - Chef Specialty French Fries (2008), created by the Mexican chef Alfredo Oropeza. Consisted of French fries with a special smoked dip (based on several spices).
Costa Rica
In Costa Rica, aside from the traditional products including fried chicken and seasonally Filet-O-Fish, there is also MccafeMcCafé
McCafé is a coffee-house-style food and drink chain, owned by McDonald's. Created and launched in Melbourne, Australia in 1993 by McDonald's Licensee Ann Brown, the chain reflects a consumer trend towards espresso coffees....
.
- The Yogurt has strawberries and peaches.
- The McNifica burger is available. It is similar to a BK Whopper.
- Gallo pintoGallo pintoGallo pinto is a traditional dish of Costa Rica that was introduced by nicaraguan immigrants. During the 1980's many nicaraguans immigrated to Costa Rica influencing their food and music. Though many variations exist, the dish at its most basic is composed of pre-cooked rice and beans fried together...
(a traditional seasoned rice and black bean dish) is served with scrambled eggs and "natilla" (light sour cream). - Fry sauceFry sauceFry sauce is a regional condiment served with French fries. It is usually a simple combination of one part ketchup and two parts mayonnaise. When spices and other flavorings are added, it is similar to—but thicker and smoother than—traditional Russian dressing and Thousand Island dressing...
is available for dipping French friesFrench friesFrench fries , chips, fries, or French-fried potatoes are strips of deep-fried potato. North Americans tend to refer to any pieces of deep-fried potatoes as fries or French fries, while in the United Kingdom, Australia, Ireland and New Zealand, long, thinly cut slices of deep-fried potatoes are...
. - Steak fries are available as an alternative to French friesFrench friesFrench fries , chips, fries, or French-fried potatoes are strips of deep-fried potato. North Americans tend to refer to any pieces of deep-fried potatoes as fries or French fries, while in the United Kingdom, Australia, Ireland and New Zealand, long, thinly cut slices of deep-fried potatoes are...
. - Special Coffee is available through the MccafeMcCaféMcCafé is a coffee-house-style food and drink chain, owned by McDonald's. Created and launched in Melbourne, Australia in 1993 by McDonald's Licensee Ann Brown, the chain reflects a consumer trend towards espresso coffees....
. - McFlurry is available also in 'guayabita' (popular local guava chocolate) and 'tapita' (popular local chocolate) versions.
- Aside from the regular quarter pound there is a Costa Rican quarter pound burger (cuarto de libra 'a la tica') have lettuce, tomato and the meat is condimented with local Salsa lizanoSalsa LizanoSalsa Lizano, known in English as "Lizano Sauce" , is a Costa Rican condiment developed in 1920 by the Lizano Company. It is now a product of Unilever. It is a thin, smooth, light brown sauce .It is meant to be used while cooking or at tableside to flavour one's food when serving...
. - Fanta Kolita is a fruity - bubble gum drink.
- Several times during the year, McDonalds releases special gourmet burgers.
Panama
- The McNifica, a salted beef patty served with cheese, lettuce, and tomato (which was added to compete directly with Burger KingBurger KingBurger King, often abbreviated as BK, is a global chain of hamburger fast food restaurants headquartered in unincorporated Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. The company began in 1953 as Insta-Burger King, a Jacksonville, Florida-based restaurant chain...
's WhopperWhopperThe Whopper sandwich is the signature hamburger product sold by the international fast-food restaurant chain Burger King and its Australian franchise Hungry Jacks. Introduced in 1957, it has undergone several reformulations including resizing and bread changes...
), is sold in Panama as well as several other countries throughout Latin America (including Argentina and Costa Rica).
Netherlands Antilles
The restaurants in Curaçao offer fried chicken (2pc. or 4pc. alone or in a Value Meal; Mighty Wings alone or in a Value Meal). Most American promotions are carried. The Big & Tasty is known as the McBurger Supreme.Salads Plus
The Australian menu remained relatively unchanged until 2003, when the Salads Plus menu was launched. The new menu saw the introduction of healthier options, all with less than 10 grams of fat. Products included a chicken salad and garden salad, a chicken flatbreadFlatbread
A flatbread is a simple bread made with flour, water, and salt and then thoroughly rolled into flattened dough. Many flatbreads are unleavened: made without yeast or sourdough culture: although some flatbread is made with yeast, such as pita bread....
sandwich, a veggie burger
Veggie burger
A veggie burger is a hamburger-style patty that does not contain meat. The patty of a veggie burger may be made, for example, from vegetables, textured vegetable protein , legumes, nuts, dairy products, mushrooms, wheat, or eggs....
, a low-fat yoghurt parfait, low-fat muffins, apples and bottled water. Salads Plus has since been rebranded to Lighter Choices. More products have been added including a wider range of chicken salads (herbed chicken and chicken caesar
Caesar salad
A Caesar salad is a salad of romaine lettuce and croutons dressed with parmesan cheese, lemon juice, olive oil, egg, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and black pepper. It may be prepared tableside.-History:...
varieties), a lean beef burger, fruit bags, alternative breakfast options and bottled fruit juices.
As of winter 2009 the Lean Beef Burger was no longer available. The Veggie Burger is also no longer available. Hungry Jacks (Burger King) still offers this option.
Deli Choices
In 2004, a range of deli style rolls were introduced. Branded as Deli Choices, it was the biggest project McDonald's Australia had undertaken since the launch of the breakfast menu in the late 1980s. Each restaurant had to be retro-fitted to accommodate new refrigeration and cooking equipment. Deli Choices initially launched with six varieties, including Chicken Caesar, Chicken Tandoori, Italian, Turkey & Cranberry, Veggie Delight and Bacon & Egg. The Italian and Veggie Delight varieties were discontinued in 2007. At the same time, wholemeal rolls were optional. In 2008, a seared (grilled) chicken patty was offered as an alternative to the crispy chicken patty in the Chicken Caesar roll.In mid February 2009, the menu was updated. All white and wholemeal rolls (except the Bacon & Egg and Breakfast Deluxe varieties) were converted to tortilla wraps. A new Sweet Chili Wrap replaced the Turkey & Cranberry roll. The new Chicken Caesar wrap now uses chicken breast strips instead of a crispy chicken patty.
Crispy Chicken
The Australian menu had another significant change in 2007, with the introduction of five new chicken products. Three chicken burger varieties, a mini chicken wrap and new chicken strip 'dippers' were launched. The burgers contain a deep-fried crispy chicken patty - the same patty previously used in the Chicken Caesar roll from the Deli Choices menu. In 2008, the seared chicken patty option became available on these burgers.Heart Foundation Tick Menu
The Tick Menu was launched in 2007. This menu showcases existing burgers, rolls, and salads approved by the National Heart Foundation of AustraliaNational Heart Foundation of Australia
The National Heart Foundation of Australia is an independent charity established in 1959. Its vision is for Australians to have the best cardiovascular health in the world and its mission is to reduce suffering and death from heart, stroke and blood vessel disease in Australia.Over the past five...
.
Current unique products
Below is a list of products that are unique to the Australian market. These products are currently available and compliment the traditional menu.- McFeast And Shaker Fries (Limited Time Only to celebrate McDonalds Australia's 40th Birthday. Soon to be discontinued)
- Mighty AngusAngus cattleAngus cattle are a breed of cattle much used in beef production. They were developed from cattle native to the counties of Aberdeenshire and Angus in Scotland, and are known as Aberdeen Angus in most parts of the world....
- An Angus beef patty with bacon, red onion, cheese, onion relish, mayonnaise and served on a sourdough bun. Based on the Angus Bacon & Cheese burger from North America. - Grand Angus - An Angus beef patty with premium lettuce, tomato, red onion, cheese, mustard, mayonnaise and served on a sourdoughSourdoughSourdough is a dough containing a Lactobacillus culture, usually in symbiotic combination with yeasts. It is one of two principal means of biological leavening in bread baking, along with the use of cultivated forms of yeast . It is of particular importance in baking rye-based breads, where yeast...
bun. Based on the Angus Deluxe burger from North America. - Chicken Grand- Available in Crispy or Seared
- Chicken Deluxe - A crispy or seared chicken patty with premium lettuce, tomato, Coon cheeseCoon cheeseCOON is the trademark of a cheddar cheese produced by the National Foods company in Australia. It was first launched in 1935 by Fred Walker.-The Coon cheese-makers:The cheese is said to be named after its American creator Edward W...
, McChicken Sauce and served on a sourdough bun. - Chicken Bacon Deluxe - A crispy or seared chicken patty with premium lettuce, tomato, Coon cheese, bacon, McChicken Sauce and served on a sourdough bun.
- McDippers - Three crispy strips of breast chicken, served with a choice of ranch, mustard, plum or tomato sauce.
- Nudie Fruit Juices - Bottles of 100% fruit juice available in mango, strawberry flavors.
- Iced Coffee - Iced coffee flavored milk served with ice.
- Iced Coffee Shake - Available in the Western Australian market.
- Flavour Burst Cone - Soft-serve ice-cream with a blend of chocolate, grape, strawberry, raspberry, apple or mocha flavouring. Only available at "Dessert's to Go" stores in QueenslandQueenslandQueensland is a state of Australia, occupying the north-eastern section of the mainland continent. It is bordered by the Northern Territory, South Australia and New South Wales to the west, south-west and south respectively. To the east, Queensland is bordered by the Coral Sea and Pacific Ocean...
- Mighty McMuffin - An English muffin with ketchup, cheese, two pieces of bacon, sausage pattie and an egg. Available for a LTO in a meal as well as sold separately.
- Rosti Breakfast Wrap - A rosti patty with BBQ sauce, half a slice of regular cheese, one rasher of bacon, one egg served in a 10 inch wrap.
- Bakehouse Roll - A rosti patty with onion relish, cheese, two rashers of bacon, one sausage patty,and an egg all served on a wheatgerm bun.
- Caramel Cookie McFlurry.
- Strawberry Crumble McFlurry
- Double Chocolate Fudge McFlurry
- Bubblegum Squash McFlurry
- Value Pick Products: Double Beef & Cheese, $1.95 and the Chicken & Cheese, $2.95 Franchise restaurants retain their right to alter menu pricing.
- As of 15th November 2011, McDonalds will offer 4 new products/variations. Some of these products are permanent, whilst some are only limited time only. They will also be labelling nutritional content on their menu boards.
Past unique products
- McOz - A quarter pound beef patty with lettuce, tomato, beetBeetThe beet is a plant in the Chenopodiaceae family which is now included in Amaranthaceae family. It is best known in its numerous cultivated varieties, the most well known of which is the purple root vegetable known as the beetroot or garden beet...
root, cheese, mustard, ketchup, cooked onion and served on a sesame seed bun. Due to popularity, the McOz replaced the McFeast Deluxe from 1999 to 2007. - Angus the Third - An Angus beef patty with premium lettuce, tomato, cheese, mayonnaise and tomato chilli relish served on a sourdough bun. Available for a limited time only.
- BLT - A rasher of bacon with lettuce, onion, McChicken sauce and tomato served on a cheeseburger bun.
- Bacon BBQ Cheeseburger- A beef patty, bacon, cheese, onion, BBQ sauce and served on a cheeseburger bun.
- Burgerino - Two beef patties with cheese, onion, bacon, mustard, ketchup and served on a cheeseburger bun. Although the burger has been deleted from menu boards, customers can still order the burger in a standard meal.
- McBeefsteak - A long beef patty with cooked onion, barbecue sauce and served on a long sesame seed bun. This burger was promoted by country musicCountry musicCountry music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...
singer Lee KernaghanLee KernaghanLee Kernaghan OAM is an Australian country music singer and songwriter. He was the 2008 Australian of the Year.-Honours:Kernaghan received the Order of Australia Medal in 2004....
. - Chili Quarter Pounder - A Quarter Pounder with Cheese, with chili sauceHot sauceHot sauce, chili sauce or pepper sauce refers to any spicy sauce made from chili peppers and other ingredients.-Ingredients:There are many recipes for hot sauces - the common ingredient being any kind of peppers. A group of chemicals called capsaicinoids are responsible for the heat in chili peppers...
instead of mustard and ketchup. - Five Star Beef Burger - A long beef patty with TatsoiTatsoiTatsoi , also called spinach mustard, spoon mustard, or rosette bok choy, is an Asian variety of Brassica rapa grown for greens...
lettuce, Coon cheese, cooked capsicum and onion, special gourmet sauce and served on a long wheat bun. - Lean Beef Burger - A lean beef patty with Tatsoi lettuce, tomato, onion, low-fat cheese, ketchup and served on a wheat bun.
- Bacon Cheese Burger - A beef patty with cheese, bacon, barbecue sauce and served on a cheeseburger bun. (still available on the value picks menu as of may, 2009)
- Deluxe Cheeseburger - A beef patty with lettuce, cheese, onion, McChicken sauce and served on a cheeseburger bun.
- El Maco - A quarter pound beef patty with lettuce, shredded cheese, sour cream, mild taco sauce and served on a sesame seed bun.
- Big Kahuna Burger - A quarter pound beef patty with lettuce, tomato, pineapple, onion, mustard, ketchup and served on a sesame seed bun.
- Crispy Chicken Focaccia - A crispy chicken patty with Tatsoi lettuce, sour cream and salsa, served on a herbed focacciaFocacciaFocaccia is a flat oven-baked Italian bread, which may be topped with herbs or other ingredients. It is related to pizza, but not considered to be the same....
bun. - Grilled Chicken Burger - A chicken patty that was char grilled prior to freezing, with lettuce, tomato, shredded carrot, herbed mayonnaise and served on a sesame seed bun.
- Romano Burger - A crispy chicken patty with Italian sauce and shredded mozzarella cheeseMozzarellaMozzarella is an Italian Traditional Speciality Guaranteed food product. The term is used for several kinds of Italian cheeses that are made using spinning and then cutting :...
, served on a herbed focaccia bun. - Tandoori Burger - A marinated Tandoori chicken patty with lettuce and mint yogurt sauce, served on flatbread.
- Vege Burger - A chickpeaChickpeaThe chickpea is a legume of the family Fabaceae, subfamily Faboideae...
patty with Tatsoi lettuce, tomato, special light sauce and served on a wheat bun. - Fried Chicken - In the 1970s, fried chickenFried chickenFried chicken is a dish consisting of chicken pieces usually from broiler chickens which have been floured or battered and then pan fried, deep fried, or pressure fried. The breading adds a crisp coating or crust to the exterior...
was offered in a selected number of Australian McDonald's stores. It was discontinued in the early 1980s. - Roast Chicken - In 2001, a roast chicken menu was trialled in the Western Australian market. Quarter and half portions of chicken were served with fries, or in a McValue Meal. A family meal option was available, as well as whole hot or cold chickens. The menu was discontinued in 2002.
- Pasta Zoo Happy MealHappy MealA "Happy Meal" is a meal specifically marketed at children, sold at the fast-food chain McDonald's since June 1979. A toy is typically included with the food, both of which are usually contained in a small box or paper bag with the McDonald's logo....
- Animal shaped pasta pieces filled with cheese and vegetables, served with an Italian pasta sauce known as zoo goo and a choice of French fries or apple slices. It has since been discontinued. - Rainbow Happy Meal - A standard Happy Meal with the choice of a chocolate, strawberry or vanilla shake mixed with rainbow coloured sprinkles. Discontinued in the early nineties.
- Toasted Sandwiches - Several varieties have been used in the past, including Cheese & Tomato; Ham, Cheese & Tomato and Ham, Cheese & Pineapple. Now served in McCafe.
- Shaker Fries - French fries served with a sachet of seasoning. Flavours included barbecue, chicken or 'Spicy El Maco.'They Made a Brief return in 2011, but with only the Original Seasoning.
- Chive Omelette Roll - An egg omelette filled with herbs and chives, served with bacon, tomato and barbecue sauce on a toasted wholegrain roll.
- Massive McMuffin - Two sausage patties, egg, bacon, cheese and ketchup on an English muffin.
- Shakes - Past promotional flavours include spearmintSpearmintMentha spicata syn. M. cordifolia is a species of mint native to much of Europe and southwest Asia, though its exact natural range is uncertain due to extensive early cultivation. It grows in wet soils...
, caramel and banana. - Apple & Custard Pie - A mixed apple and custard pie.
- Cadbury Flake - A mini Cadbury Flake chocolate bar that could be added to any soft-serve dessert. TEMPORARY
- Cherry Pie - A mixed apple and cherry pie with a side of soft-serve.
- McFeast Deluxe - The McFeast Deluxe was sold in Australia from 1995 until 1999 and contained: mustard, ketchup, large onions, McFeast Deluxe sauce, lettuce, 1 tomato slice, regular cheese and a 4:1 quarter pounder patty served in a Quarter Pounder/McChicken Bun. It returned to the Australian menu in 2009 using the same ingredients, however contained McChicken sauce in place of the original 'McFeast Deluxe' sauce. A similar Comeback was made in 2011 for a brief period for the celebration of McDonalds Australia's 40th Birthday.
- Caramel Dream - A flat caramel flavoured muffin with soft-serve and hot caramel topping.
- McDelicious - A flat mud chocolate muffin with soft-serve and hot fudge topping
- McPavlova - A flat pavlovaPavlova (food)Pavlova is a meringue-based dessert named after the Russian ballet dancer Anna Pavlova. It is a meringue with a crisp crust and soft, light inner. The name is pronounced or , unlike the name of the dancer, which was or ....
base with soft-serve and passionfruit topping - McFlurry Flavours - Past McFlurry flavours include Nestle Milo, Nestle DrumstickDrumstick (ice cream)Drumstick is the brand name for a variety of ice cream cones sold in the United States, Australia, Canada, Malaysia, and other countries across the world. The original product was invented by I.C...
, M&Ms, Wonka Nerds and Berry Blast. As of 2011, M&Ms have been phased out for the release of 4 new Flavours (See Current Products). the Oreo McFlurry is still on offer. - Waffle Cone - A seasonal dessert available with chocolate, caramel or strawberry topping. Past flavours have included Arnott's Mint SliceArnott's Biscuits HoldingsArnott's Biscuits Holdings , is a subsidiary of the Campbell Soup Company of the United States.In Australia Arnott's is the largest producer of biscuits and the second-largest supplier of snack food.-History:...
, wildberry, passionfruit, and choc mintMint chocolateMint chocolate, also known as chocolate mint, is a popular variety of flavored chocolate. It is created when mint flavoring, such as peppermint, spearmint, or crème de menthe, is added to plain chocolate. Chocolate mint also refers to an herb, specifically a hybrid mint plant, that tastes and... - Cadbury Twirl - A small Cadbury Twirl bar that could be added to any soft-serve dessert—replaced the Cadbury Flake between 2008 and 2009
- Nameit/Backyard Burger - A burger made with 'real' ingredients introduced temporarily in 2007.
- Colossus Burger - A triple cheeseburger with bacon. It was part of a cross promotion to the Disney film, Hercules in 1997.
McDonald's Australia celebrated the Beijing Olympics with a range of promotional items, based on cuisines from all around the world.;
- Gold Medal Pudding - Warm chocolate pudding served with soft-serve ice-cream.
- McEurope - A crispy chicken patty served with lettuce, Parmesan cheese and Napoletana sauce served on a wheat bun.
- McAmerica - A breakfast bagel with bacon, egg, cheese and spicy tomato sauce.
- McAfrica - Two all beef patties with lettuce, tomato, Coon cheeseCoon cheeseCOON is the trademark of a cheddar cheese produced by the National Foods company in Australia. It was first launched in 1935 by Fred Walker.-The Coon cheese-makers:The cheese is said to be named after its American creator Edward W...
and HarissaHarissaHarissa is a Tunisian hot chili sauce commonly eaten in North Africa whose main ingredients are piri piri , serrano peppers and other hot chili peppers and spices such as garlic paste, coriander, red chili powder, caraway as well as some vegetable or olive oil...
sauce served on a wheat bun. - McAsia - Two strips of crispy chicken with Tatsoi lettuce, cucumber, mayonnaise and sweet chili sauce wrapped in tortilla bread. Now served as the Sweet Chili Wrap.
- McAustralia - A quarter pound beef patty with lettuce, tomato, Coon cheese, pineapple, bacon and barbecue sauce served on a damper bun.
New Zealand
McDonald's menu items in New Zealand are similar to Australia's, but there are some differences. Items include:- KiwiburgerKiwiburgerThe KiwiBurger is a hamburger sold at McDonald's restaurants in New Zealand. It consisted of a four-ounce beef patty, griddle egg, beetroot, tomato, lettuce, cheese, onions, tomato sauce, and mustard on a toasted bun. The egg is poached in a round shape. The burger was also sold in Australia under...
- A 4oz beef patty, McMuffin egg, tomato, lettuce, cheese, onion, beetroot, tomato ketchup and mustard on a Quarter Pounder bun. Introduced in 1991 and later discontinued due to complications in 2004. It has returned to the menu for a limited time in 2007, 2009 and 2011. - Deluxe Cheeseburger - A cheeseburger omitting pickles and mustard and adding lettuce and mayonnaise.
- Chick'n McCheese - A 1.6oz crispy chicken patty, cheese, lettuce, tomato ketchup and mayonnaise on a cheeseburger bun. Formerly a limited-time menu item, it was reintroduced in May 2011 by popular demand.
- The Boss - a Quarter Pounder omitting pickles and adding an extra 4oz patty, lettuce, tomato and McChicken sauce.
- L&PLemon & PaeroaLemon & Paeroa, also known as L&P, is a sweet soft drink manufactured in New Zealand. Traditionally made by combining lemon juice with carbonated mineral water from the town of Paeroa, it is now manufactured by multi-national Coca-Cola....
is available as a soft drink option at many restaurants, along with Coca-Cola ZeroCoca-Cola ZeroCoca-Cola Zero or Coke Zero is a product of the Coca-Cola Company. It is a low-calorie variation of Coca-Cola specifically marketed to males, who were shown to associate 'diet' drinks with women....
. - Massive McMuffin - fried egg, bacon, cheese, two sausage patties and ketchup on toasted English muffins.
In April 2007 'Pasta Zoo' began being served as part of the Happy Meal menu. 'Pasta Zoo' comes in animal shaped pasta filled with a cheese, vegetable mixture. It comes with tong-like grippers used to dip the pasta into a tomato sauce. In 2007, McDonald's introduced the Down Under Deluxe - a home-style burger, named via a nation-wide public contest, and also launched the "Made to Order" menu, which consisted of all burgers cooked fresh upon ordering and encouraged customers to personalize their tastes.
On 17 August 2011, McDonald's introduced a Kiwi Menu ahead of the 2011 Rugby World Cup
2011 Rugby World Cup
The 2011 Rugby World Cup was the seventh Rugby World Cup, a quadrennial international rugby union competition inaugurated in 1987. The International Rugby Board selected New Zealand as the host country in preference to Japan and South Africa at a meeting in Dublin on 17 November 2005...
, which New Zealand is hosting. The items in the menu reflect classic New Zealand food and drink, and include:-
- Kiwiburger (see above)
- Kiwi Pav - a mini pavlovaPavlova- Persons :* Anna Pavlova * Anna Pavlova * Alla Pavlova * Karolina Pavlova * Anelia Pavlova * The feminine form of Pavlov, a common Russian and Bulgarian family name- Other :...
topped with soft-serve ice cream and pineapple and lime sauce. - Kiwi Brekkie McMuffin - An egg, bacon, sausage patty, cheese, potato rosti, relish and mayonnaise on a toasted muffin.
- Frozen L&P - A frozen carbonated beverageFrozen Carbonated BeverageA frozen carbonated beverage is a mixture of flavored sugar syrup, carbon dioxide, and water that is frozen by a custom machine creating a drink comprising a fine slush of suspended ice crystals, with liquid. The final ice crystal concentration changes from 10% to 50%. It depenses on a type of...
made using Lemon & PaeroaLemon & PaeroaLemon & Paeroa, also known as L&P, is a sweet soft drink manufactured in New Zealand. Traditionally made by combining lemon juice with carbonated mineral water from the town of Paeroa, it is now manufactured by multi-national Coca-Cola....
(L&P).
Argentina
- In Argentina, Instead of serving Chocolate ice cream, it offers Dulce de LecheDulce de lecheDulce de leche is a thick,creamy, caramel-like milk-based sauce or spread.Literally translated, dulce de leche means "sweet from milk". It is prepared by slowly heating sweetened milk to create a product that derives its taste from caramelised sugar. It is a popular sweet in Latin America, where...
flavoured ice creams. - McDonald's has Kosher branches only in Israel and ArgentinaArgentinaArgentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
.- The Kosher branches in Argentina are also the only places in the world (apart from Israel) where McDonald's burgers are barbecued on charcoal rather than fried.
Brazil
McDonald's offers Cheddar McMelt, a sandwich with a beef burger, creamy cheddar cheese and grilled onions flavored with soy sauce on a whole-wheat bun, which is the local favourite. The Big Tasty is a regular menu item. Also serves banana-flavored pie. There is also a variation of a Latin American beef burger, the McNifica, turned into McNifico Bacon for the Brazilian market and a local breakfast variation that includes a local dishes pão de queijo (cheese buns) and tostado (bread with ham and cheese). The BigMac, the Cheddar McMelt, the Quarteirão (Quarter Pounder) and the Big Tasty are the best sellers. The Filet-O-Fish is sold as the 'McFish' in Brazil. Brazil is the only country in the continent, which the CBOburger is on a menu.Chile
In Chile, customers can add avocado paste to any sandwich, other than the McPalta (Chilean Spanish for: McAvocado) whose basis is the avocado paste along with lomito or pork. Cheese empanadas are also sold at all McDonald's locations in Chile under the same category as fries.Colombia
In Colombia, customers can order the 'McCriollo' breakfast combo. It includes a sausage patty, two traditional Colombian arepa's, scrambled egg and sweetcorn, a hashbrown, coffee, butter and jam.Suriname
There are two Drive-thru restaurants in Suriname (South America), one downtown and one at the Hermitage Mall.McDonald’s announced in the 1990s that it changed its frying oil from animal fat to vegetable oil for those who are vegetarian.
Peru
McDonald's offers ajíAjí dulce
Ají dulce is any of a variety of sweet perennial peppers found in Latin America and the Caribbean...
(a spicy sauce made from peppers) for customers to dip their fries in or add to their hamburgers. Customers are also offered Inca Kola
Inca Kola
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to drink, along with other Coca-Cola beverages.
Pollo Crujiente (crunchy chicken) was also added to the Peruvian McDonald's menu in 2010, featuring 100% Peruvian sourced chicken.
Venezuela
In Venezuela, McDonalds also offers arepaArepa
An arepa is a dish made of ground corn dough or cooked flour, popular in Colombia, Venezuela and other Spanish-speaking countries. It is similar in shape to the Salvadoran pupusa...
s, empanadas and burritos as a breakfast choice, because they are the preferred meal of most of the Venezuelan population. In the past Fried Yuca Sticks were also offered