Canada, say hello to McDonald’s poutine (and check out 17 other McOddities from around the world)
Canada, say hello to McDonald’s poutine (and check out 17 other McOddities from around the world)
McDonald’s Canada sparked a rapturous online love–fest on Tuesday when it announced that its poutine, previously only available in Quebec and parts of New Brunswick, was making a cross-country debut. Like the McLobster and the McRib, McPoutine is one of those odd regional specialties that seems run-of-the-mill to North Americans, but likely very bizarre to the rest of the world. As bizarre, perhaps, as we find India’s Chicken Maharaja Mac, or Singapore’s Durian Crunch McFlurry. Here, in the spirit of international junk food awareness, a photo tour of 17 obscure McDonald’s items you’ve probably never heard of.
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- <strong>THAILAND: McGRILLED CHICKEN CURRY RICE</strong><br /><br /> Sweet red curry with chicken over jasmine rice—a steal at $2<br />
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- <strong>MEXICO: McMOLLETES</strong><br /><br /> An egg-free breakfast option with refried beans, cheese and pico de gallo
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- <strong>INDIA: McCURRY PAN</strong><br /><br /> A crusty rectangular trough filled with curried vegetables and cream sauce, unveiled last year at the world’s first completely meat-free McDonald’s in Amritsar, India
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- <strong>INDIA: McMAHARAJA MAC</strong><br /><br /> Two all-chicken patties, “smokey sauce,” lettuce, cheese, onions on a sesame seed bun
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- <strong>SPAIN: McIBERICA SANDWICH</strong><br /><br /> The flatbread sandwich comes topped with pork patties, cheese, peppers and tomato sauce. Also on the menu: gazpacho and something called the “1955 Burger,” a throwback to simpler burger times
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- <strong>SINGAPORE: McRICE BURGER</strong><br /><br /> Apparently McDonald’s was ahead of the <a href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/the-hot-button/forget-about-the-cronut-the-ramen-burger-is-the-latest-decadent-food-sensation/article13593507/">alternative-burger-bun trend</a>
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- <strong>SINGAPORE: DURIAN CRUNCH McFLURRY<br /> </strong><br /><br /> The foul-smelling fruits are <br /> <a href="http://slowboat.teamworkz.asia/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Durian2-627x469.jpg">banned from mass transit,</a> but apparently not an issue as an ice cream topping
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- <strong>SWITZERLAND: McFONDUE BURGER<br /> </strong><br /><br /> The Swiss snack clocks in at 760 calories (about 300 more than a regular Mac)
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- <strong>CHINA: SAUSAGE DOUBLE-BEEF BURGER</strong><br /><br /> For those who have trouble with important decisions
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- <strong>JAPAN: BACON-POTATO PIE</strong><br /><br /> Bacon and mashed potato in a deep-fried pastry tube
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- <strong>JAPAN: CHEESE KATSU BURGER</strong><br /><br /> The cheese-stuffed pork patty comes topped with cabbage, a “rich brown sauce” and a “sweet lemon sauce”
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- <strong>JAPAN: GRACARO BURGER<br /> </strong><br /><br /> Just like a McChicken, except with a breaded macaroni-and-shrimp patty
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- <strong>NORWAY: McAFRIKA BURGER</strong><br /><br /> This PR blunder in a bun was particularly ill-timed—its 2002 release coincided with a major famine in Southern Africa
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- <strong>NEW ZEALAND: McKIWIBURGER<br /> </strong><br /><br /> Included toppings: “beetroot” and “golden egg”
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- <strong>HONG KONG: SAUSAGE 'N EGG TWISTY PASTA</strong><br />Like most McDonald’s items, this dish looks <a href="http://imgreuuux.less-is-more.dk/0000C140EFD34806344C2DEC75B36A4B/original/Sausage_N_Egg_Cheesy_Twisty_Pasta.jpg">slightly different in person</a>
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- <strong>GERMANY: McCURRYWURST<br /> </strong><br /><br /> Sausage topped with spicy tomato sauce, served with packets of curry seasoning (we’re sure it makes sense to them)
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- <strong>FRANCE: CROQUE McDO<br /> </strong><br /><br /> Trust the French to make a ham sandwich sound classy
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McDonald’s Canada sparked a rapturous online love-fest on Tuesday when it announced that its poutine, previously only available in Quebec and parts of New Brunswick, was making a cross-country debut. Like the McLobster and the McRib, McPoutine is one of those odd regional specialties that seems run-of-the-mill to North Americans, but likely very bizarre to the rest of the world. As bizarre, perhaps, as we find India’s Chicken Maharaja Mac, or Singapore’s Durian Crunch McFlurry. Here, in the spirit of international junk food awareness, a photo tour of 17 obscure McDonald’s items you’ve probably never heard of.
See all 17 items »
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Now what will McDonalds have next???
tried Baby Lobster Bisque couple years ago in Hong Kong. Love their premium grilled chicken sandwich too. SO GOOD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3fYvk7x6Ks
This video sums up my thoughts on the poutine
They forgot McBarf.
Yeeech! For all of them.