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25 Unique McDonald’s Items From Around the World
No singular brand exemplifies American fast food culture quite like McDonald’s. The undisputed king (sorry, BK) of burgers and fries sales stateside, McDonald’s started out as nothing more than a single burger joint operating out of California. Today, the chain boasts an unbelievable 13,500-plus locations across the United States. Whether in the middle of a major city, walking the streets of a small town, or driving along any one of America’s many highways, rest assured a pair of Golden Arches is never too far away.
Of course, Mickey D’s dominance goes far beyond domestic sales and U.S. dollars. The chain’s presence is felt across over 100 countries and territories around the globe, according to the company. With more than 40,000 restaurants in total, McDonald’s remains the world’s largest fast-food chain.
Upon first consideration, many people probably assume McDonald’s global success comes from delivering a taste of Americana to all corners of the Earth. In reality, however, that assumption couldn’t be farther from the truth. Akin to a chameleon capable of changing its colors depending on whatever the occasion calls for, McDonald’s has enjoyed incredible international growth and staying power in large part due to its ability to adapt to local markets, tastes, and ingredients.
Certain menu standouts largely remain the same. For example, whether you’re in Hong Kong or Hungary, there’s always going to be a Big Mac and Fries on the menu. Even so, a McDonald’s in Madrid is going to offer a very different dining experience than one in Sydney. How McDonald’s morphs its menus to suit the various and nuanced expectations of billions of local customers is truly one of a kind.
Let’s take a look at 25 unique McDonald’s items currently available at various locations around the world.
Jalapeno & Cheese McFlavor Fries
Where you can get it: Norway
You’re probably familiar with Mickey D’s classic fries, but customers in Norway have the option to add jalapeños and a hot chili-cheese sauce to this iconic fast-food side item. Boasting over 500 calories and just under five grams of saturated fat, these fries pack a serious caloric punch—but when in Rome, right? Sorry, Oslo.
Tomato & Mozzarella Panzerotti
Where you can get it: Italy
If you actually find yourself in Italy, consider stopping by a local McDonald’s for an order of Panzerotti. These turnovers filled with 100% Italian tomatoes and mozzarella are a perfect example of McDonald’s ability to appeal to local sensibilities.
Spicy Buffalo Chicken Poutine
Where you can get it: Canada (Québec)
The notion of covering fries in gravy and cheese curds may sound like a bad joke to most Americans, but Poutine is considered a pillar of Canadian cuisine. Naturally, Mickey D’s had to put its own spin on the dish.
McDonald’s Spicy Buffalo Chicken Poutine features those world-famous fries topped with stringy cheese curds, gravy, and crispy pieces of seasoned chicken, covered in spicy Buffalo sauce and chopped green onions. Even better, the chicken used for this dish is all 100% Canadian raised.
Cottage Cheese & Radish McMuffin
Where you can get it: Poland
Moving across the Atlantic back to Europe, the Cottage Cheese & Radish McMuffin offered by McDonald’s locations in Poland is an especially healthy morning option, conceived to provide local customers with a taste reminiscent of a traditional Polish breakfast. The sandwich features a McMuffin wheat bun, radish, arugula, cottage cheese, spices, and butter.
Chicken Paprika
Where you can get it: Switzerland
There’s nothing neutral about this sandwich, which is only available in the small European nation of Switzerland. Described as the “perfect” mixture of breadcrumb coated chicken fried in Swiss rapeseed oil with paprika sauce, melted cheese, and a warm bun made with Swiss flour, it’s enticing enough to consider hopping on a flight to Geneva just to try it.
Salad Burger
Where you can get it: New Zealand
In the mood for the burger experience without the beef? Residents of New Zealand can order themselves a Salad Burger at their local Mickey D’s. As the name implies, the Salad Burger is essentially a hamburger minus the meat. So, what’s between those sesame seed buns? Two tomato slices, onions, shredded lettuce, a slice of cheese, two pickles, and a generous portion of peppery McChicken sauce.
Bubur Ayam McD
Where you can get it: Malaysia, Indonesia
For the list’s first foray into Asia, this McDonald’s menu item will most definitely sound exotic to many readers, but according to the Golden Arches. this porridge-based dish is reminiscent of mom’s cooking for many customers. Chicken strips, spring onions, sliced ginger, diced chilies, and fried shallots are served in this porridge.
Butter Chicken Grilled Burger
Where you can get it: India
McDonald’s locations in India don’t serve any beef or pork, but that hasn’t stopped the fast-food chain from constructing an exciting and flavorful menu for patrons. Enter the Butter Chicken Grilled Burger, an absolutely mouth-watering combination of premium grilled chicken topped with makhani (butter chicken) sauce and shredded red onions, all placed between a sesame seed bun.
Bacon Roll
Where you can get it: United Kingdom, Ireland
Sometimes simplicity is best for breakfast. Case in point: the refreshingly straightforward Bacon Roll available at McDonald’s locations throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland. It isn’t tough to guess the ingredients in this one. It consists of nothing more than back bacon served on a plain roll with either ketchup or brown sauce.
Teriyaki Chicken Filet-O
Where you can get it: Japan
Another list entry that would stick out like a sore thumb on an American McDonald’s menu, the Teriyaki Chicken Filet-O available at Mickey D’s restaurants across Japan is made up of a crispy, fried chicken patty smothered in sweet and spicy teriyaki sauce, lettuce, and mayonnaise. For those with a big appetite, there’s also a double version with two chicken patties.
McExtreme Pulled Pork
Where you can get it: Spain
Pulled pork at McDonald’s? That may sound like a fantasy for residents of most countries, but Spaniards can order a McExtreme Pulled Pork anytime they please. Consisting of a beef patty, pulled pork, bacon, and crispy fried onions smothered in smoked cheese, BBQ sauce, and smoked mayonnaise, this sandwich is not for the faint of heart (or stomach).
Chicken McDo with McSpaghetti
Where you can get it: Philippines
Ordering Spaghetti at McDonald’s probably sounds like ordering seafood at a steakhouse to most Americans, which is probably why the McSpaghetti flopped big time when it was released in the U.S. by McDonald’s in the 1970s. McDonald’s take on pasta persists to this day, however, in the Philippines. Patrons ordering the Chicken McDo with McSpaghetti get a crispy, golden brown chicken leg in addition to pasta served with ground beef and red sauce.
The M
Where you can get it: Germany
A Deutschland exclusive, the M features two 100% German beef patties paired with a creamy “special sauce” in addition to crispy onions, spicy cucumbers, two slices of cheese, and salad. Just released in August 2024, the marketing campaign accompanying the M warns customers they’ll need both hands to handle this massive burger.
Pizza McPuff
Where you can get it: India
Another innovative menu item out of McDonald’s operations in India, the Pizza McPuff boasts an eclectic mix of ingredients like green peas, carrots, beans, capsicum, onions, and plenty of spices paired with mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce. All that flavor is housed in a rectangular dough pocket. No meat? No problem!
Double Pork Deluxe Roll
Where you can get it: Poland
Some people prefer a light breakfast, but if you need something substantial to start the day, the Double Pork Deluxe Roll offered at Polish McDonald’s locations is sure to satisfy even the largest morning appetites. Two pork patties covered in spices are complemented by crispy bacon, fresh lettuce and tomato, cheddar cheese, and a mustard-horseradish sauce. This breakfast sandwich is so big you may find yourself skipping lunch.
Shrimp Filet-O
Where you can get it: Japan
Shrimp and fast food may sound like strange bedfellows to many Westerners, but the Shrimp Filet-O has been a staple of Japanese Mickey D’s menus for close to a decade. An absolute must-try for anyone visiting Japan, the sandwich is made up of a panko-crusted shrimp patty paired with Thousand Island sauce and lettuce.
McChicken Mozzarella
Where you can get it: South Korea
What could possibly make the McChicken any better? A pair of mozzarella sticks, of course. Only McDonald’s restaurants in South Korea carry this monstrosity of a sandwich featuring a crispy McChicken patty, two golden mozzarella sticks, and spicy “Arabian-inspired” sauce. The perfect remedy for a grumbling stomach after a late night out, the McChicken Mozzarella is available until 4 a.m. at local locations.
Big Arch
Where you can get it: Canada, Portugal
If you’ve ever felt like McDonald’s iconic Big Mac just wasn’t big enough, the all-new Big Arch is the burger for you. Currently only available in Canada and Portugal, chances are this gargantuan burger will eventually make its way to U.S. menus if it proves successful during its international trial.
Weighing in at about 14 ounces (the Big Mac is around 7.5 ounces), the Big Arch features two quarter-pound, 100% beef patties, three slices of white processed cheese (instead of the usual yellow American), two types of onions (slivered, crispy), and a brand new tangy sauce created just for the new burger.
Dosa Masala Burger
Where you can get it: India
McDonald’s own take on a classic Southern Indian dish, the Dosa Masala Burger starts with a grilled patty made up of turmeric-spiced mashed potato and fresh peas. Then, to ensure even more flavor, Mickey D’s also adds spicy molagapodi chutney mayo before placing the burger between a whole wheat bun.
Century Egg Chicken Porridge
Where you can get it: China
Century eggs are a staple in Chinese cuisine made by preserving eggs in a mixture of salt, quicklime, and charcoal. Despite the name, these eggs aren’t actually 100 years old; the preservation process can last anywhere from a few weeks to a few months. The end result doesn’t exactly look appetizing, but who am I to argue with centuries of culinary tradition?
McDonald’s version of the century egg, meanwhile, is part of its breakfast menu in China. The Century Egg Chicken Porridge is made with Northeastern Chinese rice boiled for 95 minutes exactly until each grain blooms. Paired with “selected preserved eggs and healthy chicken,” this porridge will warm both the heart and stomach, the chain claims.
McVegan
Where you can get it: Finland, Sweden
A permanent menu fixture in both Finland and Sweden, the McVegan was first introduced in 2017. Thanks to a seasoned soy burger and egg-free mayonnaise in addition to lettuce, ketchup, mustard, pickles, and tomatoes, local customers can enjoy the authentic taste of a McDonald’s burger without all the animal by-products. It’s also available with gluten-free bread!
Big Brekkie Burger
Where you can get it: Australia, New Zealand
Why settle for one breakfast when you can have virtually all of them between two buns? Enter the Big Brekkie Burger served at McDonald’s locations in Australia and New Zealand. This breakfast burger could easily work as lunch or dinner as well, as it includes bacon, a freshly cracked free range egg, cheese, a crisp hash brown, barbecue sauce, and either a 100% Aussie or New Zealand beef patty.
Maestro Spicy Santiago
Where you can get it: Belgium
The small European nation of Belgium is hardly synonymous with spicy food, but that’s exactly what local McDonald’s restaurants have on the menu with the Maestro Spicy Santiago. Clearly inspired by Southwestern cuisine, this burger boasts two beef patties, bacon, melted cheddar cheese, nachos, jalapeños, and two sauces: a creamy guacamole mayonnaise and a spicy jalapeño cheese sauce.
Cheddar Cheese Pool
Where you can get it: Brazil
If you’re a firm believer that cheese makes any meal better, book a trip to Brazil today to get your hands on some of McDonald’s cheddar cheese dipping sauce. Served in a small cup, or “pool,” the cheesy sauce is suitable for dipping anything and everything on the menu.
Double Beef Burger
Where you can get it: China
No two foods epitomize Americana quite like the hot dog and the hamburger. Well, McDonald’s locations in China offer customers both in a single menu item. The Double Beef Burger starts out with two 100% beef patties before adding salt, pepper, mustard sauce, and two German Thuringian sausages.
These days, weddings symbolize more than just grandeur; they’re also about individuality and sentimentality. Among the most prominent places to see this evolution is the menu. At Tamarind Global Weddings, we have witnessed multiple couples turning to meals that reflect their cultural heritage and evoke profound emotions, particularly from all across India’s culinary regions. As shared by Anjali Tolani, Vice President of Celebrations at Tamarind Global, these trends highlight a growing desire for authenticity and nostalgia on the plate.
Here are eight local staples that have been featured on wedding menus.
Dal Moradabadi – Uttar Pradesh
Originally a classic Moradabad roadside lentil food item, this sour yet hot dal is now being reinterpreted as a hearty, filling appetizer at weddings. Served in sophisticated porcelain bowls or with small sized kulchas, it adds comfort and a hint of nostalgia and is especially beloved at mehendi breakfasts and welcome dinner banquets.
Amritsari Macchi – Punjab
Punjab’s golden brown, carom-spiced deep-fried fish has become an instant hit during happy hour. It’s a big success at sangeets and beachside sundowners, particularly among North Indian and destination weddings. It’s condensed and often accompanied with beet salad or a dip of green chutney.
Benne Dosa& Ghee PodiIdli – Karnataka/South India
At pre-wedding brunches and haldi gatherings, South Indian breakfasts are gaining popularity due to the mouth watering ghee podiidlis and buttery benne dosas. They are usually served with small bowls of savoury chutneys and ghee flavoured with gunpowder. Perfect for open counters where chefs produce them warm and fresh, it brings a sensory element to the celebration with their crisp, fragrant textures.
Kozhi Chettinad Sliders – Tamil Nadu
This hot, spicy South Indian chicken curry meal is being reimagined as cocktail night mini sliders and wraps. It’s popular with Gen Z individuals looking for a little added flair, and it’s a great way to combine tradition with easy convenience.
Bhutte Ka Kees – Madhya Pradesh
Who would have expected milk and grated corn to taste this delicious? Primarily for daytime gatherings, this Indore delicacy is finding its place in vegetarian eating booths. This has been opted for small-batch dining at village side haldis as well as royal weddings.
Khichu Live Counter – Gujarat
Traditionally enjoyed as a Gujarati snack, khichu is a soft, steamed rice flour delicacy that is being incorporated in live food stations. It is frequently served hot with a light coat of oil and spicy red chilli pickle masala. With interactive food stations becoming popular, wedding planners are including it into haldi brunches and sangeet evenings. It is ideal for couples who want to add authenticity without being too formal.
Champaran Mutton – Bihar
This slow-cooked mutton dish, which emerged in the Champaran district of Bihar, is quickly coming to the forefront as a highlight of wedding feasts. The smokey and delicate mutton is prepared in airtight clay pots with mustard oil and whole spices, and requires light stirring. It is frequently served as a plated main dish at smaller events or at midnight buffet stations.
GajarKaHalwa – Delhi/North India
This classic winter pudding which was once regarded to be too standard for wedding menus, is now making a triumphant return with an air of finesse.
The dessert is served warm in mini katoris, garnished with rose petals, sliced pistachios, and even with a scoop of saffron kulfi or vanilla ice cream. It is highly sought after at post-phera buffets or as part of sit-down thalis at exclusive receptions.
Today’s menus are as much about one’s identity as they are about luxury. Couples can share stories about their origins and individual preferences through their traditional cuisine.
Food is becoming one of the most prominent expressions of culture at weddings. These dishes, whether they are reinterpreted from the streets or an ancestral household recipe, represent experiences and not just a meal.
What’s on offer?
Delhi2Dublin is a small family outfit which is finally planting roots after years on the market circuit. Its new base at Priory Market in Tallaght is its first permanent home.
The menu, chalked on a blackboard, wanders across India’s street food map. You’ll find samosas, hand-folded momos, pani puri, and vada pav, the Mumbai potato burger. Sides stay snacky – masala fries dusted in Delhi-style seasoning.
“Kebab-ish” ups the portions. There’s a kebab platter with minced or seekh-style kebabs, salad, chutney, mayo and masala chips; a naan sandwich with kebabs, salad, peppers, onions and cheese; or loaded fries topped with kebabs, chutney, mayo and cheese.
“Big Bites” mean full meals; a crispy butter chicken rice bowl with potato bhaji, chickpea rice and cucumber salad, a naan wrap of the same, a chicken tikka masala burger stacked with fried fillets, mint slaw and masala fries, or chicken tikka masala loaded fries.
Dishes such as like the chicken rice bowl, loaded fries with chicken tikka or kebabs, and the loaded naan sandwich are proving to be the most popular choices.
What did we order?
Chicken samosas, the crispy butter chicken rice bowl, a lamb kebab platter and a loaded naan wrap.
How was the service?
This is a popular food stall, so there was a queue and a bit of a wait. You’re given a buzzer that goes off when your order is ready.
How was the food?
The chicken samosas were a mixed bag. The filling of mashed veg and cumin was good, and the dipping sauce worked, but they were greasy and not very crisp.
The crispy butter chicken rice bowl was as expected; breadcrumbed chicken with a spicy butter sauce, sticky rice, chickpeas and a fresh minty sauce on top of lettuce. The sauce was good, and the chickpeas and mint gave it a nice lift, though it’s more a fast-food version than a proper curry.
The lamb kebab platter came with a kofta-style minced lamb kebab, salad, dressing and masala chips. The chips were salty but a bit limp – fine for soaking up sauce but not much crunch. The loaded naan wrap used the same chicken and salad as the rice bowl, but in a large naan folded over, with plenty to eat. Overall, it is fast food that hits the spot if you want saucy, filling carbs.
What about the packaging?
Everything is served in cardboard packaging.
What did it cost?
It was €45 for lunch for three people: chicken samosas, €4; crispy butter chicken rice bowl, €14; lamb kebab platter, €13; and loaded naan wrap, €14.
Where does it deliver?
Takeaway and dine-in only. Open daily, 11am-10pm.
Would I order it again?
Yes, Priory Market is a vibrant market with a great atmosphere, and the food here – particularly the lamb kofta – is perfect for eating on site.
Alabama foodies, rejoice: Birmingham Restaurant Week is back for another year, and it’s more delicious than ever.
This annual culinary celebration brings together nearly 50 local restaurants, food trucks, bars, and catering companies, offering exclusive, limited-time menus and special pricing to highlight the best of Birmingham’s food scene. From upscale dining experiences and international flavors to casual favorites and hidden gems, Restaurant Week invites locals and visitors alike to explore and support the city’s vibrant culinary culture.
Restaurant Week’s Preview Party, which was held at Haven in Birmingham’s Southside, gave us a taste of what to expect in the week ahead. The lively event brought together chefs, restaurant owners, and food lovers under one roof to sample bites and sips from over a dozen participating spots. The evening highlighted the creativity, passion, and diversity that define Birmingham’s ever-evolving food scene. Take a look at some of the Preview Party’s standouts, as well as what you can expect from their Restaurant Week offerings.
Offering a fresh and elevated take on Latin cuisine, Sol Y Luna pairs artful tapas with handcrafted cocktails. From small plates to fresh margaritas, this is a go-to destination for flavor-packed nights with friends or a lively date spot. At the Preview Party, chef and owner Jorge Castro served up perfect bites of passion fruit shrimp ceviche on tortillas.
Castro has been part of Restaurant Week since its beginning, and commented on how the event brings the community together. “Restaurant Week is about the people,” he said. “We really get to know our customers and it’s amazing to see them return year after year, while also meeting many new faces.” Their Restaurant Week specials include fixed-price dinner menus featuring shrimp sliders, a Cuban sandwich, and a tres leches lemon cake.
(Birmingham Restaurant Week/Contributed)
Magnolia Point is redefining Southern soul food with an inventive twist, serving up comforting dishes that bring the bayou flavors. The restaurant is housed in a restored 1930s building at the corner of downtown’s Magnolia Avenue, and offers relaxed vibes that evoke everyone’s favorite seaside snacks. Their Preview Party sampling? A perfectly dippable black-eyed pea hummus with vegetable crudité, which is offered on both their lunch and dinner fixed-price menus for Restaurant Week along with plenty of Gulf Coast flavors like their classic gumbo and fried catfish.
(Birmingham Restaurant Week/Contributed)
A longtime pillar of Birmingham’s food scene, Michael’s Restaurant continues to impress with its steak, seafood, and Southern favorites. Under the leadership of Bernadine Birdsong, the restaurant has embraced Restaurant Week as an opportunity to connect with the community. “I love Restaurant Week because it brings people out and allows them the opportunity to try something new,” she said. Their Restaurant Week menu has promised to include their legendary Salmon Rockefeller: pan seared salmon topped with a spinach cream sauce and chopped bacon.
(Birmingham Restaurant Week/Contributed)
One of the city’s longest-standing Indian restaurants, Taj India has been serving Birmingham customers for nearly 30 years and is delighted to participate in Restaurant Week once more. Known for its rich curries, and warm hospitality, this Five Points favorite has become a go-to spot for both longtime locals and newcomers craving authentic Indian cuisine.
At the Restaurant Week Preview Party, Taj India served its beloved Chicken Tikka Masala–a comforting, flavor-packed dish that showcased the depth and warmth of traditional Indian cooking and was a standout among the evening’s offerings. The Chicken Tikka is featured on their fixed-price Restaurant Week menu, along with tandoori chicken and sag paneer.
From beloved institutions to rising stars, this year’s Birmingham Restaurant Week promises something for every palate. Whether you’re revisiting an old favorite or discovering a new go-to spot, there’s never been a better time to celebrate the creativity, culture, and connection that Birmingham’s culinary scene has to offer.
Several exciting events are lined up to keep the celebration going. Sipology, a cocktail tasting experience featuring local mixologists and spirit brands, will take place on Tuesday, July 23rd at City Walk Social. For a bit of foodie fun, don’t miss the BRW Scavenger Hunt, happening Saturday, July 20th, where you can explore the city and earn prizes along the way.
Birmingham Restaurant Week begins today, July 17th, and runs through July 26th. For more information about participating restaurants and special event tickets, visit bhamrestaurantweek.com.
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