11 Global McDonald’s Menu Items

Check out some international meals from the popular fast-food chain

By Olivia Putnal Posted March 24, 2010 from WomansDay.com

The McDonald’s golden arches have come to symbolize American culture around the world. Operating in 118 countries and on six continents, the fast-food chain has no choice but to expand its options beyond the classic hamburger and french fries. Whether it’s the Rice Burger in Taiwan or the Paneer Salsa Wrap in India, check out our picks for the 11 most interesting McDonald’s menu items.

Taiwan

Looking for something besides bread as your burger’s bun? Order the Rice Burger and you’ll get your choice of chicken or beef between two rice cakes. In an effort to drive business in rice-loving areas, the company felt this would be a great addition to their menu. Photo courtesy ofMcDonalds.com.hk.

Canada

Poutine is a traditional Canadian dish that consists of french fries topped with cheese curds and smothered in brown gravy. The side dish is sold by many other Canadian fast-food chains, but the McDonald’s version has a whopping 27 grams of fat. We hope it’s worth it! Photo courtesy ofMcDonalds.ca.

Greece

There are a couple of items on the Greek McDonald’s menu you won’t find in the States. You can help yourself to the Big Tiger Shrimp meal of crispy breaded shrimp served with sweet-and-sour sauce. Another unique item is the Shrimp Burger, made with grilled prawns, lettuce and special sauce. Photo courtesy of Travel.webshots.com.

Malaysia

Bubur Ayam McD is definitely one of the more unusual items on the list, but not for the people of Malaysia. The dish is one of their favorites—consisting of porridge topped with chicken strips, scallions, ginger, fried shallots and diced chiles. Photo courtesy of Travelblog.org.

India

Want a little more spice in your value meal? In India, you can try the Paneer Salsa Wrap—a flatbread sandwich stuffed with fried paneer cheese, lettuce, red cabbage, celery, mayo and Cheddar, then drenched in a special salsa. Photo courtesy of McDonaldsIndia.net.

Japan

In Japan, McDonald’s offers the Bacon Potato Pie. It may look like the classic apple pie, but instead of being sweet, it’s stuffed with savory ingredients like bacon, potatoes and onions. The Ebi Filet-O sandwich is another one-of-a-kind menu item. It’s a crispy shrimp sandwich with onions, olives, lettuce and mustard. Photo courtesy of McDonalds.co.jp.

Mexico

Who needs an Egg McMuffin when you’ve got the McMollettes? This Mexican McDonald’s breakfast meal offers three English muffins topped with refried beans, cheese and pico de gallo—now that’s a breakfast of champions! Photo courtesy of McDonalds.com.mx.

Philippines

Italian food at McDonald’s? Why not?! McDonald’s in the Philippines serves the Chicken McDo with Spaghetti, which includes one fried chicken piece and spaghetti marinara. Photo courtesy ofMcDonalds.com.ph.

Thailand

Forget boring apple! In Thailand you can get Sweet Corn or Pineapple Pie for dessert. Another menu item not offered in the U.S. is the Thai version of cheesy fries: classic Mickey D’s fries topped with a creamy Cheddar sauce. Photo courtesy of McThai.co.th.

Italy

The Insalata Bresaola e Parmigiano, a staple of McDonald’s locations in Italy, is a salad made with bresaola, an air-dried salted beef, with lettuce, carrots and Parmesan cheese. Photo courtesy ofMcDonalds.it.

Chile

Want to know what caught our eye on the Chilean McDonald’s menu? The Pechuga McPalta. The McPalta, which means “McAvocado” in Chilean Spanish, is a chicken sandwich made with lettuce, tomato and their famous avocado paste. Photo courtesy of McDonalds.cl.

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