Japan's McDonald's Recognized as the Best in the World: What's Unique About the Menu.
Japan's McDonald's is Considered the Best in the World
According to The Sun: Forget the usual burgers and fries – Japan impresses with its unique dishes at McDonald's.
Visiting McDonald's locations in different countries, you can stumble upon interesting dishes, such as beer at the Spanish version of the establishment.
GettyJapan constantly ranks among the best countries to visit McDonald's due to the high quality of dishes and a diverse menu.
The country ranks third in the world in the number of McDonald's, surpassed only by the USA and China, with nearly 3000 restaurants.
One McDonald's fan noted:
“I have one must-stop on every international trip: McDonald's. The Japanese McDonald's is the best, no question – they’ve adapted the American chain to suit themselves.”
Among his favorite dishes, he highlighted Shaka-Chiki – a crispy chicken cutlet with spices, as well as a matcha pie.
He also added:
“The Japanese McDonald's is significantly cheaper. I know I'm not alone in ordering nearly $20 in the US, while in Japan it would cost about $7 for the same amount of food.”
Unique Dishes and Drinks
The menu of the Japanese McDonald's offers dishes that cannot be found in the UK. Among the popular ones are the Ebi Fry burger, made with Japanese fried shrimp, teriyaki burger, and Samurai Mac with beef patties and soy sauce.
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Some popular drinks, such as McFloat Grape or McFloat Melon, can also not be found in the UK – these are juices with ice cream.
Recently, new items have been added to the menu, such as heart-shaped shrimp nuggets, although they are not that easy to find – not all boxes contain them.
Seasonal desserts include Sankaku Choco Pies with chocolate and almonds, as well as strawberry milk. It’s especially worth visiting the establishment in the spring season, when snacks and drinks themed around sakura appear.
Happy Meal toys and themes also change frequently – recently featuring Hello Kitty and Pokemon, and currently – characters from Sanrio My Melody and Kuromi.
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Traveler Reviews
Reddit users have also positively rated the Japanese McDonald's. One of them noted:
“McDonald's in Japan is a whole other level compared to the American ones.”
New items may appear in their menu, such as Sakura Mixology – 11 new dishes under discussion for UK McDonald's.
There is also the option to try many items from another menu at McDonald’s headquarters.
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In conclusion, Japan's McDonald's continues to impress its visitors not only with its diverse menu but also with reasonable prices. Unique dishes have become the reason why foodies from around the world eagerly share their experiences of their visits. It is an experience worth trying for anyone planning to visit Japan. Read also
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