McMenu

[imec]

I've always been amused/intrigued by McDonald's's's's (I can never get that right) regional "specialties". I found this very thorough blog post of many (if not all) of them. Anyone tried any of these?

The McLobster Sandwich and Other McMenu Madness

[bixaorellana]

I must have something wrong with me. I'd sort of like to try some of those items.

[imec]

I'd give it all a go with the exception of the McSpaghetti - not a chance.

[cristina]

The first time my kids went to Europe, they were still in the McD and Starbucks rut. The rule was, we would not eat anywhere that there was a branch at home.

Reading this, I sort of regret it. It might have been interesting to see the differences from what was expected.

Although, we didn't suffer, from a culinary perspective.

[lagatta]

I wouldn't mind trying some of the Indian items. Of course I'm not averse to chicken sandwiches in Arabic bread, but those are very common here in Montréal (and in Ottawa) no need to go to McDo. But I'm going to have a tartine de saumon fumé for supper, and some ripe tomatoes similar to those in the salad kerouac has shown, but with fresh basil (big pot on my balcony) instead of fresh parsley. I have other salads made full of fresh flatleaf parsley, which by the way is packed full of vitamin c.

[hwinpp]

I've tried the Samurai Burger in Thailand, a pork burger, and the Rendang Burger in Malaysia, a dryish beef curry. In Germany there's the Mc Rib, an oblong shaped pork burger.

[tillystar]

The first time my kids went to Europe, they were still in the McD and Starbucks rut. The rule was, we would not eat anywhere that there was a branch at home.

Reading this, I sort of regret it. It might have been interesting to see the differences from what was expected.

I regret too! I have never been in a McDs abroad and I regret, I regret. What treats I have missed!

[bazfaz]

I feel no need to go to our nearest McDo (which is a 25 minute drive away) but it does at least serve beer.

[Deleted]

This is the sort of thing that McDonald's France sticks on the menu from time to time.



note: in France, the word 'Oriental' means 'Middle Eastern'.

[bixaorellana]

That bun looks pretty decent. Probably isn't, though.

[hwinpp]

In Germany McD has beer as well.

[Deleted]

Yes, Mclobster sandwich is quite popular around here. Maybe because there lobster fishing is common in these parts.

[lagatta]

Strangely, "Oriental" can also mean Maghrebi (North African), though Morocco is actually west of France. Remember a friend from Morocco extolling the wonders of "la cuisine orientale".

That sandwich does look good, but I don't really see any advantage over the many kebab/merguez/sandwich tunisien/falafel etc joints everywhere, whether their cuisine is Frenchified/junkified Maghrebi, Turkish, Lebanese or Sephardic Jewish/Israelo-Palestinian (the falafel joints). I suspect the bread is rather cardboardy.

By the way, I know a wonderful Moroccan bakery just off Dappermarkt public market in eastern Amsterdam. Must try to dig up the address. They make excellent "oriental" bread. Dutch bread is shitty - I thought it would be like good, sturdy German bread but it is much softer, almost like crappy English or North American bread. It is possible to purchase authentic French baguettes and other good crusty breads but the baguettes cost about 3 euros apiece, so it is a luxury I only indulge in once or twice. The Moroccan guy makes good breads starting from about 50 euro cents.

[Deleted]

More McDonald's treats here!

My favorites are the deep fried macaroni and mashed potatoes for Japan and also the Jason Alexander commercial.

[bixaorellana]

Re: #5, the McHotdog ~~

I may be all wet about this, but it seems to me that in my childhood and perhaps into early youth, THE all-American food was hot dog and the American game was baseball. Then we all woke up one day and it was burgers, burgers, burgers and the game was football.

[Deleted]

You're a chapter late, Bixa -- the #1 food eaten in the U.S. is now pizza.

[bixaorellana]

Figures. Sorta sums up my whole life. I say we go back to hot dogs!

[Deleted]

Somebody should so some research on what were the big items before hot dogs and hamburgers.

[lagatta]

I'm sure it will soon be tacos.

[Deleted]

It would be burritos if I lived on that continent.

[bixaorellana]

Naturally I attempted to Google the history of American food. So far no answer to what was the major snack food back before hot dogs, but I did find this mega compendium of food and dining info and trivia. Enjoy!