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[c9]

Apparently, I'm unable to use Google effectively to answer my question: what is the full list of weird-o regional McDonald's menu items? But here's some info at least.

From The Economist:
"Though localisation — both in terms of product development and sourcing of raw material — has been a cornerstone of McDonald’s business philosophy worldwide, the success of products like Pizza McPuff, McAloo Tikki, Crispy Chinese burger and Paneer Salsa Wrap in India has caught the fancy of McDonald’s outlets in other countries."

From the McDonald's website:

Canada
Cheese, vegetable, pepperoni and deluxe pizza

Uruguay
McHuevo - A hamburger with a poached egg on top

Thailand
Samurai Pork burger - A sandwich marinated with teriyaki sauce

Philippines
McSpaghetti - Pasta in a sauce with frankfurter bits

New Zealand
Kiwiburger - A hamburger with a fried egg and slice of beet

Japan
Chicken Tatsuta - A fried chicken sandwich spiced with soy sauce and ginger

Germany
Frankfurters, beer and a cold four-course meal

And the best article, which made me actually hungry for Indian McDonald's, is here:
http://www.media.mcdonalds.com/secured/products/international/maharajamac.html

McDonald's worked with its local, Indian partners to adapt the menu to meet local tastes and needs. As the old advertising jingle goes, the "Maharaja Mac" is made of: "two all lamb patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese pickles, onions on a sesame seed bun." The famous sandwich's main ingredient, beef, was replaced out of respect for the local Hindu population of India.

The changes didn't end with product re-formulations - which also include a specially developed vegetable burger, vegetable nuggets and locally flavored dipping sauces like chili and masala - the commitment required operational changes as well.

Two different menu boards are displayed in each restaurant - green for vegetarian products and purple for non-vegetarian, making it easier for customers to see their options and make their choices. Behind the counter, restaurant kitchens have separate, dedicated preparation areas for the meat and non-meat products - and even crew assigned to the products' cooking have different uniforms to distinguish their roles. These extra steps are taken to assure Indian customers of the wholesomeness of both products and their correct preparation.

Comments

bored

[petele.livejournal.com]

Cam, are you bored? You seem to be doing a bit of posting today! :)

Check out the new photo album app I set up at http://www.bigbackpack.ca I'm going to put the burning man pics back up there again this week.

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[c9.livejournal.com]

Looks nice! the BM pics will be a great addition! :)

Re: bored

[petele.livejournal.com]

it seems pretty cool, and looks like its got some neat features I'd like for my personal pictures web site, which is kinda hot. The mail thing isn't working right now, but that may be an easy fix - we'll see...

[bartok.livejournal.com]

why does ALL of that food look significantly more appetizing than what is normally offered?

[zoltrix.livejournal.com]

In Greece they have the McGyros and it's actually quite tasty.

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[c9.livejournal.com]

Yum! I'm torn between traveling the world and sampling these unusual delights (which are probably judged in much the same vein as we judge Canadian McDonald's "delights"), and being annoyed at McDonald's' crass exploitation of regional culture to make a quick buck.

I think I'll do both in moderation. :)

[sappiboi.livejournal.com]

McDonalds mmmmmmmmm... Is it wrong to be a Personal Trainer and fantasize about eating a big mac while training a client... No...No it is not. God Bless McDonalds and it's wonderful Menu Choices all made from the same product, blended with different modified fats, to produce appetizing choices such as, Quarter Pounder, Big Mac, mmmmmmmm Mc French Fries, Mc Chicken sauce etc...etc...etc... Let us now observe a moment of silence...

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[gotwoody.livejournal.com]

You're a personal trainer? As in, you can help people toward the lofty goal of having a body 1/10th as buffed as yours? Why did I not know this.. Where have you been all this time.. Somehow when I was told "he works at Nubodys" I pictured you behind the desk, not on the floor.

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[c9.livejournal.com]

Really? When I first met Darren (lj user=sappiboi), I *definitely* pictured him on the floor. Any floor. :)

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[sappiboi.livejournal.com]

LOL I do actually work behind the desk now. But I started out as a personal trainer for the first 1.5 years I was with them.

[gotwoody.livejournal.com]

BTW: I love your new picture! It's wicked and looks *really* good. Much better than even this old tartan!

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[c9.livejournal.com]

Cool, thanks. I liked it enough that I knew I should quickly add it to my various profiles before I ended up hating it. :)