Only In Japan: 10 Exclusive Items on Japan’s McDonald’s Menu
McDonald’s is your go-to place for when you’re on a road trip when you’re hungover, or for your first date in grade 7.
The burger chain is the most known restaurant in the entire world, with a net worth of over 7 billion USD and over 37 000 restaurants operating. We all have our usual order, but it seems like it changes depending on where you live. For example, McDonald’s in Canada offers poutine, and Hong Kong’s McDonald’s has pasta on its menu. Japan has its very own McD’ modifications, differing greatly from its standard American counterpart. Here are 10 crazy items Sabukaru has spotted on its menu:
Samurai Mac
A juicy, indulgent double-patty burger, drenched in thick soy sauce. So good that it’s a shame not being available worldwide.
Sankaku Pie
Crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside, this limited-edition dessert came in mouth-watering flavors: Amao strawberry, choco-hazelnut, cookies and cream, etc.
Shaka Shaka fries
Forget your plain fries. There’s nothing wrong with them, but Shaka Shaka fries offer a multitude of complementary seasonings, like shrimp tempura and wasabi.
Teritama Burger
Summed up, a tasty teriyaki beef patty with a fried egg sandwiched between the buns. In fact, eggs are a popular addition to burgers in Japan.
Pikachu Menu
Based on the renowned Pokémon character, a limited-edition menu along with toys was released.
Ebi Filet-O
A deep-fried creamy shrimp patty is served instead of the regular white fish patty. A must-try for all shrimp lovers.
Edamame and Corn
Sweet corn and edamame are available as a side menu in Japan.
Bacon-Potato Pie
Unlike its sweet counterparts, this item is a savory treat, with buttery bacon and potato filling.
Gohan Burger
Instead of regular bread buns, they’re replaced by deep-fried rice patties. Try the limited Gohan Chicken Tatsuta burger.
Sakuramochi Pie
Cherry blossoms can be seen in early spring and so can the Sakuramochi Pie. A pink dessert to celebrate the blossoming sakura, it’s filled with adzuki bean paste and sakura-flavored mochi.
About the Author:
Mizuki Khoury
Born in Montreal, based in Tokyo. Sabukaru’s senior writer and works as an artist under Exit Number Five.
