The Big Arch: Macca’s ‘biggest burger ever’ finally in Aus

A giant Macca’s burger, that makes a Big Mac look like a slider, has just launched in Australia – and boy is it “massive”.

McDonald’s has finally launched the giant burger, dubbed its “biggest ever”, in Australia – a year after it was trialled overseas and subsequently went viral.

The Big Arch is a monster burger that makes the fast-food chain’s famous Big Mac look like a slider.

Weighing in at 14 ounces (about 400 grams), the Big Arch is nearly four times the weight of a Quarter Pounder and “requires two hands to eat”, Macca’s warned.

Made up of two quarter pound 100 per cent Aussie beef patties, three slices of cheddar cheese, topped with crispy onions, crunchy pickles and lettuce.

The beastly menu item also features the new “signature Big Arch sauce”, but don’t ask what it tastes of, as that has been kept that secret, described only as a “rich and creamy flavour that is instantly recognisable McDonald’s”.

Since hitting restaurants on Wednesday, social media has erupted with videos, as Aussies rush to taste the viral burger for themselves.

“Woah, this thing is huge,” declared Melbourne food blogger @nectoriouspapi in a recent video.

He concluded by stating it was “very, very tasty” but urged diners to take caution as it was “absolutely huge”.

McDonald’s has released the ‘Big Arch’, a monster burger that makes the fast-food chain’s famous “Big Mac” look like a mini-slider. Picture: TikTok/nectoriouspapi

Another bloke, who goes by the handle @frankieeeats, said he paid $12 for the new menu item, describing it as “heavy”.

While popular food blogger @dub.eats.everything described it as “bloody massive” and “loaded with toppings” in a recent clip.

“Oh man that sauce is crazy,” he added on TikTok.

It requires two hands to eat, Macca’s said. Picture: TikTok//nectoriouspapi

Aussies have been rushing to try the $12 item, labelling it ‘huge’ and ‘heavy’. Picture: TikTok/frankieeeats

The Big Arch was initially trialled in Canada and Portugal last year, where it instantly went viral due to its mammoth size.

At the time, it was described as the fast-food chain’s “biggest ever burger”, though McDonald’s has yet to confirm if this is the case.

“After being met with huge success in overseas markets, it’s finally landed in Australia – loud, proud and ready to take on your hunger,” McDonald’s marketing director for menu and brand Amanda Nakad said.

“This isn’t your average burger, it’s the most loaded bite we’ve ever served. The Big Arch is a step up for when your usual order won’t cut it – here for when the hunger hits hard and you need a burger that understands the assignment.”

It’s definitely not something you could eat everyday, as the Big Arch contains 1065 calories and 67 grams of fat, which is 96 per cent of the recommended daily fat intake for adults.

Originally published as The Big Arch: Macca’s ‘biggest burger ever’ finally in Aus