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McSpaghetti and fries? The weirdest McDonald’s menu items around the world

FROM McLobster to McNoodles, here are ten of the strangest McDonald’s menu items from around the world ...

IN ORDER to cater to the demands of customers worldwide, McDonald’s tweak their menu to suit different tastebuds.

From McLobster to McNoodles, here are ten of the strangest McDonald’s menu items from around the world ...

1. MCCURRY PAN — INDIA

The McCurry Pan caters for McDonald’s vegetarian customers in India.
The McCurry Pan caters for McDonald’s vegetarian customers in India.

When McDonald’s launched their first ever vegetarian outlet, they also decided to release the McCurry Pan. The pastry box is filled with a creamy sauce and curried vegetables including broccoli, mushrooms and red pepper.

2. GREEK MAC — GREECE

The Big Mac is given a Greek twist with pitta bread and tzatziki.
The Big Mac is given a Greek twist with pitta bread and tzatziki.

In Greece, McDonald’s customers can request the Greek Mac, pitta bread stuffed with beef or chicken to go alongside tzatziki, lettuce and tomato.

3. MCLOBSTER — CANADA

The McLobster Roll is probably McDonald’s fanciest menu item.
The McLobster Roll is probably McDonald’s fanciest menu item.

Canadian fast food fans can indulge in an up-market McDonald’s offering.

To prepare the McLobster, a fresh lobster salad is served inside a soft brioche bun.

4. CROQUE MCDO — FRANCE

The Croque McDo is an unusual twist on a French classic.
The Croque McDo is an unusual twist on a French classic.

The traditional French croque monsieur has been replicated in McDonald’s Croque McDo.

The ham and cheese toastie has an interesting twist as it’s grilled on sweet bread.

5. MCNOODLES — AUSTRIA

McNoodles are in high demand in Austria.
McNoodles are in high demand in Austria.

McDonald’s have taken inspiration from Asian cuisine to come up with a tasty noodle dish for customers in Austria.

The dish is flavoured with curry sauce and served up with vegetables, salad and chicken.

6. MCSPAGHETTI — PHILIPPINES

McSpaghetti is all the rage in the Philippines, despite flopping in Italy.
McSpaghetti is all the rage in the Philippines, despite flopping in Italy.

Launching spaghetti-related meals in Italy was a huge flop for McDonald’s, but surprisingly, the craze did take off in the Philippines.

The pasta, served with tomato sauce, is often served with a side order of fried chicken.

7. MCRICE BURGER — TAIWAN

The traditional sesame seed burger bun is replaced with a rice bun in the McRice Burger.
The traditional sesame seed burger bun is replaced with a rice bun in the McRice Burger.

The traditional burger is given an East-Asian twist with the McRice Burger, as patties are placed in between buns made of rice.

8. PIZZAROTTO — ITALY

One of the most-envied McDonald’s menu items is the ‘Pizzarotto’, which is served in Italy.
One of the most-envied McDonald’s menu items is the ‘Pizzarotto’, which is served in Italy.

Fast food fans from around the world have been begging McDonald’s to roll this deep fried calzone dish out worldwide.

The tasty treat has the simple flavours of tomato and mozzarella.

9. SAUSAGE N’EGG TWISTY PASTA — HONG KONG

This is definitely an unusual take on the traditional British fry-up.
This is definitely an unusual take on the traditional British fry-up.

This strange dish is served up in Hong Kong at breakfast time.

McDonald’s stores combine fry-up staples of sausage and egg with twirly pasta soup.

10. SOUTHERN STYLE CHICKEN BISCUIT — THE USA

The Southern Style Chicken Biscuit is served up in a scone-like bun.
The Southern Style Chicken Biscuit is served up in a scone-like bun.

McDonalds have provided the USA with a taste of the American South by releasing the Southern Style Chicken Biscuit.

The chicken is fried and served between a sweet buttermilk biscuit.

Originally published as McSpaghetti and fries? The weirdest McDonald’s menu items around the world

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