I know its been a while since I've posted but I need to talk about something I wanted to write about for a while so hopefully its been worth the weight (intended). The subject is something that is near and dear to my American heart. A wordly icon that is more recognizable than Barack Obama...MC DONALDS!
For those of you that haven't stopped reading after that last sentence, this isn't your normal everyday Mc Donald's. I'm talking about Makudonorudo's, the Japanese Mc Donalds. If you're an American in Japan, you've undoubtedly craved a burger at some point. There's Lotteria, MosBurger (the name is appetizing right?), Freshness burger (its ok but super greasy), and probably others. All are overpriced and all tasted like cardboard and have horrible child size portions.. But alas, there is Mc Donald's. If its a burger you're craving, don't settle for those other places.
Honestly, Mc Donald's tastes much better here than anywhere else in the world. And believe me, I've tried it in France, England, South Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, and probably other places. (Side note: England is probably the worst place). The burgers have more flavor and the fries taste less like a tub of salted grease. Its also the cheapest place, you'll find a burger in Japan. Most things on the menu are comparable to prices in America.
The other great thing is their seasonal menu. Its literally a burger genius explosion. Of course, they do have the Shrimp Gratin burger for the Japanese food fans. BUUT they also have a Mega Mac (double Big Mac) a few times a year. That's 4 patties of Cow (not to be misread as cow patties which is what London Mc Donald's tastes like).
I've also been a huge Mc Donald's breakfast fan. If they served it all day I'd be a whale and looking toward my second triple bipass surgery. In Japan its no exception. On top of the normal stuff. They also have a Mega Muffin thats got TWO slices of sausage, BACON, and an egg with cheese.
But literally, the best time of year in MACU world is Big America (they think we're fat, surprise) Time. For a few months, they roll out with random sandwiches that are supposed to embody the Japanese perception of each location. I've had too much of a food coma over the last few years to remember all of them but its back right now. Recently, there was the Texas burger with bbq sauce and onion rings.
The best burger in the biz right now is the Idaho Burger. This is perfection in the culinary standard that is Mc Donalds. You got your bun, beef, cheese as usual but then they add a hashbrown, bacon and two random sauces I have no clue whats in. The result is a flavor explosion of perfection in your mouth.
Just remember, if you're looking for a good burger in Japan for cheap don't forget about the golden arches.
For those of you that haven't stopped reading after that last sentence, this isn't your normal everyday Mc Donald's. I'm talking about Makudonorudo's, the Japanese Mc Donalds. If you're an American in Japan, you've undoubtedly craved a burger at some point. There's Lotteria, MosBurger (the name is appetizing right?), Freshness burger (its ok but super greasy), and probably others. All are overpriced and all tasted like cardboard and have horrible child size portions.. But alas, there is Mc Donald's. If its a burger you're craving, don't settle for those other places.
Honestly, Mc Donald's tastes much better here than anywhere else in the world. And believe me, I've tried it in France, England, South Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, and probably other places. (Side note: England is probably the worst place). The burgers have more flavor and the fries taste less like a tub of salted grease. Its also the cheapest place, you'll find a burger in Japan. Most things on the menu are comparable to prices in America.
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| Mega Mac |
I've also been a huge Mc Donald's breakfast fan. If they served it all day I'd be a whale and looking toward my second triple bipass surgery. In Japan its no exception. On top of the normal stuff. They also have a Mega Muffin thats got TWO slices of sausage, BACON, and an egg with cheese.
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| Idaho Burger |
The best burger in the biz right now is the Idaho Burger. This is perfection in the culinary standard that is Mc Donalds. You got your bun, beef, cheese as usual but then they add a hashbrown, bacon and two random sauces I have no clue whats in. The result is a flavor explosion of perfection in your mouth.
Just remember, if you're looking for a good burger in Japan for cheap don't forget about the golden arches.
