Fast-food has become a staple across the globe, and some mainstream fast-food restaurants had to adapt to foreign tastes. However, some of these menu items are so wild, you'll wonder if anyone actually enjoys them...
Shaka Shaka Chicken- McDonald’s, Singapore
This dish was an instant hit in Singapore, and it’s starting to catch on in the Japanese market as well. McDonald’s provides you with a fried chicken breast, an insulated bag, and a packet of whatever seasoning you choose. It’s kinda lazy on their part to not do this for you, but you’re supposed to put the chicken and seasoning into the bag and shake it up. For a 5$ chicken breast, I’d at least like it to be seasoned for me.
Fiesta Mexicana- Subway, Poland
This sandwich is the stuff of nightmares. Turns out, when you combine WAY too much avocado, some chipotle chicken, and various grilled veggies on a flatbread, it instantly becomes a “fajita burrito.” As someone who has eaten a lot of fajitas in their life, the entire country of Poland is wrong.
Bubur Ayam Mcd- McDonald’s, Malaysia
So this is just a traditional Malaysian (and Taiwanese) breakfast dish combining congee with chicken, herbs, aromatic oil, fried scallions, and a chili-garlic-vinegar sauce. Although this isn’t a groundbreaking decision, it is a really special dish.
Kai Young- Dunkin’ Donuts, Thailand
Here we go. This is a donut that could only be created by an American company. This fried monstrosity has chicken and sweet chili sauce topping it, while the center is still stuffed with a vanilla buttercream icing. Just thinking about it makes the back of my throat feel weird.
Foie Gras Burger- Wendy’s, Japan
Japan has an obsession with bringing extremely expensive ingredients into a fast-food setting. Don’t ask me why, because this hasn’t caught on in America at ALL. Nonetheless, this is exactly what it sounds like. It’s an all-beef, Wendy’s cheeseburger topped with foie gras and a garlic compound butter.
Kuro Pearl Burger- Burger King, Japan
Do y’all remember that one Halloween that Burger King released the Whopper with the black bun and everyone hated it? Well, that actually caught on in Japan. The Kuro Pearl Burger has a black piece of “cheese” (it’s actually a solidified garlic sauce) and a black bun flavored with charcoal and black pepper.
Buffalo Wing Latte- Tim Hortons, USA
Now, why would you even want to put these two flavors together? Literally, nobody is asking for a buffalo wing flavored cup of coffee. Fortunately, this is only available at two locations, but it’s been on the menu for 4 years, so what gives?
Flying Fish Roe Salmon Cream Cheese Pizza- Pizza Hut, Hong Kong
This cursed fish dish might not sound appealing to most, but it was actually voted the “best fast food pizza in Hong Kong in 2014.” That being said, there is a 0% chance that these flavors would do well in an American audience.
Chizza- KFC, Southeast Asia
There is something particularly sinister about this dish. According to witnesses, this massive pounded chicken breast (who knew chicken breasts could be so large??) is topped with a sickeningly sweet tomato sauce, “chicken ham,” pineapple, and a cheese sauce that is completely, and totally, not food.
Donut Burger- Burger King, Israel
We aren’t sure where Burger King was going with this one, but it seemed to be received pretty well. This burger debuted as a celebratory meal to end Chanukah with a bang, and it surely was celebrated.
Cookie Dough Chicken Tenders- Popeyes, USA
So, this one didn’t go over as well as some of the others. For a fast-food restaurant that sells cookies, this decision does not seem to be that well thought out. Popeyes canceled this item almost as soon as they put it on.
Eight Meats Pizza- Dominos, Australia
Terrifyingly, this is one of the most popular pizzas at Dominos in Australia. The Eight Meats pizza has ham, bacon, beef, meatballs, pepperoni, cotto, lamb, and sausage. No, this meal does not come with a voucher for a free ambulance ride.
Pizzamac- McDonald’s, Germany
This Big Mac is not much of a pizza, nor is this pizza much of a Big Mac. If anything, this burger could be considered a beef panini gone wrong. It’s almost a shame to call this abomination either pizza, or a Big Mac, but McDonald’s had to call it something.
Dried Pork and Seaweed Donut- Dunkin’ Donuts, China
This is going to sound absolutely crazy, but this donut was available for one day in NYC a couple of years ago. I stumbled upon a Dunkin’ and was entranced by the bizzarity of it, so I purchased one, for $1.29. Believe it or not, this donut was really really good. There’s something about the sweet and salty/savory combo that just works out.
Red Rice Porridge- Mcdonald’s, Singapore
This is quite possibly the healthiest menu item that has ever been on a McDonald’s menu. However, pork, goji berries, mushrooms, tofu, red beans, and corn all together doesn’t really appeal to the American taste.
Zinger Double Down Burger- Burger King, South Korea
This “burger” should be illegal. Putting a beef patty between two pieces of fried chicken is a borderline crime against humanity, and it’s absolutely a crime against the food industry. Eating this sandwich will increase your carbon footprint instantly.
Palabok Solo- Jollibee, Philippines
This is one of the most unorthodox fast food dishes on the market. Modeled after the classic Philippino dish, Jollibee tops rice noodles with a sticky seafood sauce, pork rinds, green onion, shrimp, and medium-boiled eggs. This dish is just as hearty and satisfying as it sounds.
Camembert Donuts- McDonald’s, Germany
Think of these donuts as huge, sweet mozzarella sticks. They, oddly, only come in packs of 7, and the donuts are HUGE. They come with a secret lingonberry dipping sauce that’s specific to McDonald’s Germany as well.
McLobster- McDonald’s, USA
Many consider the fact that McDonald’s serves a lobster roll only in the northeast, where lobster rolls originated, a slap in the face to the local fishing industry. Regardless, McDonald’s feels like it's their duty to provide the public with a bland, flown in, non-traditional lobster roll for the same price as a really good local one. Do what you want with that information.
Pizza Shaped Burger- Burger King, Japan
Got a few friends coming over and don’t have any ingredients to cook for them? Well, if you live near a Burger King in specific parts of Japan, you’re in luck! Grab one of these bad boys and your party will be the hottest get together on the block. (Yes, I am ignoring the fact that more than one person definitely crushed this whole thing by themselves.)
Vegan Burger- McDonald’s, Finland
Look at Finland finally taking a step in the right direction. As veganism gets more popular, fast food brands need to keep up with the times. Especially McDonald’s, which has literally ZERO vegan options available in America.
Kimchi Quesadilla- Taco Bell, Korea
This might just be the catalyst that will introduce Americans to Korean food without freaking them out. If the idea of spicy fermented cabbage makes you uncomfortable (it really shouldn’t), imagine it sandwiched in an ooey, gooey quesadilla.
McCurry Pan- McDonald’s, India
This might be the most cursed dish we’ve encountered so far. McDonald’s doesn’t have the most consistent image when it comes to making the highest quality food, and this is a dish they could just slap together without worrying about the quality of ingredients.
Pizzabon- Cinnabon, USA
This is the kind of dish that gives Americans a bad name. Not everybody in this country eats a Pizzabon every day and chases it with a Cinnabon afterward, but the fact that this exists definitely suggests that happens somewhat frequently.
Spinach and Parmesan Nuggets- McDonald’s, Italy
This looks like it’s an attempt to make spanakopita, which would be cool if they were trying to market it to the proper region. This dish was removed from stores when it stopped selling, which was pretty much immediately.
Ebi Filet O-Burger- McDonald’s, Southeast Asia
This terrifying concoction of macaroni salad and shrimp, deep-fried and served on a bun could be the least appetizing thing that has ever been on a McDonald’s menu. Believe it or not, this item has been on menus in SE Asia for almost 10 years now, so there have to be some people out there that like it.
Shrimp and Broccoli Sandwich- Subway, Japan
This dish looks and sounds like a joke. Why would you do this? Why would anyone find this appetizing? I would love to have a “peaceful conversation” with whoever thought this monstrosity up.
Poutine- McDonald’s, Canada
Listen, they may have gotten the ingredients correct, but there is no fast food joint out there that could possibly match the SOUL that goes into making poutine. This dish isn't supposed to be clean or pretty. McDonald’s fails once more.
McRice Burger- Mcdonald’s, Philippines
The advertisements for this burger look pretty decent, but in application, this burger is a wet mess that is absolutely not worth your hard-earned cash. Test your luck at Jollibee instead.
Cheese Katsu Burger- McDonald’s, Japan
This sandwich blew up on the internet, and for good reason. This might be one of the best menu decisions that McDonald’s has ever made. Filling a pork cutlet with cheese and frying it katsu style is a great idea! You don’t need to do anything else, simplicity is key.
Wasabi Cheese Donut- Dunkin’ Donuts, Singapore
This might fall under the same category as the Thai chicken and chili donut that we saw earlier. Wasabi might not have been the best decision, but at least they’re keeping things interesting. Cheese functions differently across the pond, by the way.
Beer- McDonald’s, Europe
Have you ever wanted to get drunk in a McDonald’s (legally)? Although we are questioning your choice of a bar atmosphere, McDonald’s locations in all of Europe serve different variants of regional beers for only a slightly inflated price.
Veg Strip Rice Bowl- KFC, India
This nasty looking dish is actually a smash hit in India. Because there are so many vegans/vegetarians on that side of the Earth, most fast food places need to adapt to stay in queue. Take notes, America.
McSpicy Paneer- McDonald’s, India
This is exactly what I was talking about when I said that fast food spots in India had to adapt. Don't you want to eat an entire block of spicy, fried cheese? If that doesn’t do anything for you, I don’t know what will.
Dragon Twister- KFC, China
This genius invention in the fast-food equivalent of eating a Peking duck. McDonald’s takes fried chicken tenders and tosses them in a flour pancake with cucumbers and oyster sauce. Literally, nothing is better than this.
Kebab Pizza- Domino’s, France, the Netherlands
This is a questionable decision in my eyes, but what does an American know about kebab anyways? Tossing kebab on a pizza seems like a super idea if you feel like including tzatziki and the raw veg you’d usually get in a gyro.
Cheese Top Burger- KFC, Philippines
This has to be a joke. Please tell me that this is a joke. Please PLEASE tell me that nobody has gone out specifically to eat this top cheesed “burger” and thought it was a good idea. There is already enough unrest in this world.
Pumpkin Burger- Burger King, Japan
This doesn’t look like that terrible of an idea. Although I have never personally consumed it, pumpkin and beef work well together. Sometimes fast food joints have their stuff together, at least in Japan.
Mashed Potato Burger- McDonald’s, China
This burger was actually designed to be marketed to a “manly man” audience, and it backfired massively. Demographically, the group of people that eat this burger the most is 65+-year-old women. Go figure.
Truffle Mayo & Parmesan Loaded Fries- McDonald’s Australia
We are getting into the good stuff here, lads. These fries are an Aussie favorite, and we need to get them to migrate a little north and west if you catch my drift.
Double Down Dog- KFC, Philippines
This abomination is arguably more of a war crime than the “zinger” double down that we encountered earlier. Please, never make a hot dog bun out of chicken.
Blueberry Patbingsu- KFC, South Korea
For those who have not had patbingsu, it’s a delightful Korean dessert that combines shaved ice, condensed milk, and typically a mixture of fruit and red bean. Although this McDonald’s item is specific to Korea, you can try your own at your closest Korean restaurant.
StroopWafel McFlurry- McDonald’s, Netherlands
Have you ever had StroopWafel? This butterscotchy wafer snack is huge in Europe. Almost as huge as Oreos are over here. I bet those folks on the other side of the pond are jealous of what we have too.
Caviar and Lobster Burger- Wendy’s, Japan
Just like the foie gras burger, Wendy’s in Japan really can't get enough of the high-quality stuff. Although putting lobster AND caviar on a BURGER might seem excessive, this product tends to sell particularly well.
Kuro Ninja Burger- Burger King, Japan
There is a story behind this burger, but it doesn’t really make any sense. To try and attract a younger Japanese clientele, Burger King created a mascot called the Kuro Ninja, which is just a ninja with their… Tongue sticking out. A very strange decision, this burger was made to replicate that ninja’s appearance, and it wasn’t received particularly well.
Windows 7 Whopper- Burger King, Japan
This is, by far, the most confusing and disgusting burger item on the menu. Can you imagine sitting in the boardroom when someone suggested that they celebrate the release of Windows 7 by making a burger that has 7 patties? That’s enough to confuse and scare me away from any situation.
Quatro Anniversary Pizza- Dominos, Japan
Dude, this pizza is all over the place. Not only does it have king crab, caviar, and lobster, it also has foie gras, truffles, and wagyu beef. I am nauseas.
Meat Monster- Burger King, Japan
I don’t know why they decided to name this burger “Meat Monster” and named the other one the
“Windows 7” burger, but this one is relatively tame compared to other monstrosities. This is just a regular burger with a grilled chicken breast on it, nothing special.
Shrimp and Mayo Roll Crust Pizza- Pizza Hut, Japan
This has been ranked as the #1 least accessible pizza to American audiences. This sweet, seafoody, decadent pizza has a crust that’s entirely injected with mayonnaise. IF that’s not enough to make you retch, there’s cinnamon on it too.
Triple Cheese Pizza- Dominos, South Korea
This sounds pretty innocent until you discover what the three kinds of cheese are. Camembert, parmesan, and cheddar cheese whiz top this dough bomb. It’s suggested that the consumer be as close to a bathroom, as they can get when eating this pizza.
Mizza- Pizza Hut, Taiwan
This is not a pizza, fair warning. This is cheese and vegetables melted on top of a bed of rice. This clearly does not appeal to an American audience, and it didn’t appeal to a Taiwanese audience either. This item was removed from Pizza Hut menus pretty quickly.
Nude Shrimp Pizza- Mr. Pizza, South Korea
We have no idea why anyone would purchase anything with “nude shrimp” in the title, but this is a fairly popular dish in South Korea. Mr. Pizza is a chain that’s known for their outrageous pies, and you’re going to learn about that very soon...
Cookie Crust Pizza With Shrimp and Potato- Mr. Pizza, South Korea
Mr. Pizza must be trying to kill its patrons with this craziness. This pizza is supposed to be dinner and dessert all in one slice. Evidently, people in Korea love this pizza.
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This is an item that American audiences could totally get behind. Once a year, Japanese McDonald’s releases fries that come with two sauce packets, one chocolate, and another pumpkin spice. Typically, the consumer would put both on their fries.
Marmite Stuffed Crust Pizza- Pizza Hut, New Zealand
For those who don’t know what Marmite is, it’s the stuff that’s scraped out of the bottom of beer barrels after the beer is done fermenting. It's practically just salty, fermented yeast sludge, and it is delicious.
Firecracker Burrito- Taco Bell, USA
Taco Bell tried to make putting Pop-Rocks in a burrito a “normal” thing. They couldn’t have been farther away from a positive result. Practically nobody liked this dish, go figure.
Chicken Tikka Masala Burrito- Taco Bell, India
This is one of the few foreign Taco Bell items that I’ve been hoping and praying they bring to America. Alas, that does not look probable at the moment.
Banurrito- Taco Bell, Cyprus
Now, THIS is something that would go over well in America. The only problem would be stocking every Taco Bell with fresh bananas, which would never happen.
Beefy Cheddar Cheetos Crunchwrap Slider- Taco Bell, Canada
It’s unbelievable that nobody has brought this south of the border yet. If I’m ever stuck in a Canadian jail for whatever reason, it would probably be for trying to smuggle a few of these over the border.
Cheeseburger Party Pizza- Pizza Hut, UK
I don’t even understand what food is anymore. Why would anybody eat this? How is this either cheeseburgers OR a pizza? When will food just start making more sense? Will these questions be answered? Most likely, no.