International availability of McDonald's products facts for kids

McDonald's Corporation is the world's largest chain of fast food restaurants. It serves about 68 million customers every day in 119 countries. McDonald's started as a restaurant in San Bernardino, California, in 1940. It grew quickly in the United States. In 1967, McDonald's became an international company. It opened its first restaurant outside the U.S. in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada. By the end of the 1970s, McDonald's was in five of the seven continents. An African location opened in Morocco in 1992.

McDonald's offers different menu items in various countries. This is to fit local tastes, food traditions, laws, or religious beliefs. So, a product you find in one country might not be in another. Also, the ingredients for a product can be very different from place to place.

McDonald's Around the World

Africa's Unique Flavors

Egypt's McFalafel

In Egypt, McDonald's introduced the McFalafel sandwich in 2001. These restaurants also have a Chicken Big Mac and Fish Mac. These are like the regular Big Mac but use chicken or fish instead of beef. In 2008, they added fish fingers with tartar sauce. Egyptian cookies were also offered in Cairo in 2010. Egypt has almost 70 McDonald's locations.

Morocco's McArabia and More

Morocco offers the McArabia, a grilled chicken sandwich. In 2005, the McSahara was sold for a short time. Later, the Chicken Mythic and other special sandwiches were released. During Ramadan, a special menu is available for breaking the fast. It includes local foods like dates, milk, and harira soup.

South Africa's Local Twists

In South Africa, you can find unique items like McFizz drinks in watermelon and passionfruit flavors. They also have a Chocolate Caramel McFlurry. The McFeast is a burger with onions, cheese, beef, lettuce, and special sauces. The Boerie Burger uses boerewors meat. Other items include the Chicken Foldover and spicy chicken burgers. For breakfast, they have the SA Breakfast with boerewor patties, eggs, and fries.

Asia's Diverse Menus

Halal Food in Bahrain

In Bahrain, all McDonald's food is halal. This means it follows Islamic dietary laws. Besides the McArabia, Bahraini locations offer the McCrispy. This meal has up to four chicken fingers with different dipping sauces.

China's Spicy Wings and Green Tea Ice Cream

In China, Chicken McNuggets come with special chili garlic sauce. Chinese menus also have crispy spicy chicken wings called McWings. All chicken burgers use thigh meat, not breast meat. You can find unique ice cream flavors like Matcha Green Tea. Pies come in pineapple or taro flavors. Special flavors like chocolate and azuki bean are sometimes offered. During Chinese New Year, a special meal with a grilled chicken burger and curly fries is available.

Hong Kong's Busy Restaurants

Hong Kong has some of the busiest McDonald's, many open 24 hours. Breakfasts include pasta soups with sausage or chicken. You can get cups of corn instead of French fries. Desserts include soft-serve ice cream in azuki bean and mung bean flavors. Pineapple or red bean sundaes are also offered sometimes. Seasonal foods like spicy French fries and the Shogun Burger are available. The Rice Fantastic uses rice patties instead of buns.

India's Vegetarian and Chicken Options

Indian McDonald's do not serve beef or pork. This is because of Hindu and Islam beliefs. Vegetarian and meat meals are made in separate areas. Cooks for vegetarian dishes wear green aprons, and non-vegetarian cooks wear red. Popular items include the Chicken Maharaja Mac and Veg Maharaja Mac. The McSpicy burgers, McGrill, and Pizza McPuff are also sold. Recent additions include rice bowls, biriyani, and naan wraps.

Indonesia's Halal and Local Dishes

All McDonald's in Indonesia are halal. They serve only beef, chicken, and fish. Local items include crispy and spicy fried chicken. The McRice is a small mound of steamed rice. McSoup is a chicken-flavored soup. Buryam (chicken congee) is also available. Sambal chili sauce is offered as a condiment. Fried chicken, McRice, and fruit tea are sold together as PaNas. This is like how Indonesians eat fried chicken with rice and sambal. Seasonal foods are offered during Chinese New Year, Ramadan, and Independence Day.

Israel's Kosher Options

The only entirely kosher McDonald's are in Israel and Argentina. In these places, burgers are cooked on charcoal, not fried. Some kosher locations serve milk-based desserts in separate areas. This keeps dairy and meat products apart. Most McDonald's in Israel are not kosher. They serve cheeseburgers, which mix dairy and meat. Special items include the McShawarma and McKebab. The McFalafel was offered for a short time. They also have corn sticks as a vegetarian option.

Japan's Unique Burgers and Flavors

In Japan, regular menu items include the Teriyaki McBurger with pork patties and teriyaki sauce. Shaka Shaka Chicken is a fried chicken strip with seasonings to shake in a bag. The Fillet-O-Ebi (shrimp) has a fried shrimp patty. Breakfast includes hot dogs. Seasonal items like the Chicken Katsu Burger and Green Tea-flavored milkshakes are popular. The Tsukimi Burger, served during moon-viewing season, has a poached egg.

Malaysia's Halal and Local Favorites

All McDonald's in Malaysia are halal. Meat is prepared using the halal method. Pork and bacon are not on the menu. The Ayam Goreng McD (Fried Chicken) is a local bestseller. It comes in regular and spicy versions. Bubur Ayam McD (Chicken Porridge) is also very popular. Other unique items include the Spicy Chicken McDeluxe and the GCB (Grilled Chicken Burger). Nasi Ayam McD is a rice meal with fried chicken and sambal sauce. Iced Milo drink and Teh Tarik are also available. Seasonal items like the Prosperity Burger are offered during Chinese New Year.

Pakistan's Wide Range of Halal Food

McDonald's Pakistan has 71 outlets in 24 cities. All outlets are halal. The menu includes various chicken, beef, fish, hamburgers, and cheeseburgers. They also have fried chicken, nuggets, and French fries. Desserts, ice creams, juices, shakes, and soft drinks are available. McCafé offers cappuccinos, muffins, and lattes. In 2019, they introduced Bun Kabab, a local burger. Most items are available for delivery.

Philippines' Local Competitors

Filipinos often call McDonald's "McDo." Menu items include McSpaghetti, Chicken McDo, and Burger McDo. These compete with local fast-food chains. Breakfast menus have longaniza (Filipino sausage) with rice and egg. The Hamdesal is a Pandesal bun with ham, egg, and cheese. Pies come in pineapple and taro flavors. Shake Shake Fries, flavored French fries, are available annually.

Saudi Arabia's Halal Choices

All McDonald's in Saudi Arabia are halal. They serve the Spicy McChicken, McArabia, and the Big Tasty.

Singapore's McSpicy and Curry Sauce

Singaporean locations offer the McSpicy, a spicy chicken burger. A 24-hour McDelivery service is available. The curry sauce is a unique dip for Chicken McNuggets. McDonald's has also introduced special items like the Salted Egg Yolk Chicken Burger. They also have new products for Singapore's National Day and other holidays.

South Korea's Bulgogi Burger

McDonald's in South Korea serve a shrimp burger and a Bulgogi Burger. The Bulgogi Burger has a pork patty with bulgogi marinade. A 24-hour McDelivery service is available. Dessert options include affogato.

Taiwan's Rice Patties and Fried Chicken

McDonald's in Taiwan serve kao fan (baked rice). This is a burger-like meal with rice patties instead of buns. They also sell fried chicken legs to compete with KFC. Corn soup is available as a side dish.

Thailand's Samurai Pork Burger

In Thailand, McDonald's serves the Samurai Pork Burger with teriyaki sauce. They also sell fried chicken and spicy chicken wings. Chili sauce is available as a condiment. Other items include rice patties made with jasmine rice. The Mega Mac is available all year. A "McVeggie" burger was offered for a limited time during a vegetarian festival.

Turkey's Halal Meat and Local Drinks

All McDonald's meat in Turkey is halal. Restaurants offer the Turkish drink ayran. The McTurco is a type of kebab with chicken or beef. Turkish locations also serve onion rings, the Mega Mac, and the Kofteburger.

United Arab Emirates' Halal and Special Burgers

In the UAE, McDonald's is a certified halal chain. Their menu includes various beef and chicken burgers. The McArabia Chicken is a standard item. Limited edition sandwiches like The Asian and The Mexican have also been offered.

Vietnam's Rice Dishes and Pho Burger

McDonald's in Vietnam serves rice dishes and fried chicken. Vietnamese coffee is also available. In 2016, they introduced their versions of Bánh mì baguettes. In 2020, McDonald's launched a Phở-flavored burger to celebrate Vietnam's National Day.

Europe's Local Favorites

Belgium's Croque McDo

Belgian McDonald's serve the Croque McDo. It has two slices of Emmental cheese and ham toasted between two hamburger buns. This is like the traditional croque-monsieur sandwich. The "Belgo" burger has bacon, Maredsous cheese, and roasted onions.

Croatia's McCountry and McToast

The McCountry sandwich is a regular item in Croatia. It has two pork sausage patties with cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, and a special sauce. The McToast is a ham and cheese sandwich on toast. The Maestro Burger is also found here.

Cyprus's Greek Mac and Shrimp Burger

McDonald's in Cyprus used to sell the Greek Mac, a Big Mac with pita bread and tzatziki sauce. A shrimp burger is sold during Lent when Orthodox Christians do not eat meat.

Czech Republic's McSmažák

The McCountry sandwich is also available in the Czech Republic. In 2012, McDonald's added McSmažák. This is a fried cheese sandwich, similar to the Slovak McSyr.

Denmark's Chilli Cheese Tops

In Denmark, McDonald's serves Pommes Frites Sauce, which is like remoulade. They also have a small chicken burger called "Chicken Salsa Cheese." A Daim McFlurry is available. You can buy chilli cheese tops, also served in Sweden and Norway.

Finland's Rye Buns and Vegan Options

In Finland, most McDonald's burgers can be ordered with a rye bun. El Maco is a burger with salsa and sour cream sauce. The El Maco meal comes with a barbecue spice mixture for fries. In 2018, McDonald's released the Big Mac with bacon. They also offer the McVegan patty for vegans. Macarons are served at McCafé.

France's Croque McDo and Beer

In France, McDonald's offers donuts for breakfast and Kronenbourg 1664 beer. The Croque McDo and Petit Plaisir items are available. In 2016, they launched an "American Summer" Menu.

Germany's McRib and Big Vegan TS

Standard items at German McDonald's include the Hamburger Royal TS and Caesar salads. They have a vegan burger called Big Vegan TS. The McRib sandwich is a permanent menu item in Germany. Beer is no longer sold at all locations.

Greece's Greek Mac and Deluxe Fries

McDonald's in Greece sells the Greek Mac, a Big Mac with pita bread and tzatziki sauce. Other items include the McToast, Deluxe fries (potato wedges), and onion rings. Heineken beer is served. During Lent, they offer the McVeggie burger, a Shrimp Burger, and fried shrimp.

Hungary's McFarm and Lángos

Hungarian McDonald's sell the McFarm. Limited-time products have included McDonald's version of the popular Hungarian breakfast food lángos.

Italy's Crispy McBacon and Nutella Burger

Italian McDonald's offers Crispy McBacon. It has two beef patties, cheddar cheese, bacon, and a special sauce. They also offered "McItaly" items with Italian ingredients. In 2013, they offered a pasta salad. McCafè has been adapted to Italian taste. A Nutella burger called Sweety debuted in 2016.

Malta's Mozzarella Sticks and McCafe

In Malta, McDonald's sells mozzarella sticks and chicken wings. The Big Tasty is a variant of the Big N' Tasty. Chicken nuggets come with various sauces. The McCafe was first introduced in Malta. The McFtira, a burger with goat cheese in Maltese bread, was also sold.

Netherlands' McKroket and Maestro Burger

In the Netherlands, McDonald's sells the McKroket, a deep-fried roll with beef ragout. Dutch McDonald's serve frite sauce or "American Sauce" with French fries. The ChickenSaté burger was offered with peanut sauce. The Maestro Burger, a large burger with Angus beef patties and bacon, is available. Special Dutch drinks include Fristi and Chocomel.

Norway's Laksewrap and Chicken Salsa

Norwegian McDonald's offer gluten-free buns. They also serve the El Maco seasonally. The Laksewrap is deep-fried fish with salad and mango in a tortilla. The Chicken Salsa is a chicken burger with salsa, sour cream, and nachos. In 2002, the McAfrika burger was introduced, but it caused controversy.

Poland's WieśMac and Burger Drwala

Offerings in Polish McDonald's include the WieśMac ("Country Mac"). The Kurczakburger ("Chickenburger") has a hot Mexican-style sauce. The McWrap comes in Classic and Bekon DeLuxe versions. During winter, you can get Burger Drwala ("The Lumberjack's Burger"). It has a big bun, a quarter pounder, bacon, and a deep-fried cheese piece.

Portugal's Soups and McBifana

Portuguese McDonald's offers a variety of soups, including their national dish, kale soup. They also have a McBifana and a McPrego on a ciabatta roll. The Portugal-specific mixed salad has olives, corn, onions, and tomatoes. A vegetarian burger, McVeggie, was introduced in 2016. Fresh pineapple chunks and apple cinnamon sundae are available for dessert. Beer is served in all restaurants.

Russia's Local Burgers and Blini

In Russia, McDonald's started selling special burgers with ingredients made in Russia. These were called "Beef à la Russe." McDonald's restaurants in Russia serve chicken wings and shrimps. The McZavtrak (McBreakfast) menu offers cheesecake rolls, blini, and oatmeal.

Serbia's McBaguette and Energy Drinks

In Serbia, McDonald's offers the McBaguette sandwich with chicken or ham and cheese. Restaurants offer alcoholic and energy drinks. They also have orange juice and apple juice for kids' meals.

Slovakia's McSyr and McDonuts

In Slovakia, McDonald's offers the McSyr during seasonal campaigns. This sandwich has breaded fried cheese and tartar sauce. It is similar to the Czech McSmažák. Like in the UK, McDonald's in Slovakia serve donuts called McDonuts.

Sweden's Gluten-Free Buns and McVegan

Swedish McDonald's offer gluten-free buns. They also serve the El Maco occasionally. Since 2018, McDonald's in Sweden serves an all-vegan burger called the McVegan. This burger has a soy patty, salad, and vegan McFeast Sauce. Swedish McDonald's also serve a garlic sauce.

Switzerland's "The Prime" Burger

Swiss McDonald's serve "The Prime" Burger. It is a beef burger with bacon, Gruyère cheese, and special sauces. It is one of the most expensive McDonald's burgers worldwide.

Ukraine's McLavash

Ukraine features the McLavash sandwich in the southern part of the country. It is served in flatbread with two spicy beef patties, greens, onion, and tomato.

United Kingdom and Ireland's Chicken Legend

British and Irish McDonald's serve the Chicken Legend. It is a chicken breast with spicy tomato salsa, BBQ Sauce, or mayonnaise. Curry flavored sauce is available for McNuggets. From 2003 to 2005, they had the Quorn Premiere, a vegetarian burger. In 2015, the McMór burger was released in Ireland. McDonald's has also launched various McFlurrys, like Cadbury Dairy Milk and Creme Egg.

North America's Regional Specialties

Canada's Poutine and McMini

In Canada, French fries can be swapped for McDonald's version of poutine. Poutine is now available nationwide. Quebec also saw the limited-time 1967 Burger. The McMini is a small sandwich with grilled or crispy chicken. The McRib appears periodically. The McFlurry originated in New Brunswick.

Mexico's McMollete and McBurrito

Mexican McDonald's do not serve fish, except during Lent. Special items have included the Flaming Hot Doritos Quarter Pounder. For breakfast, they serve the McMollete, an English muffin with beans, melted cheese, and pico de gallo. They also have the "McBurrito."

United States' Regional Dishes

McDonald's in the U.S. offers shellfish dishes regionally. These include lobster rolls in New England and crab cakes in the Mid-Atlantic states. Parts of the Upper Midwest sell Johnsonville Brats. Other regional variations include the Texas Homestyle Burger and Southern breakfast items like country ham biscuits. Locations in the Southwest offer burgers with New Mexico chile.

Hawaii locations offer saimin (noodle soup) and include Spam, Portuguese sausage, and rice for breakfast. Pineapple and taro pies are sometimes offered. Small trays of pineapple can be ordered as a side. These Hawaiian items are also found in Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands.

Puerto Rico's McCriollo

Puerto Rican McDonald's serve fish products. They also serve the McCriollo for breakfast. This is a sandwich with ham, cheese, and egg on a Criollo roll, a type of local bread.

Dominican Republic's McDo Nuggets

In the Dominican Republic, McDonald's sells similar food to the U.S. and Canada. The chicken nuggets meal is called the "McDo."

Oceania's Unique Burgers

Australia's McOz Burger

A popular Australian McDonald's item is the McOz Burger. It is a quarter-pounder with lettuce, tomato, cheese, mustard, ketchup, beetroot, and cooked onion. Shaker Fries with various seasonings have also been offered. The El Maco burger is released for a limited time.

New Zealand's Kiwiburger

Many McDonald's menu items in New Zealand are like those in Australia. Unique items include the Kiwiburger. It has a beef patty with McMuffin egg, tomato, lettuce, cheese, onion, beetroot, ketchup, and mustard. In 2011, a special "Kiwi Menu" was featured. McDonald's also relaunched the local fast-food chain Georgie Pie, selling meat pies.

South America's Local Flavors

Argentina's Kosher and Angus Beef

The McNífica is served in Argentina. McDonald's Argentina serves the Big Tasty Angus Burger, made with premium Argentinean Angus Beef. Argentina is the only country besides Israel with full kosher McDonald's locations. Here, burgers are cooked on charcoal.

Brazil's Cheddar McMelt and Banana Pies

In Brazil, McDonald's offers the Cheddar McMelt. It is a beef burger with creamy cheddar cheese and grilled onions. Banana-flavored pies are also served. A vegetarian burger was offered on a trial basis.

Chile's Empanadas and Avocado Paste

In Chile, cheese empanadas are sold as side dishes. Customers can add avocado paste to any sandwich. The McPalta is a burger with avocado paste. In 2010, McDonald's offered the Combo Bicentenario, a beef burger with pebre, a Chilean condiment. For breakfast, they serve croissants and local versions of Chilean sandwiches like Barros Jarpa.

Colombia's McCriollo Breakfast

Colombian McDonald's restaurants serve the McCriollo breakfast combo. It includes a sausage patty, two traditional Colombian arepas, scrambled eggs, and sweetcorn. The McNífica is also served here. The Big Mac is called the Club House.

Ecuador's "Nuestros Sabores"

In Ecuador, McDonald's started selling cheese empanadas and burgers with cheese sausage or guacamole in 2012. This was part of the "Nuestros sabores" campaign to offer more local cuisine.

Peru's Ají Sauce and Inca Kola

In Peru, McDonald's offers ají, a spicy sauce, as a condiment. Peruvian locations also serve Pollo Crujiente ("crunchy chicken"), which is fried chicken, and Inca Kola.

Venezuela's Arepas and Empanadas

In Venezuela, McDonald's offers arepas and empanadas for breakfast. These are traditional breakfast foods. Venezuelan locations have also served fried yuca sticks.

Images for kids

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  McDonald's Chinese New Year meal, grilled chicken sandwich and twisted French fries. Tray liner has an image of the Chinese zodiac.

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  McSpicy Chicken, McChicken, Pizza McPuff, Chicken McNuggets and French fries sold by McDonald's in India.

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  McDonald's Indonesia promo; Burger Sate, McFlurry Rujak Pedas, Markisa soda tea and Fries. Limited in August only, the month of Indonesian Independence in 2016.

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  Bubur ayam (chicken congee)

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  Kosher McDonald's in Israel.

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  Idaho burgers include bacon, beef, onion, cheese and pepper sauce.

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  McDonald's counter in Shah Alam, Malaysia. In August 2019, the chain also temporary adopted the local pronunciation of "Mekdi" as its alternate name, an act on celebrating its local market during the Malaysian National Day. Since 2020, there are 16 Malaysian outlet that endoursed the name as a permeant fixture on its signboard.

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  Nasi McD (lit. "McD's Rice"), a Malaysianized McDonald's Menu. Rice served together with Fried Chicken and borat , spicy Malay-styled sambal sauce with some vegetables; a fried egg is also served as an optional add-on item with the meal.

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  Example of Philippine McDonald's menu consist of Chicken Fillet Ala King served with fries, cola and steamed rice.

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  McDonald's Bulgogi burger in South Korea

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  McChicken, Filet-O-Fish, Chicken McNuggets, French fries and fried chicken sold by McDonald's in Bangkok.

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  The Croque McDo.

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  A McCountry meal in Prague.

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  A McVeggie in Brazil

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  Kiwiburger

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  Kosher Mcdonalds in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

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  A Creme Egg McFlurry.