I doubt that there's anyone who hasn't been to a McDonald's. There are over 40,000 of them around the world in 120 countries.
It's something I've heard about for many years and I know that there are people out there like Gary He, the award winning chef who visit them all over when they travel. You may ask why? It's McDonald's.
McDonald's, as we all know is a profit hungry, ultra efficient machine that's always out to make a buck. The fact of that matter is, people don't eat the same thing all over the world. It's just not realistic. You could never sell profit numbers of burgers in India. They don't tend to eat beef. That's just one example.
What's happened over the years is that there have been amazing restaurant designs and variations on the menu to help the fast food giant blend in with the local culture in its locations around the world. Should you stop in and check it out as you travel? Why not? Comparison can be an eye opening experience.
Budapest Train Station. Gary He, "McAtlas."
There are some amazing variations on the menu all over the world.
The McRice in Indonesia. The Prawn Burger in Japan. Beer in France and Germany. The McSpaghetti in the Philippines. A salsa chicken cheese burger on a green bun in Taiwan. McBaguette in Paris. McArabia in the Middle East. Big Spicy McWrap Paneer in India. India is also home to the family of McCheese Sandwiches. Istanbul has Churros. There's a Chicken Big Mac in the UK. The list goes on and on with Focaccia Bread in Italy, and it seems to never end. The variations in the menu can make the visit worthwhile.
Shenzhen, China. Gary He, "McAtlas."
Formerly Russia and and currently China also have McDonald's. It's hard to find a spot where they don't exist in metropolitan areas.
Why are they so popular? The Big Mac has been a world famous burger for decades. It's the single most popular sandwich on the menu to this day. When you travel around the world and check out the various McDonald's, you'll find that even the Big Mac has variations. On the name as well as the structure.
The Chicken Maharaja Mac is an Indian version and it is, in fact, Chicken. Hindus don't eat beef. Cows are sacred. The Greek Mac is found in Greece and Cyprus, and is served in a pita with tzatziki sauce. There's a Kosher Big Mac in Israel that doesn't have cheese because of religious standards. Some countries offer even bigger Macs with more patties or larger ones. In Argentina they grill the patties instead of frying.
Doha, Qatar. Gary He, "McAtlas."
I'm a traveler, and I've seen a lot of things. I've been part of that group back in the 1990's that sought out Hard Rock Cafes. I've tasted a lot of things. I've been to the McDonald's in Moscow pre Ukrainian War when it was still affiliated with McDonald's. I've seen a lot of McDonald's and I've experienced some unusual stuff.
Guatemala City. Gary He, "McAtlas."
Taupo, New Zealand. Gary He, "McAtlas."
The world over, you just never know what you might find. A McDonald's attached to a DC3? A McDonald's literally shaped like a happy meal? You don't realize it here in the states, but McDonald's has been one of the most creative and adaptable fast food chains in the world.
Ein Bokek, Dead Sea, Israel. Gary He, "McAtlas."
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Gary He, "McAtlas."
You can find McDonald's all over the world and in some locations you'd never imagine. You can buy a cheese free Big Mac at the Dead Sea. It's hard to imagine all the crazy locations where you can find a McDonald's.
Kuwait. Gary He, "McAtlas."
Singapore. Gary He, "McAtlas."
Even Singapore has McDonald's. They are one of the most famous food locations in the world, yet you can stop at McDonald's.
So, don't discount the experience of stopping into a McDonald's when out traveling the world. We should all be traveling for the experience, and it's an experience you may not have thought of. If you're out exploring and need a snack; I'd stop in and see what the local McDonald's wherever you are may have to offer. Be like me; I'm always enlightened by what I find when I travel.
Melbourne, Australia. Gary He, "McAtlas."
Whether it be at the top of the world, the world down under, on the other side of the world, in a place that doesn't eat beef, or somewhere as aesthetic architecture; give those international McDonald's a try and enjoy!
https://www.cnn.com/interactive/2025/01/travel/mcdonalds-around-the-world-cnnphotos/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uXNUbiFWJc
https://www.eatthis.com/mcdonalds-food-around-the-world/
https://mcdonaldsblog.in/2023/11/all-eyes-on-the-mccheese-burger-family/
https://www.businessinsider.com/best-international-mcdonalds-menu-items-gary-he-2024-9
https://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en-us.html
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