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The 12 weirdest McDonald’s meals from around the world… from black buns to a NUTELLA burger

The global menus are VERY different to the usual UK fare

APART from the occasional special promo and the odd new McFlurry flavour, McDonald’s menu stays pretty standard in the UK.

But under the golden arches of more far-flung places, the cuisine gets much more exotic.

 McDonald's has different menus depending on where you are in the world
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McDonald's has different menus depending on where you are in the worldCredit: Alamy

The fast food chain have over 36,000 outlets in 120 nations, which serve 68 MILLION customers daily.

And the menus differ from country to country.

From black burger buns to chicken served on porridge, the meals are adapted to local tastes – and even the McFlurries get a makeover.

These are some of the wackiest meals you can order in an overseas McDonald’s.

Black and White burgers – Hong Kong

 The black burger has squid ink in the dough
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The black burger has squid ink in the doughCredit: Instagram

Fancy tucking into a black burger bun with your Big Mac.

Apparently its squid ink that makes the seeded bread pitch black, and they are then stuffed with beef.

The white bun has chicken patties instead.

Matcha Oreo McFlurry – Japan

 The green tea ice cream has crushed Oreos
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The green tea ice cream has crushed OreosCredit: Instagram

Because some people like their ice cream flavoured with green tea, apparently.

As well as matcha tea, McFlurry contains crushed Oreo cookies.

Yum.

Frozen Coke – New Zealand

 Frozen Coke is just the thing for a hot day in New Zealand
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Frozen Coke is just the thing for a hot day in New ZealandCredit: Instagram

This would have been pretty welcome in the recent UK heatwave.

It’s a Coke slushie topped with ice cream.

Churros – South Korea

 Like a stick of doughnut, the Churros is a sticky sweet dessert
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Like a stick of doughnut, the Churros is a sticky sweet dessertCredit: Instagram

Just like a stick of doughnut, the Churros is fried pastry dough that's coated in sugar.

Sweet.

Shaka Shaka Chicken – Japan

 The meaty version of Salt n; Shake means you can add your own flavour
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The meaty version of Salt n; Shake means you can add your own flavourCredit: Instagram

Fans of Salt n’Shake will get this dish.

It’s a wrapped-up chicken patty and a packet of seasoning (choose between lemon, pepper, and cheese).

Pour in the seasoning, shake, and enjoy.

Poutine – Canada

 The cheesy chips smothers in gravy are a traditional Canadian dish
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The cheesy chips smothers in gravy are a traditional Canadian dishCredit: Instagram

A classic Canadian dish is a take on cheesy chips using cheese curds.

It’s then smothered with gravy.

Sweety Con Nutella – Italy

 Nutella replaces the meat in this sweet burger twist
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Nutella replaces the meat in this sweet burger twistCredit: Instagram

It’s a burger made from Nutella instead of meat.

This needs to come to the UK soon.

Veg Pizza McPuff – India

 The Pizza McPuff caters for the vegetarians in India
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The Pizza McPuff caters for the vegetarians in IndiaCredit: McDonald's

Indian McDonald’s are hot on veggie food and this is a fine example.

A savoury dough stuffed with tomato sauce, carrots, bell pepper, beans, onion, peas and gooey mozzarella.

Bubur Ayam McD- Malaysia

 Chicken and porridge is a popular choice in India
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Chicken and porridge is a popular choice in IndiaCredit: Instagram

Chicken strips served on a bed of PORRIDGE and garnished with spring onions, sliced ginger, fried shallots and diced chilies.

We’re not sure if that’s breakfast or lunch.

Gazpacho – Spain

 Cold tomato soup sold in tubs in Spanish outlets
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Cold tomato soup sold in tubs in Spanish outletsCredit: Instagram

Cold soup is not something you’d imagine buying at McD’s but it definitely exists.

The tomato treat is only available in Spain.

Shrimp Burger – Korea

 The Shrimp burger comes in a double deluxe version
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The Shrimp burger comes in a double deluxe versionCredit: McDonald's

In deluxe or double deluxe, this seafood version of the burger is a popular choice.

It comes with cheese and lettuce and looks pretty tasty.

McMollette – Mexico

 This breakfast bun is a favourite in Mexico
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This breakfast bun is a favourite in MexicoCredit: Instagram

The McMollette is a famous breakfast feast in Mexican McD’s.

It’s an open bun sandwich with beans, cheese, and sauce.

We recently revealed the new craze for dipping fries in McFlurries and that the Big Tasty was making a comeback.

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