Outrageous Fast-Food Items You Can Only Order in Other Countries
Fast food chains usually stick to a familiar playbook, but things get interesting when they cross borders. In different countries, McDonald’s, KFC, and others adapt their menus to local tastes, and the results can be surprising. These international creations are curious and occasionally confusing in the best way.
McDonald’s Mashed Potato Beef Burger – China
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This menu item takes two comfort foods and literally stacks them. McDonald’s China launched the Mashed Potato Beef Burger in 2012 by placing a scoop of mashed potatoes directly on top of a beef patty. It came with or without bacon and was meant to appeal to hearty eaters.
KFC Chizza – Philippines
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The Chizza is exactly what it sounds like: pizza built on fried chicken. KFC replaced the crust with a flattened fillet, then topped it with tomato sauce, mozzarella, and bits of ham or pineapple. It debuted in the Philippines, where the mix of salty, sweet, and crispy fit right in, before spreading across Asia as a limited-time hit.
Burger King Kuro Ninja Burger – Japan
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Japan took burger branding seriously with this dark-themed creation. The Kuro Ninja Burger featured black buns dyed with bamboo charcoal, a pork patty, and a slab of bacon arranged to resemble a tongue. It was inspired by ninja aesthetics and anime visuals.
Taco Bell Kit Kat Chocodilla – UK and Asia
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This is basically dessert disguised as a quesadilla. Taco Bell’s Chocodilla stuffed melted Kit Kat pieces inside a warm tortilla, then grilled it like a savory snack. Originally offered in countries like the UK and Sri Lanka, it briefly made its way to the US in 2017.
McDonald’s McSpaghetti with Chicken – Philippines
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Only in the Philippines could fried chicken and spaghetti become a fast-food duo. The McSpaghetti plate combines sweet-style pasta with tomato sauce, ground beef, and cheese, paired with a piece of crispy chicken. It flourished abroad, especially for families who treat fast food like comfort food with a twist.
Pizza Hut Cheeseburger Crust Pizza – Middle East and UK
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Pizza Hut turned its crust into a full meal by tucking mini cheeseburgers around the edge of the pie. The idea showed up in the Middle East in 2012, each slice ending with a bite of beef and cheese instead of plain dough. It later appeared in the UK, remembered less for its flavor than for the sheer absurdity of its design.
McDonald’s Bulgogi Burger – South Korea
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In South Korea, McDonald’s puts a local spin on the standard burger with this soy-marinated twist. The Bulgogi Burger substitutes the usual beef patty for one flavored with a sweet and savory bulgogi sauce, topped with lettuce and mayonnaise. It’s a nod to Korea’s popular grilled meat dish and remains a steady seller.
KFC Cheese Donut – Indonesia
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In Indonesia, KFC sold a plain yeast donut topped with grated cheese. The taste fell somewhere between dessert and snack, soft with a mix of sweet and salty. Cheese on pastries is common in Indonesia and shows up on cakes, breads, and other everyday treats.
McDonald’s McArabia – Middle East and Beyond
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It has different names depending on where it’s sold. In the Middle East, it’s called the McArabia. In other regions, it’s the McOriental, McKebab, or Grilled Chicken Foldover. Regardless of the name, the sandwich usually features grilled chicken, lettuce, tomato, and a garlic-based sauce inside a pita-style wrap.
Dunkin’ Seaweed and Pork Donut – China
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One of the most eyebrow-raising Dunkin’ Donuts versions is the dry pork and seaweed donut. It uses a standard yeast dough but swaps the sweet glaze for pork floss and strips of seaweed. The result is a salty, umami-heavy snack that pushes the boundaries of what a donut can be.
Burger King Berry Burger – Japan
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Fruit and meat aren’t often paired in fast food, but Burger King Japan made it happen. Their seasonal Berry Burger was topped with cranberry, blueberry, and blackberry sauce along with a beef patty and lettuce. Released during the holiday season, the sandwich was more experimental than popular.
Pizza Hut Kit Kat Pops – Middle East
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Pizza Hut’s dessert section occasionally goes rogue, like when they rolled out Kit Kat Pops in the Middle East. This snack featured full Kit Kat bars wrapped in sweet dough, then baked like mini calzones. Think of it as dessert finger food meant for sharing, or at least that was the intention.
McDonald’s McKroket – Netherlands
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The McKroket takes a breaded croquette filled with beef stew and places it in a bun, then tops it with mustard sauce. Dutch diners already loved kroketten from local snack bars, so McDonald’s version gave it a mass-market platform.
Red Robin Ramen Burger – United States (limited)
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This wasn’t global, but it did begin outside the US before being adopted stateside. Red Robin’s Ramen Burger swapped traditional buns for fried noodle patties, holding a teriyaki beef burger in place. Inspired by a viral trend from Japan and New York food festivals, the item made it to national menus for a limited time.
McDonald’s Shrimp Burgers – Asia
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Shrimp sandwiches are common in several Asian McDonald’s locations. Japan offers the Ebi Filet-O, which features a panko-breaded shrimp patty. Korea has a spicy version, and Singapore includes a wasabi flavor. These burgers cater to seafood preferences in the region and are much more accepted there.
Wendy’s Ghost Pepper Fries – United States (limited)
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For a brief period in 2016, Wendy’s released their hottest fries yet. Ghost Pepper Fries came smothered in cheese sauce, shredded cheese, jalapeños, and a ghost pepper-infused ranch sauce. While available in the US, they felt foreign to the brand’s usual mild spice level.
McDonald’s Pizza McPuff – India
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This snack combines Indian-style fast food with pizza flavors. The Pizza McPuff is a handheld pastry filled with tomato sauce, bell peppers, peas, carrots, and mozzarella. It’s completely vegetarian and shaped like a hot pocket, designed for quick eating.
Taco Bell Cap’n Crunch Delights – United States (briefly), Philippines
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Taco Bell tested these small donut bites during its early breakfast phase. Each was coated in crushed Cap’n Crunch cereal and filled with vanilla icing that melted when warm. They started in U.S. stores, then quietly appeared in a few international menus, including the Philippines.
Pizza Hut Doritos Crust Pizza – Australia
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Pizza Hut created a crust lined with Doritos and filled it with mozzarella cheese. The idea was to combine two familiar snacks into one crunchy experience. It grabbed attention for its absurdity more than its taste, but limited-time promotions kept it circulating as a novelty item across several markets.
McDonald’s Nasi Lemak – Malaysia
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This Malaysian staple made its way onto the McDonald’s menu with surprising authenticity. Nasi Lemak consists of coconut milk rice, sambal chili paste, fried anchovies, egg, and peanuts. McDonald’s version includes all of that, with the option to add a piece of spicy fried chicken.