Just when you thought that all McDonalds food is the same…

It turns out that across the world, McDonalds restaurants add localized items some of which become very popular items. These items vary based on local tastes, regional food availability and religious belief which may limit some choices for customers.

McDonalds Menu Items From Around The World

Some interesting items include a McLobster sandwich which is only seasonally available in Atlantic Canada, a Bacon and Potato Pie, the Ebi Filet-o (a fried shrimp sandwich) and McSpaghetti available in Asia. The Middle East has a Chicken Big Mac, a Paneer Salsa Wrap and a Chicken McCurry Pan. Europe on the other hand has McBeer in a few countries such as Germany and Onion rings in a few others.

Chris Corrigan has an appeal against the humble melons lamenting that melons and other fruits should only be served in season at gathering such as meetings and conferences. As he points out, fruits are shipped halfway around the world in order to satisfy demands that fruits (and vegetables for that matter) be available all year round regardless of the time of year. It is now possible to buy strawberries, oranges, apples and melons any time of the year whether it is +40 or -40 degees outside. Consumers don’t need to worry about little things like ripeness and where the produce comes from. They can simply buy it at the store and eat it when they want.

Mind you the only time that the fruits are tasty and fresh are when they are locally in season. To buy local produce though you might have to show up at your farmer’s market instead of the supermarket.