- McDonald's locations worldwide have unique menus that reflect the local cuisine of that country.
- Many of these items aren't available in the United States.
- We've rounded up some of the most interesting menu items from McDonald's locations around the world.
Whether it be masala veggie burgers in India or rice and beans in Costa Rica, international McDonald's menus feature a wide variety of options that aren't available in the United States.
In addition to the classic Big Mac and fries, every McDonald's restaurant in the world has a custom menu that reflects the typical cuisine of that country. Some locations even have entirely unique sections on the menu, such as a separate soup menu or vegetarian menu.
From fried rice to poutine, here are some of the most interesting menu items that you can't buy at any McDonald's in America.
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McDonald's Hong Kong: Vegetable and Egg Pasta
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It's rare to see pasta on a breakfast menu, but at McDonald's Hong Kong, that's where you'll find this Vegetable and Egg Twisty Pasta.
McDonald's Japan: Corn Cream Soup
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Soups are a common side dish at McDonald's Japan, in addition to the traditional options of a salad or French fries.
McDonald's India: Pizza McPuff
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Some McDonald's restaurants offer entire vegetarian menus. The Pizza McPuff is one of many vegetarian options at McDonald's India, and it's made with cheese, tomato sauce, and chopped vegetables. They also have vegetarian burgers like the McVeggie.
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