You Won’t Believe These 30 Bizarre Fast Food Offerings From Around the World
Sometimes, fast food can be downright surprising.
In fact, popular fast food brands from McDonald's to Taco Bell to KFC draw in customers not just by slinging its consistent classics, but specifically by combining the traditional ingredients in mouthwateringly new and unusual ways.
And if you think fast food in the U.S. takes things to the extreme, you have to look at what the rest of the world is up to. Keep reading to discover 30 truly strange international fast food offerings.
1. Burger King Germany Wiesn King
(via @burgerkingde)
Just because the in-person Oktoberfest activities are canceled this year doesn't mean that German foodies can't still explore its best flavors in the form of the Wiesn King from Burger King. This hamburger is topped with creamy Bavarian-style cheese, plus fresh onions, mustard and cucumber .
2. KFC Canada Chachos
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Why exactly don't we have Chacos at KFC in the U.S.? This KFC Canada concoction swaps out the tortilla chips in nachos for fresh and crispy chicken tenders, topping them with a nacho cheese sauce and a drizzle of sour cream before adding sliced jalapeños, diced tomato and chives. We need these in our lives.
3. KFC New Zealand Teriyaki Double Down
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We will always be baffled by the mere existence of the KFC—a sandwich which replaces its bread with pieces of fried chicken—but its international variations are somehow even more spectacular. This one from New Zealand sandwiches a hash brown between the chicken slices, complete with cheese, teriyaki sauce and a generous helping of Kewpie Japanese mayonnaise.
4. KFC Singapore Waffle Original Recipe Double Down
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Does anything seem "original" about this Waffle Original Recipe Double Down from Singapore? It's the opposite of a fried chicken and waffle sandwich, with its Belgian waffle held between the two pieces of chicken. It's made even more succulent with the addition of a unique maple mayonnaise blend, combining sweet and savory into a one-of-a-kind treat.
5. McDonald's Indonesia Yakiniku Collection
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Is it cheating to include this entire "Taste of Japan" collection of unique foods from McDonald's Indonesia as one item? The Yakiniku burgers, available in chicken, beef and fish, are served with a flavorful yakiniku (or "grilled meat" sauce, plus sliced cabbage and seaweed. It comes complete with Hojicha tea ice cream desserts and nori seaweed fries.
6. Pizza Hut Malaysia Nasi Lemak Pizza
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Just because some of the products on this list are totally unusual doesn't mean we don't crave them, too. Nasi lemak is a rice dish considered the national food of Malaysia, and this Pizza Hut pizza replicates its taste by being topped with sambal chili sauce, chunks of crispy chicken, anchovies, peanuts and cucumber.
7. Burger King Germany Bacon Lover Double
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How in the world did the U.S. not think of this one first? Germany's Bacon Lover Double from Burger King is a double cheeseburger served with a generous topping of bacon, onions and a spicy, fruity sauce. We think their biggest innovation is the bun with little squares of bacon baked right into the bread.
8. Burger King India Chicken Masala Whopper
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In India, many people don't eat beef, so we're not surprised to see Burger King getting creative with its Whoppers. This Chicken Masala Whopper looks truly delicious, replacing the beef patty with a grilled piece of chicken, complete with kadai gravy, jeera mayo and a crunchy chip lending it a unique texture.
9. McDonald's Indonesia Burger Nasi Goreng Special
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The Burger Nasi Goreng Special from McDonald's Indonesia may not look all that strange on the surface, but when you learn that nasi goreng means "fried rice," you view this burger in a slightly different light. It achieves the taste of fried rice with a special seasoning around its beef patty, plus the addition of onion, sliced pickles and an egg.
10. McDonald's Indonesia Chicken Porridge
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Though it may seem weird to us that a savory chicken porridge would be anywhere on a fast food menu—let alone a breakfast menu—salty porridge is actually a breakfast staple around the world, including Indonesia. This McDonald's version is served with celery and crispy fried onions to get the day off to the best possible start.
11. KFC Australia Mashies
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Here's another creation that we think KFC establishments in the United States could copy, stat. Australia's Mashies are basically a mashed potato croquette, except instead of being filled with veggies or meat, they have a hot gravy center. These babies definitely take the fried fast food experience to the next level.
12. Burger King Indonesia Cheesy King Chicken Burger
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It's not the ingredients in this Cheesy King Chicken Burger from Burger King in Indonesia that make it unusual, but its appearance. A cheesy bun, fried chicken patty, and four additional cheeses should be par for the course in the fast food world, but this looks unlike anything we've seen at American joints. Someone should put a change to that, because it looks delicious.
13. KFC Singapore Kentaco
(via @kfc_sg)
Yes, American KFC fanatics did get the Naked Chicken Chalupa a while back, but we simply don't think it compares to the Kentaco from Singapore. This invention replaces a traditional taco shell with a large piece of fried chicken, which is then folded and filled with lettuce, tomato and four different types of cheese. Why do they have to be so far away?
14. KFC Indonesia Spicy Lime Chicken
(via @kfcindonesia)
If chicken wing joints have taught us anything at all, it's that fried chicken always tastes better when slathered in sauce. We think KFC here in the states should take a page out of the book of KFC Indonesia, as they offer buckets of fried chicken coated in a spicy, tangy lime sauce that looks utterly irresistible.
15. A&W Indonesia Satay Waffle Chicken
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While A&W restaurants in the U.S. have menus revolving around burgers, chicken strips and chili dogs, we're not surprised their menu gets a bit more creative overseas. We're particularly enamored with these Satay Waffle Chicken skewers, featuring waffle squares and chicken pieces drizzled in a sweet teriyaki sauce.
16. KFC Singapore Cereal Chicken
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The name of KFC Singapore's Cereal Chicken may make it sound strange, but one look and you know this is something delectable. This recipe takes KFC's Hot & Crispy chicken and coats it in crunchy bits of cereal before it's fried with butter, chili and curry leaves to imbue it with loads of flavor as well as a great texture.
17. McDonald's Indonesia Es Teler Cone Top
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Es teler is a classic Indonesian fruit drink recreated in this unique McDonald's Indonesia dessert. Served in a pink cone, it consists of vanilla soft-serve ice cream dipped in a vibrant green coating that combines coconut, avocado, jackfruit and chocolate flavors. The result is something that looks as vibrant as it is refreshing.
18. Burger King Indonesia Cheesy Salted Egg Beef Burger XL
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"Salted egg" is a flavor we don't see at all in the states, but in many Asian countries, the sharp and savory taste of salted duck eggs is so beloved that chips, crackers, ramen and more aim to replicate the flavor. This Burger King Indonesia offering is no different, topped with cheese as well as a salted egg yolk sauce and cheesy tots.
19. Pizza Hut Hong Kong Golden Star Pizza
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We only wish the dishes from Pizza Hut in the U.S. looked like this. Pizza Hut Hong Kong's menu once featured this incredible star-shaped pizza with pull-off crispy cheese and bread bites wrapped around small sausage and two types of cheese. The center of the pizza also featured tomatoes, scallops and crawfish, plus plenty of cheese and a drizzle of honey mustard sauce.
20. KFC Australia Kentucky Burger
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We think it's a little weird that Australia beat the U.S. to the punch when it came to creating a KFC Kentucky Burger. It featured a crispy chicken fillet topped with coleslaw and crispy onions, as well as two slices of cheese, bacon and an authentically smokey barbecue sauce.
21. Burger King India Chicken Tandoor Grill
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Here's another delicious offering from Burger King in India inspired by the country's most beloved recipes. This one includes a piece of flame-broiled chicken marinated in a tandoori chicken masala sauce, topped with a spicy mint mayonnaise and rings of raw onion. It might not be exactly like chicken fresh out of the tandoori oven, but it comes close.
22. McDonald's Canada Poutine
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While Canadians won't bat an eye at the fact that their McDonald's restaurants serve poutine—or french fries and cheese curds slathered in brown gravy—Americans might be slightly baffled by this menu item. However, poutine is beloved across Canada for its combination of textures and flavors, and we would love to see it added to the U.S. menu.
23. KFC Jamaica Chizza
(via @kfcjamaica)
This might be the least healthy item on this entire list, but that doesn't mean we wouldn't be tempted to try it. In KFC Jamaica, Chizza is a pizza with a fried chicken breast instead of a crust. It's layered with pizza sauce and mozzarella cheese as well as cheese sauce, topped pineapple pieces and "chicken ham."
24. KFC Australia Hawaiian Double Down
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Thought we were done with the Double Downs? No way. KFC Australia's Hawaiian Double Down takes things even further by sticking a pineapple ring between its two fried chicken pieces, plus cheese, bacon strips and barbecue sauce. At least it includes fruit, so it's kind of healthy, right?
25. KFC Jamaica BBQ Famous Bowl
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Yes, KFC restaurants in the U.S. have Famous Bowls, featuring a bed of mashed potatoes topped with corn, gravy, fried chicken pieces and a generous helping of cheese, but Jamaica's version is even more flavorful. That's because they coat their chicken in a spicy barbecue sauce, ensuring eaters can get the full KFC experience in one single dish.
26. McDonald's Malaysia Prosperity Chicken Burger
(via @mcdonaldsmalaysia)
Malaysia's Prosperity Chicken Burger is one of a few Prosperity Burgers McDonald's sometimes offers for good luck during the Chinese New Year. This one has a chicken patty covered with a thick and scrumptious black pepper sauce with a kick, as well as onion slices. We wish we could sink our teeth into one right now.
27. McDonald's Malaysia Spicy Korean Chicken Burger
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McDonald's Malaysia's Spicy Korean Chicken Burger was an offering from their "Discover the World" campaign, with recipes inspired by countries around the globe. This one featured a chicken patty with kimchi seasoning, plus spicy Korean sauce, cheese and mixed veggies. Of course, its black charcoal buns are the most notable ingredient.
28. McDonald's Indonesia Honey Garlic Chicken
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McDonald's is a brand that knows how to adapt its recipes to the tastes of its customers, and the Honey Garlic Chicken from McDonald's Indonesia is proof of that. While you'd never see a rice bowl dish at a McDonald's here in the states, their recipe of crispy chicken with honey garlic sauce over rice makes us totally jealous.
29. KFC Australia Shaker Salad
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There's something about a chopped salad in a cup that's uncanny and uncomfortable to us, but perhaps KFC Australia's customers don't feel the same way. These salads contain all of the veggies and chicken in a cup, allowing diners to add dressing and shake to their hearts' content to mix the salad. It's a fine idea, but we're slightly uneasy about the whole thing.
30. KFC Singapore Sour Cream & Onion Chicken
(via @kfc_sg)
Why does Singapore get all the good stuff? KFC Singapore's Sour Cream & Onion Chicken takes their Hot & Spicy chicken and gives it a tortilla chip coating before it's deep-fried and then sprinkled with a dusting of sour cream and onion seasoning. When they call their chicken "finger lickin' good," they really aren't kidding.
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