Source:
http://en.rocketnews24.com/2012/03/19/mcdonalds-selling-ramen-in-the-most-unlikely-of-places-america/
McDonald’s is known for offering regional dishes at its international stores to please local customers.
We recently heard of a certain McDonald’s that sells its own version of Japan’s favorite noodle dish, ramen. We wouldn’t think much of this if it were being served somewhere like Japan or China, countries typically associated with the dish.
However, it turns out this McDonald’s ramen is found in none other than the land of burgers and fries itself, America.
Well, Hawaii, to be precise.
The “ramen” is actually Saimin, a noodle dish very similar to Japanese ramen and a local Hawaiin favorite.
There are a few theories on the origins of Saimin, with some saying it was brought over from Japan by plantation workers in the early 20th century. In reality, Hawaii has seen waves of immigrant workers from so many different Asian countries that it could have come from anywhere—or maybe just combined a little of the best from everywhere.
Saimin has been on the McDonalds menu in Hawaii for years and rumor has it that it was actually the very first regional item to be offered on a McDonald’s menu anywhere.
Your reporter in Hawaii visited a McDonald’s to see how it stacks up with Japanese ramen and, honestly, it stacks up pretty well! The soup is a light, clear broth that’s refreshing and easy to drink. The noodles are slightly thick, similar to Japanese udon noodles, and don’t have that “bad noodle smell” you get with low-grade ramen.
It wouldn’t hurt if the noodles had a little more body, but altogether, McDonald’s Saimin so tasty that I’d go so far as to say it rivals the standard ramen sold at most restaurants in Japan! And it feels like a steal at only $3.29!
It seems not all McDonald’s in Hawaii have Saimin on the menu and not many people, especially tourists, know about it—after all, not everyone puts McDonald’s on their to-do list while visiting a foreign country. If you do happen to find yourself under the golden arches during your next Hawaii vacation though, we recommend skipping the familiar burger and fries for a cup of Saimin.
You can shaka us for it later.
Photo: RocketNews24.
Correspondent: Kuzo
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McDonalds: Canada
McDonalds in Canada
The burgers are similar to the ones at Burger King, even the names are similar such as Junior and Mushroom Swiss!
The apple pie is different from the rest of the world too!
McDonalds: Norway
http://www.mcdonalds.no/no.html
McDonalds in Norway
Their website was extremely boring and their food too!
There was nothing exciting about their burgers apart from the IDOL sharing pack.
McDonalds in Norway
Their website was extremely boring and their food too!
There was nothing exciting about their burgers apart from the IDOL sharing pack.
McDonalds: Brazil
McDonalds in Brazil
Their website was irritating and slow to use.
One of the items looked really delicious, but I dont know what it is.
It looks like a baked potato with cheese inside.
Nice salad sauces with a countryside design.
McDonalds: Thailand
McDonalds: Thailand
This site has English!
There was lots of interesting items.
I was surprised one of the dishes was served on a plate for a fast food chain.
McD Chicken Namtok Rice
The Spinach pie and Cupid kiss frappe are some items I really want to try.
Although I do not like McDs softserve, their softserve with jelly looks visually attractive.
Other items that I like:
Dont know what the above is meant to be, but it looks good.
congee!!
Jelly parfait!!!!!! Banana cinnamon roll!!!Carrot cake!!
McDonalds: Poland
McDonalds in Poland
I was really impressed with this website compared with the other international McDonalds.
It was fast and cyber and there is a screenshot of it below.
The only trouble was that the Polish language was not similar to the European language ie French so it was hard to guess where the items were located.
Anyway, I liked the limited edition straws which had flavoured powder in it, so when you drink through the straw, the drink gets flavoured by it.
The yoghurt looks good too and the way they presented it by a cross section.
The McCafe range looks good too with pistachio latte or banana mocha, and the piece of cake featured at the corner looks the best.
McDonalds: New Zealand
McDonalds: India
McDonalds in India
I like the McDonalds in India because I hardly eat beef, and in India there are so many choices for Chicken and vegetarian burgers and even a vegetarian muffin!!
As well as that, I love the Paneer burger and wrap which contains no meat but solely CHEESE!
Their telephone number is devilicious!! 666s!
The website is cool because you can choose the background colour on the left!
Other exotic burgers of my choice!
Cute size for soft serve too!
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