McDonald's Introduces Honey Butter French Fries in South Korea
It was bound to happen. This isn't out of the blue. It makes perfectly good sense. In South Korea, McDonald's is rolling out honey butter french fries.
Everything That Goes Into A McDonalds French Fry
It's probably not surprising to hear this, but McDonald's french fries contain way more than just oil, potatoes and salt. In fact, McDonald's fries have a whopping 19 ingredients in the USA, all of which are broken down in this image:
McDonald's Is Having a Crappy Week in Japan
Lovin' it? Oh no, McDonald's must be hatin' it. This week has gone from worst to worst for the fast food giant as people are claiming to find all sorts of horrible things in their meals: from bugs to human teeth.
McDonald's Serves Up Cosplay in Taiwan
Maid outfits. Flight attendant uniforms. People dressed as Dragon Ball characters. Nothing quite says the new year like cosplay at McDonald's.
McDonald's Is Only Selling Small-Sized Fries in Japan
This. Is. Terrible. McDonald's will only be offering one French fry size in Japan: Small.
McDonald's Is Releasing a Crab Burger in Japan
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Does Sponge Bob know? Should we tell him? Say hello to McDonald's Crab Croquette Burger.
How McDonald's McRib Sandwiches Are Made
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Is it that time of year already? Of course it is, I've already had three limited-time only McRib sandwiches since they came back a week or so ago, and there are more in my future. It's probably a good time to find out how they're made.
McDonald's Turns into Japan's Most Popular Video Game Anime
A McDonald's in Tokyo's Odaiba has been turned into the fictional fastfood joint Mogmog Burgers from the extremely popular video game and anime series Yokai Watch.
I Ate Burger King Japan's Black Cheeseburger—And the McDonald's One Too
"You may abandon your own body, but you must preserve your honor." - Miyamoto Musashi, A Book of Five Rings
World of Warcraft Joins Forces With McDonald's China
With the upcoming World of Warcraft expansion, Warlords of Draenor, coming in November, October seems to be a big month for Blizzard in China. The company's doing everything to drum up hype for the game, from an online cosplay contest to now an offline promotional partnership with fast food giant, McDonald's.
There's One Cool Thing about McDonald's Batman Burger
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In Hong Kong, McDonald's has a Batman Burger. The burger looks, well, kind of dull—especially with the recent burger madness we've seen. But boy, the box it comes in is UTTERLY FANTASTIC.
This Is McDonald's Japan's Take on the Black Burger
As Kotaku first reported earlier this month, Burger King rolled out a black cheeseburger in Japan. Now, McDonald's Japan has a black burger of its own.
Insanely Popular Game Is Drawing Long Lines at McDonald's in Japan
Yokai Watch is incredibly popular in Japan. The anime, the toys, and the 3DS games are all smash hits. They are the biggest thing going at the moment. So, you know if McDonald's rolls out a Yokai Watch Happy Meal, then that's going to be popular, too.
McDonald's Is Releasing a Purple Potato Shake in Japan
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This fall, McDonald's is rolling out a special sweet potato shake for a limited time. It's purple!
Madden NFL 15 Toys Are Coming To McDonald's Happy Meals
The next toys coming to McDonald's Happy Meals are generic NFL player figurines to promote Madden 15. Yes, there's an alternative for non-sports fans:
McDonald's Rolls Out Tofu Nuggets in Japan. Yes, Tofu Nuggets.
McDonald's is introducing tofu McNuggets. With carrots and edamame. Oh, and fish.
McDonald's Happy Meal Customer Gives Bowser A New Paint Job
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Modding Mario Kart 8 proper is hard work. Tricking out Mario Kart 8 toys, on the other hand, is an easy way for the seasoned Warhammer fans out there to to turn the fruits of their McDonald's Happy Meals into a custom set.
All-You-Can-Eat French Fry Buffet Begins in Japan
I hope you've brought your appetite and love of french fries. Because in Japan, a fast food chain is rolling out an all-you-can-eat french fry buffet.
Report Shows Just How Disgusting Fast Food Can Be
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Over the weekend, fast food companies in China have come under attack after an undercover report by the media revealed that the companies could be serving expired meats — some that may have been expired for over a year!
Kotaku 'Shop Contest: Mario At McDonald's: The Winners!
Last week Nintendo released a series of publicity photos of Mario and Luigi celebrating Mario Kart 8 toys at McDonald's just in time for our weekly 'shop contest. The results are in, and I'm lovin' them.