International availability of McDonald's products

McDonald's Corporation (NYSE: MCD) is the world's largest chain of hamburger fast food restaurants, serving around 68 million customers daily in 119 countries. McDonald's traces its origins to a 1940 restaurant in San Bernardino, California. After expanding within the United States, McDonald's became an international corporation in 1967, when it opened a location in Richmond, British Columbia. By the end of the 1970s, McDonald's restaurants existed in five of the Earth's seven continents; an African location came in 1992.

In order to cater to local tastes and culinary traditions, and often in respect of particular laws or religious beliefs, McDonald's offers regionalized versions of its menu among and within different countries. As a result, products found in one country or region may not be found in McDonald's restaurants in other countries.

Africa

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Egypt

In 2001, McDonald's introduced the McFalafel sandwich in its Egypt locations. These restaurants also offer a Chicken Big Mac and Fish Mac, variations on the standard Big Mac which substitute breaded chicken or fish, respectively, for the usual beef patties. In the summer of 2008, McDonald's introduced fish fingers with tartar dipping sauce as a side in Egyptian restaurants. Early 2010 saw the introduction of Egyptian cookies to the Cairo location.

Morocco

The McArabia, a grilled chicken sandwich served on a flatbread, is sold throughout the Middle East, including Morocco. In 2005, a product called the McSahara was briefly sold. In late 2006, the Chicken Mythic, Petit Plaisirs ("small pleasures," a sandwich usually made from chicken or beef), and a 280-gram Recette Moutarde ("mustard burger") were released. During the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, a special menu is offered for the breaking of the fast, including local specialties such as dates, milk, and harira.

Asia

Bahrain

As in all McDonald's locations in the Islamic Middle East, food in Bahraini locations is halal. In addition to the McArabia, Bahraini locations offer, beginning in March 2009, the McCrispy, a meal consisting of up to three chicken fingers with a choice of barbecue, sweet and sour, or garlic sauce.

China

McDonald's Chinese New Year meal, grilled chicken sandwich and twisted French fries. Tray liner has an image of the Chinese zodiac.

In China, Chicken McNuggets can come with the barbecue, sweet and sour, honey and hot mustard, or chili garlic sauce. Chinese menus also include crispy Buffalo chicken wings, called McWings. All chicken burgers offered in Chinese McDonald's use thigh fillet (e.g., Premium Grilled Thigh Fillet Burger, Hot and Spicy Grilled Thigh Fillet Burger), rather than breast meat, which is preferred in occidental countries.

The Big 'n' Tasty is sold as the Big 'n' Beefy in the Chinese market, and is topped with cheese, cucumber, and mildly spicy Thousand Island dressing. Pies come in two standard flavors: pineapple and taro, although special flavors including chocolate, banana, and azuki bean have also been offered on a limited basis.

There is a seasonal Chinese New Year meal available, including the Grilled Chicken Burger and curly fries, with a horoscope of the twelve zodiac animals of Chinese astrology and traditional red packets (lai see).

A unique feature of Chinese McDonald's locations is the "McExpress" walk-up window, which sells a small range of drinks and ice cream desserts. Most McExpress windows are attached to restaurants, but in some cases, they can be physically independent, typically in locations such as shopping malls, department stores and subway stations. Most major urban locations offer delivery for an extra fee. Deliveries are usually made by electrically powered scooters, although in several cities where motorcycle bans are in place, a conventional courier bicycle is used. The food is normally carried in a large insulated backpack.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong hosts some of the world's busiest McDonald's with many operating 24 hours a day. Breakfasts include pasta soups with sausage or chicken. Locations offer cups of corn are available as substitutes for French fries or à la carte. Desserts include soft serve ice cream in azuki bean and mung bean flavors; pineapple or red bean sundaes are sometimes offered.

A selection of seasonal or other limited-time foods is available, such as spicy French fries, the Shogun Burger (a teriyaki pork patty with lettuce served on a sesame seed bun), salads, soups such as tomato and pumpkin, taco flatbreads, the Rice Fantastic (a burger-like entree with rice patties instead of buns). Other such specialties have included shrimp burgers, Wasabi Filet O' Fish, onion rings, and Shake Shake fries, flavored French fries in flavors such as seaweed, chargrill, French onion, and salt and pepper. During the local Bun Festival, restaurants on the island of Cheung Chau sell mushroom burgers instead of hamburgers and other meat products.

India

Indian McDonald's restaurants do not serve beef and pork products, in deference to Hindu and Islamic beliefs, respectively. The only animal products available are chicken and fish. Meat and vegetarian meals are prepared in separate areas of the restaurant due to religious laws; cooks preparing vegetarian dishes wear a distinctive green apron.

The veggie burger menu includes the McAloo Tikki Burger, a burger with a patty made out of potatoes, peas, and spices. It is served with tomato slices, onions, and vegetarian mayonnaise. The McVeggie is a similar burger with a sesame seed bun, lettuce, vegan mayonnaise, and a vegetarian patty made from peas, carrots, green beans, red bell pepper, potatoes, onions, rice, and seasonings. The Crispy Chinese consists of a crispy vegetarian patty topped with a creamy Szechuan sauce and lettuce.

There is an Indian version of the Big Mac, called the Maharaja Mac, made with two grilled chicken patties and topped with onions, tomatoes, cheese, and a spicy mayonnaise. It was formerly made with lamb.

Mexican-style wraps for both vegetarians and non-vegetarians, like the Mexican Chicken Wrap, and Curry Pans in shahi paneer and chicken tikka variations are also offered. The Paneer Salsa Wrap is sold in India. It contains a small slab of paneer dredged in a coating that combines Mexican and Cajun flavors, when is then fried and wrapped in flatbread and topped with lettuce, red cabbage, celery, vegetarian mayonnaise, salsa, and Cheddar cheese. Recently, McSpicy Chicken and McSpicy Paneer burgers and wraps have also been introduced.

There is also a Pizza McPuff, a rectangular shaped crust flavored with a tomato-based sauce and topped with carrots, beans, bell peppers, onions, peas, and mozzarella.

McDonald's plans to open its first vegetarian-only restaurant next year in the the country. The first location will open near the Golden Temple in the Sikh holy city of Amritsar in northern India. The second store will be near the Vaishno Devi cave shrine in northwestern Indian Kashmir.

Indonesia

Bubur ayam (chicken congee)

All McDonald's in Indonesia are certified halal. Local items include: crispy and spicy fried chicken, which is by far more popular than hamburgers; the McRice, a small mound of steamed rice available Supersize; McSoup, a chicken flavored soup with bits of croutons and vegetables; the McSatay, a hamburger with satay sauce, a spicy ground peanut sauce; and Buryam (short for bubur ayam or chicken congee). Sambal chili sauce, an essential component of Indonesian cuisine, and ketchup are available as condiments.

During Chinese New Year, a Beef Prosperity Burger, consisting of two beef patties covered in black pepper sauce and topped with diced onions, is sold.

Israel

Kosher McDonald's

The only entirely kosher McDonald's are in Israel and Argentina. In these locations, patties are barbecued on charcoal rather than frying. Some kosher locations serve milk based desserts, but in separate booths, allowing for full separation of dairy and meat products in food preparation areas. However, most of the McDonald's outlets in Israel are not kosher service, as they serve cheeseburgers, which mix dairy and meat products.

Specialty items in Israeli McDonald's include the McShawarma and McKebab, both served on flatbread. On January 18, 2011, McDonald's introduced the McFalafel sandwich in Israel, but withdrew the item six months later.. Within the last few years they have added a vegetarian option, corn sticks (which are bite sized corn shniztels).

Japan

A Big Mac as served in Japan

Regular menu items in Japanese McDonald's include: the Teriyaki McBurger, with ground pork patties, mayonnaise, lettuce, and teriyaki sauce; shrimp nuggets and burgers; Shaka Shaka Chicken, a fried chicken patty served in a paper pouch, with seasonings to shake in the bag; and Fish McDippers, crispy fish nuggets, served with tartar sauce or Thai chili sauce. Breakfast options include a hot dog with pickle relish, ketchup, and mustard.

Seasonal and limited-time items have included:

• The Chicken Katsu Burger, a breaded chicken sandwich flavored with soy sauce and ginger.
• The Gratin Korokke Burger, a sandwich with korokke (breaded mashed potatoes) filled with shrimp, macaroni, shredded cabbage, and katsu sauce, and optional cheese; served during winter
• Green tea-flavored milkshakes
• The Salsa Burger, a breaded chicken sandwich with salsa
• The Tamago Double Mac, a hamburger with three beef patties, pepper sauce, bacon, a poached egg, and optional cheese
• The Teri Tama Burger, a teriyaki burger with egg; served during spring
• The Tsukimi Burger ("moon-viewing burger"), a hamburger with one beef patty, fry sauce, bacon, a poached egg (representing the Moon), and optional cheese; served before and duringTsukimi season
• Ume Nuggets, Chicken McNuggets with sour ume (plum) sauce for dipping
• The Mega Teriyaki, a teriyaki-style Big Mac variant with two pork patties and teriyaki sauce

Malaysia

All McDonald's in Malaysia are certified halal. Regular menu items include the Spicy Chicken McDeluxe, a burger with crispy marinated chicken, lettuce, and special sauce in a cornmeal bun, and the Bubur Ayam McD ("McD Chicken Porridge"), chicken strips in rice porridge with scallions, sliced ginger, fried shallots, and diced chilies.

Other seasonal and limited-time specialties have included the Bubur Ikan McD (a fish variant of the Bubur Ayam McD), the Grilled Chicken Foldover (equivalent to the McArabia), the Grilled Chicken Burger and spicy McNuggets. Specialty desserts have included a kiwifruit sundae, served in 2000 in Kuala Lumpur.

Like in Singapore and Indonesia, during Chinese New Year, Prosperity Burgers are sold. These come in beef and chicken varieties. In 2011, these were served with a McFizz, a specialty beverage mixing Minute Maid orange juice and Sprite.

Pakistan

All McDonald's in Pakistan are certified halal. Pakistani menus resemble those of Middle Eastern and South Asian locations. McArabias and Spicy Chicken Burgers are popular in Pakistan. A chicken Big Mac is also available.

Philippines

Menu items in McDonald's in the Philippines include McSpaghetti, Chicken McDo, and the Hamdesal, a Pandesal bun with pineapple glaze syrup, mayonnaise, and Canadian bacon served with scrambled eggs, cheese, or both. From 2001 to 2006 the McRice, steamed rice formed into buns, was available as a replacement for bread buns on beef and chicken sandwiches. Breakfast options include longaniza, a Philippine chorizo, served with rice and a fried egg.

Pies come in apple, pineapple, and taro flavors; only select locations serve milkshakes. Twister Fries is also served seasonally.

Saudi Arabia

All McDonald's in Saudi Arabia are certified halal. Saudi locations serve the Spicy McChicken, McArabia, and the Big Tasty, the latter of which is also available in some European locations.

Singapore

All McDonald's in Singapore are certified halal. Singaporean locations offer the McSpicy, a spicy chicken burger, and the McArabia (as the Grilled Chicken Foldover). A 24-hour McDelivery service is available in all locations on the island.

Seasonal or limited-time menu items include the Prosperity Burger, offered around Chinese New Year, and Shaker Fries.

Milkshakes are available only at dessert kiosks at selected outlets. These kiosks sell waffle cone ice cream in chocolate, vanilla, and twist (a combination of vanilla and chocolate) flavors.

South Korea

McDonald's Bulgogi burger in South Korea

McDonald's locations in South Korea do not serve fish and offer the Bulgogi Burger, a pork patty in bulgogi marinade. The bulgogi-flavored sauce was developed by Ottogi, a large South Korean food manufacturer that provides all of the condiments to the country's McDonalds. Korean McDonalds' offer delivery.

Due to a Korean law in effect from 2005 to 2008 mandating a surcharge for the use of paper cups at restaurants, most McDonald's restaurants in South Korea used reusable plastic cups for dine-in customers. After repeal of the law, some locations reverted to using disposable cups, while still using plastic cups during lunchtime rushes.

Dessert options include affogato. Former options included a green tea McFlurry and the McBingsu, a seasonal option similar to patbingsu.

Thailand

McChicken, Filet-O-Fish, Chicken McNuggets, French fries and fried chicken sold by McDonald's in Bangkok.

In Thailand, McDonald's serves the Samurai Pork Burger, with teriyaki sauce, lettuce, and mayonnaise. As in other Asian markets, Thai McDonald's sell fried chicken and spicy chicken wings. Chilli sauce is available as a condiment, along with ketchup. Other Thailand-specific items include rice patties made with jasmine rice, the Caribbean Shrimp Burger, and a salad shaker based on som tam papaya salad. McDonald's restaurants in Thailand also serve the Mega Mac (known as the Double Big Mac) all year long.

There are three flavors of pie available: pineapple, corn, and a limited-time special option. These special pies often come in savory flavors, such as Italian chicken, broccoli and cheese, spinach, and fish.

Taiwan

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Shrimp Burger with a rice bun and Corn Soup served in Taipei.

Taiwanese McDonald's serve kao fan (烤饭, kǎo fàn) (literally "baked rice"), a burger-like entrée with rice patties instead of buns. It is modelled on the eponymous product of McDonald's Japanese rival, MOS Burger. McDonald's locations in Taiwan sell fried chicken legs to compete with KFC. Additionally, corn soup is available as a substitute for French fries or à la carte.

United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates had The Asian, The Arabian, The Mexican, The Spanish for Limited Edition. And they had the Chicken Fillet, the Spicy Chicken Fillet, McWings. They also have Grand Chicken Classic, Grand Chicken Deluxe, Grand Chicken Special. McDonald's in UAE is certified halal.

Europe

Belgium

Belgian McDonald's serve the Croque McDo, consisting of two slices of Emmental cheese and a slice of ham toasted between two hamburger buns. This is a variation of the traditional croque-monsieur sandwich found in France and Belgium. The "Belgo" burger is a hamburger with bacon, Belgian Maredsous cheese, roasted onions, and cocktail sauce.

Jupiler beer is available in Belgian McDonald's.

Croatia

The McCountry sandwich is a regular menu item in Croatian McDonalds restaurants, consisting of two pork sausage patties on a bun with cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, and a special sauce. Another regular menu item is the McToast, a ham and cheese sandwich on toast. Seasonal and promotional offers include Greek and Italian offerings.

Local mineral water from Jamnica is a standard drink.

Cyprus

McDonald's in Cyprus sells the Greek Mac, a Big Mac variant with pita bread and tzatziki sauce, and the Greek Chicken, a Greek Mac with chicken patties instead of beef. A shrimp burger is also sold during the period of Lent when Orthodox Christians don't eat meat.

Carlsberg beer is sold at some locations.

Czech Republic

The McCountry sandwich served in Croatia is also available in the Czech Republic.

In 2012, McDonald's added McSmažák, a variation on smažený sýr, a type of cheese sandwich.

Denmark

In Denmark, every McDonald's serves a small size chicken burger called "Chicken Salsa Cheese". As similar to Finland and Sweden's "El Maco", Danish McDonald's locations sells "El Maco Jr.": A small size "El Maco".

Finland

In Finland, most McDonald's hamburgers can be ordered with a rye bun, based on the success of the promotional "McRuis" (McRye) burger. El Maco is a burger with salsa and sour cream sauce. The El Maco meal is served with a barbecue spice mixture and a paper bag in which the fries and the spice mixture are poured, similar to Japan's Shaka Shaka Chicken.

Customers with celiac disease may order most of the hamburgers with a special gluten free bun and without any extra cost.

France

In France, McDonald's offers donuts for breakfast and Kronenbourg 1664 beer in 25 or 33 cl measures.

The Croque McDo and various Petit Plaisir items are available, as in Belgium and Morocco, respectively.

French McDonald's restaurants also offer a kids version of the Filet-O-Fish with ketchup and no cheese, called Le McFish.

Germany

Standard menu items at German McDonald's include the Hamburger Royal Bacon, Caesar salads, Veggieburgers, and Caesar, honey mustard, and Ranch chicken wraps. The McRib sandwich, a seasonal item in most countries, is a permanent menu item in Germany.

In Nuremberg, McDonald's sells the Nuremburger, consisting of three small sausages in a wheat bun.

Beer is no longer sold at all locations. It is still served in older outlets owned by German brewers with leases allowing the serving of beer.

Greece

In Greece, McDonald's formerly sold the McFarm burger, consisting of two beef patties, cheese, tomatoes, lettuce, and mayonnaise on a sesame seed bun. Greek locations also sold spicy Spring Rolls, a shrimp burger, the McVeggie burger, and the Greek Mac (as in Cyprus and Rhodes). As of 2012, all of these items have been discontinued.

Hungary

Hungarian McDonald's sell the McFarm, once available in Greece. Limited-time products available only in Hungary have included McDonald's version of the popular Hungarian breakfast food lángos, and a "Hungarian flavors" menu.

Italy

Italian McDonald's began offering a "McItaly" menu in 2010. Products include a burger with "100 percent made-in-Italy meat", extra-virgin olive oil, parmesan cheese, bresaola, and pancetta. The company advertises burgers in several European countries as using Italian beef.

Netherlands

In the Netherlands, McDonald's sells the McKroket, a deep-fried roll containing beef ragout, similar to the Dutch croquette sold in snack bars. Dutch McDonald's serve "American Sauce," a yellow mayonnaise-like sauce not eaten in the United States, with French fries. The ChickenSaté burger is also offered, consisting of fried chicken with peanut sauce; this popular food is inspired by the Netherlands' historical connection to Indonesia. Special Dutch drinks include Fristi (a yogurt drink) and Chocomel (a chocolate milk drink).

Norway

As in Finland, Norwegian McDonald's serve the El Maco (on a seasonal basis) and offer gluten free buns without an extra cost. They also serve a Laksewrap, deep-fried fish with salad and a mango slice in a tortilla.

Poland

Offerings in Polish McDonald's restaurants include: the WieśMac ("CountryMac"), a quarter-pound beef patty with onions, lettuce, cheese, mustard, and horseradish sauce on a sesame seed bun; the Pikantny Kurczakburger ("Spicy Chickenburger"), a chicken sandwich with lettuce and hot Mexican-style sauce; the Kanapka Krewetkowa ("Shrimp Sandwich"); and the Tortilla, a chicken tortilla with mayonnaise, mild Mexican sauce, lettuce, and tomato.

Seasonal items available in McDonald's in Poland have included the Kanapka Zbójnicka ("Ruffian Sandwich"), with a quarter-pound beef patty, a hash brown potato patty, Emmental cheese, bacon, and sauce, served on an onion bun. It was a winter offering in 2008, like the Kanapka Góralska ("Mountaineer Sandwich"), a quarter-pound beef patty with cheddar and Emmental cheese and fondue sauce on a ciabatta bun.

Some products tested in Poland proved commercial failures and were phased out of the regular menu. Examples of such products include: the McKiełbasa, a sandwich containing a thick slice of kiełbasa instead of a burger; the Kurczak Po Grecku ("Greek Chicken Sandwich"), a chicken patty with breadcrumbs, lettuce, tomatoes, green bell peppers, and ranch dressing; and the Ciabatta Grande. Summer 2008 saw the offering of the Beef Lang Zu, consisting of a beef and onion patty, lettuce, wasabi sauce, and karubi sauce served on McRib bun.

In late 2008, McDonald's offered three dessert items in its Polish locations, oddly associated in advertising with American states. These included a doughnut dessert associated with New York and a set of three small, fried banana-shaped dough bites filled with banana flavored filling and a caramel dipping sauce associated with South Carolina. There is no similar food in South Carolina.

Sweden

As in Finland, Swedish McDonald's serve the El Maco and offer gluten free buns without an extra cost. They also serve a vegetarian burger called the McBean.

Turkey

All McDonald's meat in Turkey are certified halal by Pinar, a Turkish company. Restaurants offer the Turkish drink ayran and the McTurco, a type of kebab with chicken or lamb. Turkish locations also serve onion rings and the Kofteburger, with a spiced mincemeat patty.

For dessert, Turkish McDonald's sell a sour cherry pie, a popular flavor in Turkey.

United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland

British and Irish McDonald's serve the Chicken Legend, a chicken breast coated in seasoned batter either spicy tomato salsa or mayonnaise. In June 2011, Deli Choices, a line of sandwich rolls with fillings, was released in the UK. Curry flavoured sauce is available for McNuggets in British and Irish restaurants. From 2003 to 2005, menus included the Quorn Premiere, a vegetarian burger with sweet chilli sauce, light Hellmann's mayonnaise, tomato, and lettuce in a focaccia bun.

Breakfast options include "Oatso Simple", a porridge made by Quaker Oats, and a bacon roll.

McDonald's served "McDonald's Cola" instead of Coca-Cola products in the UK and Ireland until the early 1990s; before this switch, root beer was regularly available in British restaurants. Scottish locations serve Irn-Bru. In late 2011, restaurants began phasing out still Fanta for Oasis.

Past promotional items have included the Apple Pie Sundae, Mozzarella Dippers, Cheese Melt Dippers, the Summer Chorizo Supreme, BBQ Chicken Premiere with Bacon, Apple and Blackberry Pie, and Festive Pie, with mincemeat and custard. A series of burgers intending to represent various American locales has been released under the "Great Taste of America" name. These burgers have represented New York, Chicago, Las Vegas, Texas, Arizona, Miami, California, and New Orleans. Not all of these burgers resemble their respective local cuisines.

Standard McFlurry toppings in UK McDonald's are Dairy Milk, Smarties, and Crunchie. Recent promotional toppings have included Munchies, Shortcake Biscuit, Orange Matchmakers, Flake, Toffee, Oreo, Terry's Chocolate Orange, Cornetto, Creme Egg, Yorkie, Wispa, KitKat, Quality Street Matchmakers, Nestlé After Eight, Nestlé Toffee Crisp, and Lion Bar.

Americas

Canada

In parts of Canada, including Quebec and northern New Brunswick, French fries may be substituted with McDonald's version of poutine. Quebec also saw the release of the limited-time 1967 Burger, commemorating Canada's first McDonald's franchise. Deli Choices were introduced throughout Canada in 2006. Unique to Canadian McDonald's locations is the McMini, miniature sandwiches with grilled or crispy chicken; flavors include Pesto Chicken (later replaced by Zesty Mango) and Spicy Thai. As in the United States, the McRib periodically appears on the menu for limited runs.

Seasonal items previously available in McDonald's in Canada include the McLobster, a lobster roll, available in the Maritime Provinces, called McHomard in French. Discontinued items in Canadian McDonald's include pizzas, including a calzone-style "McPizza."

By 2009, Coca-Cola Zero was added to the main beverage menu to replace the McDonald's-branded orange drink. In addition to regular soda fountains, some Canadian McDonald's serve bottled soft drinks, such as Fresca.

Costa Rica

Costa Rican McDonalds have McCafés. They serve the McNifica burger, similar to Burger King's Whopper. Fry sauce is available as a condiment for French fries or steak fries, a French fry substitute. Gallo pinto, a traditional seasoned rice and black bean dish, is available with scrambled eggs and natilla (light sour cream).

McFlurry flavors in Costa Rica include guayabita and tapita, local chocolates. Guyabita is made with guavas. Drink offerings include Fanta Kolita, a bubblegum-flavored soft drink.

Mexico

Mexican McDonald's locations do not serve fish. Special items at these locations have included the Flaming Hot Doritos Quarter Pounder and the BBQ Double Burger. For breakfast, Mexican McDonald's locations serve the McMollete, which is made on an English muffin spread with beans, topped with a slice of melted cheese and pico de gallo. Mexican locations also serve a version of the McSkillet burrito known as the "McBurrito".

In 2008, Mexican chef Alfredo Oropeza designed the Chef Specialty Burger and Chef Specialty French Fries for Mexican McDonald's locations. The burger had a quarter-pound beef patty on whole wheat bread served with crushed dried chili, mayonnaise, tomato, and lettuce. The fries had a special smoked dip. Mexican restaurants also serve McPatatas, which are seasoned potato slices served in a cup.

McFlurries in Mexico have been offered with La Lechera Flakes, a sweetened cereal made with condensed milk from Nestlé.

Puerto Rico

As in Mexico, Puerto Rican McDonald's do not serve fish and serve the McCriollo (with eggs and cheese) for breakfast. Criollo is a Puerto Rican bread, like a baguette, but bigger and softer. Basically, the McCriollo is a sandwich with ham, cheese, and egg on a Criollo roll.

United States

American McDonald's restaurants offer various types of shellfish dishes on a regional basis, such as seasonal lobster rolls in New England and crab cakes in the Mid-Atlantic states. Parts of the Upper Midwest sell Johnsonville Brats, a toasted hot dog bun with a Johnsonville bratwurst topped with spicy mustard and onions. Other regional variations include the Texas Homestyle Burger, and traditional Southern breakfast items, such as a country ham biscuit and biscuits and gravy.

Hawaii locations offer saimin on their regular menu, and include Spam and Portuguese sausage as breakfast meat options. Pineapple and taro pies, as regularly sold in some Asian countries, have been occasionally offered on the regular menu, along with haupia pies; pineapple is also sometimes available as a topping on burgers. In Waikiki locations, small trays of pineapple can be ordered as a side dish. Except for saimin, Hawaiian specialty items can also be found in McDonald's in the US territories of Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands.

The McRib, a boneless pork patty meant to resemble pork ribs in appearance and taste, is occasionally on the menu.

Argentina

Argentina is the only country besides Israel in which McDonald's has full kosher locations. These are the only places in the world where McDonald's burgers are barbecued on charcoal rather than fried.

Instead of chocolate ice cream, Argentine McDonald's offer dulce de leche ice cream.

Brazil

In Brazil, McDonald's offers the Cheddar McMelt, a beef burger with creamy cheddar cheese and grilled onions, flavored with soy sauce on a whole-wheat bun. The Brazilian variant of the McNifica, the McMax, includes bacon. Breakfast options include McDonald's versions of local dishes such as pão de queijo (cheese buns) and misto quente (bread with ham and cheese).

Banana-flavored pies are served in Brazilian McDonald's.

Chile

In Chile, customers can add avocado paste to any sandwich, other than the McPalta (Chilean Spanish McAvocado), whose basis is avocado paste along pork. Cheese empanadas are sold at all McDonald's locations in Chile as side dishes.

Due to health ministry regulations, small salads are available as substitutes for French fries.

Colombia

Colombian McDonald's restaurants serve the McCriollo breakfast combo, which includes a sausage patty, two traditional Colombian arepas, scrambled eggs and sweetcorn, a hashbrown, coffee, butter, and jam.

Peru

In Peru, McDonald's offers ají, a spicy sauce made from peppers, as a condiment. Peruvian locations also serve Pollo Crujiente ("crunchy chicken") and Inca Kola.

Venezuela

In Venezuela, McDonalds offers arepas, empanadas and burritos for breakfast; these are traditional breakfast foods. Venezuelan locations have also served fried yuca sticks.

Oceania

Australia

24-hours McDonald's in Goodna, Australia (note: left-lane vehicle traffic)

McDonald's restaurants in Australia have featured Deli Choices since 2004 and several chicken products, such as a burger, wrap, and dippers, since 2007. Current unique products in Australia include various Angus burgers, the Rosti Brekki Wrap and Bakehouse Brekki Roll (breakfast options), the Serious Lamb Burger (a burger offering a lamb patty, lettuce, tomato, onion, beetroot and egg) and an iced coffee shake, all of these items can be purchased at McDonald's stores in New Zealand too.

Previous products have included: Shaker Fries, similar to Japan's Shaka Shaka Chicken; the McOz, a quarter-pound burger with lettuce, tomato, beetroot, cheese, mustard, ketchup, cooked onion served on a sesame seed bun; a BLT; the McBeefsteak, promoted by country music singer Lee Kernaghan; the Big Kahuna Burger, served with pineapple; the Romano Burger, a chicken patty with Italian sauce and mozzarella served on an herbed focaccia bun; the Tandoori Burger, a chicken patty with lettuce and mint yogurt sauce served on flatbread; and a Chive Omelette Roll.

McFlurries in Australia are available in Caramel Cookie, Strawberry Crumble, Double Chocolate Fudge, and Bubblegum Squash flavors. In April 2012, a fifth flavour, Minty Choc Fudge, was introduced for a limited time.

New Zealand

Kiwiburger

Many McDonald's menu items in New Zealand are similar to those in Australia. Some unique items include the Kiwiburger, a beef patty with McMuffin egg, tomato, lettuce, cheese, onion, beetroot, ketchup, and mustard. In 2011, a special "Kiwi Menu" was featured to promote the country's hosting of the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

L&P is available as a soft drink option at many restaurants, along with Coke Zero.

In April 2012, McDonald's re-released the El Maco, a variant of the product of the same name offered in other markets, such as Scandinavia. El Maco had previously been sold in New Zealand in the early 1990s.