MCDONALD’S lovers have spotted a unique branch of the fast-food giant which serves up international menus on a rotational basis.
Adventurous diners hoping to try worldwide variations – such as the Terriyaki Chicken Filet-O or the Big Spicy Paneer Wrap – have the chance to do so without booking a flight.
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Serious fans of the golden arches already know that the McDonald’s headquarters ae located in Chicago, Illinois.
But tucked underneath the command center is actually a location of the chain which serves up global McDonald’s favorites.
The McDonald’s Global Menu Restaurant has been selling its iconic worldwide items since 2018.
Not only does it serve these exclusive dishes – but it also dishes out offbeat McFlurry flavors and the staple American menu for those craving a taste of home.
If you want to visit this one-of-a-kind spot, visit Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood.
But make sure you pick the right time – as the constantly evolving menu changes every 12 weeks.
That means for every few months, the chain will only serve a handful of worldwide options for diners to choose from.
To see what’s on offer, punters can check delivery platforms like Uber Eats or the McDonald’s app to scan the menu.
The address for the stashes away spot will be either 1035 Randolph Street or 1045 Randolph Street in Chicago.
Reports say that items usually sell out pretty fast – so customers should arrive early if they want to get a taste of life abroad.
Aside from Japan’s Terriyaki Chicken Filet-O or India’s Big Spicy Paneer Wrap, the special site serves up other continental classics.
This includes but is not limited to the Crisscut Chips from Malaysia, the McSpicy fried chicken sandwich from Hong Kong and the Philly Cheese Stack courtesy of the UK.
The restaurant’s design boasts a modern look with a contemporary flair.
Its architecture features lots of natural wood, and the floors are even decked brown leather chairs.
One wall holds a map of the world outlined with thin, white lines and dotted with lit-up golden arches.
Each marking of the logo represents a country that currently has an item on the location’s menu.
The headquarters also stands alongside a pristine fast-food facility donning state-of-the-art kitchens for testing recipes – aptly dubbed Hamburger University.
The global menu restaurant is slightly bigger than most McDonald’s stores as it covers over 6,000 square feet.
The average area of the brand’s restaurants is about 4,500 square feet.
The incredible branch offers three different ways to order: at the counter, from a digital kiosk, or via the QR codes on top of each table.
Food is usually ready within two minutes of ordering – much like the other branches.
McDonald’s confirmed that the unique location is the “only place in the U.S. where customers can try select global menu items through a rotating menu”.
But the fast-food icon has occasionally made some popular international menu items available across the country before.
In 2019, the Stroopwafel McFlurry from the Netherlands, Grand McExtreme Bacon Burger from Spain, Tomato Mozzarella Chicken Sandwich from Canada, and Cheesy Bacon Fries from Australia were sold nationwide in the U.S. for a limited time.
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