Unique Culture and Menu at Indonesian McDonald’s — McDonald’s Indonesia has several unique menus that you can’t find in any other country except here! Though you might be shocked to find the difference between your country’s McDonald’s and Indonesia’s. Well, we’re here to go through some of the unique menus that McD has and what the fast-food chain is usually considered by the locals.
24 Hours and Delivery services
Other than the exclusive menus served in Indonesia, some McDonald’s chain restaurants are open 24 hours. Another service that will make your life much easier when you’re craving some McDonald’s is their delivery services. So, you don’t have to worry about driving or finding the nearest McDonald’s for some BigMac when they can deliver it to your doorsteps right away. They also have a mobile app that can make ordering menus much simpler plus, there are some exclusive promotions and bonuses if you order from the app.
McDonald’s as a hang-out spot
When you visit some McDonald’s restaurants, you might notice a couple of students lounging in the restaurant. McD is one of the hang-out spots for locals, for either studying, business purposes, or just hanging out. So don’t be surprised when you see the locals spending hours sitting in McD’s while occasionally ordering their desserts menu.
Rice menu
The chicken and rice combo are not the only menus that include rice. McDonald’s Indonesia also serves several delicious rice bowls that you can try too! You can choose fish or chicken rice bowls with two sauces: honey garlic and Indonesia’s famous spicy sauce Rica. If you want a unique McDonald’s menu with a touch of Indonesia then you can try their Nasi Uduk McD bowl!
Chicken and Rice combo menu
Don’t be surprised if you see McDonald’s in Indonesia selling fried chicken and rice here. Other than the usual McDonald’s menu like Big Mac and McNuggets, they also sell fried chicken and rice too! Plus, there are two types of fried chicken you can get here; spicy or non-spicy.
MurMer menu
Another exclusive Indonesian menu is their MurMer dishes. MurMer is an acronym for murah meriah which means the items on the menu are insanely cheap yet fulfilling. The price ranges from IDR 10,000 to 15,000 tops. The menus included include burgers, wraps, rice bowls, and porridge.
Seasonal menus
There are also some limited menus served at McDonald’s for you to try out. One of the most popular limited menus is their Ayam Gulai McD. You can get this fried chicken covered with Gulai sauce around the Idul Fitri season. Other than Ayam Gulai, another menu that is anticipated to return in the early months annually is the Prosperity Burger. The Prosperity Burger is a rectangular burger consisting of beef patty, onions, and black pepper sauce. The Cheese Steak Burger comes with it too with the additional cheese in it. It’s usually come with a limited set of curly fries and a refreshing Pomegranate Fizz which is a carbonated soda with pomegranate syrup.
Chili sauce as a staple
You might have noticed that Indonesia has a knack for spicy food during your stay here. Well, McDonald’s is no different too. If you get takeout or just eat in the restaurant, you’ll be able to get not only the classic tomato sauce for your fries but you can request some chili sauce too. The chili sauce in McD’s is also one of its kind, as you can’t get their distinctive taste anywhere else, not even in the supermarket.
While McDonald’s is one of the world’s most famous fast-food chain restaurants, Indonesia has put its personal touch on it. There’s a different culture surrounding this fast-food restaurant here and hopefully, this article can explain briefly why eating in McDonald’s will give you a completely different experience. If you find this article interesting, make sure to share it to your family and friends through your social media!
