I tried McDonald's new Big Arch burger - one thing made it better than a Big Mac

Daily Mirror

2 days ago

McDonald's have launched a brand new burger to their menu - and it is advertised as the next generation of burgers. The fast food giant unveiled their brand new Big Arch burger, perfect for those craving something new from the beloved fast food chain.
Despite being renowned for their Big Macs, McDonald's have crafted the Big Arch burger with a brand new secret sauce and it has totally revamped the burger game. This burger is built for serious hunger, with two beef patties, three cheese slices, crispy onions, fresh onions, gherkins, lettuce and the brand new sauce.
Thomas O'Neill, head of menu at McDonald's UK & Ireland told the Mirror that the fast food chain's fame served as their own inspiration for the new burger, saying: "[We've been] famous for beef burgers for so many years, but we wanted to take our customers to the next generation of beef burgers so it feels new but feels contemporary.
"The sauce is what makes it different, this sauce is designed just for this burger. It's also bigger to help for those who have that 'McDonald's hunger'. The bun is new, which gives a flavour and texture difference, there is also two different types of onion, two quarter pounder patties, three slices of white cheddar which melts with the beef and gives it the classic McDonald's taste," he added.
I was lucky enough to try the Big Arch for myself and here's what I thought...
I wasn't sure what to expect, as I didn't really think there could be much else you can change when it comes to a cheese burger - but I was wrong. The first thing I noticed was that the bun was completely different, it was a seeded bun with poppy seeds which was a nice touch.
I also learned how the new Big Arch sauce was applied differently, it was put on the top and bottom bun instead of just the top bun like the Big Mac, which is to coat your whole mouth with sauce rather than just the top - and the sauce is absolutely delicious. It has more of a kick to it than the Big Mac sauce, and is a lot tastier.
While the sauce was a great new addition and interesting to have it on both buns, it made it very messy. I had sauce all over my hands and I got through quite a lot of napkins, so I don't think it's one you could eat in the car from a drive thru.
There are two beef patties and three mild cheddar slices which gives it a nice creamy taste, and the iconic gherkins and lettuce give it the extra crunch. It's clear McDonald's have designed the Big Arch burger for those who don't do things by halves.
Overall, I'm a huge fan of the new burger, it's definitely something different and exciting for the McDonald's menu and I would recommend everyone to try. However I do wish it wasn't as messy.
Any McDonald's fan will know all of the best menu items are limited editions, however Thomas said if the Big Arch proves to be a big hit, it could stay on the menu permanently, fingers crossed!
The Big Arch is available in restaurants and via McDelivery® from Wednesday, 18th June.