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Daily Mirror
11-07-2025
- Daily Mirror
'I ate at McDonald's in India and was surprised by alternative to Big Mac'
McDonald's in India doesn't sell the Big Mac, which is arguably one of the most famous burgers in the world. One tourist decided to try out the country's alternative McDonald's is the largest fast food chain in the world, serving more than 68 million customers daily in 119 countries. And although you'll find a lot of the same items in various countries, there are also some notable differences. For example, if you go to McDonald's in the US, you might find some different items such as the McGriddle, and there are different size variations. But one Maccies fan who recently visited a Golden Arches chain in India was very surprised by the different offerings, including something he said was their alternative to the popular Big Mac. Travel content creator Matt Shoe recently took to his @mattshoeclips TikTok account to share his thoughts. He explained that in India they don't have the classic Big Mac, which is a classic burger sold by the fast food giant. It consists of two beef patties, Big Mac sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles and onions, served between three slices of buns. Matt went on to explain that McDonald's in India doesn't sell beef or pork because of the Hindu and Muslim beliefs in the country. Instead, they have various other offerings. The content creator decided to try the Chicken Maharaja Mac, Veg Maharaja Mac, which are the alternatives to Big Mac, and McSpicy Chicken. The three burgers came to about $7 (£5), and he decided to try the McSpicy Chicken burger first. Matt said the chicken "looks pretty, pretty good" and after trying it he was happy to report that it was "really tender", and he was happy with the amount of meat in the burger. However, he said the burger itself was "slightly dry, though". He then tried the Chicken Maharaja Mac, and was surprised it looked very similar to the Big Mac. After trying it, he said: "It looks like some kind of a chicken patty. It's pretty nice but I actually prefer the real chicken [fillet] one." Matt also tried the vegetarian version, and he was surprised that the patties looked "better". "They look crispy and more full," he added. "I didn't think I'd ever say this in my entire life, but I prefer the veg version [...]. My life has been a lie," he said. On the McDonald's India blog, it explains about the Maharaja Mac burger: "It took a while to conceptualise this burger. When McDonald's was working on its first menu for India, more than half of the menu items were changed to suit the tastes of Indian consumers. Based on the initial research and surveys, it was found out that customers were looking to try filling a burger with premium ingredients. Hence, it was decided that an Indian equivalent to the Big Mac should be created." The development process to create the Chicken Maharaja Mac took nine months. They explained: "It comprised a delicious chicken double patty, with rich habanero sauce, fiery jalapenos, juicy tomatoes and crunchy shredded onions, placed on cheddar cheese and a bed of iceberg lettuce. That was the Chicken Maharaja Mac for you, bursting with flavours in every bite."
Indian Express
01-07-2025
- Indian Express
European vlogger enjoys a meal at Haryana boarding school; viral video wins hearts
India has captivated several foreign travellers with its diverse culture and a variety of food. While many explore the luxury hotels and resorts of India, a European vlogger, Matt Shoe, is winning hearts as he enjoys a humble school lunch at a boarding school in Kurukshetra, Haryana. In the now-viral video, the vlogger joins teachers in the dining hall of the boarding school, where students served him a vegetarian meal consisting of paneer and rice. The video begins with him entering the dining hall and sharing a glimpse of the kitchen, where a group of cooks prepare chapatis. He sits cross-legged on the floor and waits for the meal to be served. 'These students are serving food!' the vlogger exclaims. Responding to it, a teacher sitting next to him explains, 'It is their duty to serve food.' He then goes on to pray before starting, finishes his lunch, picks up his plate and keeps it at the designated washing spot, and thanks the students before leaving. 'Indian lunch,' he captions the video. Watch here: A post shared by Matt Shoe (@themattshoe) The video quickly went viral, amassing over five lakh views. Several users, including the school's alumni, resonated with the video as they reminisced about their memories. 'This is the place where I spent my entire teenage years – a second home filled with memories. Forever proud of my school and hostel and proud to be an ex gnaven,' a user wrote. 'A year passed since I had this can't find such tasty food in delhi hostels or PGs,' another user commented. 'That's my school hostel Gita Niketan Awasiya Vidyalaya Kurukshetra Haryana,' a third user reacted. 'Such disciplined, modest young boys. Hygeine level is also so good! Very nice,' a fourth user chimed in.
India Today
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
European vlogger enjoys lunch at Kurukshetra school. Internet loves viral video
A video of a European content creator casually enjoying a school lunch at a boarding school in Kurukshetra, Haryana, has gone viral on social media. The man, who goes by the username 'Matt Shoe' and is originally from Lithuania, shared a snippet of his visit on Instagram, an experience that resonated with several users for its simplicity and the video, Matt joins teachers in the school dining hall as students serve him a vegetarian meal. 'Do students serve food here?' he asks, to which a teacher replies, 'Yes, it is their duty to do so.'advertisement He is then served a plate of matar paneer, roti, and rice. After finishing his meal, Matt heads to the wash area and hands over his plate, thanking the students as he prepares to leave. Before parting, he shares the name of his YouTube channel with the video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Matt Shoe (@themattshoe)The Instagram clip is part of a longer 26-minute vlog Matt uploaded to YouTube, titled "First Time Riding a Tractor in India." In the full video, Matt explains that his friend Navdeep brought him to his childhood the full vlog here: Social media users flooded the comments section with praise for the wholesome interaction. 'Coolest guy ever to visit the true authentic Indian culture,' a user said, while another added, 'You should visit Mathura and Vrindavan.'advertisement'The most authentic video I've ever seen Thank you for visiting the great lands of Mahabharata. I hope you enjoyed your time here,' one of the users users identified the school as Gita Niketan Awasiya Vidyalaya in Kurukshetra, unfiltered visit, free from filters, gimmicks, or scripted reactions, delighted the internet. It served as a quiet reminder of the everyday warmth found in small-town India.- Ends
