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News18
28-05-2025
- Business
- News18
International Burger Day Cravings? Here Are Some Desi Favourites You Just Can't Miss
Last Updated: Whether you're celebrating with your go-to favourite or trying something new, let this Burger Day be your reminder to relish the little indulgences International Burger Day is the perfect excuse to indulge in a juicy, flavour-packed burger—especially the ones with a desi twist. From crispy patties to spicy sauces and soft buns, Indian-style burgers have carved out their own space on our cravings list. Whether you like it fiery, cheesy, or loaded with layers, there's something for every mood. Here are some of our absolute favourite burgers that never fail to hit the spot. Go ahead, find your pick and dig in! Get ready for a flavour explosion! The McSpicy Chicken Burger features a juicy, spicy chicken patty coated in a crispy batter, served on soft, toasted buns. It's topped with creamy veg mayo and crunchy lettuce—every bite is a perfect blend of spice and goodness. The ingredients are free from artificial colours, artificial flavours, and added MSG, in line with McDonald's India's Real Food, Real Good commitment. This International Burger Day, McDonald's is treating you (and your cravings) to a delicious deal you simply can't refuse—Buy One Get One Free on your all-time favourites! And yes, it's all happening exclusively on the McDonald's App. The burgers are made with ingredients that are free from artificial colours and flavours, and contain no added MSG, staying true to the brand's Real Food, Real Good promise. Here's what's sizzling: McVeggie: A delectable patty made from green goodness—potatoes, peas, carrots, and a selection of Indian spices. Topped with crispy lettuce and mayonnaise, packed into sesame-toasted buns. Price for One: ₹103 McChicken: A batter- and breadcrumb-coated chicken patty with green peas, carrots, green beans, onions, potatoes, rice, and spices. Served in a bun with eggless mayonnaise and lettuce. Price for One: ₹131 Veg Surprise: A scrumptious potato patty topped with Italian herb sauce and shredded onions, placed between perfectly toasted buns. Price for One: ₹69 Chicken Surprise: Crafted with high-quality ingredients, the Chicken Surprise Burger features a succulent, crispy golden chicken patty nestled in a soft, toasted bun, generously topped with chipotle sauce and shredded onion. Price for One: ₹69 Jimi's OG by Jimi's Burger Juicy grilled meat patty of your choice, cream cheese, caramelised onions, and roasted garlic mayonnaise—this one's all about bold flavour and indulgent comfort. Big Crunch Burger by Jumbo King A fully loaded veg patty topped with a signature mystery sauce and sandwiched between ultra-soft buns. It promises a crunch in every bite! The Louis Fried Chicken Burger by Louis Burger Fermented hot sauce, crispy fried chicken, fresh green lettuce, and pickled cucumber come together in this bold burger—best enjoyed with spicy mayo on the side. OG Grilled Chicken Burger by Boss Burger top videos View all A perfectly grilled chicken patty, topped with melted cheese, sharp garlic mayo, punchy hot sauce, and their super-secret seasoning, all nestled between a melt-in-the-mouth brioche bun. There's something magical about the perfect burger—it brings comfort, joy, and a whole lot of flavour in every bite. Whether you're celebrating with your go-to favourite or trying something new, let this Burger Day be your reminder to relish the little indulgences. The News18 Lifestyle section brings you the latest on health, fashion, travel, food, and culture — with wellness tips, celebrity style, travel inspiration, and recipes. Also Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : burger burgers food latest news lifestyle news18 Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: May 28, 2025, 08:56 IST News lifestyle » food International Burger Day Cravings? Here Are Some Desi Favourites You Just Can't Miss
India.com
21-05-2025
- Business
- India.com
There are only 2 pure vegetarian outlets of McDonald's in India, they are located at...
Pilgrims heading to the sacred Vaishno Devi shrine have the option to grab a bite at McDonald's, which has opened two new outlets along the route, one at New Track-Tarakote Marg and the other at Ardhkuwari in Jammu. Understanding the spiritual significance of the place and local food preferences, both outlets serve a fully vegetarian menu. To respect religious sentiments, none of the items include onion or garlic. Sharing the news, Rajeev Ranjan, Managing Director of McDonald's India – North and East had earlier said, 'We're happy to bring McDonald's to Tarakote Marg and Ardhkuwari for the many pilgrims and locals who travel this path. It's our way of making our popular food and drinks more accessible to people on this important journey.' The restaurant at Tarakote Marg offers both dine-in and take-away options, along with easy-to-use self-service digital kiosks for faster ordering. At the Ardhkuwari location, visitors can pick up food to go. 'Our presence here is a step towards making the world-famous McDonald's great tasting food and beverages accessible to travelers and residents of the area. We have formulated a special menu for our no onion and no garlic restaurants, consisting of menu items such as McAloo Tikki, McVeggie, McSpicy Paneer Burger, McSpicy Paneer Wrap, along with McDonald's World Famous FriesTM, refreshing beverages and choice of desserts.' Ranjan also highlighted that McDonald's places a strong emphasis on quality. 'From the farm to the plate, we make sure everything meets our global food safety and quality standards. We've spent 25 years building solid partnerships with local suppliers to make that possible,' he said. What truly sets McDonald's apart is its people, who are at the core of delivering a warm, welcoming, and smooth customer experience. In North and East India alone, the company has a workforce of over 5,000 employees spread across more than 150 outlets. The restaurant near Vaishno Devi has hired team members from the local area, providing them with a workplace that is both flexible and supportive. 'We believe in creating a workplace where everyone has the chance to grow,' said Rajeev Ranjan. 'Working at McDonald's helps people build valuable life skills like teamwork, responsibility, and quick thinking. These are qualities that go far beyond the job and can really help shape a better future for our employees.'
Yahoo
24-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Forget the McPlant: McDonald's Menu Tries New Meatless Burger
McDonald's is once again experimenting with its meatless menu options, this time focusing on a new vegetarian offering called the McVeggie. Following previous plant-based trials featuring the P.L.T. (Plant, Lettuce, Tomato) Burger and the McPlant, the fast-food giant is introducing this new option in select locations across Canada as consumer demand for vegetarian alternatives continues to grow. But will the McVeggie succeed where the P.L.T. Burger and the McPlant struggled? McDonald's Canada is spicing up its menu with the McVeggie, a meatless burger featuring a crispy, breaded veggie patty crafted from a blend of carrots, green beans, zucchini, peas, soybeans, broccoli, and corn. Seasoned to perfection, the patty is topped with shredded lettuce and a creamy mayo-style sauce, all nestled in a toasted sesame bun. For those craving a bolder kick, select test locations are also serving the Spicy Habanero McVeggie, which swaps the classic sauce for a fiery, creamy habanero alternative. Francesca Cardarelli, McDonald's Canada Chief Marketing Officer, highlighted the company's commitment to innovation, stating, 'Our goal is to continue to offer new and exciting choices to meet these needs. And the McVeggie does just that.' According to Nation's Restaurant News, the McVeggie is available for a limited time at select McDonald's Canada locations across British Columbia, Ontario, and New Brunswick. The test run will continue through April 14th, giving customers a chance to try this new plant-based offering. McDonald's Canada tried its hand at a meatless option before, launching the PLT (plant, lettuce, tomato) burger with a plant-based Beyond Meat patty in September 2019. That trial was expanded in January 2020 before ending in June 2020. A year later, McDonald's started testing the McPlant. Also co-developed with Beyond Meat, the McPlant features a patty made from plant-based ingredients like peas, rice, and potatoes. While the patty itself is meatless, it is cooked on the same grill used for meat products and eggs. The patty is served on a sesame seed bun with tomato, lettuce, pickles, onions, ketchup, and mustard, as well as non-plant-based ingredients such as American cheese and mayonnaise. But as always, guests can customize and request to hold the cheese and mayonnaise for a healthier version. The restaurant chain also tested the McPlant burger in several European markets, including Sweden, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Austria. In September 2021, a fully vegan version of the McPlant, complete with plant-based cheese and a plant-based sauce, was introduced in the U.K. and Ireland. In the same year, the McPlant was also tested in select U.S. markets for a limited time, but that trial ended due to lack of demand. At last year's Wall Street Journal's Global Food Forum, McDonald's U.S. president Joe Erlinger said, 'I don't think the U.S. consumer is coming to McDonald's looking for the McPlant or other plant-based proteins.' Despite not having a nationwide rollout in the U.S., the McPlant remains available in some European markets. 'While our guests may have tried similar sandwiches at McDonald's globally, our McVeggie is uniquely Canadian,' senior manager of culinary innovation Jeff Anderson said in a statement. 'We're always looking for new opportunities to innovate and build on our menu, and the McVeggie will give even more guests the opportunity to enjoy that delicious McDonald's flavor Canadians know and love.' It's hard to say for sure, but the McVeggie has a few advantages that could improve its chances of success compared to the P.L.T. (Plant, Lettuce, Tomato) Burger and the McPlant. Unlike its predecessors, which featured Beyond Meat patties designed to mimic beef, the McVeggie takes a different approach with a breaded vegetable patty made from real vegetables like carrots, green beans, and zucchini. This could appeal more to customers looking for a true veggie burger rather than a plant-based meat substitute. Another factor in the McVeggie's favor is the introduction of a Spicy Habanero McVeggie, giving customers a bolder, more flavorful option. The P.L.T. and McPlant did not offer much variety beyond their standard versions, so this added choice could attract those who enjoy a bit of spice in their meals. Additionally, market trends may work in favor of the McVeggie. The demand for vegetarian and flexitarian options continues to grow, and consumers today may be more open to veggie-based burgers than they were when McDonald's previously tested the P.L.T. and McPlant. However, challenges remain. The P.L.T. and McPlant struggled due to pricing, supply chain limitations, and consumer hesitation, and the McVeggie could face similar hurdles. Its success will ultimately depend on taste, pricing, and how well McDonald's markets it to Canadian customers. Read the original article on GEEKSPIN. Affiliate links on GEEKSPIN may earn us and our partners a commission.
CBC
18-03-2025
- Business
- CBC
McDonald's Canada testing a vegetable-based burger — again
McDonald's Canada is trying its hand at a vegetable-based burger — again. The fast-food chain announced Tuesday that it will test its new McVeggie at some restaurants in Langley, Richmond and Surrey, B.C., as well as Brampton and Windsor, Ont., and Dieppe, Moncton, Riverview and Sussex, N.B., until April 14. The sandwich, which will come in regular and spicy habanero varieties, has a breaded patty made of carrots, green beans, zucchini, peas, soybeans, broccoli and corn. It comes on a toasted sesame bun and is topped with shredded lettuce and sauce. The dish is the latest attempt by McDonald's Canada at courting customers uninterested in or unable to consume popular staples like the Big Mac. Prior attempts to cater to vegetarians have not succeeded, leaving the sandwich portion of the company's menu full of beef and poultry options but little for those who don't eat meat. The chain's most recent menu item prior to the McVeggie was the plant, lettuce and tomato or PLT. The sandwich made with a plant-based Beyond Meat patty was tested in September 2019 at 28 restaurants, predominantly in London, Ont. It later expanded to 52 locations covering neighbouring Kitchener-Waterloo and Guelph in a 12-week trial beginning in January 2020. "That wasn't quite what consumers are looking for," chief marketing officer Francesca Cardarelli conceded while sitting at a McDonald's restaurant in Brampton, Ont. She figures part of why the PLT missed the mark was because its patty was designed to mimic meat as most of the hot plant-based meat alternatives did about six years ago. At the time, a Nielsen study revealed that 43 per cent of Canadian consumers expected to increase plant-based food consumption, and in the two years prior, had bought four per cent less meat. Buoyed by these reports and others suggesting the plant-based "meat" market would be valued at $135 billion US by 2035, fast-food joints such as Tim Hortons and McDonald's rushed to offer such products. However, diners didn't take to them and they were eventually pulled from menus because of a lack of demand. The McVeggie attempts to learn from all that. "This is just something that's more craveable and more desirable," said Cardarelli, who said she eats two a week. Whether someone has dietary restrictions or is seeking variety, she thinks the dish's appeal is obvious as soon as one takes a bite out of the sandwich and spots the mélange of chunky greenery that forms the patty. "You can really see the vegetable component in it, which I think adds a bit of a vibrancy and uniqueness from what we've tested in the past," she said. "This is what they're looking for now." McVeggie differs from international options Testing that theory will be the culmination of months of product development, studying PLT feedback and looking at vegetable-based products McDonald's trialed elsewhere. India, Brazil, Australia and New Zealand have also sold sandwiches called the McVeggie at times, but they're not the same as McDonald's Canada's offering, which was developed for this country specifically. The sandwich, however, is not completely made with Canadian ingredients because Cardarelli said the country's climate makes it "quite difficult" to source domestic produce year-round. The company would not name what countries other than Canada it will get vegetables from. The pressure to ensure the McVeggie is a hit is high, not just because of the past failures but because McDonald's stands to win over even more customers who might have eaten elsewhere because of a lack of plant-based options. Its research shows about 35 per cent of Canadians have some sort of food limitation, whether it's an allergy or a personal preference, and about half of the time that one-third determines where the group they're dining with go to eat. McDonald's will watch whether the McVeggie shifts this trend and analyze how often people come in for the sandwich, what they're ordering with it and whether it fits into their routines. "I'm hopeful they will feel the excitement and then gravitate toward a product like this," Cardarelli said.
