Get ready for eight mouthwatering mashups from famous US fast food chains that you’d never spot at home. If you ever wondered what happens when McDonald’s or KFC meets local food trends abroad, these creations will satisfy your curiosity—but sadly, not your taste buds.
8. Cheddar McMelt (McDonald’s Brazil)
Ready for cheese sauce overload? McDonald’s in Brazil serves the Cheddar McMelt, comprised of beef patty topped with cheddar-flavored sauce, pickles, and soy-soaked grilled onions. Everything’s loaded into a sesame brown bun—melty, slightly sweet, and savory. It plays into the locals’ love of bold seasoning and creamy cheese.
7. McKroket (McDonald’s Netherlands)
In the Netherlands, you’ll find McKroket, a fried croquette patty made with beef ragout and mustard sauce loaded into a soft bun. It’s officially part of the regular menu and joined by a meatless version called Meatless McKroket. The latter saw high demand amid a wider push for vegetarian food options in the country.
6. Zinger Bánh Mì (KFC Australia)
In March 2025, KFC Australia released the Zinger bánh mì. It was a Vietnamese-style roll filled with spicy Zinger fillet, coriander, chili, mayo, carrot-cucumber slaw, and a “Supercharged” sauce. The limited-time item reflected local multicultural tastes and sparked online debates. Fans shared it was surprisingly fresh, bold, and crunchy.
5. Beefy Cheesy Core Burrito (Taco Bell Japan)
Imagine a burrito within a burrito, that’s essentially Beefy Cheesy Core Burrito for you! Inside the soft tortilla, there’s a grilled cheese-filled core bursting with three-cheese blend and molten nacho sauce. Around that, you get seasoned beef, sour cream, rice, and red sauce, too. It’s current and popular, with fans always marveling at the gooey center.
4. Crown Crust Pizza (Pizza Hut Middle East)
Pizza and burger fans went wild for this one. Crown Crust Pizza was released in Pizza Hut Middle East in 2015, and it had a ring of mini cheeseburgers nestled in the crust around a classic pizza. Just imagine biting into cheesy toasted rolls at the edge of your pizza. Now, that’s a one-of-a-kind experience!
3. Korean‑Style McSpicy Range (McDonald’s India)
Korean flavors have taken over the world and we spotted them at McDonald’s India. In 2025, the chain introduced a Korean-inspired range, which included Korean McSpicy Chicken and Shake-Shake fries with Korean spice mix, among others. The bold combo of garlic, chili, and soy echoes K-drama snack trends.
2. Yuzu Shichimi Wafu Chicken Katsu Burger (KFC Japan)
KFC crunch meets citrus spice in Japan! In summer 2025, the chain offered this burger featuring crispy katsu fillet, yuzu and shichimi seasoning, and Japanese mayo on a soft bun. Japanese love their light, flavorful burgers and this KFC creation is one of them. It feels clean (bright citrus) yet bold (mild heat).
1. Double Down (KFC Philippines)
What’s wilder than a burger with no bun? This was offered in KFC Philippines in 2011, featuring two crispy chicken fillets, cheese, bacon, and sauce, stacked in place of bread. The all-meat, no-bun format made global headlines, and perhaps you remember this one because it was also previously available in the US. Can we get this back, please?