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by: Noreen | last updated: February 26, 2009
Category: Food & Drink, Restaurants & Clubs | Tags: mcdonalds, mcdonalds menu, mcdonalds india, mcdonald's menu, mcdonalds in india, fast food in India
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What You Can and Can't Get at McDonalds India...

Now who doesn't know McDonald's? That unmistakable red logo with its golden-yellow arches of the 'M' is a familiar sign to the world of fast food eaters in a lot of countries around the world...and India is no stranger to it. But for most Westerners, to whom McDonald's may signify the familiar taste of the Big Mac or the Double Cheese Beef Burger, the McDonalds Menu in India may come as a bit of a surprise. Among other differences, the first thing an outsider will notice is that the signature snack and probably the most recognizable symbol of this Fast Food Giant is nowhere to be found in an Indian McDonald's....I'm talking about the Hamburger! You heard me right- No Hamburgers. That's not to say the Indian McDonald outlets don't sell patties on buns...it's just that...

There's No Beef or Pork in Any McDonald's in India...

While India is one of the biggest markets in the World, it is also the only Country in the World, where McDonald's doesn't serve any beef or pork in any form, in ANY of their 123 outlets (and counting) across the country!

Instead of ground beef and pork patties, the McDonald's Menu in India features Indian burgers that are 100 percent vegetarian - burger look-a-likes of potatoes, peas, and carrots, with a little Indian spice thrown in. So what most Indian kids grow up to know as a hamburger, isn't really a hamburger.

Diets in India have been impacted by the many different religions in India for centuries now. Hindus don't eat beef. Hindu believers consider the cow scared and holy, so harming a cow...let alone eating its meat is considered a grave sin. Since a majority of the population are followers of Hinduism, there is no beef on the McDonalds' menu in India. Hindu's and Muslims (also a prominent religion in India), don't eat pork, so the McDonalds Corporation in India is quick to point out on their website (mcdonaldsinindia.com) that not only is there no beef, there is no pork or pork byproducts in any McDonalds restaurant in India.

That's not to say that McDonald's doesn't serve any non-vegetarian products in their Indian restaurants. They do serve chicken burgers and still have the one Fish Burger...but if you're a meat eater..then you'll be outnumbered with their vegetarian options.

What You Can Order at McDonald's in India...

The international menus of McDonald's offer some interesting and varied menu items, not found in the United States or any other countries with the food chain. With almost most half the menu, if not most of it vegetarian at McDonald's in India, it makes a good choice for diners who want some healthy options - whether or not you are vegetarian!

Here's a glimpse of what you can order at McDonald's in India:

The Vegetarian Fare at McDonalds India:

- McVeggie:
The McVeggie sandwich starts with the oh-so-familiar sesame seed bun. In between the bread, you'll find a vegetarian patty that is made from peas, carrots, green beans, red bell pepper, potatoes, onions, rice, and seasoning. This vegetarian burger is garnished with lettuce, and has mayonnaise made without eggs spread thickly on the bread.

- McAloo Tikki
Potatoes (aloo in Hindi) are a popular filling food item in India. McDonald's in India's McAloo Tikki sandwich includes a patty made out of potatoes, peas, and spices. It also includes tomato slices, onions, and vegetarian mayonnaise.

- Paneer Salsa Wrap:
Paneer is referred to as cottage cheese in India. McDonald's Paneer Salsa Wrap starts with a small slab of paneer that has been dredged in a coating that is a cross between Mexican and Cajun in flavor. It is fried and the paneer patty is wrapped in flatbread and topped with a salad mixture that includes lettuce, red cabbage and celery and then is finished off with vegetarian mayonnaise, salsa and cheddar cheese.

- Crispy Chinese:
McDonald's in India's Crispy Chinese sandwich is crispy, but very China. It's more an Indianized Chinese. Nevertheless, this vegetarian patty is topped with a creamy Schezwan sauce and lettuce which makes it a nice addition to the Indian vegetarian menu.

- Veg McCurry Pan:
If you are in the mood for something similar to pizza, but don't want a tomato-based sauce, McDonald's Veg McCurry Pan is a good choice. It starts with a rectangular shaped crust that is topped with a creamy sauce (made without eggs), and vegetables including broccoli, baby corn, mushrooms and red bell pepper. It is then baked until the crust is crisp and the toppings are hot and bubbly.

- Pizza McPuff:
The vegetarian Pizza McPuff also starts with a rectangular shaped crust, but instead of a creamy sauce is flavored with a tomato-based sauce and then is topped with carrots, beans, bell peppers, onions, peas and mozzarella cheese.

The Non-Vegetarian Fare at McDonalds India:

- Chicken Maharaja Mac:
The Indian version of the Big Mac at McDonalds in India, is the Chicken Maharaja Mac sandwich which is made with 2 grilled chicken patties and is topped with onions, tomatoes, cheese and a spicy mayonnaise.





- McChicken:
The McChicken in India is almost the same as its cousin by the same name in other McDonalds around the world. It contains one breaded and fried chicken patty and is topped with lettuce and vegetarian mayonnaise. It is similar in size (but not taste) to the spicy chicken sandwich on the dollar menu at McDonalds restaurants in the U.S.



- Filet-O-Fish:
The Filet-O-Fish sandwich at McDonalds in India is the only sandwich item on the menu that is exactly the same as the Filet-O-Fish sandwich you might eat at a McDonalds in the U.S.



- Chicken McGrill:
The Chicken McGrill sandwich starts off with a thin grilled chicken patty that is embellished with cilantro mayonnaise, onions and tomatoes and is served on a toasted bun.





- Chicken McCurry Pan:
Chicken McCurry Pan is the same as its vegetarian version. It starts off with a rectangle of dough and is topped with a tomato-curry sauce, spiced with thyme, basil, and oregano. It is finished off with chicken, bell peppers, and cheese and is baked till crisp and bubbly.

Apart from these specials that appear mainly in the Indian McDonald's here there are a couple of things that are exactly the same in India as what you would consume at a McDonalds in the U.S. or anywhere else. And that's McDonald's famous fries, shakes, and soft-serve ice-cream, both sundaes and cones. And of course soft drinks are available as well!

Visit: www.mcdonaldsindia.net

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Guide Comments

Jon said about 1 year ago:

I live in the United States and was actual very surprised about Mcdonalds not having its signature burgers like the big mac. Anywhere in the world. Very interesting article. That's pretty cool how corporations change not only their products, but also change how they market themselves to better fit in with other countries. I would be very interested to check out a Mcdonalds when I make it to India. Jon

rk said about 1 year ago:

The fries taste different. Fries here, for years, were either made with or fried along with beef tallow. Their distinctive taste does not stem from the kind of potatoes that McDonald's buys, the technology that processes them, or the restaurant equipment that fries them: other chains use Russet Burbanks, buy their french fries from the same large processing companies, and have similar fryers in their restaurant kitchens. The taste of a french fry is largely determined by the cooking oil. For decades McDonald's cooked its french fries in a mixture of about seven percent cottonseed oil and 93 percent beef tallow. The mixture gave the fries their unique flavor -- and more saturated beef fat per ounce than a McDonald's hamburger. In 1990, amid a barrage of criticism over the amount of cholesterol in its fries, McDonald's switched to pure vegetable oil. This presented the company with a challenge: how to make fries that subtly taste like beef without cooking them in beef tallow. A look at the ingredients in McDonald's french fries suggests how the problem was solved. Toward the end of the list is a seemingly innocuous yet oddly mysterious phrase: "natural flavor." That ingredient helps to explain not only why the fries taste so good but also why most fast food -- indeed, most of the food Americans eat today -- tastes the way it does. -Fast Food Nation

ZARINA said about 1 year ago:

WE ARE MC DONALDS MAD, IT WILL BEINTERESTING TO KNOW ABOUT 'HALAL'STATUS OF THE INGREDIENTS USED TO FRY THOSE DIVINE TASTING FRIES

om nom nom nom said about 1 year ago:

Zarina, it varies from country to country. In Europe, they are usually 100% vegetarian. In predominantly muslim countries, they are obviously halal. In USA they are probably haram due to beef flavouring.

Rhyma said about 1 year ago:

We NEED beef burgers! We NEED beef burgers! We NEED beef burgers! This article brings ou the many things that we mss ut living in India. We NEED beef burgers! We NEED beef burgers!

Rhyma said about 1 year ago:

Oh but i have to admit, McDonald's is constntly innovating themselves and re-inovating so that they can keep up with market demand. Their new 'shake-up'-your-fries-with-masala venture is not a bad attempt at once again catering to the Indian market.

TIA said about 1 year ago:

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manmohan said about 1 year ago:

sir recently I have passed 12th from C.B.S.E with 70% marks and now I am pursuing for graduation. and sir I want to be a famous fashion designer, but I belong to a middle class family and my parants cant affort my fees because my education fee is vary high, so I want to do part time job at Mac Donald, sir would you help me in doing so , I shall be highly obliged to you

JohnG said about 1 year ago:

Hey manmohan, You need at least 85%(just kidding) marks to work at McDonalds and forget about fashion design we do not need any freaky clothes at McDonalds. First you need to learn how to spell and dress properly, no crazy clothes, but maybe you can design cooler uniforms remember the world owes you nothing you must work hard and you will prosper. Come to America we could always use a few more immigrants, makes life more interesting, just take it easy on the spices, we do not need to smell you dinner down the hall from you.

JohnG said about 1 year ago:

Hey manmohan, You need at least 85%(just kidding) marks to work at McDonalds and forget about fashion design we do not need any freaky clothes at McDonalds. First you need to learn how to spell and dress properly, no crazy clothes, but maybe you can design cooler uniforms remember the world owes you nothing you must work hard and you will prosper. Come to America we could always use a few more immigrants, makes life more interesting, just take it easy on the spices, we do not need to smell you dinner down the hall from you.

Habib said about 1 year ago:

HI,Do MacD in india use halaal chiken for chiken burggers??

jalen bent said about 1 year ago:

your food is nasty

pratik.s.hablani said 11 months ago:

WE ARE PLAIN TO MAKE A MALL IN AMRAVATI WHICH IS IN UNDERCONSTRUTED.I WOULD LIKE TO OPEN A McDonald's FRANCHISE IN AMRAVATI'CAN U PLEASE PRAVIDE ME WITH DETAILS AS TO WHOM DO I NEED TO CONTACT FOR THE SAME REGARDS.PRATIK.S.HABLANI.MY CONTACT NUMBER IS 9923018001.

heena said 11 months ago:

i still have a dought that is mcDonald's halal or not

annie said 10 months ago:

Hi, I'm Korean student live in Suwon.(city of Korea) It helps me to notice differences between Korean Mcdonald and Indian Mcdonald. So thank you so much. It's very interesting.

anuradha said 10 months ago:

we are thinking to take a franchise of Mc-D in Balrampur becz i think that will give a positive response.youngsters like Mc-D fast food for its yumme and funtastic taste. Can u tell me what is the basic procedure of taking franchise of Mc-D and what is the initial investment

NIRMAL said 9 months ago:

I am thinking to take a franchise of Mc-D in Bhilwara (Rajasthan) because i think that will give a positive response.youngsters like Mc-D fast food for its yumme and funtastic taste. Can u tell me what is the basic procedure of taking franchise of Mc-D and what is the initial investment

Mandeep Singh said 9 months ago:

Dear Sir, I would like to inform you that I have placed an order at ur C.Care on 10-06-09 at 22:10hrs and it was confirmed that the order shall reach me by 50 minutes. At 22:30hrs , I am being called by an executive by the name of Rahul no. 9999943525 from Vishal Enclave, New Delhi outlet that my order cannot be despatched owing to some road blockages whereas nothing of that kind has happened in our area and the concerned person asked me to go out and check personally if I am not convinced. This was really shameful on the part of ur system wherein such arrogant and rude staff r deployed who do not even know how to tackle a customer. Now from where I could have procured a meal at this time and had to face humiliation in front of my friends. I even complained to the C.Care and I was convinced that a senior level person shall call me to resolve this issue but nothing happened of that kind. This shows the fake commitments of ur staff with their customers. I request you to kindly take a stern action against this guy Rahul. Thanks and Regards, Mandeep Singh

Tarun Panjwani said 9 months ago:

we have a commercial space suitable for McDonalds in Haridwar. only vegetarian...Area- 2000sq ft. Ground floor, ample parking area. just one km. from railway station & bus stand. plz tell for whom to approach..my contact no. 09319055953..

Shafiq 9975873317 said 8 months ago:

I need to open Mcdonald fast food resturent in ratnagiri as there are no such compony owned resturent in ratnagiri it will be a profitable issue to open MCDONALD in our city. Please tell me from where I can get the informatiom about it 9975873317

Shailendra said 8 months ago:

I need to open Mcdonald restaurant in Sangli as there are no such company owned restaurant in Sangli it will be a profitable deal to open MCDONALD in our city. Please tell me from where I can get the informatiom about - how much space reqd - how much investment reqd, etc My contact no. is 9923108379

sana said 8 months ago:

i need to know whether chicken used in mcd is halal or not

yaseen said 8 months ago:

Do Macdonald use halal chicken in india ?

Sie said 8 months ago:

Hi, I am very interested in opening a Mc Donald outlet in Evershine City, Vasai (East). Please let me know how much investment do I need to make, will I get a loan to open Mc Donalds. The area is developing with a lot of families settling down, a lot of youngsters as well.

KIRAN said 8 months ago:

Hi, I am very interested in opening a Mc Donald outlet in HYDERABAD (MADHAPUR) IN Andhra Pradesh. Please let me know how much investment require to open it.. Mobile No. 9885584290,9866758738.

Pratik said 7 months ago:

is there any Mc-D in Sangli or Miraj city?

Harpreet Singh said 7 months ago:

I don't want to eat it if the meat they use is Halal.

Sourav Ray said 7 months ago:

Whenever I am in Pune, I prefer going to Burger King (http://bit.ly/YtXYx) than to a Mc outlet. They got better varieties and taste better than Mc(India). They also serves beef burgers, if you love beef try ther King Burger.

sunil jhamnani said 6 months ago:

Sir, i am living in Ajmer (Rajasthan).I saw your website and i want to take franchise of Mc Donalds.please tell me wht are the requirements and investments to take franchise of mcdonalds in Ajmer. i think i can fulfill all your terms and conditions required for franchise.kindly contact me on mobile no. 098290-05250

SIM said 6 months ago:

people who are asking about halal meat?? in india?? what is actually the difrent of halal or non halal??... the meat should be stay the same...it don't give a xtra taste to it? i never ate halal meat and i won't eat it.

nishnak anand said 6 months ago:

hello , i would be intrested in opening a mcdonalds iam a hotel mgt graduate frm the most reputable institute in the country with restaurant businesses owned and run by family members with expertise knowledge of 40 yrs plus...i would be intrested in opening a mcdonalds restaurant in the western subarbs as i have intrest in real estate . regards, Nishank 9922758383

nitiraj singh rahever said 6 months ago:

i want to open a mcdonalds in gujarat gandhinagar so i would like to know about the proses how can i open mcdownalds in gandhinagar my contact no is +919016386888

narendra said 6 months ago:

hi,this is naren from hyderabad i aminterested in opening a franchise in Vijayawada(Andhrapradesh) i have a good settled family background.I would like to know how to open a Mcdonalds frachise In Vijayawada and whom to contact .thank you for this discussion

kuah said 6 months ago:

hello sir, m kush from phagwara ,punjab.i want to open mc donald outlet in phagwara.plz email me procedure,requirements of franchise.

nitesh nag mathur said 5 months ago:

respected sir/mam, i have done hotel managment course n working as a restaurant general manager with nine09 years exeprience in hotel n fast food chains as a manager postion ,m from ajmaer(rajasthan) n looking for job in macdonalds so if urs planing to open restaurant in ajmer so i m very much intrested to work in macdonalds.

zainul said 5 months ago:

do mcdonald serve halal in india

rupesh said 4 months ago:

im lovinit

RP Saini said 3 months ago:

I want your outlet in my city Hodal. This is on the NH-2 very close to Haryana -UP Boarder. I offer my Land for that. If you deem fit, please ontact. 09466801822

narinder gaur said 3 months ago:

hi,i love eating at mcdonald but only vegetarian burger

saman said 2 months ago:

I LUV IT BCOZ IT HAS VERY SEXY & HOT SERVING GIRLS

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