McDonald¡¯s India goes full K-drama with a new Korean twist you did not see coming
McDonald¡¯s India (West and South) just dropped a K-bomb on our taste buds with its all-new limited-time Korean menu. From gochujang-laced burgers to citrusy Yuzu-Pop and Shake-Shake fries, this K-inspired range is here to turn every meal into a full-blown Korean experience. The Hallyu wave has officially entered your Happy Meal.
McDonald¡¯s India (West and South), run by Westlife Foodworld, has decided that it is not enough for us to just watch K-dramas with heart eyes¡ªwe must now eat like the characters too. And trust us, the Korean wave just slapped the McMenu with all its spicy, saucy, and citrusy glory.
K-pop? Check. K-dramas? Obsessed. K-food? McDonald¡¯s just made it official.
The limited-time ¡®Make It Korean¡¯ menu is basically what happens when global fandom collides with fries and buns. The range, which starts at just ?69 (we love a budget-friendly obsession), has given classic McDonald¡¯s favourites a full K-beauty makeover. And yes, we are unhinged already.
McDonald¡¯s India goes full K-drama with a new Korean twist | Credit: X
So what¡¯s cooking in the K-kitchen?
Let¡¯s just say your favourite OG burgers just had a K-transformation montage straight out of a rom-com. Introducing the Korean McAloo Tikki Burger, Korean Chicken Surprise, Korean McSpicy Chicken, Korean McSpicy Paneer, McSpicy Premium Burgers (veg and chicken), and even a Korean McEgg Burger. Each comes slathered with the it-girl of sauces¡ªgochujang. Tangy, spicy, slightly sweet¡ªthis fermented Korean chilli paste is bringing main character energy to every bite.
McDonald¡¯s India goes full K-drama with a new Korean twist | Credit: X
And of course, it is not McDonald¡¯s without fries. But these are no basic fries, darling. Say hello to the Korean Spice Mix, a new Shake-Shake seasoning that is set to make your munching moments sizzle. From classic fries to McNuggets and even McSpicy Chicken Wings (exclusively in South India), this spice mix is the glow-up your sides always deserved.
For those who like to balance spice with something zesty, there is a new sip in town¡ªthe Korean Yuzu-Pop. This citrusy beverage is McDonald¡¯s cool way of saying, ¡°You can take the heat, but can you handle the chill?¡± Spoiler alert: You will want two.
Why the K-craze, though?
It is simple¡ªIndia has fallen hard for Hallyu. From K-pop fandoms to K-drama binges and even K-beauty routines, Korean culture has been running the cultural streets. McDonald¡¯s India saw the love and decided to put it between two buns. According to their Chief Marketing Officer Arvind RP, the move was all about syncing with evolving customer cravings while giving fans something fresh and global. Basically, your McMeal is now trilingual.
McDonald¡¯s India goes full K-drama with a new Korean twist | Credit: X
McDonald¡¯s Korean Menu
The brand¡¯s own announcement had us screaming in Hangeul. With lines like, ¡°We officially cannot keep kalm!¡± and ¡°Time to gather your favourite K-loving pals and make it a K-weekend,¡± McDonald¡¯s is clearly aiming for that Gen Z gold star¡ªand they might have just earned it. Think sheet masks, karaoke, a binge-watch of your favourite K-drama, and a Korean McSpicy in hand. That¡¯s not dinner. That is a K-event.
McDonald¡¯s India goes full K-drama with a new Korean twist | Credit: X
Catch it before it disappears like your favourite K-drama second lead.
This drool-worthy Korean range is only available for a limited time across McDonald¡¯s outlets in West and South India. So whether you are a casual foodie or a certified K-stan, make your way to the nearest store¡ªor summon it via McDelivery¡ªand live your best Hallyu-fied meal fantasy.
Because if you are going to cry over your favourite K-drama character¡¯s heartbreak, you might as well do it with a Korean McSpicy Burger in one hand and a Yuzu-Pop in the other. Priorities.
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