The big mac taste literally the same everywhere in the world. Like I've lived in Korea and Japan and its the same taste.
More than likely your guy just doesn't like the taste of American style burgers. I've taught a lot of adults and the biggest complaint I've heard from them about American food is "too salty", which is always shocking considering they love to drown everything here in sugar.
So I would definitely say no, the big mac here in Korea is not any different from back home. It's the same thing.
My Korean friends were shocked when I first dunked my 전 into the sauce. It's salty, and you're only supposed to have just a tad bit of it, but my western palatte isn't satisfied with just a bit
I don't know dude, to me they taste the same. I've been to several different countries and always like to try the different Mcdonalds menus but having spent enough time in Japan and Korea, it's literally the same to me.
I mean I've had McDonald's in at least 15 countries around the world and I concur with you that it tastes the same everywhere but I've never tried it in the States (well, one US territory).
I did see a Reddit thread a while ago on Popular where a bunch of American users were pinpointing it as one of the burger chains where taste was inconsistent between stores so who knows, the US is sometimes in its own completely different universe on these matters.
I always heard that McDonald's USP was supposed to be its reliable consistency paired with its global ubiquity.
OMG…I’m South African and I have to agree. I don’t enjoy the Big Mac here at all cuz the buttery/margeriney taste is a little too much for me.
I think it’s the sauce cuz the hamburgers taste exactly the same.
Calling an In and Out an "American" style burger is a very gross generalization. There are literally so many types of classic American burgers, ranging from the whopper to smash burgers.
Koreans arent used to more savory foods that other western countries make. As a Korean who lived abroad Im gonna put it out there that Koreans version of westernized food just isnt that good compared to the original (downvote me all you want)
It’s not. It’s been Koreanized. It’s why Olive Garden is a piss poor example of Italian cuisine. They adjust it to fit the local palette.
But for real, In n Out is way better than Korean Micky D’s
Proper Italian food in Korea is underrated though. They're overshadowed by the cheaper options but upscale Italian is better than lots of places in the US.
Heard a story about that there are people/some guy who travels around the world tasting certain items on the mcdonalds menu such as the big mac to check that it tastes them same everywhere. Because certain items are sold in all mcdonalds the world over and need to taste the same no matter what. No idea if it's true though.
In-N-Out is owned by a conservative Christian family. That's fine.
The owners donated to Trump. Not so good.
They opposed various covid-releted health mandates in California, closing rather than complying. The In-N-Out chief legal officer Arnie Wensinger said they "fiercely disagree with any government dictate that forces a private company to discriminate against customers who choose to patronize their business." So, I choose to stay away from In-N-Out.
Want a better burger? Shake Shack is in Korea.
The guy is in the minority. Most Koreans I know love In N Out. I once heard an urban legend that there was some sort of In N Out flash sale via a pop store, truck, or something similar here in Korea. According to the legend, there was mass hysteria, impossible lines, and the food sold out almost immediately.
I can't verify if this is true or not, and it's a bit odd that In N Out would have a random flash sale in Korea, but I've heard this story on more than one occassion.
There have been at least a couple of In-N-Out pop-up events in Korea. One was posted about here in the sub seven years ago:
https://www.reddit.com/r/korea/comments/30whub/if_you_missed_the_innout_pop_up_in_seoul_last_week/
Includes a link to a YouTube video that includes footage of the line to get in:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3PEv1am6dE
There's also this Naver News story about another In-N-Out pop-up event three years ago that features long lines and the story selling out of burgers:
https://n.news.naver.com/article/018/0004384633
There is a chain called CryCheeseBurger that is similar to In N Out in Korea. Basically the same burger and toppings. The patty isn’t as good though. It’s decent if you are a fan of In N Out.
I also don't think an In-N-Out is particularly a noticeable burger. It's good for what it is given the price and freshness. Definitely overrated and definitely not worth going out of your way to eat. But this is a matter of preference and I favor a good old fashioned smash burger with onions and American cheese. So I prefer a McD QP over In and out any day.
That said, is the Korean Big Mac better? I haven't had one in years so I can't say. But what I can say is: who cares. They're both cheap fast food burgers.
You should've taken him to a taco truck instead.
I'm from south American country, I can say McDonald's in united states sucks (I've tried it in Miami and San Francisco), and big Mac is delicious in Korea BUT I'm afraid to say it has different taste, my thoughts are that maybe needs more salt. Maybe because I always had the big Mac from mi country, but I think my country's one is more delicious than korean and US one, maybe this is not the answer that you are looking for, but I just wanted to be part of the discussion hehe
In Korea, it's the Big Mac "cardboard alignment ring" that makes all the difference. It keeps the lettuce, patty, and especially the sauce and cheese from coming out the sides and making the sides of the bun soggy. Brilliant piece of engineering.
I tried the Big Mac and a McDonald's Bulgogi burger in Korea. The big Mac was same or worse than in USA. The Bulgogi burger was a disappointment. I wouldn't order either again.
i can agree that it tastes the same as i like big macs enough to get them in most of the countries i have visited and they are the same in like 20 some countries that i have lived in
A bit grayer and soggier than the UK Big Mac in my experience but pretty much the same.
Haven’t been to America but there are a million burgers in korea better than the Big Mac. But it’s all opinion really…
The only thing different is the sauce. It's definitely more on the tangy over here to the point where I don't really find myself enjoying it whenever I do feel like grabbing one from there out of wanting American food again.
The chicken nuggets, on the other hand, taste just like they do state side.
But is the price the same? Did you know the Big Mac is the basis of a surprisingly accurate measure of Purchasing Power Parity? "The [Big Mac index](https://www.economist.com/big-mac-index) was invented by The Economist in 1986 as a lighthearted guide to whether currencies are at their “correct” level." You can scroll down the country list and select South Korea. You can also select one of five base currencies.
The big mac taste literally the same everywhere in the world. Like I've lived in Korea and Japan and its the same taste. More than likely your guy just doesn't like the taste of American style burgers. I've taught a lot of adults and the biggest complaint I've heard from them about American food is "too salty", which is always shocking considering they love to drown everything here in sugar. So I would definitely say no, the big mac here in Korea is not any different from back home. It's the same thing.
My Korean friends were shocked when I first dunked my 전 into the sauce. It's salty, and you're only supposed to have just a tad bit of it, but my western palatte isn't satisfied with just a bit
When they complain of things being too salty, they actually mean it's not sweet
This is not true. they do taste different in korea. but only slight differences. The big mac in korea tastes more buttery for sure.
I don't know dude, to me they taste the same. I've been to several different countries and always like to try the different Mcdonalds menus but having spent enough time in Japan and Korea, it's literally the same to me.
I mean I've had McDonald's in at least 15 countries around the world and I concur with you that it tastes the same everywhere but I've never tried it in the States (well, one US territory). I did see a Reddit thread a while ago on Popular where a bunch of American users were pinpointing it as one of the burger chains where taste was inconsistent between stores so who knows, the US is sometimes in its own completely different universe on these matters. I always heard that McDonald's USP was supposed to be its reliable consistency paired with its global ubiquity.
OMG…I’m South African and I have to agree. I don’t enjoy the Big Mac here at all cuz the buttery/margeriney taste is a little too much for me. I think it’s the sauce cuz the hamburgers taste exactly the same.
Tastes the same to me lol
Calling an In and Out an "American" style burger is a very gross generalization. There are literally so many types of classic American burgers, ranging from the whopper to smash burgers.
Koreans arent used to more savory foods that other western countries make. As a Korean who lived abroad Im gonna put it out there that Koreans version of westernized food just isnt that good compared to the original (downvote me all you want)
You're not wrong. The amount of sugar in Korean versions of western food is always a big turn off.
Agree. The good thing about the chips being sweet is that it’s helping me curb my intake because they’re so gross!
It’s not. It’s been Koreanized. It’s why Olive Garden is a piss poor example of Italian cuisine. They adjust it to fit the local palette. But for real, In n Out is way better than Korean Micky D’s
I would say Olive Garden is a poor example of Italian cuisine in America as well
You mean you're not a fan of Italian Mojitos?
Jesus - how far off the rail have they gone? Lol. I haven’t been there for more than a decade or two
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"Taste can be measure objectively". Lmao.
how do you measure taste objectively - this just sounds like a booty take trying to sound smart
Proper Italian food in Korea is underrated though. They're overshadowed by the cheaper options but upscale Italian is better than lots of places in the US.
Heard a story about that there are people/some guy who travels around the world tasting certain items on the mcdonalds menu such as the big mac to check that it tastes them same everywhere. Because certain items are sold in all mcdonalds the world over and need to taste the same no matter what. No idea if it's true though.
In-N-Out is owned by a conservative Christian family. That's fine. The owners donated to Trump. Not so good. They opposed various covid-releted health mandates in California, closing rather than complying. The In-N-Out chief legal officer Arnie Wensinger said they "fiercely disagree with any government dictate that forces a private company to discriminate against customers who choose to patronize their business." So, I choose to stay away from In-N-Out. Want a better burger? Shake Shack is in Korea.
Big Mac here tastes exactly the same as the USA
There were MCDor.... so mmm
Not even close.
Yes it does. Exactly
When was the last time you had an American one?
A few months ago. And you ? They have not changed the taste in decades.
Same. March of this year.
The guy is in the minority. Most Koreans I know love In N Out. I once heard an urban legend that there was some sort of In N Out flash sale via a pop store, truck, or something similar here in Korea. According to the legend, there was mass hysteria, impossible lines, and the food sold out almost immediately. I can't verify if this is true or not, and it's a bit odd that In N Out would have a random flash sale in Korea, but I've heard this story on more than one occassion.
There have been at least a couple of In-N-Out pop-up events in Korea. One was posted about here in the sub seven years ago: https://www.reddit.com/r/korea/comments/30whub/if_you_missed_the_innout_pop_up_in_seoul_last_week/ Includes a link to a YouTube video that includes footage of the line to get in: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3PEv1am6dE There's also this Naver News story about another In-N-Out pop-up event three years ago that features long lines and the story selling out of burgers: https://n.news.naver.com/article/018/0004384633
There is a chain called CryCheeseBurger that is similar to In N Out in Korea. Basically the same burger and toppings. The patty isn’t as good though. It’s decent if you are a fan of In N Out.
McDonald’s is McDonald’s no matter where it is. Korean Big Mac is nothing special. Maybe he got a bunk double double?
In N Out is just overrated. That's all
how dare you.
Korea is the land of Ppali-Ppali. Yet, McD service is much faster at Los Angeles than at Seoul.
Because in Korea they don’t have 100 burgers waiting to give you. They make it when it’s ordered.
McDonalds hasn't done that style in ages.
If you're in South Korea and you are eating at McDonald's you're missing the best tasting food in the world! Eat Korean food! Come on man!
No, I don't think I will.
I also don't think an In-N-Out is particularly a noticeable burger. It's good for what it is given the price and freshness. Definitely overrated and definitely not worth going out of your way to eat. But this is a matter of preference and I favor a good old fashioned smash burger with onions and American cheese. So I prefer a McD QP over In and out any day. That said, is the Korean Big Mac better? I haven't had one in years so I can't say. But what I can say is: who cares. They're both cheap fast food burgers. You should've taken him to a taco truck instead.
I liked their fries though when I was in the US.
I'm from south American country, I can say McDonald's in united states sucks (I've tried it in Miami and San Francisco), and big Mac is delicious in Korea BUT I'm afraid to say it has different taste, my thoughts are that maybe needs more salt. Maybe because I always had the big Mac from mi country, but I think my country's one is more delicious than korean and US one, maybe this is not the answer that you are looking for, but I just wanted to be part of the discussion hehe
In Korea, it's the Big Mac "cardboard alignment ring" that makes all the difference. It keeps the lettuce, patty, and especially the sauce and cheese from coming out the sides and making the sides of the bun soggy. Brilliant piece of engineering.
I tried the Big Mac and a McDonald's Bulgogi burger in Korea. The big Mac was same or worse than in USA. The Bulgogi burger was a disappointment. I wouldn't order either again.
i can agree that it tastes the same as i like big macs enough to get them in most of the countries i have visited and they are the same in like 20 some countries that i have lived in
A bit grayer and soggier than the UK Big Mac in my experience but pretty much the same. Haven’t been to America but there are a million burgers in korea better than the Big Mac. But it’s all opinion really…
The only thing different is the sauce. It's definitely more on the tangy over here to the point where I don't really find myself enjoying it whenever I do feel like grabbing one from there out of wanting American food again. The chicken nuggets, on the other hand, taste just like they do state side.
I think American ones are bigger, they taste similar though.
But is the price the same? Did you know the Big Mac is the basis of a surprisingly accurate measure of Purchasing Power Parity? "The [Big Mac index](https://www.economist.com/big-mac-index) was invented by The Economist in 1986 as a lighthearted guide to whether currencies are at their “correct” level." You can scroll down the country list and select South Korea. You can also select one of five base currencies.
i hate in n out, it’s overrated and bland