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Feb 18, 2025

McDonald's Serves Up New York-Inspired Burgers in Japan

McDonald's Japan N.Y. Barbecue burger and N.Y. Juicy Chicken sandwich.
McDonald's welcomes a new, limited-time line of New York-inspired burgers and sandwiches in Japan. The New York-inspired menu includes:

- N.Y. Barbecue Thick Beef & Cheese - A New York-themed burger that features thick beef patty served with cheese, barbecue filling, and yellow mustard on a toasted bun.

- N.Y. Juicy Chicken - A New York-themed chicken sandwich that consists of a crispy-fried chicken filet served on a toasted bun with pickles, lettuce, and spicy mayo sauce.

- N.Y. Lemon Tartare Shrimp - A New York-themed shrimp sandwich that sees a fried shrimp patty served on a toasted bun with lettuce, cheese, and lemony tartar sauce.

- N.Y. Barbecue Sausage & Cheese Muffin - A New York-themed breakfast sandwich that features a sausage patty served on a toasted English muffin with barbecue filling, cheese, and yellow mustard.

This promotion is an odd one from the US perspective, as none of the menu items really relate to the foods New York is known for (hot dogs, pizza, bagels, cheesecake, etc.). The takeaway here is that the point might just be to have a theme--whether it’s related or not.

The most interesting ingredient on the menu is the barbecue filling, which isn't just a barbecue sauce but rather a meat sauce that apparently contains beef, pork, and chicken.

Photo via McDonald’s Japan.