I don’t know if the old lady that asked where’s the beef for
Wendy’s is still around, but if so, she should come to China where McDonald’s (or 麦当劳 ; mai dang lao in Chinese transliteration) now
offers a double-burger, double-sausage sandwich which I hereby dub “the McMeat
Monster” or “Mc肉怪物(McRòu Guàiwù).
This beefy behemoth consists of two beef patties, 2
sausages, topped with mustard and contained within a bun. Vegetarians beware – you
won’t find a shred of anything green here – no lettuce, tomato, pickles or even
(Buddha forbid) rice.
I try not to eat at McDonald’s too often (although the breakfast McMuffins sometimes lure me in), but I found myself passing by one and for some inexplicable reason, had to give the McMeat Monster a try. As this Chinese commercial dares viewers: “Who can be more macho than I? See whose better in bravery and brawn”
I’m not sure how I fare in terms of bravery and brawn, but I’ve never been afraid of food. While one review in Beijing Cream raves about it, my opinion is a bit less enamored. First of all, its not quite as big as it looks from the advertisements although that’s probably a good thing. The 2 burgers were a bit smaller size than what I think you’d get in America. As far as taste, it was pretty good – nothing spectacular and I doubt I’ll order it again, but it was worth a try.
The McMeat Monster meal combo which,
in addition the burger, includes fries and a drink costs 20 元
(about U.S. $3.20). Anyway, I should probably eat nothing but Chinese cabbage
for the next 3 days to make up for this gluttonous indulgence.
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