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I'm not sure if this exactly counts as overseas, but I'm pretty sure the last McDonald's hamburger I ate was in Toronto in 2002. I don't like the spices that are already built into Canadian burgers.
And I went into a Starbucks in Paris, because it was in the Louvre, and the inappropriateness of a Starbucks in the Louvre made me need to go in. But the fact that my drink of choice, a small latte, was something like €4.30, made me walk straight back out.
This is from a person......who lives in a land where Burger King restaurants are modeled after American diners from the 1950s, complete with music from the 1950s, posters, and a black-and-white checkerboard floor.
I walked into a Burger King near Rotorua years ago and ordered a chicken club sandwich, as they were not available in the United States at that time. The girl behind the counter spoke in a thick New Zealand accent so quickly that all I could understand was something about FlyBuys. I replied that yes, I am in town just visiting. She apparently was angry with my response, because when I requested extra pickles with my sandwich, she adamantly replied “NO!”
I challenge any American travelling on his or her own dime to spend a week in Moscow and not set foot in a McDonalds. It's not going to happen.
As mentioned by someone earlier, somebody has also franchised the Sbarro pizza chain in Russia. They were running a 29 ruble (about 90 cents) special on cheese pizza last week, which is quite cheap for recognizable food in Moscow. Again, you're probably going to stop in.
I challenge any American travelling on his or her own dime to spend a week in Moscow and not set foot in a McDonalds. It's not going to happen.
As mentioned by someone earlier, somebody has also franchised the Sbarro pizza chain in Russia. They were running a 29 ruble (about 90 cents) special on cheese pizza last week, which is quite cheap for recognizable food in Moscow. Again, you're probably going to stop in.
Wouldnt this also apply to Tokio...?
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I challenge any American travelling on his or her own dime to spend a week in Moscow and not set foot in a McDonalds. It's not going to happen.
As mentioned by someone earlier, somebody has also franchised the Sbarro pizza chain in Russia. They were running a 29 ruble (about 90 cents) special on cheese pizza last week, which is quite cheap for recognizable food in Moscow. Again, you're probably going to stop in.
So true! Had a Big Mac meal at the McDonalds in Red Square and a hot Tazo tea at the Starbucks on Arbat St. Didn't see the Sbarro, but with Moscow prices, I would've eaten there without any thoughts. We did eat in the GUM food court, which was very easy on the wallet. Nice variety too.
I'll confess to eating at McDonalds in Tokyo, too. In addition to the general weariness of 24/7 Japanese food to the Western palate, Japanese McDonalds provide very good value. I remember an extensive 100 yen menu which, obviously, is a good deal. Also, you MUST go in to observe the incredible efficiency -- and pride -- of Japanese workers. There's no American crew that could compete.
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Originally Posted by EasternTraveler
I'll take that challenge be there the end of this month and into June.
Good luck. We'll see if you make it. One alternative that I would recommend (and which I used myself), was to buy groceries in the Russian supermarkets. Like you can buy decent bread, deli meats, cheese and yogurt at reasonable prices and have an impromptu picnic.
