Originally Posted by
RustyC
Lowest on the totem pole are places where they have to import frozen ingredients and then put them through the old-style kitchens. Indonesia probably qualifies, and I'm sure the Philippines does as well. Places where they operate in a very small physical space also are suspect.
I'm familiar with McD's in the Philippines and found the quality and taste comparable to the US. The McDs I've been to (Davao) are almost brand new so maybe they have the modern kitchen equipment.
It's also nice to spend US$2 or so on a combo meal that doesn't have stupid sized soft drinks and fries. The Coke made with real sugar is also a welcome change from the HFCS crap here in the US.
Although I've tried most sandwiches, I mostly eat the filipino foods at McD's: Chicken McDo and McSpaghetti ^ The sweet filipino spaghetti sauce takes a little getting used to...
I read somewhere that the McD's in Davao served banana ketchup - haven't found it yet...