Saturday, July 15, 2017

McDonald's new nasi lemak burger

PHOTO: Time to ready your appetite! Catch up with family and friends over a “Nasi Lemak” Burger with locally inspired goodies nobody can resist. Just for you, Singapore!
The limited-time menu will be launched on July 13 in conjunction with the Singapore Food Festival (SFF), which runs from July 14 to July 31 this year.
Inspired by local signature delicacies, the menu consists of a Nasi Lemak Burger, Chendol McFlurry, Bandung McFizz, Coconut Pie and McFizz, Coconut Pie and Criss Cut Fries.
The bundle set ($9), which comprises the Nasi Lemak burger (of course), coconut pie, Bandung McFizz and french fries (which can be upsized to the criss-cut fries option) [3]
Picture posted by McDonald's Home - Facebook on 13 July 2017
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Fast food chain McDonald's officially launched a new menu exclusively for its fans in Singapore today (July 13), and it has certainly generated quite the buzz among everyone.

Inspired by local signature delicacies, the menu consists of a Nasi Lemak Burger, Chendol McFlurry, Bandung McFizz, Coconut Pie and McFizz, Coconut Pie and Criss Cut Fries.


Sedaplicious Nasi Lemak Burger is Available at McDonald’s from 13 July!
PHOTO: Sedaplicious Nasi Lemak Burger is Available at McDonald’s from 13 July!
As we countdown to National Day, McDonald’s is launching a delicious menu selection that puts a modern spin on traditional local favourites!
In conjunction with the Singapore Food Festival (SFF) 2017, McDonald’s is celebrating the diverse local food heritage with a creative touch to whet local appetites by introducing familiar local fare that we grew up eating such as Nasi Lemak, Bandung and Chendol.
Inspired by the iconic Malay dish, the ‘Nasi Lemak’ Burger combines the juicy chicken thigh patty, marinated in rich aromatic coconut flavours and coated with cornflakes crunch for an extra crispy finish, together with a golden fried egg, caramelised onions, crunchy cucumber and topped with a dash of sweet and spicy sambal sauce. [2]
Posted by Darren Ang on 12 July 2017
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The “Nasi Lemak” Burger is available from $5.95 a la carte, or from $7.80 in an Extra Value Meal™
PHOTO: The “Nasi Lemak” Burger is available from $5.95 a la carte, or from $7.80 in an Extra Value Meal™
"Going for a blind taste test, I would have never guessed that the burger I was tasting was from McDonald’s, the sweet spiciness from the sambal was nicely balanced and the chicken was tender and crunchy. Overall it did feel like having nasi lemak and would have loved another one." [2]
Posted by Darren Ang on 12 July 2017
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Commonly eaten for breakfast, Nasi Lemak is a fragrant rice dish cooked in coconut milk and it’s usually accompanied with a range of side dishes such as fried egg, cucumber, ikan bilis and most importantly – some spicy sambal chilli.
PHOTO: Commonly eaten for breakfast, Nasi Lemak is a fragrant rice dish cooked in coconut milk and it’s usually accompanied with a range of side dishes such as fried egg, cucumber, ikan bilis and most importantly – some spicy sambal chilli. [3]
Posted by Andrea Saadan on 13 July 2017
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Chendol McFlurry ($3)
PHOTO: Chendol McFlurry ($3)
The Chendol McFlurry, diners can expect the regular vanilla soft serve flavour, except that this version comes with Gula Melaka sauce and Chendol jelly bits. [4]
There was a generous amount of gula melaka sauce and bits of coconut shavings. It’s a tad sweet but still enjoyable on the whole. [3]
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Bandung McFizz
PHOTO: Coconut pie ($1.20)
Picture posted by Jessica Lin on 12 July 2017
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Stomp contributor Vi saw a huge crowd at McDonald's The Metropolis outlet at around 12.30pm today, when she was having lunch in the area.

According to her, the queue was so long that it extended beyond the fast food restaurant's premises.
So does McDonald's new menu live up to the hype?

Netizens have been leaving their feedback on McDonald's Facebook page and the nasi lemak burger, unsurprisingly, appears to be the most popular item.


Kueh Salat Cake ($5)
PHOTO: Kueh Salat Cake ($5)
And because we love our coconut-flavoured desserts, the restaurant chain is also releasing Kueh Salat Cake ($5) for a limited time. [5]
Picture posted by Jessica Lin on 12 July 2017
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Facebook user Nasrul X Shahida gave the burger an 8/10 rating and wrote: "From the rempah chicken fillet to the slightly spicy sambal tumis, it was a delight at every bite. The sambal tumis actually tasted like sambal tumis albeit being sweeter and slightly less spicy."

Another user, Noor Hayati, said, "Nasi Lemak burger does taste a bit like Nasi Lemak and the sambal is nice. Being old school, I still prefer the original Nasi Lemak but of course this is a must try."

Online publication Stirr recently did a "brutally honest taste test" of the burger.


We have given a modern twist to familiar local favourites which includes the ‘Nasi Lemak’ Burger – and hope Singaporeans will be thrilled to unravel the local flavours in our exciting menu line-up, as we come together to celebrate National Day soon.
PHOTO: “We have given a modern twist to familiar local favourites which includes the ‘Nasi Lemak’ Burger – and hope Singaporeans will be thrilled to unravel the local flavours in our exciting menu line-up, as we come together to celebrate National Day soon,” said Agatha Yap, senior director of marketing, menu and digital innovation at Hanbaobao, the company licensed to operate McDonald’s here.  [5]
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Classical Nasi Lemak - Chicken drumstick set
PHOTO: Classical Nasi Lemak - Chicken drumstick set
At Village Nasi Lemak Bar, 57 Circular Rd, 6443-0400. Mon-Thurs 10am-10pm, Fri & Sat 10am-midnight
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By Stomp, 14 July 2017



Reference
[1] Stomp, Crowds flock to McDonald's for a taste of its new nasi lemak burger, posted on 14 July 2017, http://www.asiaone.com/food/crowds-flock-mcdonalds-taste-its-new-nasi-lemak-burger

[2] Darren Ang, Sedaplicious Nasi Lemak Burger is Available at McDonald’s from 13 July!, posted on 12 July 2017, http://darrenbloggie.com/sedaplicious-nasi-lemak-burger-is-available-at-mcdonalds-from-13-july/

[3] Andrea Saadan, We taste-tested McDonald’s new Nasi Lemak burger — here’s the verdict, posted on 13 July 2017, http://www.businessinsider.sg/mcdonalds-new-nasi-lemak-burger-review/

[4] NYLON SG, McDonald’s Launches Nasi Lemak Burger and Other Local-Inspired Goodies for National Day, posted on 12 July 2017,  https://www.nylon.com.sg/2017/07/mcdonalds-launches-nasi-lemak-burger-and-other-local-inspired-goodies-for-national-day.html

[5] Jessica Lin, McDonald’s Singapore ups the local flavour by turning nasi lemak into a burger – and it looks legit, posted on 12 July 2017, http://www.businessinsider.sg/mcdonalds-singapore-is-turning-nasi-lemak-into-a-burger/
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