You don’t have to go international to experience an exciting new (to you) McDonald’s menu. But you’ll probably have to hop on a plane. Because not only do residents of Hawaii get to enjoy perfect waves, sandy beaches, fresh poke, and the right to give the hang loose sign without seeming weird, they also get a McDonald’s menu that features five state-exclusive items. Here’s what you’re missing.
Local Deluxe Breakfast Platter
There aren’t many knife and fork McDonald’s foods but it’s worth pulling over to eat this one. You get scrambled eggs, rice, SPAM, and sliced Portuguese sausage. Skip the ketchup and grab a few packets of soy sauce, which Hawaiian McDonald’s stock, and drizzle it over the eggs and rice.
McTeri Deluxe
This Hawaii-exclusive burger includes a teriyaki-glazed patty (hence the name), lettuce, and tomato.
Fried Apple Pie
You used to be able to get fried apple pie at mainland McDonald’s locations, but these days you can only find the crispy, molten-hot dessert in Hawaii.
Fried Taro Pie
This fried hand pie is stuffed with mildly sweet purple taro.
Haupia Pie
People are obsessed with this coconut pudding pie. The filling is sweet and gelatinous (in a very good way), which contrasts with the crispy, bubbly exterior. If you’re going to stop by a Hawaiian McDonald’s for just one item—make sure it’s this one. And be sure to check if the location you’re going to serves it. It’s not a guarantee!
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