An American visitor to the UK has amazed locals with her reaction to experiencing a McDonald’s in the UK for the first time. In a widely circulated video, Amber Kacherian and her companions embarked on a McDonald’s adventure to compare the differences between the UK and US offerings.
Addressing her 988k followers, the content creator expressed their eagerness to explore the UK McDonald’s menu compared to the American counterpart. They were quick to notice distinct variations, such as the predominant presence of diet or zero-sugar sodas with additional costs for regular sugary options due to a sugar tax in the UK.
Amber pointed out the abundance of McFlurry flavors in the UK, including unique options like Jaffa Cakes and Smarties McFlurry, highlighting the pronunciation differences like “care-ah-mel” in the UK. Upon tasting the UK cheeseburger, she noted a milder saltiness compared to American standards but found it palatable.
However, the group expressed disappointment at the paper straws provided, with Blake humorously questioning the practicality of drinking soda through a “tiny, undersized toilet paper tube.” Despite this, they enjoyed trying unique drinks like Sprite Apple not available in the US, although admitting a preference for American soda sweetness.
Sampling desserts like the Smarties McFlurry, Amber remarked on the difference in Smarties between the US and UK, likening the UK version to crunchy M&Ms. The group also indulged in a Jaffa Cake McFlurry, with one member praising its unique orange flavor.
Criticism arose when the tourists found the UK fries lacking salt, dubbing them as “sad potatoes.” The group also encountered unfamiliar sauces, with Mayo and mozzarella sticks deviating from American expectations, leading to mixed opinions on the flavors and aromas.
Amber concluded her experience by questioning the appeal of UK McDonald’s due to the perceived lack of traditional “junk food” elements like salt, fat, butter, and sugar, prevalent in American fast food. This sentiment sparked a debate among viewers, with some expressing surprise at the perceived lesser saltiness of UK McDonald’s offerings.
