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The fast-food giant carefully tailors its menus to cater to the diverse communities it serves - often ending up with some pretty exciting results.
Staples like the Big Mac still remain at most of the chain's global locations, but unexpected twists on existing fare - along with surprising new additions - have also become the norm.
So before digging into your tried-and-true Quarter Pounder, take a moment to salivate over these popular dishes that have appeared at McDonald's locations all over the world.
Editor's note: This story was originally published in October 2018 and is occasionally updated. Please note that McDonald's menu items can change often, and some of the below may no longer be available (we have indicated where this may be the case for certain items below). Check your country's McDonald's website for the most up-to-date information.
Anay Katyal contributed to a previous version of this story.
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New Zealanders can start the day with a Big Brekkie Beef Burger from their local McDonald's.
The Big Brekkie Beef Burger from McDonald's New Zealand.
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Your burger definitely won't have a shortage of cheese at McDonald's Brazil.
McDonald's Brazil offers a tub of cheddar cheese to go with your burger.
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China and Hong Kong's Taro Pie could make you rethink dessert.
The signature neon purple filling is what catches most people by surprise.
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India's Maharaja Mac is the Big Mac's not-too-distant cousin.
India's Maharaja Mac is a slight twist on the chain's classic burger.
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No one knows the convenience of the McRib like Germany does.
The McRib is available year-round in Germany.
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Over in Egypt you could get McDonald's fries covered in paprika-infused cheese sauce.
The paprika cheese fries from McDonald's Egypt.
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Japan's Purple McShake looks sweet but tastes savory.
The Purple McShake was similar to the Taro Pie served in China and Hong Kong.
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Bubur Ayam McD pays homage to traditional Malay cuisine.
Bubur Ayam McD is McDonald's' take on a traditional Malaysian congee.
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If you're ever in Finland, you can try the Chicken Pizza Mac.
The Chicken Pizza Mac at McDonald's Finland.
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Celebrate American-Canadian relations with McDonald's' very own poutine.
Poutine is a dish so ubiquitous to Canada, McDonald's can't miss it.
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There's even a McSpaghetti.
This is definitely not a burger.
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You can get a McFalafel at McDonald's locations in Egypt.
This classic Middle Eastern treat found its way onto the McDonald's menu in Egypt.
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You'll find the Bulgogi Burger at any McDonald's in South Korea.
The Bulgogi Burger at McDonald's South Korea.
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McDonald's pays tribute to Brazil with its Pão de Queijo.
Roughly translated as "cheese bread," pao de queijo is a popular Brazilian snack food.
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You can get the Nordic Chicken Salad at McDonald's locations in Finland.
The Nordic Chicken Salad at McDonald's Finland.
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Scandinavia is lucky to have the Toblerone McFlurry.
This Toblerone dessert is one of the many McFlurrys that you can't get in America.
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The McDonald's Kiwiburger will have you feeling like a real New Zealander.
The Kiwiburger from McDonald's New Zealand.
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Carbonara fries have found their way onto McDonald's menus in Japan.
McDonald's Japan's take on carbonara substitutes fries for pasta.
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Chocolate lovers are in for a treat with Singapore's line of Hershey's ice cream flavors.
McDonald's rolled out a variety of Hershey's desserts in Singapore.
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McDonald's Korea combined the McChicken with mozzarella sticks.
The McChicken Mozzarella at McDonald's Korea.
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McDonald's in Japan often offers its Gracoro Burger in the winter months.
The Gracoro Burger debuted back in 1993.
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