I tried 7 items at McDonald's in Tokyo, Japan, that aren't available in the US. Here's how they ranked from worst to best.

Christina LiaoNov 18, 2022, 17:32 IST

I tried seven items on the menu at McDonald's in Japan that I can't get at home in the US.Christina Liao

I ordered seven items at a McDonald's in Tokyo, Japan, that aren't available in the United States.
I compared each one and thought the worst thing I tried was a sweet potato-flavored shake.

On a recent trip to Japan, I visited a McDonald's in Tokyo and tried several menu items that I can't get back at home in the United States.

I visited Japan in October, right after it opened its borders to tourists. While there, I ate at McDonald's in Tokyo.Christina Liao

The Anno Imo Sweet Potato-Flavored Tsukimi McShake was 140 yen ($0.95) for a small. It was cheap, but fell in last place for me due to its texture and flavor.

The sweet potato-flavored Tsukimi McShake at McDonald's Japan.Christina Liao

The Wild Beef Burger Onion Rings & Cheese was the most expensive item on the menu at 490 yen ($3.34). I thought neither the onion rings nor the bacon were crispy, landing it in sixth place, for me.

My Wild Beef Burger came with onion rings and cheese.Christina Liao

The Wild Beef Burger Onion Rings & Cheese was the most expensive item on the menu at 490 yen ($3.34). I thought neither the onion rings nor the bacon were crispy, landing it in sixth place, for me.

The Sankaku Choco Pie White cost me 160 yen ($1.09). In my opinion, it was oily and didn't have as much filling as I expected, but the pastry had a nice texture. It ranks fifth on my list.

The Sankaku Choco Pie is available in milk or white chocolate.Christina Liao

The Sankaku Choco Pie White cost me 160 yen ($1.09). In my opinion, it was oily and didn't have as much filling as I expected, but the pastry had a nice texture. It ranks fifth on my list.

The Chicken Garlic Pepper seemed a little pricey to me at 230 yen ($1.57), but I thought the flavor lived up to its name, earning it a fourth-place spot.

The Chicken Garlic Pepper tenders came with two per order.Christina Liao

At 220 yen ($1.50), the protein-packed Egg Cheese Burger felt like a steal to me and I thought it was a great twist on the classic Egg McMuffin. It landed third on my list.

I liked Japan's Egg Cheese Burger better than an Egg McMuffin in the US.Christina Liao

At 220 yen ($1.50), the protein-packed Egg Cheese Burger felt like a steal to me and I thought it was a great twist on the classic Egg McMuffin. It landed third on my list.

The Shrimp Filet-O cost 400 yen ($2.73) and takes second place for its satisfying crunch and texture that I really enjoyed.

The Shrimp Filet-O was one of my favorite things I tasted at McDonald's in Japan.Christina Liao

Earning top marks for me was the Teriyaki Chicken Filet-O. I thought it was the perfect marriage of two foods that I personally find comforting, and cost me 390 yen ($2.66).

I ultimately chose the Teriyaki Chicken Filet-O as the best thing to order at McDonald's in Japan for its combination of teriyaki sauce and Japanese mayonnaise.Christina Liao

Earning top marks for me was the Teriyaki Chicken Filet-O. I thought it was the perfect marriage of two foods that I personally find comforting, and cost me 390 yen ($2.66).

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I tried 7 items at McDonald's in Tokyo, Japan, that aren't available in the US. Here's how they ranked from worst to best.

On a recent trip to Japan, I visited a McDonald's in Tokyo and tried several menu items that I can't get back at home in the United States.

The Anno Imo Sweet Potato-Flavored Tsukimi McShake was 140 yen ($0.95) for a small. It was cheap, but fell in last place for me due to its texture and flavor.

The Wild Beef Burger Onion Rings & Cheese was the most expensive item on the menu at 490 yen ($3.34). I thought neither the onion rings nor the bacon were crispy, landing it in sixth place, for me.

The Sankaku Choco Pie White cost me 160 yen ($1.09). In my opinion, it was oily and didn't have as much filling as I expected, but the pastry had a nice texture. It ranks fifth on my list.

The Chicken Garlic Pepper seemed a little pricey to me at 230 yen ($1.57), but I thought the flavor lived up to its name, earning it a fourth-place spot.

At 220 yen ($1.50), the protein-packed Egg Cheese Burger felt like a steal to me and I thought it was a great twist on the classic Egg McMuffin. It landed third on my list.

The Shrimp Filet-O cost 400 yen ($2.73) and takes second place for its satisfying crunch and texture that I really enjoyed.

Earning top marks for me was the Teriyaki Chicken Filet-O. I thought it was the perfect marriage of two foods that I personally find comforting, and cost me 390 yen ($2.66).