From an American: What do UK people like about McDonalds and why?

Question

I am wondering what the UK thinks of McDonalds, one of the largest USA companies that due to it's great taste and excellent value, can be found all over the world? What's your favorite thing on the menu and do they have fish and chips there? And are you glad that you have McDonalds, considering that British food isn't very good to begin with?

Thanks!

Answer 1

You blew it as soon as you said "British food isn't very good to begin with".

Is that why half or more Americans are the size of Zeppelins and the rest are half the size of Yorkshire.....................

Answer 2

We also have some drive through McDonalds in the UK, and to some (usually what we call boy racers and their birds) the best thing about McDonalds is the car parks in which they can loiter like a bunch of sad loosers.



I prefer a Whopper from Burger King myself or even an indian meal, but you cannot beat a McD milk shake.



On the subject of British Food, you should visit our country and try some of our more traditional dishes, you may be quite surprised.

I always try the local dishes when i go away, as part of the experience and am very seldomly disappointed.

Answer 3

For me a McDonalds is a last resort, the places are characterless and the food boring, fatty and plastic.

They are reasonably cheap I suppose and they can produce reasonable coffee.

Much prefer "real" fish and chips from a decent chippie.

I don't agree that Brit food is crap, it can be in the hands of some, but generally no, depends where you experienced this bad food

I was entertained by an American couple to meals over a period of two years, (in the middle east), their food differed very little from British food, so with all due respect I think you are spouting bollocks

Answer 4

Personally I never eat McDonalds. I had one or two years ago but I find them very boring and unhealthy. I can see why people do buy them though as whichever country you go to a McDonalds will always taste as same so you will never be disappointed. I also think that 'fast food' is a joke because the queues are so slow its faster to go to the fish and chip shop. I will ignore the statement that British food isn't very good to begin with as the questioner obviously is proud of McDonalds.....................

Answer 5

Mcdonalds is just like millions of other take away places in the uk. Its ok but we could live without it. Fish and chips is something we couldn't. How can you say british food isn't good when most of the americans are fat from overeating fatty foods.

Answer 6

Firstly British food is great, its the mass produced methodology inspired by America that has change what people perceive as British food. A great deal of British food takes simple ingredients and cooks them simply. Roast beef with all the trimming is a fantastic dish, as is shepherds pie, lancashire hot pot, to name a few of my favourites. Don't believe me, come over and try it. But on to MacDonald's.



Its fatty food, and humans like fatty food, its built in from the time we were cavemen. It tends to be convenient value for money though, no not really I could have much more filling lunch for the same price from a local cafe. They also have parent and child facilities, baby changing etc. My favourite on the menu is the Big Mac. They don't really serve fish and chips but you can get a fish burger.

Answer 7

Most British people don't like McDonald's, The largest selling amount of fast food in the UK is Indian and Chinese.

Answer 8

Not all UK people like McD's - I don't and neither do my kids. There is no fish and chips on menu, just American Fries I think.



British food is good may I add - like food anywhere in the world it depends on how you cook it. Quick convenience food is bad - but then again didn't that start in America????

Answer 9

UK. McDonalds I had a Whopper meal last week because it was bought to me and to be truthful a roll a leaf of lettuce a round of something brown an eight of an inch thick a square of cheese one piece of corgette a squirt of relish and oh yes sel.of sauce ie, Tomato &Tomato&Tomato was it value for money NO!!! and the service was poor to say the least. Give our restaurants a chance and our chefs do not deserve that comment from you.A Jumbo haddock in batter with chips (frenchfries) and you will know you have eaten.

Answer 10

Do you want to follow a winning sports betting system but don't have time to analyze the stats and probabilities yourself?

Are you tired of losing by following so called sports guru's that have no clue what they are doing?



Imagine if you had a fully automated Sports betting robot that not only calculates all the stats and probabilities but also gives you EXACT picks you need to place to win? With EXACT unit sizes! Yes, complete No Brainer.

Nothing to calculate

Nothing to worry about

Human error free winning picks



Then check this out: https://tr.im/ELVh6

Answer 11

McDonalds is rubbish - when I walk past our loacl McDonalds there is no one in there over 16 - its' just a school canteen really. The food is always cold, jelly-like, sweet (sugar in burgers and burger buns is wrong), and perfectly shaped (normally in rounds) which is worrying. Can't stand the stuff. Are you in the US? The US is the country that invented cheese in a spray can. Oh yes and the UK is the land of Beef roasts, stews and fish & chips. I rest my case.

Answer 12

Start wining money with the Zcodes System from here https://tr.im/k0Pd9 .

Zcodes System is an easy yet effective system. No further guesswork or depending simply on an extremely fickle lady Luck. You get just the thing you need and are shown precisely everything you have to do in order to gain regularly

In the event that you use Zcodes System you are provided with comprehensive video lessons and guides to show you just how the device works and what you need to complete to be able to produce money.

Zcodes System is great for newbies to since even if you know nothing at all about activities when you join, you'll learn all you have to know rapidly and effectively and you'll specially learn how to increase your paying to reap the maximum winning rewards.

Answer 13

I'll answer yours if you answer mine questions - When you say that British food isn't very good, have you considered that most of your food is European anyway as America isn't really a proper country, it's made up of conquering migrants from Europe? For example, hamburgers and frankfurters are both German, and pizza is Italian, hence the names. Remember your roots, we are your ancestors and you have a lot to thank us for! The only contribution to cuisine that Americans have made to my knowledge is adding artificial flavours, buckets of ketchup and a babies weight in cheese to everything.



Also, you are implying that 'American' food is better than British, is that your excuse why the majority of the American population is obese?

Answer 14

It's all psyched-up for kids, I suppose it's like a night-club. The aural set-up gets little Tommy and Sarah dragging their poor mum into it, then whilst in the McDonalds, they eat only half their order (like most, who just like the light and supposedly 'happy' atmosphere more than the food). Your verdict on British food is way off course - true it still has a way to go to rub up against great countries of food, but it needn't worry about the supposed greatness of American food. No sir-ee! The thumbs-down of others who have answered this question is right. These poor people who have children who are drawn to it like mucky old men are to heavily made up prostitutes, and as it goes - once there in, they only eat half the food, much to the anger of parents who have spent a packet to please them. Can you answer me on why that is?

Answer 15

Start wining income with the Zcodes System from here https://tr.im/RR5rT .

Zcodes System is an easy yet powerful system. Forget about guesswork or relying solely on a very fickle lady Luck. You receive exactly the thing you need and are revealed just that which you need to do in order to gain regularly

In the event that you use Zcodes System you are provided with comprehensive video tutorials and courses showing you precisely how the system performs and things you need to complete in order to make money.

Zcodes System is good for beginners to because even although you know nothing at all about activities once you join, you will learn all you could need to know quickly and effortlessly and you will specifically learn how to improve your spending to reap the maximum winning rewards.

Answer 16

If Americans think McDonalds tastes great then no small wonder they are a nation of fatties.



And as for British food?? You have obviously eaten at the wrong places.

Shepherds pie - mmm mmm

Answer 17

MacDonalds, I'd sooner eat minced meat than tackle one of them, next to the MacGregors they are just about the toughest flesh on the open market. For you folk who like things tender try a Stuart or some Campbell

Answer 18

ya just so u know, britons would rather have bad food than weigh 500 pounds and get out of breath walking to the fridge. that said, britain has more 3 michelin rated chefs than the us, with only 1/5 of the population. as iv said to your other answers, you are an ignorant american

Answer 19

I think McDonalds shouldnt be sold here. I do go, but thats just down to lazyness. If it wasnt there I would go and get a sandwich from the shop next door probably. (I think I might start to do that actually)

Also British food isnt bad. You guys think we just eat fried food. We dont. British food is typically meat and 2 veg. You cant get better that cottage pie for goodness. Look at Gary Rhodes on the net for recipies, he does great British food.

Its much better than american food - I went there a few years ago and all I saw was steak and chicken wings!! Do you guys know anything about portion control?

Answer 20

Who says British food isn't very good?

McDonalds is ok. We don't have one locally so don't have it very often but having said that, if there was one on the corner of our road I wouldn't go there more than once a month

Answer 21

First , what is "British" food?

Second, the people who eat Mcds do so becoz its quick, and usually fairly cheap, but not cheap enough, most other places throw their crap away.

I do not know anyone who actually likes soggy meat, soggy bread and soggy chips. The attitude of the staff leaves a lot to be desired too.

Answer 22

'British food isn't very good to begin with' ?!?!?! wow !!! u really know how to win friends don't u ? try steering clear of the stereotypes hun - i'm betting that u've never even been to the UK, have u ?!? as for MacDonald's, i think it's unhealthy, sloppily prepared convenience food, that people resort to because it's generally quicker and easier and cheaper to go there than to go eat in a decent cafe or restaurant.

Answer 23

This is a wind up, yeh?

Firstly, I can't stand McDonald's, or anything like it - give me home cooked, unadulterated food any day.

Secondly, British food IS good.

Answer 24

I suspect that you may be talking tongue in cheek. McDonald's are the epitome of corporate US. A disgusting, unhealthy, poor quality product that is marketed to children, the poor and ill-informed. Only when we rid this country of GW Bush's Monica Lewinsky will there be legislation that prevents foreigners damaging the health of our children.

Answer 25

I wouldn't think many in the adult category uses MC Donald's its mostly the younger end who seem to like it. Saying that it doesn't necessary mean the younger end are connoisseurs on food

Answer 26

maximum foreign places worldwide places have menus geared in the direction of the alternatives of the locals. the U. S. is a extensive u . s . a ., and persons in diverse areas have diverse alternatives. Assuming you advise "version" particularly than "style". wherein case i've got replied the incorrect question. i do no longer think of there is plenty style in US McDonalds in any respect.

Answer 27

i like mcDonalds but i dont think its as good as it used to be i like double chessebugers but they are not as nice as they used to be but i have not been to the usato have a mcdonalds sues is right we do have some of the best chefs good on you sues say it as it is

Answer 28

I'm afraid I must disagree...McD's don't taste great...give me Fish 'n' Chips anytime...with a pickle of course...

Answer 29

McDonalds is repulsive wherever you are. I live in NZ and i hate McDonalds... it tastes like cardboard

Answer 30

Im from aussie but im still going to answer this question...I't the number 1 resturaunt worldwide and M'c donald cheese burger are the best i love them they are my favourite . Why can't someone make fat free ones with the same taste. God bless the person who came up with making it!

Answer 31

The Happy-meal toy is the best thing about a Mcdonalds.......how do they do it for the price?

Answer 32

whoa i was rather enjoying your q until i got to the last bit we have some of the best chefs in the world how dare you and as for macdonalds well i am afraid its caused an outbreak of obesity just like the us

Answer 33

If you are hungry enough you will eat anything! Burger King and KFC are better.

Answer 34

I am from the UK and I don't like them!

Answer 35

I hate the place.The food is rubbish,the hygiene is low and the staff are usually dumb spotty kids.

Answer 36

Great taste and excellent value????? You are seriously deluded my friend , and for the record the british have superb culinery skills.......Bangers and mash anyone?

Answer 37

mcdonalds doesnt taste the same over here in uk.

so it sucks. american mcdonalds is so much better.

Answer 38

I never eat that sort of crap food. It's not good for ones health.

Answer 39

I like the fact that I can beat the sh1t out of the share holders and not feel guilty at all.

Answer 40

We like it for what it did to americans.

Answer 41

I'm Canadian and I like the cheap burgers in a country that charges an arm and a leg for a simple piece of beef. I also like the filet'o'fish once in awhile. The best things are the fries and the pops, cherry pies if they have sat awhile.