Mcdonald's China Introduced the Youpo Lazi
Ellen Smith — January 25, 2021 — Lifestyle
References: 4008-517-517.cn & hypebae
McDonald's China is enticing consumers with a new dessert offering unlike others before it. Officially dubbed the 'Youpo Lazi' Sundae, this sweet and spicy concoction is made using pepper, onion, garlic and other spices. The treat drew its inspiration from spicy youpo noodles, a popular dish from the Shaanxi Province.
Perfect for those who like a bit of a kick, this dessert arrives like a classic McDonald's Sundae, featuring soft serve ice cream. It is then topped with the new pairing, featuring a spicy chili oil made from pepper, onion and garlic. The inventive dessert marks new territory for the fast food chain, who have been experimenting with menu items as of recently. The dessert is available starting January 25th.
Image Credit: McDonald's
Perfect for those who like a bit of a kick, this dessert arrives like a classic McDonald's Sundae, featuring soft serve ice cream. It is then topped with the new pairing, featuring a spicy chili oil made from pepper, onion and garlic. The inventive dessert marks new territory for the fast food chain, who have been experimenting with menu items as of recently. The dessert is available starting January 25th.
Image Credit: McDonald's
Trend Themes
1. Spicy Desserts - The introduction of 'Youpo Lazi' Sundae by McDonald's China showcases the growing trend of spicy desserts.
2. Global Cuisine-inspired Sweets - The incorporation of spicy youpo noodles toppings in the 'Youpo Lazi' Sundae highlights the trend of incorporating global cuisine in desserts.
3. Experimental Fast Food - McDonald's China's experimentation with the menu, including the introduction of 'Youpo Lazi' Sundae, is part of the growing trend of fast food chains embracing experimental offerings.
Industry Implications
1. Fast Food Chains - Fast food chains have the opportunity to innovate their menus by incorporating global cuisine in desserts and experimenting with new flavors such as spicy desserts.
2. Dessert Market - The dessert market is a fertile ground for developing new and unconventional offerings, such as spicy desserts.
3. Food Service Industry - The food service industry can create an opportunity for innovation by partnering with other industries to create unconventional menu offerings, such as McDonald's China did with 'Youpo Lazi' Sundae.
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