From Brazil to Japan, international fast food brands have been coming up with innovative ways to satisfy regional taste preferences and dietary restrictions. Whether it is tweaking existing dishes or creating entirely new menu items, many quick service restaurants are drawing influence from international markets.
One of the innovative ways that fast food brands are finding success abroad is by making use of local ingredients. For instance, Auntie Anne's Japan recently began offering desserts made with Kyoto's famous Uji matcha powder. Similarly, Pizza Hut Australia created a specialty pizza featuring a crust stuffed with Vegemite.
Another way in which fast food restaurants are drawing on international influence is by taking note of different dietary preferences. For example, restaurants such as Domino's and Dunkin' Donuts have been quick to note the need for more vegetarian offerings in countries such as India. Other brands have also noted the demand for products that are kosher or halal in other markets. As a result, international fast food dishes can differ greatly from region to region.
70 Innovative International Fast Food Dishes
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Handheld Pizza Popsicles
This Filipino Food Cart Serves Sweet and Savory Pizza on a Stick
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Sauce-Covered Burgers
Mos Burger's Newest Menu Item is a Crazy Burger Drenched in Sauce
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The American Classics Doughnuts are Inspired by Classic Treats
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Fried Chicken-Wrapped Hot Dogs
KFC's Double Down Dog Replaces the Bun with More Meat
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Meat Pie Crusts
Pizza Hut is Offering Very Cheeky Meat Pie Stuffed Crust Pizza with Four'N Twenty
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Chromatic Samurai Burgers
Burger King Japan Introduces Colorful Red and Black Burgers
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Horse-Shaped Donuts
Krispy Kreme Japan's Newest Shaped Donuts Celebrate Horse Races in Hyogo
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Bizarre Blackened Cheeseburgers
Burger King Japan Serves Black Burgers Topped with Black Cheese
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Fresh Caprese Burgers
Japan's Mos Burger Uses Two Tomato Halves as a Bread Substitute
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Eco-Friendly Tortilla Bowls
KFC India is Testing an Edible Bowl for Environmental Purposes
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Overstuffed Pizza Crusts
The 'Loaded Pockets Pizza' Features a Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Filling
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Stuffed Pocket Pizzas
Nya Gul & Bla's Vulkan Pizza Provides Sections for Fries, Meat and Sauces
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Chip Covered Pizza Crusts
Pizza Hut's Doritos Crust Offers Extra Crunch to Their Cheesy Crusts
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Cheesy Burger Dipping Sauces
Burger King Japan is Introducing Cheese Fondue to the Menu in January
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Candy-Covered Pizzas
Chocolate Pizza Toppings Cook Up the Ultimate Meal for Sweet Tooth Eaters
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Pink Hamburger Buns
These Pink Burgers are the Latest Menu Offering from KFC China
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Dinner-Dessert Pizzas
The Star Edge Pizza Has Savory Toppings and a Sweet-Stuffed Crust
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Punny Summer Donut Menus
The New 'Ring Ring Summer' Donuts are Inspired by Round Fruits
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Spicy Chip Burgers
The Newest Wendy's Burger is Filled with Tostitos Chips and Sriracha Sauce
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Ninja-Inspired Hot Dogs
IKEA Japan Introduced an All-Black Addition to its Food Menu
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Burger-Shaped Pizzas
Domino's India is Selling an Unusual Burger-Inspired Pizza
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Lettuce Burger Buns
The MOS Yasai Burger is Served Inside of a Leafy Lettuce Bun
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Pasta-Infused Burgers
Lotteria's Neapolitan Spaghetti Burger Comes Pre-Loaded with Pasta
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Fancy Fast Food Crepes
Domino's Japan is Now Serving Gourmet French Mille Crepes for Dessert
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Realistic Pie-Shaped Donuts
The New Apple Pie Donut from Krispy Kreme Features a Lattice Top
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Experimental Burger Menus
Burger King Japan's Newest Dishes Feature Unusual Burger Toppings
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Beer-Infused Pizza Crusts
This Chain is Bringing Beer and Pizza Together in a Unique Way
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Deep-Fried Salmon Fillets
This Unusual Dish Puts a Fast Food Twist on Classic Seafood
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Caribbean Afro Donuts
Dunkin' Donuts South Korea Created a Jamacian-Themed Dessert Design
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Shrimp-Topped Hamburgers
The New Whole Shrimp Whopper is Fast Food Take on Surf-and-Turf
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Pizza Dough Pies
The New 'Domino's Pies' Give Consumers a Tasty New Way to Enjoy Pizza
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Pumpkin-Infused Sandwiches
This New Pumpkin Sandwich is Being Offered Across Japan at Starbucks
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Gravy-Topped French Fries
The New Gravy Loaded Fries Swap Ketchup for Meat Drippings
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Color-Coded Snack Wraps
Dunkin Donuts' Voodoo Veggie Wraps Come in Green for Vegetarians
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Casual Indian Eateries
This Indian Fast Food Restaurant Aims to Be the Chipotle of Curry
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Cheesy Pizza Chicken Wings
These Hybrid Pizza Chicken Wings from KFC are Revealed on Japan Menus
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Peanutty Pizza Crusts
This Unique Pizza Crust from Domino's is Stuffed with Peanut Sauce
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Okonomiyaki-Inspired Chicken Dishes
This Dish from KFC Hong Kong is Inspired by Japanese Cuisine
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Hybrid Dessert Donuts
Krispy Kreme Japan Now Makes Donuts Out of Waffles and Cream Puffs
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Shrimp-Infused Pizzas
This Strange Pizza Features Dough Pockets with Various Unusual Fillings
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Tater Tot Pizza Crusts
Pizza Hut New Zealand Offers Mini Potato Toppings for More Crunch
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Fried Salmon Fast Foods
KFC Japan Now Serves Fried Salmon Fillets in Conjunction with Sanrio
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Healthy Multigrain Pizzas
Domino's Korea's Sweet Potato Pizza Crust Contains 15 Different Grains
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Nacho Cheese-Covered Burgers
The New Triple Cheese Burgers are Made for Cheese Lovers
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Sparkly Rainbow Donuts
The New Rainbow Gloss Donuts are Topped with a Sparkly Glaze
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Fast Food Mashups
Burger King Introduces Poutine a la Burger for Its Canadian Market
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Cheesy Fried Chicken Tacos
This Chain is Putting a Mexican-Inspired Twist on Its Fried Chicken
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Festive Tea Lattes
This Coffee Chain is Serving Hot Apple Tea During the Holiday Season
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Frozen Matcha Desserts
The KFC Krusher is a Milky Beverage Made With Powdered Matcha
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Triangular Pizza Sandwiches
Domino's Pizza Sandwich Changes Up the Shape of a Classic
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Coffee Jelly Blended Beverages
The Coffee Jelly Frappuccino is Made with Coffee-flavored Gelatin
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Celebratory Lobster-Topped Pizzas
This Seafood-Inspired Pizza Celebrates Chinese New Year
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Scrumptious Matcha Pretzel Desserts
Auntie Anne's Will Offer Matcha Tea-Based Sweets and Treats
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Gelato-Filled Donut Sandwiches
The Kool Krispy Sandwich Upgrades the Classic Ice Cream Sandwich
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America-Themed Donuts
These Japanese Donuts Resemble Classic American Desserts
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Bee-Inspired Frappuccinos
These New Starbucks Beverages are Infused with Honeycomb Pieces
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Spicy Chip-Encrusted Burgers
The KFC Doritos Crunch Burger is Available in South Africa
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Tater Tot-Crusted Pizzas
The New 'Hash Bites Crust Pizza' is a Delicious Hybrid Dish
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Cantaloupe-Flavored Frappuccinos
Starbucks Japan is Now Serving a Refreshing Cantaloupe Drink
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Heart-Shaped S'mores Donuts
These Valentine's Day Donuts are Made with Rich Belgian Chocolate
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Key Lime-Flavored Smoothies
The New Key Lime Frappuccino Puts a Tasty Twist on Matcha
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Travel-Inspired Burgers
Burger King UK'S Euro Trip Burger Menu Celebrates a World of Flavor
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Tomato-Based Burgers
Vegusto's Tomato Burger is Made with Plant-Based Ingredients
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Fish Stick-Topped Pizzas
The New Fish Deluxe Pizza from Domino's Celebrates Chinese New Year
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Chilled Donut Sandwiches
Krispy Kreme Korea's Ice Cream Donut Sandwiches Are Served Chilled
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Pineapple-Shaped Donuts
Dunkin' Donuts New Fine Coconut Donut is Shaped Like a Tropical Fruit
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Aussie Spread-Stuffed Crusts
Pizza Hut Australia Will Be Offering a Vegemite Stuffed Pizza Crust
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Sausage Roll Pizzas
Pizza Hut's Metti Crust Pizza Plays Up the Best of Luxembourg
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Breakfast Burger Hybrids
Burger King New Zealand Added a Decadent Breakfast Sandwich to Its Menu
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