In an effort to produce a more diversified menu, McDonald's has released a Chinese Szechuan Burger that's available throughout Canada.
The new burger arrives as part of the brands World Taste Tour menu, which includes new international-inspired flavors. This particular offering consists of a 100-percent Canadian beef patty that's topped with crispy wontons, lettuce and onions, all while topped with Szechuan sauce and mayo. The indulgent treat arrives on a toasted black and white sesame bun.
The fast food chain's World Taste Tour menu includes other international flavors, such as the Italian Pesto Chicken Sandwich, and Aussie BBQ & Egg Burger, the French Crème Brûlée McFlurry and more.
To promote the new menu, the brand has launched a contest that will award one lucky winner with a trip to one of the menu's listed countries.
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