# Local Produce QSR Sandwiches The McDonald's Jindo Green Onion Cream Croquette Burger is Crispy By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2023-07-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jindo-green-onion-cream-croquette-burger References: [brandeating](https://www.brandeating.com/2023/07/mcdonalds-south-korea-serves-up-new-green-onion-cream-croquette-burger.html) & [mcdonalds.co.kr](https://www.mcdonalds.co.kr/)  The [McDonald's South Korea](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boseong-green-tea-pork-burger) Jindo Green Onion Cream Croquette Burger is a crispy sandwich arriving at participating locations that doesn't skimp on authentic flavor. The sandwich starts off with a croquette patty made with green onions, cream cheese and potatoes that has been breaded and fried to perfection to give it the perfect texture. The burger is then topped with a [grilled beef patty](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-singapore), tomato, grilled onions and lettuce with a sweet, spicy mayo sauce that's made with more green onions. The McDonald's South Korea Jindo Green Onion Cream Croquette Burger highlights local ingredients sourced from Jindo Island to give it a regional flair. The sandwich is part of the brand's Taste of Korea menu, which speaks to large brands incorporating more [regional flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shake-shack-9). Image Credit: McDonald's South Korea ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 17% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Local Ingredients:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating menu items that highlight locally-sourced ingredients to appeal to customers seeking regional flavors. - **Regional Flavors:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing menus with a focus on regional flavors to cater to customers looking for unique taste experiences. - **Authenticity:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offering menu items that emphasize authentic ingredients and preparation techniques to attract customers seeking genuine culinary experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Fast Food:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing regional and locally-inspired menu items to revitalize traditional fast food offerings and appeal to a broader customer base. - **Restaurant:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Partnering with local farms and producers to incorporate local ingredients in menus, creating a competitive edge in the restaurant industry. - **Food and Beverage:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing new product lines that highlight regional flavors and authentic ingredients to meet the growing demand for unique taste experiences in the food and beverage industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fast-Food Croquette Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/croquette-burgers.md) - [Specialty Pork QSR Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boseong-green-tea-pork-burger.md) - [Creamy Crispy QSR Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chunky-potato-beef-creamy-jalapeno-burger.md) - [Localized QSR Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-taiwan.md) - [Cheesy Mashed Potato Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-truffle-cheese-burger.md) - [Fast-Food Potato Croquette Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guilty-butter.md) - [Spicy Macaroni-Topped Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-mac-and-cheese-burger.md) - [Meaty Chili-Topped Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/double-beef-meat-chili-burger.md) - [Elevated QSR Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-mccrispy.md)