Just a few short months ago, McDonald’s sent Hongkongers into a frenzy when they decided that they would be adding McGriddles to their breakfast menu. Well, we hate to break it to you, but the fast food chain announced yesterday on Facebook that the wildly popular hotcake sandwich will be removed from its menu after September. But it’s not all bad news – the fast food conglomerate reassured customers that McGriddles will only be gone temporarily. Keep on reading to see all the important info before you dash to your nearest McDonald’s location.
When will McGriddles stop being sold?
Hongkongers will have until September 30 to order the indulgent breakfast sandwich.
When and where can I buy McGriddles in Hong Kong?
Customers will be able to purchase the McGriddles burgers on the McDonald’s app or order in branches across the city (except for outlets within Hong Kong International Airport) from 4am to 11am.
How much is the McGriddles set in Hong Kong?
Like its overseas counterparts, Hong Kong’s McDonald’s outlets will sell two versions of this hotcake burger: the original McGriddle and the egg McGriddle. The original costs $35, whereas the egg McGriddle costs $36.50 – both of which can be enjoyed in a set meal with a beverage of your choice and a crispy hash brown. Alternatively, customers can also purchase the hotcake sandwiches à la carte, which cost $21.50 and $25.50 respectively.
What does McGriddles taste like?
When McGriddles first arrived in town, many Hongkongers (ourselves included) got up at the crack of dawn and ran to their nearest McDonald’s to get their hands on the popular breakfast bap. If you ask us, we weren’t a fan, as it tasted like an overly sweet and syrupy alternative to the classic McMuffin. Some netizens who had tried the Japanese version felt that the Hong Kong McGriddles needed to be sweeter, whereas others thought the sandwich was too sickly. On the flip side, some netizens liked how Hong Kong’s McGriddles aren’t ridiculously sweet, so it all comes down to personal preference. Our advice? Go out there and try it for yourself.
What is McGriddles and why is it famous?
These popular breakfast sandwiches contain a slice of grilled sausage and cheese, sandwiched between two sweet fluffy hotcakes. While they’ve been on the menu in other McDonald’s locations around the world like the United States and Canada, Japan’s McGriddles have been a particularly huge hit with Hongkongers, with some even flying overseas just to get their hands on them.
For more information, download the McDonald’s mobile app and visit the fast food chain’s Facebook and Instagram pages.
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