That's right, the McGriddles are back. Having sent Hongkongers into a frenzy earlier this year (a million McGriddles were sold within just a few days and was listed as one of the most Googled topics in Hong Kong in 2024), McDonald’s is bringing it back to their breakfast menu for a limited time this December. So, if you didn't get to try one the first time around, now's your chance.
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 December 17 onwards, 4am to 11am.
How much is the McGriddles set in Hong Kong?
Just like last time, 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.
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 the nearest McDonald’s to get their hands on the popular breakfast bap. If you ask us, we weren’t a fan. It tasted like an overly sweet and syrupy alternative to the classic McMuffin. Over on the World Wide Web, those who had tried the Japanese version felt that the Hong Kong McGriddles needed to be sweeter, some thought the sandwich was too sickly, while others thought it had just the right balance of sweet and savoury. So, it all comes down to personal preference.
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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