K-Burger Is Ok...

Both photo and burger are mine.
@allen0187 (58447)
Philippines
May 5, 2021 10:18am CST
... just ok. Not good. Not bad. Just ok. McDonald's is riding on the popularity of k-dramas, k-pop, and everything remotely Korean by launching a Korean-inspired menu. They have a K-burger chicken burger and a K-burger beef burger. They also have a strawberry-banana sundae. It is actually the sundae that I'm most interested in but they do not deliver it so I had to settle for the K-burger chicken burger. I would have ordered the K-burger beef burger as well but I have read reviews that that chicken burger I the better tasting one so I ordered just that. First impression, the black bun just doesn't work for me. It is a novelty but that is just it. The burger is ok. Flavor is just about right. Good alternative if you want to rest your palate from the usual cheese burger or Big Mac but this isn't something that I'll crave for. Have you ever tasted a food for the first time and thought it was just ok?
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@Janet357 (75678)
5 May 21
have not tried this one yet. There was this indonesian noodle given to me. The packaging was good. It looked delicious but when I ate it, I could not stand the taste.
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@allen0187 (58447)
• Philippines
5 May 21
Had the same experience with cheese noodles.
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@gamayngbaki (1602)
• Cebu, Philippines
5 May 21
First time I went to a Korean restaurant with my family I felt excited to try their menu but to my dismay some of their dishes were just like our ordinary vegetable dishes.
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@allen0187 (58447)
• Philippines
5 May 21
True. I sometimes think that we aren't really getting the traditional Korean food here in Manila.
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@much2say (53664)
• Los Angeles, California
5 May 21
Black bun . . . what is that - squid ink or burnt? What makes it any different other than that? My friend grew up on a particular chicken sandwich which she used to rave about all the time. Finally in the past decade the chain opened up out here. So while her family was all excited about it and made it a family ritual, we tried it . . . and well . . . MEH. We haven't gone back since.
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@allen0187 (58447)
• Philippines
6 May 21
No idea about the black bun. It tasted like any other bun.
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@much2say (53664)
• Los Angeles, California
6 May 21
@allen0187 Really does not look appetizing.
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@LadyDuck (454971)
• Switzerland
6 May 21
I would not try the black bun because it is not appealing to me, but I have tried many food for the first time and I thought they were just ok.
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@allen0187 (58447)
• Philippines
6 May 21
Yeah, the black bun was a bit off when I first saw it.
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@allen0187 (58447)
• Philippines
8 May 21
@LadyDuck I understand why you feel that way.
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@LadyDuck (454971)
• Switzerland
8 May 21
@allen0187 It is not at all attractive.
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@kobesbuddy (73891)
• East Tawas, Michigan
5 May 21
The black bun is probably rye, one of my favorite breads. I don't care for McDonald's any more and their prices here are too high!
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@allen0187 (58447)
• Philippines
5 May 21
Never really thought about rye until you mentioned it.
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@allen0187 (58447)
• Philippines
5 May 21
@kobesbuddy thanks for the information.
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@kobesbuddy (73891)
• East Tawas, Michigan
5 May 21
@allen0187 Russian rye is black bread, I enjoy it toasted.
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@spiderdust (14744)
• San Jose, California
5 May 21
How do they dye the bun? Hopefully it's not activated charcoal.
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@allen0187 (58447)
• Philippines
6 May 21
No idea. I have to look it up.
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@spiderdust (14744)
• San Jose, California
9 May 21
@allen0187 I tried to look it up myself, but wasn't successful. It looks interesting, but it's not available to us in the United States (at least at this point).
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@allen0187 (58447)
• Philippines
10 May 21
@spiderdust I guess it is a regional thing.
@snowy22315 (168396)
• United States
5 May 21
That black burger bun looks kind of nasty. Actually the whole burger looks kind of like a mess actually. Ummm, I don't know,,I can't think of anything at the moment..I usually either like or dislike something when I try it, not too much middle ground..maybe almond milk I am kind of neutral on that.
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@allen0187 (58447)
• Philippines
6 May 21
I don't get almond or soy milk. Don't we have animals to get milk from? Of course, I'm just being annoying (or funny depending on how you look at it!).
@kaylachan (56233)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
5 May 21
I have. However, I question how McDonold's is still standing. Prices have gone way up, and you can't get inside. At least around here.
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@allen0187 (58447)
• Philippines
6 May 21
They were hit hard. It is usually deliveries and to go meals.
@DaddyEvil (137251)
• United States
5 May 21
Yes, I have. And I've tasted some that everyone else seemed to love but left me feeling like I wasted my money.
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@allen0187 (58447)
• Philippines
6 May 21
Really? Well, I didn't feel like I wasted my money. I just won't order it again, not so soon at least.
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@AkoPinay (11546)
• Philippines
6 May 21
Everything FREE is just OK for me haha I buy mostly fruits from market and snacks from bakery nearby. I often try everything that is new to my eyes.
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@allen0187 (58447)
• Philippines
6 May 21
Free is good. Although, there is no such thing as free lunch.
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@Rashnag (30600)
• Surat, India
6 May 21
Good to know. Thanks for sharing. Yes I have and we feel disappointed when it happens. Have a good day. Take care
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@allen0187 (58447)
• Philippines
6 May 21
You have a good day as well.
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@CarolDM (203478)
• Nashville, Tennessee
5 May 21
I am not interested in their burgers. Enjoy!
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@allen0187 (58447)
• Philippines
6 May 21
Thanks!
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@CarolDM (203478)
• Nashville, Tennessee
6 May 21
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@Shxrubia (2752)
• Indonesia
5 May 21
Haven't tried that, i don't like the black bread
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@allen0187 (58447)
• Philippines
6 May 21
You don't like it because it is black?
@Belexhanns (3431)
• Kampala, Uganda
5 May 21
Yeah I have ever, it's good it tasted OK to you
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@allen0187 (58447)
• Philippines
5 May 21
• Nairobi, Kenya
5 May 21
It looks nice and delicious
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@allen0187 (58447)
• Philippines
5 May 21
Yup, it was.
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