McDonalds

Philippines
October 20, 2008 7:30pm CST
It had been more than three months since I last ate at McDonalds. This is because of my plan to cut on eating "unhealthy" fast food stuff. Not only for health reasons but also for economic reasons. Since I've lessen my eating out, I was able to see a little bit more money to allot to other things. This weekend, I passed by a McDonalds and since I haven't been there for quite some time and it is pass lunch time already, I decided to order my favorite, Chicken Mcnuggets and fries. I was shocked, if you may, to know that the chicken mcnuggets value meal is now more than $6. The last time I ordered, probably over the summer (July 2008), it was only about $5. I still bougt the value meal since it is my lunch at that time. As I eat it, I remember the taste but it's not the same anymore. For me, it seems to taste like more of flour. Maybe the branch where I went to did not do a good job of cooking it or something. Well, as far as I am concern, right now, I know if it continues to taste that way, there is no way that I am still going to miss it.
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9 responses
• India
21 Oct 08
I love Macdonald to me and my wife were there few months ago and i love the fast food there.
@jackiew (915)
• Canada
21 Oct 08
I just love Macdonald's Big Mac,but i don't eat them too often.I try to get to Macdonald's at least once a month.The last big mac i had tasted really dry so the next visit i will just ask for extra sauce.You are right the prices have been going up-I remember the first time they started opening up,it was one of the cheapest places to eat. happy mylotting
• United States
21 Oct 08
I also noticed that mcnuggets tasted different recently. they actually made me feel sick after eating them so I won't be having them anymore. I conciously know that its bad for me when i order, which is not often anymore, so try not to. Oh and after watching Supersize Me, I never thought the fries to be the same again... :p
• Philippines
21 Oct 08
i've watch that movie too.....it stopped me eating fast food for a few weeks.... but the convenience of fast food is hard to ignore LOL
• Malaysia
21 Oct 08
It has been about a year since I last ate McDonalds. It is my favourite fastfood but because my husband likes Kentucky Fried Chicken I always give in to him. I never told him my favourite is McDonalds. If he knew this I bet he will never mention about going to Kentucky Fried Chicken and I don't have the heart if he doesn't get to eat his favourite food because he wants to give in to me. Lol. We are always like this, racing to give the best for each other. And yes, even though it has been long since I ate McDonalds, my favorite is Quarter Pounder, Double Cheese and Big Mac. Favorite dessert, apple pie. Here in Malaysia one set of value meal is more than RM6. If we go together most of the time the sum will total up to RM25++. Even though our currency is different if traded, I think the value is almost the same if we use our own currency in our own country. So I think the price of McDonalds in your country is still cheap if compared to ours. In my place, the taste of the burgers are still ok but I always ask for a packet of salt because the taste is always not enough salt. And here the taste of apple pie is still the same. I think it is like what you say, the branch you went to did not do a good job of cooking it or something. Maybe you just go another branch and you will be able to enjoy your favorite meals again.
• Philippines
21 Oct 08
well, a time should come that you tell your husband that you also like to eat at mcdonalds.....if you keep on giving in, you might regret it after some time.....
@yuna15 (2706)
• Philippines
21 Oct 08
$6 converted in Philippine Peso is more or less P470 and chicken mcnugget meal here costs less than P100 which is $2.50 in US dollars. Probably because we have a difference in cost of living. By the way, I friend of mine who came to the US for a visit told me that they don't serve fried chicken meal there. Is that true? The McDonald Food Chains here in the Philippines serves it.
• Philippines
21 Oct 08
yeah, there is no fried chicken meal here. it's either mcnuggets or chicken fillet if you are to order from mcdonalds. if you really want fried chicken, go to KFC or Popeye's.
@Galima (42)
• Denmark
21 Oct 08
I'll think you should consider keep eating healthy, I'm never eat at McDonalds, maybe it taste nice but I can make stuff at home for less money wich taste more nice than McDonalds. :)
• Ghana
21 Oct 08
I LOVE MCDONALDS! they serve the best food ever whether you are on a healthy food diet, you cant miss MCDONALDS!!!@
@lala501 (1532)
• United States
21 Oct 08
I would never be on a diet for mcdonalds because its is the best thing I ever tasted in my life! And if I had to I would have a OMG moment. But not the good kind OMG moment the baddd kind.
@gracie04 (4549)
• Philippines
21 Oct 08
I heart Mc Donalds.. it's one of the best fast food chains in the world.. i can't let the week pass without pigging out at my favorite food chain.. i love chicken nuggets, big mc, twister fries and apple pie.. i know it's unhealthy and price at the same time but i just can't forego of my obsession.. ;p
@yukylxd (55)
• China
21 Oct 08
McDonalds is a largest chain restaurant.Their food is fast to eat for people. But I does not like it .those food is unhealthy for body. In fact,I only to eat it once, with my girlfriend. yes, only one.That is too dear for me?In my country, McDonalds is suitable to salarist.But I think i will eat it for everyday.