The first image of McDonald’s Japan’s Mega Potato has surfaced online, comparing the medium order (143g) with the Mega Potato (350g). The Mega Potato, double the size of the large order, which seems like it would be a welcome addition in the United States — though it might get banned after attempted lawsuits alleging that McDonald’s is …
If you’ve ever felt conflicted between the choice of having a hamburger or a bowl of ramen, you can now have the best of both worlds with the Ramen Burger by Lotteria. Sandwiching crunchy fried noodles between soft buns with char siu topping, it’s a new experience for most fast food goers. You can even …
Ever feel unsatisfied after eating a large order of McDonald’s fries, knowing you could have eaten a little more? Fret no more, as McDonald’s Japan is introducing Mega Potato, which is essentially two orders of large fries in one. McDonald’s Japan has been losing their market share year over year, and this doesn’t seem like the …
A new elixer from Pepsi, the Pepsi EX (for Extra), has launched exclusively in Japan. The 200 ml can contains twice the caffeine of a 500 ml bottle of Pepsi, to give a quick jolt with less trips to the bathroom. According to a taste test, it was identical to regular Pepsi. The amount of caffeine …
Kirin Brewery Company, Japan’s oldest beer brand and maker of the country’s top two best-selling beers, has released what they call Kirin Frozen Draft. The chilled beer is topped off with foam that’s kept below freezing, and works as a lid to keep the beer cool for up to 30 minutes. With the foam so cold, …
If you’re too lazy to make coffee and it’s too early for soda, the perfect drink has come along to kick-start your productive day: Espressoda. Launching in Japan by Suntory in July 31, offering “a twist of bold coffee and refreshing soda.” The drink contains real coffee, and is a zero-calorie carbonated drink, with a catchy slogan …
If you love curry you’ve probably tried a few varieties, but certainly they weren’t blue.. This nightmarish dish is available at the Nico Nico, the headquarters of Nico Nico Douga, a Japanese video site much like YouTube. It’s a bit costly at 700 yen (a little under $9), but it’s definitely worth the reactions you’ll …