So years ago, I watched Supersize Me. And I stopped eating McDonald's. I didn't eat fast food altogether for quite a while, but Wendy's spicy chicken eventually crept back into my life. But McDonald's. Not a chance.And then I came to Tokyo. Where McDonald's is a whole new world:
1. The customer service is insane. It's like they've been waiting all day to wrap up your burger, just for you.
2. It's a little bit of home. American fast food isn't too big here - they only have McDonald's and a few scattered Wendy's. We're told that Taco Bell has made a few goes, but the Japanese people just "don't get it." What do you mean - it's not normal to put a bunch of junk in a tortilla, roll it up, and consume it?
3. We're pretty sure that they put illegal addictive substances in their hamburgers. I mean, really. I am not a hamburger person. Unless I personally watch the person cook it on the grill (and when I say cook, I mean char), I don't really want any part of a hamburger, especially a McDonald's pre processed patty. Sick. But I'm telling you what - these Japanese do something to their burgers. They're addicting and they're delicious. They seriously taste different (and when I say different, I mean good) than their American counterparts.
So now when Jess asks if I'd like McDonald's, it's not so much a question of whether I do or not, as it is of which tasty morsel I'll consume from the dollar menu (did I mention the twisty cone?).
Supersize me Japanese style, baby.
2. It's a little bit of home. American fast food isn't too big here - they only have McDonald's and a few scattered Wendy's. We're told that Taco Bell has made a few goes, but the Japanese people just "don't get it." What do you mean - it's not normal to put a bunch of junk in a tortilla, roll it up, and consume it?
3. We're pretty sure that they put illegal addictive substances in their hamburgers. I mean, really. I am not a hamburger person. Unless I personally watch the person cook it on the grill (and when I say cook, I mean char), I don't really want any part of a hamburger, especially a McDonald's pre processed patty. Sick. But I'm telling you what - these Japanese do something to their burgers. They're addicting and they're delicious. They seriously taste different (and when I say different, I mean good) than their American counterparts.
So now when Jess asks if I'd like McDonald's, it's not so much a question of whether I do or not, as it is of which tasty morsel I'll consume from the dollar menu (did I mention the twisty cone?).
Supersize me Japanese style, baby.
6 comments:
Just to let you know...your blog is like my morning paper. I put you on Google reader and anytime you post something new, I'm there. You are my personal tour guide for Japan. Keep it up, you're feeding my brain.
If I think cheeseburgers are already good here....then I MUST go to Japan. nice.
Thanks Mic. You're so sweet - I'm loving it here and love writing about it. And I'm looking forward to Hong Kong so I can buy us some seriously excellent knock offs. (Tokyo is just expensive all around. I need Hong Kong!) :)
I think they put seaweed in the burgers. Have you eaten at Moss Burger? That is a Japanese ff staple. Just don't eat KFC. Eew. ooh and try seafood pizza and let me know. i'm still majorly jealous you're there but I love reading baout your experiences. I've never been to Nippon as an adult.
OK-so I'm subbing in Relief Society on Sunday, and I'm going to use you as an example in my lesson as "immersing oneself in a culture". I'm sure that's alright, and if it isn't, what are you going to do, come over here and hit me?
Yup, hit you with my continental paddle. :) Of course use me as an example - I feel so special! Be sure to tell them that I use a squatter on a regular basis, even though I find the whole concept rather disgusting. :)
I'm so sad I'm missing you teach!
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