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  • From calorie count to portion sizes, we wanted to find all the differences between McDonald’s in the US and India. This is Food Wars.
    0:00 - 0:11 Intro
    0:11 - 02:37 Portion Sizes
    02:37- 21:50 Exclusives
    21:50 - 23:41 Price
    23:41 - 26:05 Nutrition
    26:05 - 28:14 Ingredients
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  • @daa7241
    @daa7241 Před rokem +5938

    1 big thing they forgot, in India ice cream machines are working 😎

    • @ArgonFury
      @ArgonFury Před rokem +97

      Well not really, cause they didn't manage to get the Soft Serve strawberry and chocolate ice cream cups. Which means they weren't working lol.

    • @yoshita4140
      @yoshita4140 Před rokem +82

      @@ArgonFury ? you get strawberry soft serve in india

    • @jungili3071
      @jungili3071 Před rokem +33

      @@ArgonFury How can you get a soft strawberry ice in India?

    • @Manreet13
      @Manreet13 Před rokem +1

      Lol

    • @partharora369
      @partharora369 Před rokem

      @@yoshita4140 yeshh

  • @meowleymontana
    @meowleymontana Před rokem +4456

    Nikhil is genuinely the best person to represent Indian food on global media. He knows his shit and how to accurately talk about India's various socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.

    • @mothman8322
      @mothman8322 Před rokem +54

      All that food (Indian side) was hella affordable, I come from a small coastal town. This food would be expensive for someone who earns less than 100$ per month or something.
      Plus this video was about food not how poor indians are, is this channel trying to tell us something or call India as poor?

    • @jax1492
      @jax1492 Před rokem +13

      ya its so hard to look at burgers and talk

    • @professionaldistortion
      @professionaldistortion Před rokem +8

      I'm basically obsessed with him. I'd watch him do anything.

    • @vinod.9290
      @vinod.9290 Před rokem +3

      Na i dont think so.

    • @akashr2856
      @akashr2856 Před rokem +38

      @@mothman8322 In reality, all the dishes from American fastfood chain franchises are expensive to be taken as daily food in India for working class population. A dish per week is doable but Indian dishes are lot cheaper from common Indian restaurants (some exceptions do exist) and even cheaper if you cook yourself which is most of the us do. A foreigner might think that this is very cheap and this is the food habit in India so a comment on price and food habit is good I think.

  • @Dilemma047
    @Dilemma047 Před rokem +858

    The way Nikhil (the Indian guy, in case no one is confused) pats the burgers as though he's proud of them satiating his palate is both funny and endearing, especially at 6:57. Made me smile every time he did that.

    • @qanico
      @qanico Před rokem +16

      Very specific

  • @stvrgzrl
    @stvrgzrl Před rokem +383

    the fact india has a shake bag is so amazing to me

  • @maenad1231
    @maenad1231 Před rokem +4399

    The Indian packaging for the fries is so satisfyingly efficient 😍

    • @BlackMamba-lt8oe
      @BlackMamba-lt8oe Před rokem +22

      Only packaging

    • @user-oy2zw5gz6z
      @user-oy2zw5gz6z Před rokem +255

      @@BlackMamba-lt8oe naahh the fries slapppp

    • @DustyJones1997BGCL
      @DustyJones1997BGCL Před rokem +21

      I agree so amazing we need that 🤤

    • @oogitychino5422
      @oogitychino5422 Před rokem +45

      Agreed!!!!! Wish we used this packaging in the US. Especially for small children who like to make large messes haha. Buuuuuuuut, I do have fond childhood memories of sneakily reaching into the bag, wiggling my little hand between the packaged food to find and eat the loose fries at the bottom. Before the food was pulled out and distributed amongst the family.

    • @jytvreal
      @jytvreal Před rokem +10

      @@user-oy2zw5gz6z nah they're wet and soggy

  • @smarthguy_1719
    @smarthguy_1719 Před rokem +1745

    what nikhil says from 23:00 is absolutely right. it might seem it's cheap to the foreign viewers. but in reality it is actually quite expensive for the indian population.

    • @immortalwarrior2695
      @immortalwarrior2695 Před rokem +84

      It's not that expensive as you think. You can afford it but not too much. Plus you always have 70 rupees combo meal so a average joe can still afford it

    • @Anon-lg5rj
      @Anon-lg5rj Před rokem +36

      Well most people in india can afford it

    • @smarthguy_1719
      @smarthguy_1719 Před rokem +225

      @@Anon-lg5rj come out of your bubble. Maybe you're privileged enough to afford it. But do you think spending 200-300 for a single meal is possible when the daily wage rate is only 250-350 rs.

    • @Anon-lg5rj
      @Anon-lg5rj Před rokem +35

      @@smarthguy_1719 I am talking abt the middle class here not the working class. Also according to estimates by the time we do our next census majority of the population would be middle class not working class . Let us not act like the vast majority of our country consists of the helping class

    • @smarthguy_1719
      @smarthguy_1719 Před rokem +111

      @@Anon-lg5rj even for middle class, generally the allowance for food per day is around 150-200. For a meal, 300-400 is quite expensive. Affording doesn't just mean having enough money. Eating out in restaurants is still considered a luxury to most people.

  • @lanticocean
    @lanticocean Před rokem +235

    I am so glad as a vegetarian to be in India
    It’s always a stress to find out how little vegetarian food is available outside India

    • @RoxanneLavender
      @RoxanneLavender Před 11 měsíci +5

      How are the vegan fast food options in India though? Because this video suggests everything has cheese in it. Here in the UK there are vegan restaurants, vegan food in all the shops, and many vegan options in mostly all restaurants and fast food places now. I think there might be less for vegetarians who want cheese now, and more vegan food on offer.

    • @sbsingh2058
      @sbsingh2058 Před 11 měsíci +18

      ​@@RoxanneLavender you can find vegan options but you have to ask ingredients. As vegans are nearly 0% in india while alot of people are vegetarian

    • @pratyushsharma6655
      @pratyushsharma6655 Před 10 měsíci +2

      @@RoxanneLavender There are almost no vegan in India. You won't find that options to cater to 1 out of 100k. You can always ask to customize the item to not include something but you won't have optional vegan items.

    • @4fgaming925
      @4fgaming925 Před 10 měsíci +2

      @@RoxanneLavender bro there are no vegans in india vegetarians drink cow and buffalo milk and cheese made from animals even the cottage cheese.

    • @Angelic_Dream708
      @Angelic_Dream708 Před 7 měsíci +1

      Same. The struggle is real

  • @TheFacelessStoryMaker
    @TheFacelessStoryMaker Před rokem +139

    As someone who prefers chicken sandwiches over burgers the options in India look freaking amazing.

    • @tomroose7733
      @tomroose7733 Před 10 měsíci

      I don't think anyone has ever said mcdonalds looks amazing aga

    • @sairamomin8316
      @sairamomin8316 Před 10 měsíci +5

      @@tomroose7733 its because in india mcdonalds has to actuallly work to keep up with how good and cheap most indian food ive lived in india for a while and when i came to america for the first time to visit cousins the mcdonalds tasted horrible compared to what it was like in india

    • @Dekutextingstories007
      @Dekutextingstories007 Před 5 měsíci

      Hi 😉

  • @shineq_
    @shineq_ Před rokem +3576

    I love that basically everything has a vegetarian option in India. I’m kind of jealous.

    • @debmitra4384
      @debmitra4384 Před rokem +474

      India has the largest vegetarian population on Earth...almost 40 percent are vegetarian so makes sense to include veg options

    • @dontlookatmypants
      @dontlookatmypants Před rokem +204

      @@debmitra4384 this is why even in America I frequent Indian places..some of the best tasting vegetarian options! right there next to Arabic food .

    • @TheOriginalArchie
      @TheOriginalArchie Před rokem +92

      @@dontlookatmypants I usually make meals with meat but you can't beat a good Palak Paneer, Aloo Ghobi or Vegetable Korma. Some of my all time favorite dishes.

    • @abhilash9918
      @abhilash9918 Před rokem +85

      @@dontlookatmypants india has the best vegetarian food out there.
      Infact vegetarians have more delicious options than non veg.

    • @darkreaper4990
      @darkreaper4990 Před rokem +42

      ​@@abhilash9918 "vegetarians have more delicious options than non veg" in your dreams, bro lmao

  • @juandenzer637
    @juandenzer637 Před rokem +4368

    Nikhil had so much energy and was actually trying the food. Makes me want to travel to India just for the McD's food.

    • @sd-wm1sq
      @sd-wm1sq Před rokem +82

      We have something better than McD called Vada Pav. If you ever come here, do try that. It's half the price as well.

    • @GenXBecks
      @GenXBecks Před rokem +8

      I would love to have a recording of 06:11 that I could play whenever I come across something gross!

    • @prachisaini1
      @prachisaini1 Před rokem +16

      @@sd-wm1sq yumm lekin aajkal Vada pav ki bhi Baja re hai uske saath ajeeb ajeeb experiments kar ke 😭😭.

    • @user-fw1hj3vv2k
      @user-fw1hj3vv2k Před rokem +7

      Seriously, it doesn't look any good .

    • @itsanupam3900
      @itsanupam3900 Před rokem +18

      Trust me there's loads more to food than Macd in India

  • @shreyasi96
    @shreyasi96 Před rokem +156

    It’s cute how Nikhil is tapping every burger bun like petting a dog or cat 😂

    • @Riyadhanekula
      @Riyadhanekula Před 7 měsíci

      😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @vincenzlee
    @vincenzlee Před rokem +98

    As someone living in the Philippines dominated by a lot of pork and beef-consuming Filipinos, I really am envious with the plethora of chicken burger options that McDonald's India offer.
    While our McDonald's items are most likely similar with American McDonald's, the McSpicy isn't a permanent menu option, leaving us only with a Crispy Chicken Sandwich and a McChicken. The rest are beef burgers, some breakfast items, more chicken and rice meals, plus a Spaghetti option (that KFC also offers because they really wanna directly rival Jollibee).
    That said, I don't understand people who despise Indian food and cuisine just because of the "unhygienic" videos that went viral on Facebook and TikTok - but looking at these items are more acceptable and actually "healthier" than the synthetic, chemically-induced patties that were made in factories.
    If I would have the chance, I would really try some items in McDonald's India -- especially the Majahara and the Paneer options.

    • @lloydkasal4116
      @lloydkasal4116 Před rokem +6

      Mega W opinion my man, you know what's up

    • @hunkai5804
      @hunkai5804 Před 11 měsíci +4

      That's some educated opinion my friend, kudos.

    • @haleighhellfire321
      @haleighhellfire321 Před 11 měsíci +2

      Just ask for buffalo sauce and add it to your classic chicken sandwich. I promise it's almost the same thing

    • @kamalb7927
      @kamalb7927 Před 7 měsíci

      As an Indian working in singapore , is is similar to America, there is a very distinct menu in McD and KFC , the seasoning is amazing in India sodium is a pro and con there , In singapore the few limited editions have that good seasoning, spicy great kicking flavor.

  • @Ashwin822
    @Ashwin822 Před rokem +3376

    The thing that was not mentioned in the video is that there are two Mcdonalds in India. North and East zone run by connaught foods and south and west run by Hardcastle foods. The menus for both of them are different meaning each of them have their own exclusives.. I think Nikhil was having the south and west mcdonalds. They have a bigger menu compared to North and East.
    Indian laws donot allow foreign companies to hold 100% of business in India. They are required to partner up with a local company.
    so,
    McDonalds partners with connaught foods and Hardcastle foods
    Dominos with jubilant foods
    Yum brands partner with Devyani International, Sapphire Foods and more recently Burman Hospitality
    Starbucks with TATA coffees.
    etc.
    so the local companies do get a say in the menus which is why the menus may be different at different places in India

  • @tyfi655
    @tyfi655 Před rokem +2904

    I'd pay to see Joe actually bring a slice of cheese to McDonald's and put it in a McDouble in the restaurant. The employees would be so confused

    • @JoeAvella
      @JoeAvella Před rokem +235

      I will do this.

    • @D3L1NQU3NT.
      @D3L1NQU3NT. Před rokem +28

      OH WOW HE ACTUALLY REPLIED

    • @animeco3297
      @animeco3297 Před rokem +18

      thats why you are terrible with money he would say

    • @-EchoesIntoEternity-
      @-EchoesIntoEternity- Před rokem +19

      as if that would be the strangest thing a McDonald's employee has seen? 🙄

    • @juandenzer637
      @juandenzer637 Před rokem +4

      I do it when I want swiss or gouda on my burger. Makes me feel like I am eating a fancy burger from an upscale restaurant. haha

  • @phil_matic
    @phil_matic Před rokem +60

    I want a Maharaja Mac so bad. They need to bring the international items to the USA more often. I love that it's spicy too

  • @rachelswimmer123
    @rachelswimmer123 Před rokem +36

    I laughed so hard at the "there's no way to eat this without being Messi"

  • @zennathanielyuzon3177
    @zennathanielyuzon3177 Před rokem +2338

    When a British person say it's the "real deal", it puts a little fear in our little indian heart. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 If you don't get this you need a history lesson

    • @anubratabit3027
      @anubratabit3027 Před rokem +259

      Oh well we Indians know that the Europeans came to India in search of spices, precious stones, cotton & silk cloths & then exploited the hell out of us.

    • @googoogaga7986
      @googoogaga7986 Před rokem +103

      @@anubratabit3027 history is so cruel, I wish it never happened so nobody would have to hold any anger towards people who had nothing to do with it just because they come from somewhere that was harmful then :(

    • @amitsingh-yk3ps
      @amitsingh-yk3ps Před rokem +24

      u got the whole squad laughing bruh

    • @kajoleagle
      @kajoleagle Před rokem +10

      “Cough” Keens Curry Powder “cough” 🤮

    • @tiltmonger9448
      @tiltmonger9448 Před rokem +8

      We care I promise.

  • @TheRealStoryLab
    @TheRealStoryLab Před rokem +3334

    There are actually 2 extremely different McDonald’s menu’s in India I am from north India and over there most of the things are different from the menu shown in the video
    Edit: the comments are actually telling me that there are two official distributors of McDonald’s in India and because of that the menu’s vary drastically which is pretty interesting actually and you guys could do a food wars season/spin off showing the regional differences between fast food chains in India itself

    • @uttamroy524
      @uttamroy524 Před rokem +226

      Most fastfood chains in India are very regional in India Ig!
      Also depends on how big the chain is in that city🤷

    • @sarthakkhurana4530
      @sarthakkhurana4530 Před rokem +81

      Not really 2-3 items here and there

    • @punwatchesstuff
      @punwatchesstuff Před rokem +62

      Agreed, North and East has v v different menus for McDonald's
      Also no McCafe there either

    • @greecko13
      @greecko13 Před rokem +2

      @@punwatchesstuff ya

    • @PratikBabar
      @PratikBabar Před rokem +29

      That is because it's not run by McDonald's worldwide.

  • @swallyswan4486
    @swallyswan4486 Před rokem +26

    As a vegetarian in germany i'm pretty jealous. India got so many options, nice!

  • @Impedance_Z
    @Impedance_Z Před 11 měsíci +11

    I loved how he mentioned 12:20 मसालादानी that every indian household has, having several small division for every type of मसाले in it.

  • @adamwebster6867
    @adamwebster6867 Před rokem +241

    The way India packages the fries looks much better because they look like they won’t fall out in the bag.

    • @artbykabirhirani
      @artbykabirhirani Před rokem +11

      Nah, it still does 😂😭

    • @alina6512
      @alina6512 Před rokem +10

      Although I feel like with them being closed like that, they’re just gonna steam inside and the crispiness will be gone.

    • @jackdubz4247
      @jackdubz4247 Před rokem +1

      @@alina6512 Crisp? McDonalds fries? Since when?

  • @sharonalex3016
    @sharonalex3016 Před rokem +268

    I like that Nikhil called out the privilege and wage / cost issues that come with buying food from restaurants and fast food outlets -

    • @breadhouse3951
      @breadhouse3951 Před rokem +2

      look at Iranian bread too, it is really exciting 🤩🤩

  • @connaeris8230
    @connaeris8230 Před rokem +40

    I love how the large size Indian drink was smaller than the medium size American one. It explains many things.

  • @nikomessner8373
    @nikomessner8373 Před rokem +9

    Omg the way he apologized to the burger at 6:46 is amazing I love this man

  • @thevishesh
    @thevishesh Před rokem +475

    "Nuggets come in 6 pieces and 9 pieces"
    McDonald's India know what they're doing

    • @JoeAvella
      @JoeAvella Před rokem +70

      lol just caught that NICE

    • @Taalul
      @Taalul Před rokem +21

      @@JoeAvella alright found joe now just need to find nikhil

    • @shikhar3281
      @shikhar3281 Před rokem +6

      @@Taalul the nikhil hunt

    • @SimulatedRoses
      @SimulatedRoses Před rokem +7

      @@Taalul I found him

    • @Taalul
      @Taalul Před rokem +4

      @@SimulatedRoses WHERE?!

  • @acfarob69
    @acfarob69 Před rokem +516

    I operated the INDIA flights for quite sometime and I honestly do not eat Mickey Dees often but in India, I make it a purpose to go when I’m there because the Maharajah Big Mac (veg) is the bomb diggity! The shake shake fries are iconic! Sorry not sorry…INDIA wins hands down! Oh and I’m not vegetarian

    • @thunderbird4712
      @thunderbird4712 Před rokem +18

      Looking at the comment section I feel like if they start Indian options in let's say US it would be 🔥

    • @gordongekko3174
      @gordongekko3174 Před rokem +18

      I would suggest you and anyone visiting India to give "Burger King" menu a shot, you will forget Mcd , they are that good

    • @shubhamkiranbadgujar1443
      @shubhamkiranbadgujar1443 Před rokem +1

      @@gordongekko3174 that’s damn right !! The hot n cheezy burger is sooo goooddddd

  • @spjr99
    @spjr99 Před rokem +98

    I miss the McDonald's wraps. they were good and probably one of the healthier things on the menu

    • @goobershady3232
      @goobershady3232 Před rokem

      ONG

    • @Bigbro123r5
      @Bigbro123r5 Před rokem +3

      'Healthier' like people go to McDonald's to eat healthy lol

    • @Dousch
      @Dousch Před rokem +2

      Healthier? No wonder they had to go.

  • @Jonat2Go
    @Jonat2Go Před rokem +27

    I love that McDonald's in India has so many vegetarian options!

    • @manaspandey7086
      @manaspandey7086 Před rokem +1

      Ah thats cuz we are primarily veg due to religious concerns around 33% to be specific have never tasted even chicken

  • @Bhodrolok
    @Bhodrolok Před rokem +755

    I like that Nikhil always keeps it real and talks of privilege

    • @JTguitarlessons
      @JTguitarlessons Před rokem +2

      Lol that's "keeping it real," huh?

    • @perhaps1094
      @perhaps1094 Před rokem +36

      @@JTguitarlessons Yes it is, most indians cannot afford McDonald's( there are fast food places that are affordably) , therefore it is somewhat of a privilege

    • @lovelyseeker89
      @lovelyseeker89 Před rokem

      @@perhaps1094 yes

    • @dorapesuzart
      @dorapesuzart Před 6 měsíci

      You forgot mcspice chicken fris and strips

    • @abeidiot
      @abeidiot Před 5 měsíci

      @@perhaps1094 bear in mind mcdonalds is still one of the cheapest western fast food options in India. If you consider absolute percentage of people, sure you can use the word 'most'. But the places where mcdonalds opens store are usually urban and the aspiring middle class doesn't find it expensive(of course they don't find it cheap either)

  • @jackdubz4247
    @jackdubz4247 Před rokem +773

    We could do with the Indian fries box here in the UK. Very smart. Also, all of those India-exclusive burgers look soooooo freakin' tasty.

    • @nahor88
      @nahor88 Před rokem +44

      The fries boxes also make it easier to spread ketchup. Indians btw are more obsessed with ketchup than Americans.
      I personally dip my fries in ketchup, cuz spreading ketchup makes the fries soggy.

    • @spacemann1425
      @spacemann1425 Před rokem +12

      McSpicy Paneer, McSpicy Chicken are delicious. These new "gourmet burgers" they got are wack though

    • @spacemann1425
      @spacemann1425 Před rokem +13

      @@nahor88 ever since the peri peri fries released I almost never dip my fries in ketchup.

    • @ap-rw3mj
      @ap-rw3mj Před rokem +4

      @@spacemann1425 idk why they discontinued filet o fish i loved that burger

    • @akhileshelambooranansivaku3177
      @akhileshelambooranansivaku3177 Před rokem

      @@spacemann1425 nothing special rather than spiciness, masala, chicken and paneer!!

  • @deehines5750
    @deehines5750 Před rokem +32

    They missed the triple cheeseburger, the chicken mcgriddle/chicken biscuit and the steak, egg and cheese bagel. I tried a bite of the steak, egg and cheese bagel for the first time last week. Never had something so greasy. It was ok but would've been better with a larger sausage patty.

  • @Argiopocalypse92
    @Argiopocalypse92 Před rokem +11

    Some of those Indian McDonald's stuff looks rly good...as far as McDonald's goes.

  • @virtualassistantel1853
    @virtualassistantel1853 Před rokem +262

    As an American who loves jalapenos and chicken or veggie patties, I would be very satisfied at an Indian McD's

    • @lloydkasal4116
      @lloydkasal4116 Před rokem +21

      It's legit a literal heaven down here if you have a vegetarian appetite or don't mind eating vegetarian food

    • @manjarin_sd
      @manjarin_sd Před rokem

      Trust me you can just make mashed potato tikki and put it on the bun. Its gonna taste ok but still going to fulfill your wish.

  • @progrocker2112
    @progrocker2112 Před rokem +447

    I was in India, Chennai and Bangalore, for three weeks for work and proud to say I did not visit the local Maccas because the other food options were far superior, although I probably should have just for comparison. On the other hand, when I spent six weeks in Thailand on my own dime I visited the local Maccas at least a half dozen times and it was superior to the domestic version. This video makes me regret not visiting one in India.

    • @ekomdeepsingh3938
      @ekomdeepsingh3938 Před rokem +16

      im guessing youre aussie or a kiwi by the you call them maccas and not mcD or mcdonalds

    • @progrocker2112
      @progrocker2112 Před rokem +11

      @@ekomdeepsingh3938 American from Texas. I just watch some Aussie streamers.

    • @mzple
      @mzple Před rokem +13

      Yeah the street food is far better, but going to a international McDonalds is more for the experience rather than how good the food actually is. It is just interesting to go to someplace super familiar yet also foreign.

    • @yokesh1616
      @yokesh1616 Před rokem

      Where are u from?

    • @joebungus3447
      @joebungus3447 Před rokem

      @@progrocker2112 you are not “murican” no more, smh :(

  • @QFC_MAGMA
    @QFC_MAGMA Před rokem +1

    I love how they interact with each other so wholesomely.

  • @najatalfahham1086
    @najatalfahham1086 Před rokem +3

    Love this guy, more Indian food comparisons!!!

  • @blueboxsims
    @blueboxsims Před rokem +621

    I love how Crystelle's part was a really serious and well presented history/geography lesson and they cut to Nikhil just be like "iTs LiKe CrAcK" lmfao

    • @LiquorSTARTStheBICKERING
      @LiquorSTARTStheBICKERING Před rokem +4

      Ikr lmao 😆

    • @prachisaini1
      @prachisaini1 Před rokem +13

      A British born indian lol , they could have hired from actual cou try india.

    • @sahanaashvin1573
      @sahanaashvin1573 Před rokem +3

      @@prachisaini1 what? He's literally Indian.

    • @prachisaini1
      @prachisaini1 Před rokem +3

      @@sahanaashvin1573 Nope

    • @sweetaschai
      @sweetaschai Před rokem +3

      @@prachisaini1 Being born in another country to Indian parents still makes you Indian, or didn't you know?

  • @KillerTacos54
    @KillerTacos54 Před rokem +509

    Nikhil is so charismatic and awesome! I don't even have to mention Joe's brilliant personality haha

  • @AllenBruceJoseph
    @AllenBruceJoseph Před 8 měsíci +2

    1 big thing they forgot, in India ice cream machines are working…❤

  • @eliza91d
    @eliza91d Před rokem +2

    the little Portuguese Goan mention made my goan heart happy
    since no one really knows much about goa being the one's under the Portuguese

  • @its2amm
    @its2amm Před rokem +53

    You wanna be vegetarian? India is the place to be

  • @thedarkchocolate4700
    @thedarkchocolate4700 Před rokem +137

    "India is accustomed to Portuguese taste pallette". Ma'am, you need some serious history lessons on spice trades.

    • @rupeshsmn
      @rupeshsmn Před rokem +45

      Exactly what I was thinking 😂 I was like what??? All the colonisers came to India because of spices and she here says portugese gave us a taste pallette 😂😂😂

    • @yoshita4140
      @yoshita4140 Před rokem +4

      i think she was talking about the chillis and tomatoes, which are an integral part of indian food (at least northern and western indian). all the chilli and tomatoes we use in india came here because of portuguese colonisation of south america (which is where all chillies and tomatoes are native to) and subsequent trading with the colonies.

    • @gautamsingha3951
      @gautamsingha3951 Před rokem +3

      @@yoshita4140 so Indian didn't use to eat chilli before portugese introduced it ?

    • @yoshita4140
      @yoshita4140 Před rokem +3

      @@gautamsingha3951 nope. the italians didn't use tomatoes before the portuguese introduced them there either! imagine having a pizza without tomato sauce lol. and not just that, potatoes were also introduced by the portuguese. global cuisines were very, very different before the discovery of the americas. but all this happened back in the 1700s/1800s, so a long time ago, which is why all these foriegn crops have become such an integral part of indian cuisine now and we can't imagine what food used to be like without them

    • @gautamsingha3951
      @gautamsingha3951 Před rokem

      @@yoshita4140 I'm asking about chillies. not tomatoes.

  • @robichag
    @robichag Před rokem +5

    When I was in India I couldn’t believe how good the Maharaja Mac was!! So delicious

  • @sarangsharma5346
    @sarangsharma5346 Před rokem +5

    Great content I love India's Macdonalds, food is always the best here

  • @LeeDee5
    @LeeDee5 Před rokem +287

    Okay but why doesn't everyone have that genius fry container that India has??

    • @greecko13
      @greecko13 Před rokem +6

      In india only south region has this type of containers

    • @dhruvilsutaria6885
      @dhruvilsutaria6885 Před rokem +36

      @@greecko13 nah Gujarat also has

    • @adityagaurkar
      @adityagaurkar Před rokem +29

      @@greecko13 mumbai has it too

    • @satyakisil9711
      @satyakisil9711 Před rokem +46

      @@greecko13 almost whole of India has this

    • @BeanOnTheFlipside
      @BeanOnTheFlipside Před rokem +5

      I have gone to mc Donald's alot now Hyderabad i have yet to come face to face with that type of container so idk who's getting that

  • @mayayamato7351
    @mayayamato7351 Před rokem +623

    kinda want to try indian mcdonalds after this, the masala potato wedges and the other sides look pretty good. and the paneer burgers would be fun to try.

    • @lloydkasal4116
      @lloydkasal4116 Před rokem +17

      try, but at your own risk, it might prove too good for you to think about trying anything else thereafter.

    • @trivikrama8699
      @trivikrama8699 Před rokem +1

      don't waste your money... u will be disapppointed

    • @drcherubkharbanda9362
      @drcherubkharbanda9362 Před rokem

      Its shit.

    • @pink8671
      @pink8671 Před rokem +6

      @@trivikrama8699 Yeah, don't try it,you deserve bland food 😂

    • @trivikrama8699
      @trivikrama8699 Před rokem

      @@pink8671
      u r so worked out! move around...otherwise u sounds alike "frog in the well"
      anyway you deserves all the fast food craps!

  • @jenasciaromero16
    @jenasciaromero16 Před rokem +3

    The guy talking about the Indian menu at McDonald’s has such a good personality, he’s so sweet

  • @ashaydwivedi420
    @ashaydwivedi420 Před rokem +9

    3:48 this one second edit made me laugh for a minute straight

  • @ld5382
    @ld5382 Před rokem +278

    I went to McDonald’s in Jaipur for Christmas lunch back in 2014. Gotta say, I was sceptical at first because of the absence of beef on the menu, but the aloo, paneer, and chicken burgers really make up for it. I’d say I almost rate it higher than McDonald’s in Australia.

    • @vyros.3234
      @vyros.3234 Před rokem

      The absence of beef is because cows are sacred for Hindus and Muslims.

    • @ld5382
      @ld5382 Před rokem +1

      @@vyros.3234 I was aware of that. But didn’t make a difference in the end

    • @WheelOfThought
      @WheelOfThought Před rokem +2

      Glad you like those. ❤️

    • @kavy0111
      @kavy0111 Před rokem +18

      What do you mean by make it up for beef😂😂 Beef ain't a necessity to eat... people can live without it and aloo,paneer isn't there to make it up for beef

    • @daudkhan4218
      @daudkhan4218 Před rokem +5

      @@kavy0111 To some people its necessity everyone eats beef apart from vegans or hindus

  • @victoriahayden2961
    @victoriahayden2961 Před rokem +238

    From India that paneer burger looks fab as well as the sweet corn 🌽 side and the Black Forest McFlurry! 😋 From the US menu the breakfast items look way better than what we get in the U.K.

    • @alechlfc
      @alechlfc Před rokem +7

      Uk macdonalds is terrible compared to the rest of the world we have the most boring menu

    • @aaruarora6571
      @aaruarora6571 Před rokem +6

      You definitely need to try spicy paneer burger! It's AMAZING it's my staple if I'm feeling like eating something spicy! But as it's name suggests it is spicy so be careful while eating it 😅 hopefully if you ever come to India you get to try it ^^

    • @alechlfc
      @alechlfc Před rokem +1

      I will when I can

    • @jasminappleby779
      @jasminappleby779 Před rokem +1

      @@alechlfc but we have wraps + sometimes the big tasty. Also the tiramisu mcflurry was insane (gutted its gone now)

    • @alechlfc
      @alechlfc Před rokem

      Very cool we used to have great tastes of america and the world and signature burgers with more fancy ingredients but they all disappeared after covid

  • @krishnansrinivasan830
    @krishnansrinivasan830 Před rokem +1

    Well said in the end about the per capita income, Nikhil :) Nice episode :)

  • @bettyhoward4321
    @bettyhoward4321 Před rokem +4

    The thing that was not mentioned in the video is that there are two Mcdonalds in India. North and East zone run by connaught foods and south and west run by Hardcastle foods.

  • @yasberries
    @yasberries Před rokem +590

    These two are hilarious. I've gone from watching these to be informed to watching them to be entertained! Nik has the best jokes we need to see more of him !

  • @miriamruth0701
    @miriamruth0701 Před rokem +171

    i remember when i first found out abt indias mcdonalds having vegetarian options and it has been my dream ever since to try it one day

    • @karanlingayat7604
      @karanlingayat7604 Před rokem +4

      Yaaas!! Its amazing! 💞

    • @JS-fn8kg
      @JS-fn8kg Před rokem +4

      Still unhealthy though.

    • @kdjoshi726
      @kdjoshi726 Před rokem +28

      @@JS-fn8kg It's junk food. It won't be healthy. Why'd you even think about health while consuming junk food?

    • @trusfratedbunny2215
      @trusfratedbunny2215 Před rokem +17

      Yup & Those all are not meat alternatives but Actual Vegetarian recipes/food items..Without altering to make substitute of meat like fake meats as in US.

    • @miriamruth0701
      @miriamruth0701 Před rokem

      @@JS-fn8kg health isn't my main concern when i eat mcdonalds lol 🤷‍♀️ im not vegetarian for health reasons so idrc

  • @lazofamily3293
    @lazofamily3293 Před 9 měsíci +1

    When he said water I detected an American accent..i also loved his reaction to the mcegg burger. So honest! ❤❤❤

  • @Sam-Ang023
    @Sam-Ang023 Před rokem +507

    I remember having McFlurry Phirni (Limited Time) in Mumbai, India. It was divine 😋
    Phirni is an Indian rice pudding

  • @lakbirsinghjohal3333
    @lakbirsinghjohal3333 Před rokem +107

    As a vegetarian British-Indian I can say the Maharajah is the best burger McDonald's has ever made and its a little infuriating that its not available in the UK.

    • @jackdubz4247
      @jackdubz4247 Před rokem +4

      I know! You would think McDonalds UK would want to tap into that market. But no.

    • @whocares5584
      @whocares5584 Před rokem +9

      Okay but if UK gets one of those, they have got to called it "The Maharani" ie The Great Queen 👑

    • @onemorechris
      @onemorechris Před rokem +3

      there is a remarkable lack of crossover between American and Indian food in the UK! we need an American burger with Indian flavours

    • @artspooner
      @artspooner Před rokem

      @@whocares5584 - not any more! oops

    • @ashokathegreat4534
      @ashokathegreat4534 Před rokem

      True, I visited India in 2009 and also went to the Mcdonalds. The Mcmaharaja is the best

  • @QuotesWisdom06
    @QuotesWisdom06 Před rokem +1

    Good comparison. Practical approach.

  • @soschadao
    @soschadao Před rokem +1

    The syrup flavour in a mix griddle is similar to a chocolate chip flavoured with maple flavouring. It melts when cooked and you get the taste with each bite

  • @ztheepic13
    @ztheepic13 Před rokem +125

    I think this is the best episode this show can have, because there’s nothing similar on the menus because of Indian culture

  • @Boop_Nicole
    @Boop_Nicole Před rokem +106

    i love how much veggie options india has! wish the UK mcdonald's start giving us more options

    • @lloydkasal4116
      @lloydkasal4116 Před rokem +13

      Given the large influx of Indians and their influence in the domestic affairs of the UK, I'm quite surprised that it's still not a thing

    • @vikramaditya6812
      @vikramaditya6812 Před rokem +4

      In India meat is secondary

    • @dybiosol
      @dybiosol Před rokem +1

      @@vikramaditya6812 I would argue that *both* vegetarian options and meat are primary

    • @vikramaditya6812
      @vikramaditya6812 Před rokem +1

      @@dybiosol nein

  • @vaisnhawivaishu9113
    @vaisnhawivaishu9113 Před rokem +3

    Feel like I could travel to India and try their McDonalds❤

  • @devashish887
    @devashish887 Před 11 měsíci +3

    23:10 Nikhil winning hearts of common Indian people ♥

  • @sinnerismyname
    @sinnerismyname Před rokem +151

    I like the fact that Nikhil mentioned how for must people even that amount is expensive. It's important to acknowledge this !!

    • @jayz8839
      @jayz8839 Před rokem +1

      But it’s not seen in the same light either, it is seen as an American theme restaurant in countries like this, a fun novelty like Hard a Rock Cafe. Generally it will be a family dinner, not a cheap drive thru option, same goes for KFC that has to take Christmas orders in advance because it is so popular on that day in South East Asia.

  • @becky_1919
    @becky_1919 Před rokem +83

    I love how Nikhil is so humble, you are wonderful Nikhil.

  • @vinit0419
    @vinit0419 Před rokem

    Feeling very nice traveling with you in our real village's and in touch with our culture thank you brother.

  • @vijayrangarajanramakrishna318

    Indian McDonald's has plenty of Vegetarian options...Love it!!❤️...Nikhil Kini is awesome!!👌👍

  • @juandenzer637
    @juandenzer637 Před rokem +32

    "I'm checking my privilege and we should all make sure we check ours" nice! thanks for pointing that out to everyone.

  • @Blitzkrieg1976
    @Blitzkrieg1976 Před rokem +200

    Nikhil is a great addition to this show! I love seeing food from all of you guys!❤️

  • @alittlebindi25
    @alittlebindi25 Před měsícem

    I'm glad Nikhil mentioned the privilege we have at 23:00. Indians who speak English and appear on CZcams are really among a very small minority who live in urban areas of India. The price of the 2-person meal can feed a family of four in smaller towns with local food. Even upper middle class India doesn't very often eat out at western chains since we have a wide variety of Indian food available at less price. Things are changing now with the big tech companies, but again, that's only for a small section of the country who live in cities like Mumbai or Bengaluru. 700 million people or more still live under the poverty line and depend on government rations for survival.

  • @krishnaSagar69
    @krishnaSagar69 Před rokem +1

    These guys have the best job. Imagine eating whatever you want to eat and getting paid for it 🥺

  • @viiidii7940
    @viiidii7940 Před rokem +38

    I LITERALLY SEARCHED for this video today and when it didn't show up I was like "oh that's weird. There's no mcd usa vs india" AND THEY RELEASED IT TODAY WTF

  • @johnmcnulty2705
    @johnmcnulty2705 Před rokem +92

    MacDonald's in the U.S. needs to have an international item of the month.

    • @abhishekbhardwaj3212
      @abhishekbhardwaj3212 Před rokem +8

      Hey John, U.S. has a Global Menu McDonalds where they have items from across the globe(not everything*), its in Illinois Chicago.

    • @vardhamanist
      @vardhamanist Před rokem

    • @pratikshinde4229
      @pratikshinde4229 Před rokem

      Well , people have to come out for this

    • @JH-fb3mp
      @JH-fb3mp Před rokem

      The corporate location in Chicago cycles a few international items out at a time

  • @ladyenfamouz
    @ladyenfamouz Před 6 měsíci

    I am from the UK. Got back from DC this morning. I completely agree about unsweetened and sweetened tea - definitely need to combine them!!!!!

  • @dinglbottom
    @dinglbottom Před rokem

    Thats really cool honestly. Those indian chillers and fruit splashes look really good. would love to try

  • @Star_Joker
    @Star_Joker Před rokem +246

    Is it my imagination, or does India have more exclusives than USA does? This can't happen that often for any country up against USA in Food Wars.

    • @BlackMamba-lt8oe
      @BlackMamba-lt8oe Před rokem +2

      No

    • @BlackMamba-lt8oe
      @BlackMamba-lt8oe Před rokem +5

      Beef is banned how will u get exclusive

    • @Star_Joker
      @Star_Joker Před rokem +51

      @@BlackMamba-lt8oe what are you talking about?

    • @sujalpareek4579
      @sujalpareek4579 Před rokem +26

      @@Star_Joker In India majority population follows Hinduism in which cow is considered as sacred animal so beef is completely banned by government so no religious sentiment are hurt

    • @Star_Joker
      @Star_Joker Před rokem +39

      @@sujalpareek4579 I know, I watched the video, I just wanted to know what Black Mamba meant when they said "how will u get exclusive".

  • @annaramirez3067
    @annaramirez3067 Před rokem +390

    I love these comparisons so much! I don't understand why we don have a few international franchises, we have enough immigrants and people that seek out vegetarian options. I live in San Diego, I love Indian food, I would love to have an Indian McDonald's and the Mexico version as well, because they had so much awesomeness on their menu based off the video you guys made! I think the Japanese McDonald's was good too! It seems like our "American" franchises are done much better internationally! Heck even Costco in Japan had a sushi chef/sushi counter! 😱♥️

    • @JoeAvella
      @JoeAvella Před rokem +24

      thanks, but this comment is. too long.

    • @justifiedluffy6635
      @justifiedluffy6635 Před rokem +3

      no because companies know theyll make more if they cater to specific preferences

    • @Shudders1999
      @Shudders1999 Před rokem +1

      @@JoeAvella Lmfao, dude, you too lazy to even read like damn, you funny af 😂😂💀💀

    • @annaramirez3067
      @annaramirez3067 Před rokem +7

      @@JoeAvella 🤣 I'm genuinely jealous that this is a job!

    • @J7pat7
      @J7pat7 Před rokem +6

      It's because McDonalds and other American and non native food places have to compete with already existing food places which are popular in these countries . So they have to get a bit more creative . McDonalds still failed in Vietnam though .

  • @cspreethi
    @cspreethi Před rokem +3

    “We love our paneer”
    -Nikhil, 2023

  • @NoNameOrLife
    @NoNameOrLife Před 8 měsíci +1

    me being a vegetarian i have to admit being in india is great the vegetarian food is honestly better than non veg in quite a few places

  • @bahboosshmirtz6535
    @bahboosshmirtz6535 Před rokem +77

    I remember mcdonalds in india having a special szechwan burger for kung fu panda 3, it was really good

    • @rmg6497
      @rmg6497 Před rokem +7

      I went and ate those thrice in a week after learning it was temporary

    • @walkingtree2486
      @walkingtree2486 Před rokem +2

      They are a permanent item in the menu near me

    • @breadhouse3951
      @breadhouse3951 Před rokem

      look at Iranian bread too, it is really exciting 🤩🤩

  • @Truthseeker-kc8rd
    @Truthseeker-kc8rd Před rokem +72

    ✨️Veg maharaja✨️ is my fav. As a vegetarian I appreciate the hell out of it.
    The peri peri is 😭 perfection🤌
    Pizza pockets , cheese nuggets and cheese fries ... Vegetarians surely have fun with the menu.

    • @captain_sourav_10
      @captain_sourav_10 Před rokem +4

      True I am vegetarian too from India, I totally agree with you

    • @hello.667
      @hello.667 Před rokem +2

      but veg maharaja mac burger is highly expensive

    • @captain_sourav_10
      @captain_sourav_10 Před rokem +1

      @@hello.667 Yeah but try it once, it's amazing

  • @lekiscool
    @lekiscool Před rokem +3

    I’m glad I’m not too attached to any specific food.
    I feel like I wouldn’t miss beef and pork.

  • @LydiaW.12
    @LydiaW.12 Před rokem +2

    Imagine working at McDonald’s and seeing their orders 💀💀

  • @aatheus
    @aatheus Před rokem +32

    Never thought I'd be salivating at the thought of McDonald's food..the Indian offerings sound amazing

  • @avgbloke5099
    @avgbloke5099 Před rokem +76

    for people who are saying most of the menu is different in Delhi/Kolkata /Chandigarh/other northern cities listen out
    In India, McDonald's is a joint-venture company managed by two Indians. While Amit Jatia, M.D. Hardcastle Restaurants Pvt. Ltd. owns and spearheads McDonalds in west & south India, McDonald's restaurants in North & East India are owned and managed by Vikram Bakshi's Connaught Plaza Restaurants Private Limited
    so we have different menus in different regions

    • @niseplank4527
      @niseplank4527 Před rokem +5

      I'd like to know what the other menu is like.

    • @ashyyyk8098
      @ashyyyk8098 Před rokem +2

      @@niseplank4527 you mean north and east?

    • @kdjoshi726
      @kdjoshi726 Před rokem +1

      @@ashyyyk8098 Yup! Is it any different than what was shown here?

    • @LiquorSTARTStheBICKERING
      @LiquorSTARTStheBICKERING Před rokem +3

      Wait that’s y we didn’t see mcaloo

    • @clips6943
      @clips6943 Před rokem

      @@kdjoshi726 its different and actually depends on taste and food culture if region

  • @hariprasadhj812
    @hariprasadhj812 Před rokem

    Very interesting Video. Thanks for Sharing.

  • @shaquillepaymybill
    @shaquillepaymybill Před rokem +1

    I really hope y’all do a version of this but with Saudi Arabia. I feel like that would be a interesting video😊

  • @oneandonlybruno8002
    @oneandonlybruno8002 Před rokem +45

    I'm here to visit my relatives at India rn and the Indian ones do taste pretty good because of the spices

  • @RFYS2-4
    @RFYS2-4 Před rokem +53

    Nikhil's energy was amazing, I want to see more of him.

    • @breadhouse3951
      @breadhouse3951 Před rokem

      look at Iranian bread too, it is really exciting 🤩🤩

  • @vishalsingh-yx9ks
    @vishalsingh-yx9ks Před rokem +2

    Why is there a yellowish filter whenever they show indian

  • @MobiieGod
    @MobiieGod Před 3 měsíci +1

    In India they had cheesy fries and my dad ate them and it was AMAZING

  • @OriginalElysian
    @OriginalElysian Před rokem +18

    The fry slide at 22:14 was so smooooooth

  • @jathinr987
    @jathinr987 Před rokem +47

    I'm really proud of Nikhil Kini's journey. Hoping to see more of him.

  • @nonyabusinesss
    @nonyabusinesss Před rokem +1

    It's fascinating how fast food restos in India do better veg options but still pales in comparison to their street veg options, the subway episode looks good tho. Now I kinda wanna see a USA vs. Philippines food wars. McDonald's here has a lot of stuff not in USA and vice versa, would be very interesting too to know the calorie/nutrition per item as Filipinos never really cared about it, ig.

  • @melikesahin6585
    @melikesahin6585 Před rokem +1

    The Indian packaging for the fries is so satisfyingly efficient 😊

  • @marqetteliz
    @marqetteliz Před rokem +94

    The international hosts have been outstanding. Love what Nik brings to the episodes.

  • @deepkhinda893
    @deepkhinda893 Před rokem +27

    Bloody love the Indian guy totally honest. Keep it up 👍

  • @richardtrejo509
    @richardtrejo509 Před rokem +2

    I like how he assumes that Americans dont like spice. We do its just some that dont

  • @brightasyellow
    @brightasyellow Před rokem +1

    The big breakfast comes with a biscuit and sausage normally, the bacon and English muffin is maybe a substitution/request or available in that particular state. I'll stick with the sausage and biscuit option for sure!

  • @Supermikes
    @Supermikes Před rokem +170

    Even better then the last episode! These two guys are amazing and funny! Keep up all the great work with this series!!