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The McVerdict: Are McDonald’s New Items As Bad As Everyone Says They Are?

It’s a lovely Friday. We’re so close to the weekend. And I thought, “You know what, treat yo’self. You gon’ have Macs today.”

I got on GrabFood, ordered my usual McSpicy meal with cheese no veg, coke zero (cos I’m on a diet), no upsize. But this time I changed the fries to their latest ‘Salted Egg Yolk Loaded Fries‘ to see if it’s worth my money, calories and effort to write this article.

Within the next 30 minutes, my abang delivery arrived and gave me a bleak stare before handing over my food.

Was this already a bad sign?

Is It Worth It?

Just like anyone else, I quickly reached out for the box of Salted Egg Yolk fries first to see if got enough sauce anot? And to my surprise, they poured a pretty decent amount of sauce all over my fries.

So I thought, “How bad could this be right?”

I took my first bite and everything froze in time. The wind stopped blowing. The birds stopped chirping. I saw dark clouds looming in the distance.

It. Was. Terrible.

It tastes nothing like Salted Egg Yolk. It was strangely tangy and creamy and it left a really unpleasant aftertaste in my mouth. It was sad as Donald Trump would’ve said. Thanks McDonald’s for the generous amount of sauce but did QC seriously approve of the taste?

Instead of finishing my fries, I got on McDonald’s Singapore Facebook page to put together a list of my favourite comments:

And my favourite one of all:

Calling it “Salted Egg Yolk” sauce was definitely a bit of a stretch.

Sorry McDonald’s but thank u, next.

The Peach Pie on the other hand sounded like a pretty good contender to take on the classic Apple Pie. According to pictures, it has a vibrant pink crust pocketing a hot peach filling.

All pretty in pink, I surprisingly enjoyed it as compared to the fries (pretty low benchmark, I must admit). It smells exactly like Peach Tea or Pink Dolphin. I’ve grown super familiar and comfortable with the classic Apple Pie but I won’t mind going back to McDonald’s for another Peach Pie.

Also don’t lie and say “but Apple Pie more authentic leh”. Let’s be real, when was the last time you ordered one?

The only great thing that came out of my meal today was the McSpicy add cheese no veg. Trust me, just skip the Salted Egg Yolk Fries the next time you’re at McDonald’s.

Thanks McDonald’s for the effort you put into releasing the new items but seriously have you tried Salted Egg Yolk man?!

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These 10 Crazy Twists On The Classic French Fries Are Bound To Satis-fry Your Tastebuds

If you’re a normal human being with tastebuds and you love fries, keep reading.

You’ve definitely tried the ever-delicious Truffle Fries, but that has had its day. Now, we’re ready for a new type of fry to take over the spotlight.

Some of these are really sinful, but as the saying goes: don’t count your calories, make your calories count. After all, potatoes are a staple too, right?

Here are 10 places to binge on some of the most unique fries you’ve ever come across!

1. Char Siew Chilli Fries

We Singaporeans really do love our fusion foods.

Here’s where Redpan’s Char Siew Chilli Fries come in; a tasty specimen of east meets west.

The fries are covered in a moist, saucy char siew ragout you won’t be able to stop scooping up!

Think sweet BBQ meat chunks laced with sour cream and jalapeño salsa. Mm mm mm… A step up from your usual fries with meat sauce.

Redpan
Address: 6 Raffles Boulevard, Marina Square #02-03/04 Singapore 039593
Opening Hours: Mon – Fri: 9am – 10pm; Sat, Sun & PH: 11am – 10pm
Contact no.: 6255 5850
You can’t go wrong with falling back on a local favourite.

That’s what Loof has done with its heavenly Chilli Crab Fries!

[caption id="attachment_28547" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Image Credit: These fries are drenched in Loof’s signature tangy blue crab dip.

Their waffle-cut shape is perfect for scraping up super big servings of the dip.

Enjoy this with crafted Southeast Asian inspired cocktails for a chill evening at this urban rooftop bar!

Loof
Address: 331 North Bridge Road, #03-07 Odeon Towers Extension Rooftop, Singapore 188720
Opening Hours: Mon – Thu: 5pm – 1am; Fri – Sat: 5pm – 2am; Closed on Sun
Contact no.: 6337 9416
McDonald’s may be the original creator of these, but we’ve found a better version.

Everything With Fries’ Curry Fries aren’t just sprinkled with curry powder.

[caption id="attachment_28555" align="aligncenter" width="768"] Image Credit: Rather, the fries here are tossed with fried curry leaves, and heavily spiced with a highly addictive curry powder.

An eatery specializing in fries, the fries here definitely do not disappoint.

Order these as a side to their burgers, or have them on their own – we know we would!

Everything With Fries
Address: #04-05, Bugis Junction, 200 Victoria St, Singapore, 188021
Opening Hours: Sun – Mon: 10am – 11pm; Fri – Sat: 10am – 1am
Contact no.: 6463 3741
These fries have to be the most sinful of the lot.

Introducing Duck Fat Fries!

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These fries are fried in duck fat two to three times.

The result is a crispy outer layer that’s guilt-inducing, but oh-so-flavourful.

At Les Bouchons, these delicious babies are free flow with every main!

Les Bouchons
Address: 7 Ann Siang Road, Singapore 069689
Opening Hours: Mon – Thu: 12pm – 3pm, 7pm – 11pm; Fri: 12pm – 3pm, 7pm – 12am; Sat: 7pm – 12am; Closed on Sun
Contact no.: 6423 0737
Fans of all things Korean, listen up!

Here’s where you can get one of the best Kimchi Fries in Singapore.

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At Don’t Tell Mama, the fries are served with real kimchi; none of that artificial kimchi powder you may get at some other places.

The fries are drizzled with generous amounts of homemade kimchi mayo, with extra jalapenos and onions for that sharp, spicy kick.

There are also chunks of pulled pork hidden within the dish to make it more filling.

It’s definitely something we’d order as a meal instead of just as a snack.

Don’t Tell Mama
Address: 52 Tanjong Pagar Road, Singapore 088473
Opening Hours: Mon – Thu: 5.30pm – 2am; Fri – Sat: 5.30pm – 3am; Closed on Sun
Now, here’s a healthy(ish) option.

House At Dempsey’s Pumpkin Hazelnut Fries are sure to delight with it’s unique mish mash of flavours.

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Sweet, nutty and spicy sensations hit you with each bite you take.

The fries are actually deep fried pumpkin slices, while the hazelnut bits give them the nutty flavour and crunch.

It’s not all sweet though – there’s also chilli powder and paprika in it for that extra kick that makes it so appetizing.

House At Dempsey
Address: 8D Dempsey Rd, Singapore 249672
Opening Hours: Mon – Thu: 12pm – 11pm; Fri: 12pm – 12am; Sat: 11am – 4pm, 6pm – 12am; Sun: 9am – 4pm, 6pm – 11pm
Contact no.: 64757787
This dish combines two of our favourite things – pizza and fries. 

The two flavours are a match made in heaven, and we’re glad they’ve finally gotten together.

[caption id="attachment_28549" align="aligncenter" width="1202"] Image Credit: ’s fries are covered with loads of melted cheese, three-cheese sauce and smoky pepperoni slices. 

It’s paired with a savoury house-made bacon ketchup.

Is it sinful? Yes. Is it worth it? Definitely

Alter Ego
Address: 8 Raffles Avenue #01-13D Singapore 039802
Opening Hours: Sun – Thu: 11am – 11pm; Eve of PH, Fri, Sat: 11am – 1am
Contact no.: 63279301
Salted egg yolk has made its way into all sorts of foods recently, and Arbite Cafe has hopped onto the bandwagon with its Salted Egg Yolk Fries!

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Their crispy fries are coated all over in the all-familiar salted egg yolk sauce!

For less than $10, you’ll get a mean serving of these golden babies, so share away!

That said, we would be more than willing to brave a sore throat to finish a whole plate of this ourselves.

Arbite Cafe
Address: 66 Serangoon Garden Way Singapore 555962
Opening Hours: Tue – Fri: 11.30am – 3pm, 6pm – 10.30pm; Sat & Sun: 11am – 10.30pm
Contact no.: 6287 0430
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9. SPAM Fries

Here’s the ultimate diet-killer.

Spam Fries – or deep fried cuts of luncheon meat – are apparently a thing now.

[caption id="attachment_28554" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Imade Credit: serves this in thick cuts and in a large portion.

Scoop up some of the Kaffir lime mayo dip for a flavour combo you’ve probably never tried before!

This is probably the fanciest form good old luncheon meat will ever take. 

Strangers Reunion
Address: 35 Kampong Bahru Rd Singapore 169356
Opening Hours: Wed – Mon: 9am – 10pm; Fri & Sat: 09am – 12am
Contact no.: 6222 4869
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10. Truffle Taro Fries

Okay, so we cheated and threw in some Truffle Fries.

But these ones are made with Taro, and that makes all the difference.

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House At Dempsey’s shoestring truffle taro fries are a power combination.

Unlike the the rest of its heavier counterparts, these fries are as light as air.

The taro fries are dipped generously in batter and fried to maximum crispiness.

Together with the fragrance of truffle oil, this becomes the ultimate snack for both truffle and taro lovers alike.

House At Dempsey
Address: 8D Dempsey Rd, Singapore 249672
Opening Hours: Mon – Thu: 12pm – 11pm; Fri: 12pm – 12mn; Sat: 11am – 4pm, 6pm – 12mn; Sun: 9am – 4pm, 6pm – 11pm
Contact no.: 64757787
Website

Are you ready to satis-fry your deepest cravings?

We say, skip the McDonald’s fries and try out one of these out-of-this-world creations on your next cheat day.

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