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Why You Want To Eat At Wendy's In Japan
No, it's not because the french fries are more delicious than the ones at McDonald's. Wendy's restaurants in Japan have added two new luxe items to their menu, a Lobster Surf & Turf burger and a Premium Caviar & Lobster sandwich.Burger Business (yes, that's an actual website) reports that the sandwiches will go for about $16 USD. If you just cant choose, they're also offering a Garden Sensation salad with lobster and caviar for around $20.
This isn't the first time Wendy's has used the Japanese market for unique offerings. The chain left the country in 2009 and returned in 2011, offering dishes like a foie gras and truffle burger and an Iberian bacon chili deluxe hamburger.
What do you say? Is it worth the trip to Japan to score some discounted lobster?
*An earlier version of this article stated that Wendy's returned in 2001. Thanks to commenter Sarita for noting that time travel is not yet possible.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Sarita Aug 8th 2012 12:14PM
"The chain left the country in 2009 and returned in 2001, offering dishes like a foie gras and truffle burger and an Iberian bacon chili deluxe hamburger."
Guess the Baconator is also a Delorean...
McLean Robbins Aug 8th 2012 12:16PM
Sarita, great catch! I've updated the piece with props to you. Thanks for the laugh, and I'm sorry about the error.
oba.skeg Aug 8th 2012 12:35PM
Hehe ;)
In answer to your question though, I'd probably be more inclined to try it without the beef patty. I also like the variety fast food chains offer in overseas franchises. There's less concentration on 'fat and salt' and more on flavour - which could be emulated in the North American markets.
rap Aug 8th 2012 5:10PM
wendys or any other fastfood chains in japan are great. on a different level from the American origins for sure. Not to mention the Japanese chains like MOS and FRESHNESS are THE BEST!!