15 McDonald's menu items that aren't available in the US

The INSIDER Summary:

• McDonald's offers plenty of menu items that are served only at the chain's international locations.
• The items below are all not available in the US.
• Examples include the tamago burger in Japan, twisty pasta in China, and passion fruit and cream cheese pie in Russia.
• There's also the Cheddar McMelt in Brazil, the Jalapeño chicken triple burger in South Africa, and the Chicken McDo with McSpaghetti in the Philippines.

Chances are you know exactly what to expect when you walk into a McDonald's in the US: Big Macs, chicken McNuggets, fries, Oreo McFlurries, and so on.

McDonald's in other countries, however, are a different story.

To cater to their local clients, locations abroad offer all kinds of intriguing menu items that you'll never find in the States.

From the Veg Supreme McMuffin in India to the Mexican Mac Royal in Israel, keep scrolling to see some of McDonald's most unique and delicious-looking international menu items.

Ebi Filet-O

This "burger," found only at McDonald's in Japan, consists of a patty made out of panko-battered shrimp topped with a mayo-based shrimp sauce and lettuce.

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Chicken McDo with McSpaghetti

McDonald's may be the last place you would think to go for Italian food, but in the Philippines you can stop by the chain for a plate of fried chicken and McSpaghetti, complete with a "signature sauce" and ground beef.

Click here to learn more about Chicken McDo with McSpaghetti >

Jalapeño chicken triple burger

Perfect for those who love some spice, South Africa's jalapeño chicken triple burger is piled high with three chicken patties smothered in jalapeño sauce.

Click here to learn more about the jalapeño chicken triple burger >

Rolls with cottage cheese, raisins, and dried apricots

McDonald's fans in Russia have plenty of options when it comes to a morning meal. Case in point: these blini-like rolls filled with cottage cheese, raisins, and dried apricots.

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Ham n' egg twisty pasta

If you're in China and looking for a hearty breakfast, grab a bowl of McDonald's twisty pasta, which is served in a chicken broth with vegetables and a ham patty — it also comes with sausage or chicken — and a fried egg.

Click here to learn more about the Ham N' Egg Twisty Pasta >

Chocolate croissant

McDonald's customers in Brazil have a sweet alternative to the chain's popular savory breakfast choices — a croissant filled with chocolate.

Click here to learn more about the chocolate croissant >

Chicken Maharaja Mac

The spiced-up, Indian version of a Big Mac, the Chicken Maharaja Mac is stacked with two grilled chicken patties, cheddar cheese, onions, tomatoes, jalapeños, and habanero sauce.

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Truffle mayo and parmesan loaded fries

Macca's, as the chain is referred to in Australia, has some pretty fancy French fry options. There are gravy fries as well as fries covered in truffle mayo and parmesan cheese.

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Mexican Mac Royal

McDonald's burgers and sandwiches don't come with cheese in Israel, but the Mexican Mac Royal is served with guacamole and "MacRoyal Sauce."

Click here to learn more about the Mexican Mac Royal >

Chili Cheese Tops

At McDonald's in Denmark you can get much more than just fries with your burger; you can get chili cheese tops, which basically sound like fried balls of gooey, melted cheese with chopped chilies.

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Tamago burger

McDonald's Japan rolled out a whole series of tamago burgers — burgers with a fried egg on top. The one that looks most intriguing is the one that comes with cheese and a sauce that looks like teriyaki.

Click here to learn more about the tamago burger >

Passion fruit and cream cheese pie

Comparable to the apple pie that's found at McDonald's across America, passion fruit and cream cheese pie is available at the chain in Russia.

Click here to learn more about passion fruit and cream cheese pie >

Veg Supreme McMuffin

McDonald's in India has plenty of veggie options, including the veg supreme McMuffin, which consists of a patty made mostly from spinach and corn. It's served on an English muffin with onions, tomatoes, and mint mayonnaise.

Click here to learn more about the Veg Supreme McMuffin >

Cheddar McMelt

One of only a few McDonald's burgers to be served on a dark sesame bun, the Cheddar McMelt is available in Brazil and comes with a beef patty topped with melted cheddar cheese, onions, and shoyu sauce.

Click here to learn more about the Cheddar McMelt >

Ham croquettes

It's not surprising that croquettes — a typical tapas dish — are served at McDonald's in Spain. The creamy filling in these also includes ham.

Click here to learn more about the ham croquettes >

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