Mcdonalds new ordering system

[craigjm]

I’ve just had a mcplant because they are cheap today. Is it just me or do they just taste like a crap cheap burger van burger from back in the day? Not sure I would want to eat that if I was a proper vegetarian or vegan but I guess a lot of the youngsters who this is aimed at are only really playing at being vegan etc

[cuprabob]

kowalski655 said:

Craikeybaby said:

Is this a standard thing in Scottish McD's? I'm usually hunting out a haggis supper when I am up there but may have to call into McDonalds when I am next up there, just for the novelty of being able to have an Irn Bru.

As far as I know, yes,they all do it ... except mine

I'm North of the Border and never noticed Irn Bru in McDs.

[UTH]

craigjm said:

I’ve just had a mcplant because they are cheap today. Is it just me or do they just taste like a crap cheap burger van burger from back in the day? Not sure I would want to eat that if I was a proper vegetarian or vegan but I guess a lot of the youngsters who this is aimed at are only really playing at being vegan etc

I've still not tried one, but you're not the first person to describe it as a burger van burger, and sometimes that sort of trash is the only thing that'll hit the spot, so I think I def need to give one a go soon.

[TikTak]

cuprabob said:

kowalski655 said:

Craikeybaby said:

Is this a standard thing in Scottish McD's? I'm usually hunting out a haggis supper when I am up there but may have to call into McDonalds when I am next up there, just for the novelty of being able to have an Irn Bru.

As far as I know, yes,they all do it ... except mine

I'm North of the Border and never noticed Irn Bru in McDs.

Easier to get Irn Bru than water up there isn't it?

[DaveTheRave87]

UTH said:

craigjm said:

I’ve just had a mcplant because they are cheap today. Is it just me or do they just taste like a crap cheap burger van burger from back in the day? Not sure I would want to eat that if I was a proper vegetarian or vegan but I guess a lot of the youngsters who this is aimed at are only really playing at being vegan etc

I've still not tried one, but you're not the first person to describe it as a burger van burger, and sometimes that sort of trash is the only thing that'll hit the spot, so I think I def need to give one a go soon.

I've noticed a cheap burger van taste to the McPlant. I quite like them and I may have to investigate further if they're cheap today.

[theplayingmantis]

DaveTheRave87 said:

I've noticed a cheap burger van taste to the McPlant. I quite like them and I may have to investigate further if they're cheap today.

sainsburys often have the same/similar patty reduced of an evening shop - beyond meat - i quite like the patty too, not in a meat replacement way, in its own right - although the mcplant i find gross as the extras i find unpalatable - the vegan cheese and sauces.

[craigjm]

DaveTheRave87 said:

UTH said:

craigjm said:

I’ve just had a mcplant because they are cheap today. Is it just me or do they just taste like a crap cheap burger van burger from back in the day? Not sure I would want to eat that if I was a proper vegetarian or vegan but I guess a lot of the youngsters who this is aimed at are only really playing at being vegan etc

I've still not tried one, but you're not the first person to describe it as a burger van burger, and sometimes that sort of trash is the only thing that'll hit the spot, so I think I def need to give one a go soon.

I've noticed a cheap burger van taste to the McPlant. I quite like them and I may have to investigate further if they're cheap today.

They are £1.49 on the app today

[ThunderSpook]

The mcplant isn’t actually too bad. It’s not dry like a lot of McD’s burgers, and yes it does taste a lot like a burger van burger.

[Jonnny]

Had the Steakhouse yesterday, it's ok - probably prefer a Double QPounder with cheese. The burger in the steakhouse felt a bit 'bitty'. Like you haven't smashed the mince up enough in a bolognase.. Maybe how it's supposed to be but not a massive fan.

[Motoring12345]

Looks like they're changing up their classic burgers.

Apparently they're going to use softer buns, grill at a higher temp for more of a sear and grill the burgers with onions.

[wazztie16]

Motoring12345 said:

Looks like they're changing up their classic burgers.

Apparently they're going to use softer buns, grill at a higher temp for more of a sear and grill the burgers with onions.

I don't like onions, and don't want extra Big Mac sauce. As long as there's an option to have without, I'll still use McDonald's. If not, I'll find alternative food options.

Could take a lot of custom away that kids bring as well? Do kids like onion? (I know I didn't when I was young, but have no kids of my own) .

[craigjm]

wazztie16 said:

Motoring12345 said:

Looks like they're changing up their classic burgers.

Apparently they're going to use softer buns, grill at a higher temp for more of a sear and grill the burgers with onions.

I don't like onions, and don't want extra Big Mac sauce. As long as there's an option to have without, I'll still use McDonald's. If not, I'll find alternative food options.

Could take a lot of custom away that kids bring as well? Do kids like onion? (I know I didn't when I was young, but have no kids of my own) .

You will be fine the post you are responding to is slightly misleading. The changes will be to the only a few menu items (Big Mac, cheeseburger, hamburger and the double ) and on an experimental trial basis only at selected restaurants across the US to gauge reaction to a tweak to the recipes. As usual several lazy UK based “news” website have picked it up and ran the story as if it’s global

[Bear-n]

I'm at the point of acceptance of crap service and just want them to add something to the rewards menu that I'd actually want, like selects or a double quarter pounder. Not a Big Mac or a salad.

Otherwise I just keep grabbing the bin guy I meet on my walk a latte now and again or a flat white for the missus. Noble of course and I'll go to heaven but please add something nice to the rewards menu!

[UTH]

UTH said:

craigjm said:

I’ve just had a mcplant because they are cheap today. Is it just me or do they just taste like a crap cheap burger van burger from back in the day? Not sure I would want to eat that if I was a proper vegetarian or vegan but I guess a lot of the youngsters who this is aimed at are only really playing at being vegan etc

I've still not tried one, but you're not the first person to describe it as a burger van burger, and sometimes that sort of trash is the only thing that'll hit the spot, so I think I def need to give one a go soon.

Hangover required burgers, have taken the plunge and ordered one
Best get the oven on as it'll arrive cold as usual.

[UTH]

UTH said:

UTH said:

craigjm said:

I’ve just had a mcplant because they are cheap today. Is it just me or do they just taste like a crap cheap burger van burger from back in the day? Not sure I would want to eat that if I was a proper vegetarian or vegan but I guess a lot of the youngsters who this is aimed at are only really playing at being vegan etc

I've still not tried one, but you're not the first person to describe it as a burger van burger, and sometimes that sort of trash is the only thing that'll hit the spot, so I think I def need to give one a go soon.

Hangover required burgers, have taken the plunge and ordered one
Best get the oven on as it'll arrive cold as usual.

I can confirm that the McPlant is rank.
Thank god I ordered a Big Mac as well.

[craigjm]

UTH said:

UTH said:

UTH said:

craigjm said:

I’ve just had a mcplant because they are cheap today. Is it just me or do they just taste like a crap cheap burger van burger from back in the day? Not sure I would want to eat that if I was a proper vegetarian or vegan but I guess a lot of the youngsters who this is aimed at are only really playing at being vegan etc

I've still not tried one, but you're not the first person to describe it as a burger van burger, and sometimes that sort of trash is the only thing that'll hit the spot, so I think I def need to give one a go soon.

Hangover required burgers, have taken the plunge and ordered one
Best get the oven on as it'll arrive cold as usual.

I can confirm that the McPlant is rank.
Thank god I ordered a Big Mac as well.

Probably not helped by ordering delivery. Burger and fries never travels well regardless of where it’s from. If stuff arrives cold and you have to put them in the oven you are hardly sampling them at their best

[kowalski655]

Might be fewer delivery drivers clogging up the counters in London!
https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/deliveroo-u...

[craigjm]

kowalski655 said:

Might be fewer delivery drivers clogging up the counters in London!
https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/deliveroo-u...

Illegal workers in the gig economy shocker

It is an industry that needs to be much more regulated

[ZedLeg]

If they regulated it more, it'd just be a job and everyone would realise the "gig economy" is a crock of st.

[RoadToad84]

ZedLeg said:

If they regulated it more, it'd just be a job and everyone would realise the "gig economy" is a crock of st.

I do a bit of delivery on the side. Bicycle food delivery through Uber Eats. Very easy to get signed up, though they were quite thorough with requiring passport, NI and a CRB/DBS. Though I'm sure that anyone "dodgy" would know the various ways around such checks