Trying a KIWI BURGER at WORLD’S COOLEST MCDONALD’S! 🇳🇿 (Taupo, New Zealand)

[@ChasingaPlate]

Josh and Ash having a wee Maccas date in the background was brilliant. That stream looked unreal. Totally need to get there one day! Thomas and Sheena 😘

[@foodnazi5902]

Chasing a Plate - Thomas & Sheena I looooove your videos !

[@Andy_M986]

If you can,find Hamurana springs,on the other side of Lake Rotorua,it has the same kind of stream running through it,alongside a 9 hole Golf course.

[@ahhitskatie9094]

Not once did you come off as snobby. I had an old coworker almost throw a temper tantrum because I said a Chinese takeout place near our work was unhealthy (and kinda pricey for my budget at the time) and that I was trying to eat healthier. She was literally offended because I didn’t want to eat MSG and all the oils/sugars. That’s what some of these comments reminded me of, my goodness people 😂

[@eatdurianordie9580]

Yeah I never realised McDonalds had so much support. Very surprising given all the negative stuff we know about fast food.

[@kwimreaperm1674]

McDonalds were doing a buy one get one free offer,on Big Macs. Me and a friend ordered 10 each, 40 burgers total. And we broke the shop for about 20 minutes. All people could get were fries and nuggets. One of my proudest moments.

[@Theendlessadventure]

Hah that's awesome. Hopefully you didn't try to eat it all in one sitting 😂

[@michaelheliotis5279]

You're very correct, all the ingredients at McDonald's NZ are locally sourced, which means the patties are 100% NZ grass-fed beef, so it might taste different to American beef which is typically corn-fed.

[@calichef1962]

I think most of the beef served at American McDonald's restaurants comes from Argentina, actually. I can't cite the source material, but I do remember reading about it. It was probably in one of my industry magazines that I subscribed to before I retired from my career as a chef?

[@chrisjeliaskoff3561]

Sometimes maccas source their lettuce from OZ not quite a true NZ burger, Aussie lettuce, yukkkkkkk!

[@michaelheliotis5279]

@@calichef1962 Actually I think I've vaguely heard something along those lines too. Either way though, the NZ beef is probably going to taste different to whatever beef they use in the US; most NZ beef is from Friesians, which they don't use in Argentina, and most US cattle are corn-fed. Though tbh you'd probably have to have a trained palate to tell the difference.

[@russellgray1426]

How can you not like onions? How..........😋😂

[@11azuresky]

Lol, I think they have quite basic taste buds for ppl who travel so much. I also often feel skeptical whenever they say some food is "spicy". They were even kinda exposed by CupofTJ unintentionally about it :D

[@keandric2765]

I also don't like raw onions. LOVE cooked onions, Grilled onions on a burger are great, but I've never like raw onions of any kind on or in Anything. It's not that uncommon of a preference :)

[@jeffhayward8221]

because onions are the devils food same with meat of any kind.

[@Theendlessadventure]

@@11azuresky I think everyone's entitled to having a food they don't like 😄 And as far as spicy food goes, we fell in love with it when we traveled to Thailand and other SE Asia countries. We've eaten with TJ twice, and the first time was all desserts so I don't think she's had much of an effect on our food preference 😸

[@11azuresky]

@@Theendlessadventure well, maybe you forgot you've had "spicy" street food in London with CupofTJ. English is not my first language, but I will try to explain my comment: I have never said that you must like everything. But I THINK you guys DO have basic taste for ppl who travel and are exposed to various cuisines so much. Although, to be fair, I have seen more picky eaters travellers on YT than you guys. And that's why I don't subscribe to them ;)

[@lauralenau590]

Why do I keep watching your videos on an empty stomach? 🤣😭

[@shlibbermacshlibber4106]

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[@shlibbermacshlibber4106]

Privetboy Moscow, what is your agenda?

[@lauralenau590]

@@shlibbermacshlibber4106 Being rude, obviously 🤷

[@foodnazi5902]

Ikr Eric and Alison makes me hungry every time !

[@H4rryInd3r]

I live in New Zealand and we go to Taupo every year with a bunch of family friends and at the end of the holiday we always go there

[@wez130]

You went to Taupo and missed the main attraction? Huka falls is amazing!

[@foodnazi5902]

I absolutely love your food reviews Eric and Alison ! I love food and you guys make me hungry in every video :)

[@Theendlessadventure]

Thanks, glad you're enjoying the videos! 🍔

[@andyg9872]

Kiwi burgers are the best! Wish we had them in Australia.

[@davidchristian8218]

7:27 🤣 LMAO 🤣 Looking forward to more videos from y'all 😀

[@klerrr1]

When I went to New Zealand with my family in 2006 this was one of my 'must do's'. I got to eat lunch in the plane. It's fun to see you guys were as excited about the plane as I was haha.

[@jordikeoni]

I seldom eat at a McDonald's but whenever I do, it's only a McDonald's of Hawai'i franchise, to eat the McTeri Burger (basically a teriyaki hamburger) when it is on their menu since it is offered only for a limited time throughout the year. Or I eat an island breakfast platter consisting of Portuguese sausage, eggs, and rice. Yummy (Ono in Hawaiian)!

[@Theendlessadventure]

We'll have to keep our eyes out for that when we're back in Hawai'i!

[@MrRamyon74]

Please stop off in Blenheim on your way through to Christchurch, it's just after Picton. I recommend the Aviation museum which has connections to Peter Jackson the famous producer/director and also lunch at Brancott Winery, epic views, food and wine.. Wither Hills would be good too, very tasty....Marlborough is the Napa Valley of New Zealand.. If you're in a rush then try the winery place at the railway station, a great selection and would make for a good vid!!...

[@donstravelsandrants.]

Love the DC3. Looks like a nice kiwi burger. Another cool video 👍.

[@xxr0wdyxx]

Wow taupo my hometown miss it soo much love going home for holidays at xmas time

[@kinerf1312]

guys ... you're sooo close to 200k subs !!! I'm pulling for ya !

[@stephenobrien5909]

I used to live in Taupo 10 mins walk from the plane> I don't eat McDonalds as a rule but had a burger in the plane. That is the same aircraft that transported US an British paratroopers in WW2. Taupo needs a day there its a great place.

[@robertwood8730]

Well, Macca's didn't actually invent the Kiwiburger as it was available at most burger joints around the country. Usually a (bigger!) slice of beetroot was on nearly every type of burger that had salad or coleslaw on it as well. Eggburgers that I remember eating in the 1980's were almost the same as the Macca's Kiwiburger, just that the employee came up with the name 'Kiwiburger' and it is trade marked by MacDonald's as that.

[@jaydenallen8720]

The way people in America say beetroot is diabolical!

[@joanrath126]

In Oklahoma is a McDonalds that goes across 4 lanes of traffic.as your up in the air you can watch all the cars by by on the hiway.never seen anything like it

[@GenialHarryGrout]

I've never had Kiwi but I have eaten Emu and Kangaroo, different country but close(ish).

[@imissmayberry12]

Genial Harry Grout kiwi is a fruit. There is no kiwi on this burger.

[@londonbeatz]

U can't eat kiwi (birds) as they are our national bird and endangered. But u can eat kiwifruit

[@GenialHarryGrout]

@@imissmayberry12 No Kiwi in the burger, I've been conned. Next someone will be telling me there are no dinosaur burgers, but I have seen these on the Flintstones.

[@conniecrawford5231]

"Kiwi" is a nickname for a New Zealander and you can't ear the national bird, the kiwi and the "kiwi" fruit was originally called the "Chinese gooseberry" and rebranded as kiwi to increase sales!

[@chillidude805]

Genial Harry Grout, LOL eating Kiwi would be like eating a Koala. They are protected species I'm sure.

[@delukxy]

No kiwis were harmed in the making of this McDonalds BlandBurger.

[@MatthewTheWanderer]

I was disappointed when they said "beef patty" and found out it wasn't made with kiwi meat!

[@didi_0222]

I genuinely thought it’s made of kiwi bird... and felt bad thinking that... lol ..

[@listay1]

The Angus one is much tastier!

[@listay1]

I remember hearing my parents tell me about how the Taupo McDonalds plane was driven (by road) from Taranaki to Taupo - because the then Mayor of Taupo purchased it in New Plymouth (my hometown). I was around 1 or 2 when this happened. Hah.

[@shamammap8054]

I love beets. Will definitely be trying that on my next burger. 😎

[@zoemorrison07]

This is shaping up to be one of the best trips you have vlogged I reckon! It looks so much fun, and the plane is so damn cool! I’d have span the wheel too ;) not every day you get to do something like that! Looking forward to many more vlogs!

[@h0za595]

I live in NZ and just got back from a holiday in Taupo

[@mulberry985]

If you guys haven't left the country and are coming back to Auckland, I recommend you to try White lady burgers. It's on Commerce St which is right behind the street where Giapo is on. 👍

[@londonbeatz]

Nah they r going south. But love the white lady burgers

[@waynekerr7838]

I loved the food in Auckland when I was there last year. Seafood in particular was delicious. Didn't get to try White Lady Burgers but I'll make sure I do this year when I go again.

[@cjcj6945]

Here's to another 10 years free of McDonald's!!!😬👍🍔🍟

[@terryhenderson3490]

Hi guys i think you will find that the Aircraft's full name , is a McDonnell Douglas DC 3 . you can look it up on Wikipedia .Is that why it's now a McDonald's . I'm old enough to have flown in one in the 1960's . Keep up the good work look forward to your videos .

[@moniquedowney9637]

I do hope you know that you were in a volcanic crater in taupo? The lake is a crater no kidding! It used to freak me out as a kid when we holidayed there every year!!

[@tearoapouhaereiti9060]

If you ever make it to Wellington before Sunday, Maori Kapa Haka Nationals are being held at the Westpac Stadium. Started today, finals are on Sunday. All traditional food. If ever you want a full Maori experience, you can't get it any better than at Te Matatini (Maori Culture Dance Nationals).

[@Gryffindame]

I hope they make it!!

[@tearoapouhaereiti9060]

Yeah I hope so too, they will enjoy it.

[@Gryffindame]

@@tearoapouhaereiti9060 it sounds like they might be heading to chch :( I really hope they dont skip us, Wellington is awesome

[@dawnallen123]

Beautiful scenery. Looks like you guys are enjoying yourselves. Love your content and the effort you put in your videos. Been loving the editing on your videos.

[@Geenine44]

Go to a real burger bar and ask for one of these. These kiwi stalked burgers have been a mainstay for ry long time before Maccas decided to try it.

[@jouleheist]

Australia has the Kiwiburger, but it's called "Burger with the lot." My husband had one while in the Navy. He said it was awful.

[@ufewl]

nice sunset

[@aWanderlustForLife]

We tend to avoid American fast food in general, too. But I totally see why you swing by this McD's! So unique and I appreciate that they made it a "thing". Just sad you couldn't go in the plane but that's travel for ya. Not everything goes to plan!

[@Theendlessadventure]

Yeah it was just too interesting of a place to pass up, and the story of the Kiwi burger had us intrigued! Still, it was a fun experience even if we didn't get to go in the plane 😄

[@Theloneexplorer18]

I'm from New Zealand and never heard of that McDonald's till now

[@ceedoubleyou]

FYI, before Maccas, this burger would've just been an Egg Burger, you could and still buy from any reputable "takeaway food"establishment.

[@RebeccaAndEuan]

I love that it even has a 'World's Coolest McDonald's' sign! I need to go here! ✈️❤️

[@MatthewTheWanderer]

Until I saw them show that sign, I just thought they were being hyperbolic with the title, lol.

[@Theendlessadventure]

It's worth visiting! But make sure you go when the plane it open 😂

[@RebeccaAndEuan]

@@MatthewTheWanderer Haha same. I was like 'oh, we'll see about that!' 😂

[@RebeccaAndEuan]

@@Theendlessadventure Haha definitely! I spend my whole life on planes, I'd hate to miss the chance to eat McDonald's on one lol

[@richardmeyer418]

Waaaaaa - McDonalds. Having gotten that over with - you guys are within a smidgen of 200K subscribers. Well done and may you go from strength to strength.

[@cjcj6945]

I'm looking at this vlog in January 2020... now they are at 324,000!👍

[@Kered-9]

I have a 10 year McDonald's streak going too. I have eaten there every year for at least 10 years...

[@timstewartuk]

McDonald's, like the proverbial leopard, doesn't change it's spots. Nice try though. How long before the next one? Good night adventurers. : o)

[@CT-io8ib]

How long are you staying in lake taupo for.

[@crstothard]

Poor Kiwi birds! Can you imagine Micky-D's serving up an American Eagle burger?!?!?! :) Greetings from NYC!

[@londonbeatz]

There is no kiwi is the burger it's just a name. U can't eat kiwi here and no one wants to. We love the little guys

[@waynekerr7838]

Seeing a real Kiwi bird is on my bucket list. We don't have any in our zoos here in Australia. A bird without wings has definitely caught my attention.

[@oddbloochicken]

Yeah, definitely no kiwis in it. Theyre very endangered here. Kiwi is just what we call ourselves instead of something like "new Zealander"

[@jenniferolson9872]

This burger is interesting. Last year, McDonalds had a burger in Canada called the Aussie BBQ & Egg burger. It didn’t have beet root, but beet chips. It was poorly reviewed. It’s funny how the corporation had this burger in New Zealand, but introduced a crappy version in Canada, and also called it Aussie.

[@MrAlbarry51]

Loads of fun traveling along with you in NZ!

[@kingcountrykiwi7429]

Taupo (Toe - Poor) is my maori Tribes ancestral home, Ngati Tuwharetoa. Its a shame its so cloudy and you cant see the volcanos. Hopefully when u drive pass you will see.

[@sallymay24]

I’ve been to that maccas 👏🏼👏🏼

[@melcatley3437]

When we were kids we'd spend our holidays in Taupo and have fish n chips or KFC on the lakefront. Happy memories

[@JKMCraveTV]

*Great Video!!! Smashed the Thumbs UP!!!!!* 😀

[@trunksGav]

Some may have already said but if going to Queenstown.. Fergburger is most popular with sometimes big ques.. but Im vegetarian so diditn wanna risk any vegetarian burgers incase it was on the same grill.. Thers another burger places meant to be just as good behind it.. Cant remember its name..

[@fredericktrinidad421]

There used to be a decommissioned jumbo commercial airplane turned into a restaurant near The Ninoy Aquino International Airport here in Manila, Philippines.

[@matariki3638]

Pity you didn't try a REAL kiwi burger in Auckland. The White Lady Mobile Caravan. Use to go there in the 80'S after night clubbing. Massive awesome juicy burgers :)

[@JamesonDizzle]

I broke my many year anti McDonald’s steak when I got into Tallinn late at night last year. I didn’t see anything open on the map and was starving. I was soooooo mad the next morning when I walked past the same McDonald’s and there was a Max Burger around the corner!

[@janebaker966]

That river with all the weed looked exactly like a Hampshire chalk stream. The plane at the MacDonalds was a great feature. I almost never eat at MacDonalds but I do like their tasty fries,a rare treat.

[@Theendlessadventure]

Yeah their fries are actually pretty delicious 🍟

[@chillidude805]

I prefer the thicker fries at KFC, but what a great idea serving customers inside a DC3 !!!! just brilliant.

[@Gryffindame]

Did you guys bypass rotorua? That would have been an experience for you!! Its so cool there but it STINKS so bad, like eggs lol

[@Gryffindame]

Are you spending time in welly? That's the capital of nz so I hope you are!

[@joanrath126]

Amazing how different McDonald's keep it get rid of different sandwiches...like mcrib all year round in Germany....I cant eat there though...dont like the beef...my st bernard loves thier nuggets.take her there before going to the vet! They do have some of the best fries.

[@eatdurianordie9580]

You take your dog to McDonalds on the way to the vet???? LOL Funniest comment I heard all year.

[@cranford378]

Great video as usual guys.

[@Theendlessadventure]

Thanks! 😊

[@Alina_Valentina]

9:27 is that Asley and Josh outside ? :D i told them i'll make the same comment on your vid :))))

[@alimoe1970]

fyi burgers from takeaways have been eaten like that since the 50"s. Mcdonalds is just the first place to commercialise it. Also beetroot is sold in every food store in NZ not hard to get hold of.

[@PurpleSpiderwebs]

You say this is the coolest but did you know there's a ufo McDonalds in Roswell, New Mexico. Also, Finnish McDonalds is my favourite for the food at least compared to the UK one. Pear shake and pizza burger? YES PLEASE. Really excited to try Japanese McDonalds when I go in April

[@eddieh1530]

A plane ride and a BIG MAC. OMG, I am leaving here. See you soon oh great Mcdonalds in New Zealand. :)

[@garymason8191]

Love that DC-3 guys

[@h0za595]

I had breakfast in that plane yesterday

[@corkeymonster]

You definitely should have tried the Angus beef version of the Kiwi Burger. Much nicer.

[@shlibbermacshlibber4106]

Kiwi burger, not made of kiwi, I was worried for about 1/2 a second CLOSED! 😭 Did you try the old "DONT YOU KNOW WHO WE ARE????" No, not your style, and it wouldn't go down well in NZ

[@HannahandMyron]

We love seeing you guys travel around our home country. If you're still there, you've got to try a Kiwi burger at a classic New Zealand takeaway. That's where they're best! We're over in Europe so are pretty jealous of the amazing NZ summer you're having right now!

[@dm2129]

Did u watch the video??🙄🤔

[@HannahandMyron]

@@dm2129 Sure did! And they weren't that impressed with the McDonald's one so I'm letting them know that they should try it again at a classic New Zealand takeaway...

[@suzyniles9397]

And further more...we like our eggs runny ! We use real cheese and bbq mince flame grilled with a whole lot more flavour ! Cheers !

[@darrencollins1665]

fantastic can't wait till you try manchester uk

[@PurfectRelaxation]

Always wanted to try McDonald’s in other countries! Good video!

[@edoggz20111]

Wondering if that plane is fully functional

[@amandakelly7991]

should check out Whangaparaoa nice place

[@LightingComposition]

You should have tried burger in Queenstown.

[@JTMcAwesomeFace]

I thought it was going to have actual kiwi fruit on it :D

[@CharlieNoodles]

Maccas put up a billboard when they brought back the kiwi burger . It said “because you whinge every time we take it away.”

[@tamingshem12]

I am one of them

[@lottorich89]

9.50 Bum shot! Love you guys

[@SweetHopeCookies]

Watching you two mangle that kiwi burger bun was killing me. Not to compete (maybe just a little) but it’s been more than 20 years since I entered the doors or drive through of a McD’s. And that stream was stunning! Thanks for another great one!

[@jordaaaany]

If you go to Dunedin try their mcdonalds, it's absolutely delis,

[@haphazardtube8027]

I came across an article about McDonalds in New Zealand handing out books rather than toys with their kid's meals rather than toys. It made me wonder if that was something you noticed when you where there.

[@londonbeatz]

Yep this month maccas are giving away Roald Dahl books

[@gillowens24]

looks so cool

[@beauti72]

Oh wow you guys were in our Mcdonalds.

[@OhioticketswithRobert]

Interesting stick bug or insect, awesome McDonald's!

[@Hoju1976]

You missed Rotorua !!

[@listay1]

Rota-Vegas?

[@robertwalker1333]

The Kiwi Burger was not invented by McDonalds it has been around before McDonalds came to NZ and they stuff up the Angus meat so it tastes just like their regular meat patties, Any Takeaway place in NZ makes better Kiwi Burgers, beetroot is all over the place

[@ChristopherStendeck]

It's a McDonald Douglas! 😂

[@anti5520]

Izzy of Albion GENIUS

[@andrewbristoe1833]

Have to kiwi stir has to be an Aussie burger so similar and beetroot is claimed by Australia!

[@londonbeatz]

Aussies. Always taking our stuff lol

[@andrewbristoe1833]

Joanne kiwigal yer think meant claimed but calmed yes that underarm was a while ago lol

[@waynekerr7838]

Bring back the Pavlova debate LOL

[@londonbeatz]

@@andrewbristoe1833 typo

[@treasurehuntfoodies]

That is absolutely the coolest MD's ever!! That burger looks great!! BEET ROOT♡

[@Theendlessadventure]

It was.. they even had that sign to prove it! 😂 The beetroot was definitely a nice addition 👌

[@hubertl75]

EPIC roadtrip LOLLLLLL !!!

[@Psychphuq]

Amazing how similar McOz & KiwiBurger are... Both put beetroot on a quarter pounder... Wonder if there's a difference in price...? Also, sleepy li'l Adelaide had a Macca's with a DC3 out front... Soooo, same ideas either side of 'the ditch'...? :/

[@kingcountrykiwi7429]

Vegetables are grown and Meat are grazed on different soil and grass so will be different flavour. Price I don't know. They all rip off lol.

[@shaungordon9737]

They are more or less the same thing. Just different names

[@sandieM27]

Kiwi Burger looks like the old average aussie burgers , they don't tend to add the beetroot so much anymore, and then add some pineapple and that's a good burger !

[@shabananaeem1917]

Nice 👍👍

[@sarialawrence9342]

Barbados is really nice if u guys came here u would really love it

[@vanessanepia3715]

The kiwi burger is a take on the tradition kiwi egg burger then Mac Donald's added their spin on the classic kiwi egg burger...and waalaa Mac Donalds Kiwi Burger...and yip you got ripped off with the beetroot....

[@its.me.hana.elisha]

Are you stopping in Wellington?

[@vickytaylor9155]

That weed is a nightmare. It spreads everywhere and damages the river bed and kills other oxygenated plants and kills the fish.

[@chillidude805]

The weed kinda looked scary actually. I wouldn't want to swim in it.

[@annother3350]

I wonder if it's returned since they banned swimmers!?

[@waynekerr7838]

The disappointment I felt when I didn’t see a Kiwifruit in the Kiwi Burger!

[@londonbeatz]

It's just a name

[@chrisgreen7725]

Kiwi beef is tough and stringy from all them hills.

[@edition_sixscalediecastmod6084]

I ate a similar burger in Australia with beetroot and egg but it wasnt at a mcdonalds

[@chillidude805]

Works Burger I think.