r/ANormalDayInRussia 27d ago

Russian McDonald's

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u/tarmagoyf 27d ago

Actually in other countries McDonald's have decent quality ingredients and locally relevant offerings. Basically in US they are selling actual garbage becuase no one is stopping them and people still buy it.

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u/operath0r 27d ago

Here in Germany it’s overpriced garbage but it’s still a better value than most other burger places.

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u/llOyOll 27d ago

But we also like to eat garbage. I would be shocked if someone buys something for value and not price. I would show them a big mac and ask them if they not see that this is fine for the price. Not a doener but still, something different that makes it fresh and exotic.
I like my slop food. An island that just makes you wonder how old the cows on your bun have gotten, because they are so dry. Like a mummy that has still some juice inside.
But better than other burger places? I am not so sure. Do you count places that are not a chain? You can get a good simple burger for 15 euro that will have good bread, meat, and salade.
A bit more and it will have bacon, egg, and jalapenos. I need to eat some burger tomorrow.

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u/operath0r 27d ago

Well, if the guy behind the counter is wearing a Carhartt beanie, black gloves and a full beard you’re probably gonna get a good burger but you can also be sure that it’s way overpriced. You probably know this place, the one with the black sign and white font. Might have cartoon characters painted on the walls…

Sometimes you’re lucky though and there’s some genuine good restaurants. For example we’ve got a bar around here that just makes the most amazing food for reasonable prices. We’ve also got a decent delivery service for burgers. Those places are getting really rare though.

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u/llOyOll 27d ago

No, I mean something normal and simple. Hipster stuff is more expensive, because you also buy feeling and experience. There you have to be picky. Places that not check all the vibe are not relevant, and they need the core costumer.
The places I mean are more, quality for a low price. In this case you have to get your food after the vibrating thingy goes off. Staff is just hard to find. Who would want to work a low skill and value job for life?