"Kai Zi Bread" with Angus Steak Patty – McDonald’s Premium Burger Goes on Sale

McDonald’s not only features premium ingredients but also comes in a specially designed exclusive box to present a luxurious, high-end feel. (Photo by Yao Shun)

The burger patty made from New Zealand and Australian Angus black beef, weighing 4 ounces per patty, is rich in juicy flavor when cooked and extremely satisfying to bite into. (Photo by Yao Shun)

The uses boneless chicken leg meat marinated with American Cayenne peppers and other spices before being crispy fried, delivering a spicy and bold taste. (Photo by Yao Shun)

The lettuce and tomatoes used in McDonald’s "Ultimate BLT" series burgers are grown by high-quality local farmers in Taiwan and freshly picked. (Photo by Yao Shun)

To offer burger enthusiasts and meat lovers a new taste experience, fast-food chain leader McDonald’s has launched a new limited-edition seasonal "BLT" series of delicious burgers starting today (the 20th). In addition to using Taiwan pork thick-cut bacon (Bacon), whole Yunlin original leaf lettuce (Lettuce), and Taiwanese beef tomatoes (Tomato) paired with smoked BBQ sauce and specially made brioche buns, along with the made with crispy fried boneless chicken leg meat, it also debuts the use of Angus black beef patties from New Zealand or Australia for the first time. The gourmet-level burger (Gourmet Burger) not only provides customers with a new choice of burger flavors but also once again proves to the market: you can enjoy a Gourmet Burger at McDonald’s too！

"Angus" is a breed of beef cattle known for their sturdy and robust build, featuring traits such as early maturity, high lean meat ratio, and resistance to illness, making them popular among farms in the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Angus beef is prized for its rich and beautiful marbling, thus favored and highly regarded by many food connoisseurs, especially steak aficionados. Now, McDonald’s in Taiwan uses Angus beef from New Zealand or Australia for burger patties in the limited-edition new product , upgrading both ingredients and flavor while also ensuring food safety.

It’s worth mentioning that the brioche bun (Brioche) used in McDonald’s new "Ultimate BLT" series is a high-end European-style bread with flavors of both cake and dessert. This type of bread contains a high proportion of butter in the dough, resulting in an exceptionally soft and tender texture after baking, with a sweet and rich milky aroma.

The brioche bun has a historical connection with France, and some historians even believe it was one of the triggers of the French Revolution. It is said that during a time of turmoil and hardship, a minister reported to Queen Marie Antoinette, “What should we do about the starving common people who have no food?” The queen, known for her love of fine dining, replied, “Why don’t they eat brioche?” Just as Emperor Hui of Jin in China asked his people to “eat meat porridge,” this out-of-touch queen in France gave a similarly oblivious response. In early Europe, it was called the “bread of nobility” or “bread for the rich.” Now, McDonald’s in Taiwan uses this “Kai Zi Bread” to replace traditional burger buns in its new offerings, showcasing its ambition to challenge the “pinnacle of taste.”

In addition, to deliver the classic BLT flavor beloved by burger enthusiasts, the three elements of BLT—Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato—used in McDonald’s Ultimate series in Taiwan are all locally produced. The original leaf lettuce and beef tomatoes, which are fresh, crisp, and juicy, are harvested locally, embodying the philosophy of “From Farm to Table” and “Thriving Together with Taiwan.”

The uses Angus beef from New Zealand and Australia to form a 4-ounce patty, which is seared at high temperature to lock in rich juices. It is then paired with the aforementioned smoky, chewy thick-cut bacon, freshly picked beef tomatoes from Nantou/Yunlin, and a whole piece of Yunlin original leaf lettuce, topped with McDonald’s classic smoked BBQ sauce, and finished with a brioche bun baked at 200 degrees Celsius. As for the , the boneless chicken leg meat is marinated in a sauce made with spices including American Cayenne pepper before being crispy fried into a patty and combined with the BLT elements.

It’s worth mentioning that the brioche bun (Brioche) used in McDonald’s new "Ultimate BLT" series is a high-end European-style bread with flavors of both cake and dessert. This type of bread contains a high proportion of butter in the dough, resulting in an exceptionally soft and tender texture after baking, with a sweet and rich milky aroma. Hence, it was called the “bread of nobility” or “bread for the rich” in early Europe. Now, McDonald’s in Taiwan uses this “Kai Zi Bread” to replace traditional burger buns in its new offerings, showcasing its ambition to challenge the “pinnacle of taste.”

The and , available exclusively from now until January 23, 2018, are priced at NT$113 for a single order and NT$159 for a classic combo. Additionally, for consumers looking to gather with family and friends at the end of the year but worried about long restaurant lines, McDonald’s has also introduced the “Year-End Joy Ultimate 2-Person Meal,” which includes: 2 x / (flavor choice), 9-piece Chicken McNuggets, 2 spicy hot wings, and 1 medium serving of fries, all for NT$399.

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