McDonald's The Spicy Faceoff: McSpicy vs Black Pepper Flamer

My all-time favorite McSpicy has finally meet its new challenger!


From today (18 April 2013) onwards, McDonald’s is set to tantalize your taste buds with their NEW! Black Pepper Flamer. Along with the new burger, there will be two more new menu items - Citrus Thai Shaker Fries and Lychee McFizz. Do note that they are available for a limited time only!


Thanks to Janet (OMY), I had a sneak preview of the new offerings from McDonald’s!


Lychee McFizz ($2.40) is simply a concoction of lychee syrup with Sprite. A refreshing drink, without being overly sweet. On a random note, I really like the color of this beverage, which is a subtle pink by the way ♥

*shake-shake-shake* 

Citrus Thai Shaker Fries ($2.75) taste like Tom Yum, minus the spiciness. Not spicy at all! 

Ahh... I miss Seaweed Shaker Fries! That is like my favoritest Shaker Fries flavor ever... and I might have changed my mind after trying the Citrus Thai flavor. Okay, maybe not. Both are equally good, seriously!


The event kicked off with two good-looking 'chefs' contending for "The Spicy Faceoff"... Let the flames begin!


McSpicy has been around for 10 years and counting!


Will the NEW! Black Pepper Flamer win the battle?


Looks like it's gonna be a tough fight! 

We were served the NEW! Black Pepper Flamer burger, followed by McSpicy. Well, we were supposed to take few bites, taste, and choose our favorite (spicy) burger. Apparently, the Black Pepper Flamer (meal: $6.40) was soooooo good that I finished it up! 

I don't usually fancy buns. However, the lightly toasted cornmeal dusted bun was soft and fluffy enough to win me over. Fried to perfection, the chicken patty was crispy on the outside, super juicy and tender on the inside. Well-marinated with a feisty combination of black pepper, cumin and other spices, the taste somewhat reminds me of peppery tandoori chicken.

It wins my heart though it (surprisingly) lacks the spicy factor. If you think McSpicy is too spicy for you, try this... and fall in love! :d~



Come to think of it, I've been eating McSpicy for so many years... 10 years and counting! Umm... that explains my size :,/

Well, McSpicy is definitely much spicier... like 3x? One can taste the spiciness upon the 1st bite. Anyway, I finished up the juicy meaty chicken patty but not the sesame bun. Not a fan of buns. #justsaying


And so, I casted my vote for... 


Black Pepper Flamer! 
(PS: At the event, McSpicy won.)


Actually, I like BOTH! Burgers, I mean :P



Woohoo~! Lucky me won $50 McDonald’s vouchers ♥

That's all for now. Go try the new spicy challenger, Black Pepper Flamer and vote for your favourite HERE.
(Psst... Black Pepper Flamer is leading!)

***All info and unmarked images are extracted from press release and McDonald's Singapore FB Page.***

Unveil The Truth; McDonald's Open Doors

Do you know that McDonald's has more than 115 restaurants island-wide (in Singapore)? I didn't know that until I attended the McDonald's Open Doors Kitchen Tour last Sat.

The bloggers-only event was held at McDonald's @ King Albert Park.

It was my 1st OMY event and luckily I wasn't alone...... I met Clara (DblChin) & Felica there! :D

Coke with salt for me coz I was down with sore thoat and flu. #toopidhaze

Linda, giving us a brief intro before we embarked on the tour.

And so, the tour begins! We were led to this "secret chamber"......

The batches of assorted buns with expiry date stated. Freshness is ensured. No worries.

Moreee buns! These are for Teppanyaki Chicken McGrill :d~

Here's the spacious well-ventilated storeroom. Very clean and neat right?

Cute -> Purple Grimace :D

Guess what's the dark-looking liquid inside the plastic containers?

Answer: HOT FUDGE!

Entering the chiller where the food items are stored. There's a freezer right behind another door. Brrr.. Super duper cold but shiok! :p

Temperature inside the freezer is -19°C!!!

The very colorful crew room, where the crew members have their break-time.

They have the "Crew Member Of The Month Award", which I believe the winners will be entitled to incentives and such?

McDonald's see the importance of keeping the crew members motivated. Thumbs up!

Woah! I spot a camera-ready crew! :D

I SMURF McDonald's!

My usual special order(s): Double Cheese Burger (plain), McWings (all wings). I'll try McChicken Burger (add cheese) next time :p

Each segment is catered for different fried items. Everything is just so systematic yea.

Buns are toasted to perfection, using this machine here. The crew members are extremely fast and efficient! I couldn't even take a proper photo of the freshly toasted buns after numerous tries =.="

o.o!?!?!?

Ohhh.. Grilling the meat patties!

Are you drooling yet? I am! :d~

How can we forget the pipin' hot apple pies?! Crispy outer crust, with sweet caramelized apple filling...... *yum yum*

All-time-favorite fries! Crispy on the outside yet fluffy on the inside.

-End of Tour-

 

Mini-buffet session begins! Super hungry (as usual).

Cup corns, with butter and a dash of salt. Then *shake-shake-shake*.

McNuggets! I truly missed the spicy ones very much...... :(

Best dipped in curry sauce. I missed the mayo sauce very much too...... *grumpy-face*

Me loveee McWings! Not a fan of drumlets though.

New item - Big N' Tasty Burger! Love the smokey sauce, beef patty, bun. A must-try for beef lovers :d~

Veggie-overload.

See how juicy the beef patty is! *slurps*

Another new item - Horlicks McFlurry.. Milo is still my favorite! (When izzit coming back again?)

Tried cheesy fries for the 1st time. Taste like Cheezels. Hmm well.. Good but not fantastic. I want my seaweed shaker fries back pls! TYVM (:

Cinnamon Melts. Love this, albeit too sweet!

Yeah~ to free treats!

Are you intrigued to join in the McDonald's Open Doors Tour? There will be open-to-public kitchen tours conducted on every 3rd Sunday of the month (from 18 Sept 2011 to 19 Feb 2012). CLICK HERE to register now.

Thanks OMY & McDonald's for such an insightful tour! Enjoyed every bit! ♥