Sunday, August 29, 2010

How do you say "Double Cheeseburger" in Bahasa?

Today I completed my mission as an American in a foreign country.  I went to McDonald's.  But this was unlike any fast food experience I've ever had in the states!  The building was a beautiful two-story, shiny white, mirrored window business.  Instead of a parking lot filled with broken-down Cutlasses, though, there were brand new motorcycles, scooters, and luxury SUVs and a DOORMAN!  As soon as I walked in, I was met by a bright and shiny woman working behind the patisserie counter.  I moved on through the restaurant to the counter, where I ordered a double cheeseburger - get this - a la carte, and the cashier both looked me in the eye and smiled at me.  We're definitely not in Kansas, anymore!

After I ordered my lunch, I took my tray up to the second floor.  There I found an 8-computer wi-fi counter and flat-screen TVs.  Oh, and a smoking section!  So weird.  

Here is a picture of the tray paper:


Notice the big yellow letters at the bottom that promise 24 hour delivery service.  That's right, y'all.  Southeast Asia is fully equipped with McDonald's home delivery.  Taco Bell's 4th Meal campaign is looking pretty silly right about now!  Oh, and here's a picture of the cup lid.  Nothing important, I just thought it looked cool.


I cannot conclude this post without a picture of the totally disturbing mural of Ronald McDonald on the wall.



2 comments:

  1. Bahahaha!!!! I love this, Hannah Vann! That mural is crrreeepy. In Europe every McDonald's is housed in a stellar building! I went to one the other day in the center of Madrid and there was a security man making sure creepy guys off the street couldn't beg for money and the building was gorgeous. I must say, though, I think my favorite McDonald's is in Rome, Italy. Last year when I explored Europe during Semana Santa (my spring vacation in Spain), my friends and I ate at McDonald's to save money. Gotta love the euro menu! :) I'm reading your blog! You should read mine too! You can find it on the "info" section of my fb. MISS YOU and hope you keep enjoying Indonesia. - Brittany

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  2. Girl, did I not take you to a McDonald's in Egypt? They are always nicer abroad because it's a luxury for folks to eat there! I want more pictures!

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