LAHORE- McDonald’s has made sure it preserves its dominance in Pakistan by constantly trying to adding some desi touch its’s menu. Examples include the shake shake fries they launched almost a decade ago that had masala powder. Then came the chapli kebab burger. And now, it seems as if they might be introducing Bun Kebabs or Anday Wala Burger.
Almost everyone in Pakistan loves ‘Anday wala Burger’ and each city has its own special spot for these burgers. Lahore has Lasani, Karachi has Mirchili and even Islamabad has it’s very own Nagina. But one place that should not be serving these burgers seems all set to localise it’s menu.
Anday wala burger is not something you’ll want to devour at some fancy restaurant, it’s meant to be relished in the comfort of your car in a parking lot or on the roadside at a khoka with your friends.
We know you were messing @Aligulpir but we have taken you seriously. If you get enough people on your side, you will get #AndayWalaBurger
— McDonald’s Pakistan (@McDonaldsPK) March 25, 2019
So obviously, when the fast-food giant started dropping hints about coming out with their very own anday wala burger,’ Pakistani Twitterati lost it’s calm.http://
Surely there will be many against the idea.
Bun kebab just aint fast frozen food genre. The patty needs to be fried in egg right then, a very fluffy whisked egg, and the bun bread fried all sidrs. Plus the chutneys: dont burger or westernise this, please #AndayWalaBurger https://t.co/kBhq40UxVX
— Unberryin Heather (@ambreenhaider01) March 27, 2019
The elite form of Anday Waala Burger?
— Faizan Lakhani (@faizanlakhani) March 26, 2019
Dear Ali Gul Pir, please leave anday wala burger alone and let it be left out item for any food chain to consider, It is one of the most genuine fodd items that are available on the streets of Pakistan, Mainly in Karachi. #AndayWalaBurger
— Student of BugsBunny (@Saadbuksh) March 27, 2019
No.
Let some small scale business be left for poors who can’t start a @McDonalds @McDonaldsPK @Aligulpir plz
— Aamir Shehzad (@Aas8isb) March 26, 2019
You don’t exactly see McDonalds sell high priced food items do you? #AndayWalaBurger costs about 90 rs i guess and McDonanlds will costs you 700 for this Lol picture that, that’s risible ghalat deal kerli @Aligulpir !! P.S I ❤️ quarter pounder @McDonaldsPK ?
— Marium Sheikh (@mariumsheikh) March 26, 2019
The brand even managed to involve Ali Gul Pir and Cynthia D. Ritchie – popular social media influencers in Pakistan – who tweeted about wanting a good anday wala burger.
Mujhe #AndayWalaBurger kon khilayega? pic.twitter.com/OkCv2YJQPj
— Ali Gul Pir (@Aligulpir) March 25, 2019
Dear @McDonaldsPK;
I’ll humbly volunteer my services as a quality control taste tester when #AndayWalaBurger is served at the Islamabad location.
Thanking you in advance.
— Cynthia D. Ritchie (@CynthiaDRitchie) March 26, 2019
While there are some people that are excited about the possibility of this happening, majority of the online population wants street food to be spared the commercialization.
The chain is yet to confirm if ‘Anday Wala Burger’ will be the newest addition to their menu and though we are doubtful about the creation, we’ll just have to stay tuned to find out what’s next.
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