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Wales Online
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
'I tried the new McDonald's dessert and I'm obsessed'
'I tried the new McDonald's dessert and I'm obsessed' McDonald's launched a new menu this week, with some old favourites making a comeback We loved it (Image: Sophie Buchan ) McDonald's has launched the Big Arch burger in the UK and Ireland, as well as other shakeups to its menu. We wasted no time in trying the new addition, as well as everything else on the new menu. This includes the Cheesy McCrispy, Toffee Crisp McFlurry, Halloumi Fries, and Toffee and Apple Pie. The Big Arch is clearly aiming to make a statement, with McDonald's bosses describing it as "iconic" and "unparalleled". But is it as good as some say? Here's what we thought. The Big Arch, in short, is totally worth the hype. My partner and I both loved it, and he can't stop raving about it. The burgers were incredibly juicy, with two beef patties in each one, and the generous helping of Big Arch sauce was ridiculously good. There's also slices of white cheddar, crispy and fresh onions, shredded lettuce, and crunchy pickles. It's as bold and delicious as it sounds. However, it is a little on the expensive side for McDonald's. A Big Arch on its own will set you back £7.99, with a medium meal at £9.99 and a large for £10.79. While at first glance, it might seem a bit steep, you're getting a seriously stacked burger, and sides if you go for the meal. Honestly, I've paid more at other places and still walked away hungry. Elsewhere the Cheesy McCrispy features a 100% chicken breast fillet with a crispy coating, topped with lettuce, crispy onions, tangy pink pickled onion chutney, bacon, Emmental cheese, and a rich deluxe cheese sauce. Article continues below The McDonald's burger was juicy (Image: Sophie Buchan ) This burger was packed with flavour, and if I had to nitpick, I'd just want a little extra sauce. Other than that, it was really good, so good in fact. The chicken was juicy, tender, and fell apart easily, and there was plenty of bacon. Content cannot be displayed without consent Next up we tried the Halloumi Fries. Our only complaint is we'd have happily eaten more than four, and they were especially tasty when dipped in the sweet chilli sauce. My favourite, though, was the Toffee and Apple Pie. I split it with my partner, and I wish I'd kept it all to myself. The ultimate treat, it was rich, sweet, and packed with the gooey apple sauce, which was full of flavour. The warm, crispy outside made it even better. A disappointment (Image: Sophie Buchan ) Article continues below The Toffee Crisp McFlurry, however, was less impressive. We didn't get the Toffee Crisp pieces and when our McFlurry arrived it was also only half full. is back but sadly, we didn't get the Toffee Crisp pieces. When it arrived, our McFlurry was only half full too with just a bit of sauce.
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
McDonald's fans slam new ‘overpriced' menu item with some branding it ‘rank' and ‘messy'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MCDONALD'S fans have slammed a new "overpriced" menu item, with some branding it "messy" and "rank". The fast food chain launched the Big Arch burger yesterday alongside a host of other savoury and sweet options. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 McDonald's launched the Big Arch burger in restaurants yesterday The never-before-seen burger combines two beef patties, white cheddar cheese slices, crispy onions, fresh onions, shredded lettuce, crunchy pickles, and a brand new Big Arch sauce. Customers can buy it for £7.99 on its own or £9.99 as part of a medium meal with a drink and side. Thomas O'Neill, head of menu at McDonald's UK&I, said it had taken things "up a notch" with the introduction of the Big Arch, adding: "This isn't about size, it's about flavour." Indeed, some customers are keen on the new burger, saying on Facebook they like the sauce and cheese while others have branded it one of McDonald's' "best" burgers ever. Read more on Fast Food HAPPY MEAL McDonald's launches new menu items today including 'iconic' burger Some customers have noted just how big the burger, which contains 1057 calories, is as well. However, others have been quick to point out some major flaws in the new menu item. One posted on the Snack Reviews Facebook page: "Very nice but very messy." Another added: "It's very messy, the sauce is nice." Meanwhile, a third said it "looks rank" while a fourth simply added: "Dog mess." Others have pointed out how "overpriced" the burger is, with one saying: "£9.99 for a meal now!" While another added: "It might be nice but just a semi posh up version of a normal big pay over £10 which for McDonald's is a rip off." Why McDonald's Cancelled Its New Drive-Thru Plans in Scottish Town (1) A McDonald's spokesperson said it had received "overwhelmingly positive" feedback from customers about the Big Arch. They added: "We designed the burger with our customers in mind and we're delighted to hear that our most exciting burger ever is thrilling burger fans across the UK - delivering on quality and taste! "As with all of our menu items, we refused to compromise on quality and as our biggest burger ever, the Big Arch contains more beef than other products, so the recommended price and calorie content reflect this. "Our customers return to our restaurants day after day as they know they can rely on us to deliver that quality McDonald's experience they love, at a price they can afford and we're committed to continuing that." It comes after McDonald's launched a major menu shake-up yesterday, which included the new Big Arch burger. Customers can also buy a Cheesy McCrispy burger, which costs £6.69 on its own or £8.49 in a medium meal. Halloumi Fries have made a return, with a regular portion costing £2.99 and a large sharebox £7.59. Those in the mood for something sweet can also try the Toffee Crisp McFlurry or Toffee Apple Pie, for £2.39 or £2.09. This is the full list of new items: Big Arch - £7.99 Big Arch medium meal - £9.99 Big Arch large meal - £10.79 Cheesy McCrispy - £6.69 Cheesy McCrispy medium meal - £8.49 Cheesy McCrispy large meal - £9.29 Toffee Crisp McFlurry - £2.39 Halloumi Fries (four-piece) - £2.99 Halloumi Fries Sharebox - £7.59 Toffee Apple Pie - £2.09 The menu shake-up has led to some fan favourites being ditched to make space for the new arrivals though. The Cheesy Garlic Bread Dippers, Lotus Biscoff McFlurry and McSpicy x Frank's RedHot burger were all served for the last time on Tuesday. OTHER MCDONALD'S NEWS The Sun revealed last month McDonald's had quietly axed the Chicken Bacon Caesar Wrap as part of a "rotation" of its offering. The wrap, which combined chicken breast strips, crispy onions, rashers of bacon and lettuce, was first launched in summer 2023. A spokesperson said: "As part of our regular wrap rotation, we've taken the Caesar wrap off the menu for now. "We're always evolving our menu with our customers in mind to keep things fresh and exciting." Last October, McDonald's announced it was bringing back its iconic McRib after almost 10 years for a limited time. It came after customers begged for the pork-based sandwich, which first launched in 1981, to make a comeback. However, it was quietly discontinued the following month. A host of other items have come off menus in recent years to make way for new ones including the fan favourite Chicken Legend. The Breakfast Bagel and iconic Sundaes have also fallen off menus since 2018. How to save at McDonald's You could end up being charged more for a McDonald's meal based solely on the McDonald's restaurant you choose. Research by The Sun found a Big Mac meal can be up to 30% cheaper at restaurants just two miles apart from each other. You can pick up a Big Mac and fries for just £2.99 at any time by filling in a feedback survey found on McDonald's receipts. The receipt should come with a 12-digit code which you can enter into the Food for Thought website alongside your submitted survey. You'll then receive a five-digit code which is your voucher for the £2.99 offer. There are some deals and offers you can only get if you have the My McDonald's app, so it's worth signing up to get money off your meals. The MyMcDonald's app can be downloaded on iPhone and Android phones and is quick to set up. You can also bag freebies and discounts on your birthday if you're a My McDonald's app user. The chain has recently sent out reminders to app users to fill out their birthday details - otherwise they could miss out on birthday treats. Do you have a money problem that needs sorting? Get in touch by emailing money-sm@ Plus, you can join our Sun Money Chats and Tips Facebook group to share your tips and stories
Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mirror
We tried McDonald's Big Arch and there's something you should know
McDonald's newest burger comes in at almost £8 This week McDonald's launched the Big Arch burger along with a few fan favourite - and we go our hands on it the second it dropped. Returning to restaurants across the UK and Ireland, the Big Arch burger made its return alongside the much-loved Toffee Crisp McFlurry, Cheesy McCrispy, Halloumi Fries and a Toffee and Apple Pie. So what did we think of it, and is it worthy of the hype? Biting into the Big Arch, it was nothing but an immediate "yay" from my partner and I. We both loved it and my partner could not stop raving about it. The burgers were juicy (there are two patties in each) and the sauce was insanely mouth-watering. The iconic burger is stacked with two juicy 100% British and Irish beef patties, white cheddar cheese slices, crispy onions, fresh onions, shredded lettuce, crunchy pickles, and finished with a generous layer of signature Big Arch sauce. So is it worth the price? I would say so, yes. The Big Arch alone is £7.99 meanwhile a medium meal is £9.99 and a large coming in at £10.79. Whilst it seems expensive initially, you're getting a pretty jam-packed burger and I could easily go to other places, pay more and walk away feeling like I need more food. Another fan-favourite also made a comeback by popular demand, the Cheesy McCrispy. This burger features a 100% chicken breast fillet with a crispy coating, topped with lettuce, crispy onions, tangy pink pickled onion chutney, bacon, Emmental cheese, and a rich deluxe cheese sauce. This was full of flavour and the only thing I would want is a dollop more sauce. Other than that, it was a pretty good burger. The chicken wasn't dry or hard, it was soft, fell apart and there was plenty of bacon. Again back by popular demand is the Toffee Crisp McFlurry. While it tasted good, we expected it to be swirled with Toffee Crisp pieces, as advertised, and topped with toffee sauce. However our McFlurry was half full with a little bit of sauce and no bits. This is the ultimate sweet treat. We split this in half and I very much regret it because it was so good. It was rich, sweet and packed a punch. the warmth of the flavours and its crispy outside made for a unique treat. We also had a side of halloumi fries and they were great, especially paired with the sweet chilli sauce. I can't remember the last time I had halloumi but it made me want to eat more of it. McDonald's new menu full price list Product Name Price Big Arch® £7.99 Big Arch® Medium Meal £9.99 Big Arch® Large Meal £10.79 Cheesy McCrispy® £6.69 Cheesy McCrispy® Medium Meal £8.49 Cheesy McCrispy® Large Meal £9.29 The Katsu Chicken One £3.49 £2.29 wrap of the day The Katsu Chicken One Medium Meal £5.29 Toffee Crisp® McFlurry® £2.39 Halloumi Fries 4-piece £2.99 Halloumi Fries Sharebox £7.59 Toffee Apple Pie £2.09
Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Scottish Sun
Three ways to rustle up a tasty cool treat on a budget when the sun is shining
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THERE is nothing better than a tasty and cool treat when the sun is shining. Raid your cupboard and you can rustle up one of these easy treats on a budget. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 7 Find out how to rustle up one of these easy treats on a budget Credit: Getty Here is what to try . . . CRUNCHY YOGHURT BITES: This recipe from Tesco real food is a great one to do with kids. You'll need an empty ice-cube tray, then sprinkle cereal to cover the base. You can use granola, crunchy cornflakes or anything in your cupboard. Next, spoon in Greek-style yoghurt to cover the cereal and top each cube with a few pieces of chopped fruit. Try raspberries, blueberries or mango. Freeze for one or two hours until solid before enjoying. CHOCOLATE BARK: If you love the combination of peanut butter and chocolate, this recipe from Sainsbury's is for you, and costs just 54p a serving. Melt 370g of chocolate in a bowl over a pan of water, then pour over a tray lined with baking paper. Soften 125g of peanut butter for 30 seconds or so in the microwave, then spoon it over the melted chocolate. You can use a fork or toothpick to create a swirling patter between the two. If you fancy a bit of texture, sprinkle a handful of salted popcorn over the mixture, before popping in the fridge for an hour to set. FROZEN DATE: This tasty Tesco Real Food recipe is better for you than most sweet treats — and it is just 12p a serving depending on the cost of the dates. Cut a slit in each date and remove the stones if they have not been pitted, fill with a little almond butter and place on a tray lined with baking paper. Melt a small amount of dark chocolate in the microwave or over a pan of hot water before drizzling over the stuffed dates. Sprinkle with a pinch of seat salt. I'm a Tunnocks fanatic and there were no lollies left in the shop so I stuck a teacake in the freezer and here is what happened Then eat as they are or pop into the freezer and eat from frozen for a superb cooldown. All prices on page correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers subject to availability Deal of the day 7 This tie-belt shirt dress is now reduced at H&M Credit: H&M EMBRACE the warm weather in this tie-belt shirt dress, now reduced from £22.99 to £12 at H&M. SAVE: £10.99 Cheap treat 7 Save 50p on this strawberry jar Credit: Wilko MAKE drinks a little more fun with this strawberry jar (450ml) and straw, £1.99, from Wilko – down from £2.49 SAVE: 50p What's new? McDONALD'S has refreshed its menu and now features the Big Arch burger, £7.99, as well as the Toffee Crisp McFlurry, £2.39. Top swap 7 Try this ironing board, £22 at Ikea Credit: IKEA 7 Or pick up a similar one at Lidl for £14.99 Credit: Lidl HEAD to Ikea for this ironing board, £22. Or from today you can pick up a similar household essential at Lidl for £14.99. SAVE: £7.01 Little helper RELIEVE tired or puffy eyes with these Garnier jelly eye patches, £3.32, from Superdrug. Shop & save 7 This Impulse body mist is down to £3 at Boots Credit: Boots GIVE yourself a fragrant pick-me-up with Impulse body mist, in various scents, down from £6 to £3 at Boots. SAVE: £3 Hot right now FROM now until the end of June, for every two hygiene products bought on Amazon, it will donate a third to The Multibank charity. PLAY NOW TO WIN £200 7 Join thousands of readers taking part in The Sun Raffle JOIN thousands of readers taking part in The Sun Raffle. Every month we're giving away £100 to 250 lucky readers - whether you're saving up or just in need of some extra cash, The Sun could have you covered. Every Sun Savers code entered equals one Raffle ticket. The more codes you enter, the more tickets you'll earn and the more chance you will have of winning!
The Irish Sun
5 days ago
- Business
- The Irish Sun
McDonald's launches five new menu items today including ‘iconic' burger – see the full list
MCDONALD'S has launched a brand new menu today and it includes five new menu items. The Big Arch burger will make its debut in stores, alongside four new menu items. 1 The Big Arch burger lands in stores today The never-before-seen item has two beef patties, topped with white cheddar cheese slices, crispy onions, fresh onions, shredded lettuce, crunchy pickles, and Big Arch sauce. It will cost £7.99 for the burger on its own or £9.99 for a medium meal. But it is worth bearing in mind that Customers will also be able to get their hands on its Cheesy McCrispy burger from today. The savoury snack will cost £6.69 on its own or £8.49 for a medium meal. Meanwhile, Halloumi Fries will also make a return from today, June 18. You can expect to pay £2.99 for a regular portion, while a large sharebox costs £7.59. Those in the mood for something sweet can also try th Most read in Money A serving of ice cream will set you back £2.39, while the warm apple treat will cost £2.09. You can see the full list of items below: McDonald's launches brand-new burger featuring never-before-seen sauce Big Arch - £7.99 Big Arch medium meal - £9.99 Big Arch large meal - £10.79 Cheesy McCrispy - £6.69 Cheesy McCrispy medium meal - £8.49 Cheesy McCrispy large meal - £9.29 Toffee Crisp McFlurry - £2.39 Halloumi Fries (four-piece) - £2.99 Halloumi Fries Sharebox - £7.59 Toffee Apple Pie - £2.09 But the launch of the new menu means some items have to go. That includes the Cheesy Garlic Bread Dippers, Lotus Biscoff McFlurry Steakhouse Stack and the McSpicy® x Frank's RedHot burger. It is not uncommon for Maccies to switch up its menu to make way for new products. How to save money at McDonald's Research by The Sun found a Big Mac meal can be up to 30% cheaper at restaurants just two miles apart from each other. You can pick up a Big Mac and fries for just £2.99 at any time by filling in a feedback survey found on McDonald's receipts. The receipt should come with a 12-digit code which you can enter into the Food for Thought website alongside your submitted survey. You'll then receive a five-digit code which is your voucher for the £2.99 offer. There are some deals and offers you can only get if you have the My McDonald's app, so it's worth signing up to get money off your meals. The MyMcDonald's app can be downloaded on iPhone and Android phones and is quick to set up. Read more on the Irish Sun You can also bag freebies and discounts on your birthday if you're a My McDonald's app user. All you need to know about McDonald's HERE'S all the crucial information about McDonald's you've always wanted to know... What time does Does McDonald's deliver? What are McDonalds chicken nuggets made out of? How to get a Big Mac and fries for less than half price EVERY time Who
