During your visit to Japan, you’ll likely find yourself dining at McDonald’s at least once. Similarly, when I travel abroad, I often make a pit stop at McDonald’s. Whether you’re exhausted from a midnight flight or a day of sightseeing, taking a break at McDonald’s is a familiar and comforting choice—even in a foreign country. McDonald’s in Japan offers a seasonal menu, and this time, I’d like to introduce you to the winter-exclusive burger that many Japanese people adore: the “Gracoro”. If you happen to be in Japan during this season, I highly recommend giving the winter-only Gracoro a try!
the winter-only “Gracoro”
The winter-only burger that Japan loves is called “Gracoro.” This year marks the 30th anniversary of its first appearance. For Japan, “Gracoro” has become a cherished winter tradition. It features gratin croquettes, cabbage, egg sauce, and croquette sauce, all nestled between soft buns.
To achieve that perfect balance, shrimp and macaroni are added to the creamy white sauce, resulting in a crispy exterior and a piping-hot interior. The gratin croquettes harmonize beautifully with the rich egg sauce and the spiced croquette sauce. And let’s not forget the buns—they’re steamed and enriched with butter, making them softer than those of other burgers.
As the year draws to a close, treat yourself to McDonald’s winter-exclusive delight: the heartwarming “Gracoro”!
Winter 2023 limited edition “Rich Beef Hayashi Gracoro”
Gracoro is incredibly popular, but in 2023, a limited-time menu item that combines demi-glace sauce and cheese is also available. Allow me to introduce the “Rich Beef Hayashi Gracoro” burger. This delightful creation brings together the gratin croquettes featured in the classic Gracoro, a beef hayashi filling with tender beef and onions enveloped in a savory demi-glace sauce, and a cheese sauce crafted from three types of cheese. The result? A nostalgic yet novel beef hayashi flavor that is exquisitely rich and satisfying.
Impressions of people who ate it
・From the perspective of a former crew member, no matter how you think about it, Mack is very delicious
・I’m convinced that Gracoro is the strongest burger
・I like Gracoro so much that I’ve been eating it since the morning of the release date.
・The meat of “Rich Hayashi Beef Gracoro” was bigger than I expected.
・The buns are fluffy and delicious
Winter limited menu sales period
The “Gracoro” and “Rich Beef Hayashi Gracoro” is set to go on sale on Wednesday, November 29, 2023. The sale period is scheduled to end in early January 2024. Given its popularity, there’s a chance it may sell out during this time, so I recommend indulging in it early.
If you miss this opportunity, you will have to wait another year to taste the unique taste of Gracolo. This year’s edition, rich Hayashi Beef Gracoro will not be sold again. Other limited-time burgers can’t be ordered in the morning, but you can enjoy this Gracoro and rich Hayashi Beef Gracoro as breakfast. (However, for the combo offering, it will be changed to hash potatoes instead of french fries)
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