The story
Located in the Ashburn Shopping Plaza, this McDonald’s has carved out a niche as a testing ground for experimental, global menu items. It is a destination for fast-food enthusiasts eager to sample rotating limited-time releases, such as the Mc Crunchy Chicken line and the substantial Big Arch burger, which offer a departure from the standard menu.
However, the execution of these ambitious additions is often inconsistent. Creator Mochohf enjoyed the McShaker Fries and the Spicy Barbecue Mc Crunchy Chicken, though they found the CBO version to be a disappointment. Others have been more critical; Secondo Luca described the Big Arch as messy, poorly balanced, and overpriced, while Romaffamata echoed similar sentiments regarding the My Selection BBQ. For those curious about these global offerings, the experience at this Ashburn outpost remains a hit-or-miss affair best suited for the adventurous diner.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2023.
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AI summary of what 5 dish mentions say about the food
Reviewers praise the Big Mac for its perfect balance of sauce and crunch, calling it the menu’s standout. The overall vibe is reliably satisfying, a fast-food comfort that never disappoints.
“This Big Arch is massive, way bigger than the Burger King one I tried before. It's packed full of stuff, but the cheese is never melted — it looks like plastic. It reminds me a lot of the Big Tasty: same bun, same meat, same iceberg lettuce as the Big Mac, and the sauce is similar to the Crispy one. It's a mess. Impossible to eat — it falls apart as soon as you move it. There's so much lettuce, probably to justify the price, but when you bite into it, it's empty in some spots. I give it a passing grade for the quantity relative to the price, but it's not a well-executed sandwich. It has this sour aftertaste from the pickles and the sauce, which tastes like there's too much vinegar. The onion pieces are huge, like T-Rex fingernails. It's totally wrong. I think it's crazy to pay almost €10 for this. If you're curious, try it, but don't go out of your way. There are much better burgers on the menu, like the Big Tasty. This feels like they just threw random ingredients together and hoped for the best.”
What creators say
3 creators have covered McDonald's. Most active: Secondo Luca, Mochohf, Romaffamata
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The creator had a negative experience with the new Big Arch burger at McDonald's, finding it overpriced, messy, and poorly balanced.
Dishes mentioned
Big Arch
This Big Arch is massive, way bigger than the Burger King one I tried before. It's packed full of stuff, but the cheese is never melted — it looks like plastic. It reminds me a lot of the Big Tasty: same bun, same meat, same iceberg lettuce as the Big Mac, and the sauce is similar to the Crispy one. It's a mess. Impossible to eat — it falls apart as soon as you move it. There's so much lettuce, probably to justify the price, but when you bite into it, it's empty in some spots. I give it a passing grade for the quantity relative to the price, but it's not a well-executed sandwich. It has this sour aftertaste from the pickles and the sauce, which tastes like there's too much vinegar. The onion pieces are huge, like T-Rex fingernails. It's totally wrong. I think it's crazy to pay almost €10 for this. If you're curious, try it, but don't go out of your way. There are much better burgers on the menu, like the Big Tasty. This feels like they just threw random ingredients together and hoped for the best.
The McDonald's My Selection BBQ burger is overpriced, overcooked, and unbalanced — a disappointing experience overall.
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My Selection BBQ
The BBQ My Selection is a disaster. The bread is tough, the meat is way overcooked — dry, chewy, like a piece of wood. The BBQ sauce barely has any flavor, and the color reminds me of toothpaste. The salad doesn't bring any freshness, the cheese is weird, and the bacon isn't crispy at all — it's like a pudding. The whole thing is unbalanced: the emmental is sweet, the barbecue sauce is sweet, the onion is sweet, and the bacon isn't salty enough to balance it. It costs €8, which is way overpriced. Honestly, it's a shitty sandwich.
