I haven't had a cheeseburger in a long time.

I tried the limited-time menu item, the Double Cheeseburger. The Cheese Cheese Double Cheeseburger costs 390 yen and has two types of cheese. The cheese flavor is stronger than the regular Double Cheeseburger, but not too overwhelming. The Triple Cheese costs the same and has three meat patties. It seems like a menu item that was available before. Some young people were discussing whether it's a better deal because it has more meat, but just adding more meat doesn't necessarily make it tastier. It's definitely more filling though. I went two days in a row, so I think I'll take a break from McDonald's for a while, haha.

McDonald's near the Dejyashiki intersection on the Meikawa National Highway No. 1 seems a bit down lately, perhaps due to various issues. However, on a Sunday afternoon, it was crowded with families from the local area. They were running a campaign called the "Hamburger General Election", where the top two menu items were being offered in a limited-time larger size. The winners were the Double Cheeseburger in first place and the Teriyaki McBurger in second place, both classic menu items. I tried the first place winner, the Triple Cheeseburger, which is a beef and cheese burger with an extra patty for a limited time until the 7th. The taste is familiar, but just adding one more patty makes it more filling. Even if they go back to the regular size, I might not be able to order the set with fries anymore! If it becomes popular, it might become a regular menu item, but the price would probably go up.

I decided to stop by McDonald's late at night and grab some food through the drive-thru. The drive-thru is convenient, but the car ends up smelling like potatoes, which is not pleasant. I ordered the Juicy Chicken Fillet set. It took a bit of time to get my order because there were many customers. I recently discovered that McDonald's has some differences, so I want to find my favorite store. (Night) Solo: Up to 999 yen. (Night) Overall rating 2.0 Food 2.0 Service 2.0 Atmosphere 2.0

[April 2011 revisited] After heading out early in the morning for some errands, I stopped by McDonald's Ideyashiki branch to have their breakfast menu. I was particularly curious about the McGriddles, so I decided to try the McGriddle Sausage this time. I also ordered a Premium Roast Coffee. Wow, the taste was amazing, beyond what I had heard. When the McGriddle was served, I could feel the warmth as I held it in my hand, indicating it was freshly heated. Visually, it looked darker and more moist than the product shown on the website, giving off a somewhat microwaved bread vibe. However, the taste didn't sit well with me. I thought the combination of syrupy pancakes and sausage patty was being criticized for the mix of sweetness and saltiness, but in reality, both the bread and sausage were not tasty. The pancake was mushy and the sausage had a processed texture, making it hard to eat even separately. Perhaps the staff overcooked it. The McGriddle is a divisive item with search results showing both "delicious" and "bad" suggestions. It was a scary experience trying it for the first time, and I ended up facing something truly "scary" (in terms of taste). I guess I'll stick to the Salad Marin Muffin for breakfast (at Matsui Yamate branch). By the way, this McGriddle Sausage has 420 calories, while the reviewer's menu Bacon Lettuce Burger has 422 calories, so it was quite a hearty meal for breakfast. The McDonald's Ideyashiki branch is conveniently located near the intersection of Route 1 and Osaka Prefectural Route 18, making it easy to access by car. They also have a drive-thru, with many customers using it. The restaurant has 78 seats, not a large store, and it wasn't crowded when I visited. ------ [January 2010 visit] Two weeks after trying the Quarter Pounder Cheese (at Toyonaka Kamishinden branch), I went to try the Big America first edition Texas Burger with high expectations. The burger has three layers of buns, with cheese and patty between the middle and bottom layers, and bacon and fried onions between the top and middle layers. With 640 calories, it was higher in calories than the Cheese Quarter Pounder's 556 calories. I had high hopes since I was very satisfied with the Cheese Quarter Pounder, but the result was that the bacon flavor was a bit overpowering. The fried onion didn't stand out much, and the taste of bacon plus other flavors spread in my mouth. Honestly, my simple impression was "Did they add extra things to the Cheese Quarter Pounder?" Hence, I rated the dish 2.5 stars for taste. The McDonald's Ideyashiki branch is located along Route 1, with easy access to the parking lot, making it convenient for those traveling by car. Unfortunately, the Big America first edition was a disappointment, but I look forward to the second edition, the New York Burger. ☆ New York Burger edition → To be continued at McDonald's Makino branch. ※ About McDonald's House: I have uploaded photos in the "Interior Photos" section, showcasing McDonald's support for the "Donald McDonald House Charities Japan" foundation. This foundation supports the mission of "supporting sick children and their families to live a better life" by operating accommodation facilities for children and their families in hospitals. For more information about the activities of McDonald's House, please visit the official website (http://www.dmhcj.or.jp/index.html). As long as McDonald's continues to support such activities, I will continue to eat at McDonald's.

I probably wouldn't have written anything about McDonald's if nothing special had happened, but this time there was a little happy incident. On the way back at midnight, after having a heavy dinner that felt like a late-night snack... I felt like having coffee! It's BM's habit to end greasy meals with coffee, and I started complaining in the car. My companion suggested, "There's no place open at this hour, but what about McDonald's?" So, reluctantly, we headed to McDonald's. When we got out of the car, the late-night chill seeped into our bodies!! My companion started smoking, and since there was no sign of going inside right away, I went in first to order. I ordered two hot lattes at the counter. Soon after, I received them and placed the tray on the table before going to the restroom. When I came back, my companion was at the counter doing something, ordering something? Are they still hungry? "What are you doing? Are you ordering something else?" "I'm ordering a drink." ?? Apart from a group of students studying for exams in one corner, there was no one else in the store. My companion didn't realize that the drinks placed on the table in front of the counter were ours. "Oh, I left them here... You can't drink that." "I already ordered it... I'll drink it in the car." "Hmm." There were pet drinks in the car, and the drink holder was already occupied. "Just put it in your stomach," I thought, and started drinking it despite the heat. Then, a McDonald's staff member appeared behind us. "Shall I cancel one for you?" Canceling an order at a fast food restaurant? I couldn't think of such a suggestion and could only give a vague response, and they left the product price on the table and walked away. I think it would be impossible when it's crowded, but it was wonderful to see that they could pay attention to the customer's situation at a fast food restaurant. The interaction at the counter was with me, a woman, and my companion, a man. Other than at the counter, there is usually no interaction with McDonald's crew. Thanks to the thoughtful response, I didn't have to upset my stomach and I didn't have to worry about not being able to sleep due to caffeine. I will visit again when passing by Route 1.