Hungarian star chef crafts special burger menu for McDonald’s
A renowned Hungarian celebrity chef has crafted an extraordinary burger meal for McDonald’s, available from today.
This new menu, named Limited by Rácz Jenő, features everything meticulously designed by the Hungarian star chef himself—from the bun and 100% beef patty to the special sauce and seasoned fries. The only familiar item might be the choice of a 400ml soft drink. While it officially launches tomorrow, it’s already possible to sample the meal today via the McDonald’s app.
A unique collaboration
The inspiration behind this entirely original and exclusive burger meal, available only in Hungarian McDonald’s restaurants, comes from Michelin-starred chef Jenő Rácz’s own admission that he loves McDonald’s. According to player.hu, he has been preparing for this collaboration since 2023, and when the opportunity arose, he was determined to create a menu that makes customers pause and experience something truly different and special.
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Working closely with McDonald’s product development team, the Limited by Rácz Jenő menu was born, featuring:
- Extra buttery, almost brioche-like flaxseed and sesame buns
- Juicy 100% beef patty, the classic McDonald’s style
- Sliced smoked cheese cut from a block
- Fresh tomato
- Lollo rosso lettuce
- Crispy bacon
- Both toasted and fresh onions
- A black garlic sauce served separately, made by Univer according to the chef’s own recipe
- Unique seasoned fries
- And, finally, the well-known conventional soft drink remains unchanged
A gourmet experience
The menu stands out not only for its flavours and textures but also its striking packaging—red adorned with a black handwritten design featuring the chef’s signature.
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The team at player.hu were among the first to try it today, describing a satisfying, mildly spicy sandwich with a premium-quality beef patty and exceptional smoked cheese, while especially praising the bun.
The meal can be ordered on the app starting today, with full availability in every form from tomorrow. Will you be giving this gourmet McDonald’s experience a try?
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I don’t eat food made by strangers, esp w. facial hair or long hair not in a net. But love the thin fries the golden arches sell so much that I have researched the special potato variety tht a farm of thousands of acres in a specific US location grows just for MacDonalds stadards of everything tasing the same no matter what location you spend your hard earned money at. The ‘no surprises’ guarantee is what makes franchises succeed. So will be intersting if these new products make the cut and have staying power. Burger King has had some winners historically, and some real losers…same with KFC etc. People in the public arena will decide. With their wallets. Good luck.