I’m wondering if McDonald’s beef patties in Thailand are actually any good in terms of meat quality. I can’t remember the last time I had one here. Maybe once or twice many years ago.

The reason I’m asking is because I just realized there’s a 24 hour McDonald’s within walking distance of where I’m staying now. If the patties actually taste decent, I was thinking that late one night I might buy two double cheeseburgers, or maybe two Quarter Pounders with cheese, take them home, stack all four patties into one bun, and brown the bun in a frying pan with a bit of butter first to make it a bit more enjoyable.

So the real question is, can you make a decent beef burger out of McDonald’s patties in Thailand, or would this just end up being a completely disappointing experiment?

1 hour ago, Kyoto Kyle said:

I’m wondering if McDonald’s beef patties in Thailand are actually any good in terms of meat quality. I can’t remember the last time I had one here. Maybe once or twice many years ago.

The reason I’m asking is because I just realized there’s a 24 hour McDonald’s within walking distance of where I’m staying now. If the patties actually taste decent, I was thinking that late one night I might buy two double cheeseburgers, or maybe two Quarter Pounders with cheese, take them home, stack all four patties into one bun, and brown the bun in a frying pan with a bit of butter first to make it a bit more enjoyable.

So the real question is, can you make a decent beef burger out of McDonald’s patties in Thailand, or would this just end up being a completely disappointing experiment?

Why do you not try it and tell us the result?

2 hours ago, Kyoto Kyle said:

I’m wondering if McDonald’s beef patties in Thailand are actually any good in terms of meat quality. I can’t remember the last time I had one here. Maybe once or twice many years ago.

The reason I’m asking is because I just realized there’s a 24 hour McDonald’s within walking distance of where I’m staying now. If the patties actually taste decent, I was thinking that late one night I might buy two double cheeseburgers, or maybe two Quarter Pounders with cheese, take them home, stack all four patties into one bun, and brown the bun in a frying pan with a bit of butter first to make it a bit more enjoyable.

So the real question is, can you make a decent beef burger out of McDonald’s patties in Thailand, or would this just end up being a completely disappointing experiment?

The McDonalds burgers I have eaten in Thailand are a hell of a lot better tasting than any I have eaten in the U.S. of A. in the last 40 years.

Some years ago I believe they were busted for cutting the meat here with kangaroo meat. Couldn't taste the difference but definitely put a spring in your step.

Might be a better idea to buy good meat from one of the import suppliers here, like Paleo Robbie, Choice Foods, Pongsiri, Lawsons, Meat Market Thailand and others, and making your own. Best way to know what goes in the burgers, although McDonald's meat is okay. You can get fresh extras along with good rolls here. I haven't eaten McDonalds for a long time, but I do love a good burger and there are quite a few places here that make them.

This is from AI, McDonald's offers safe, consistent, and decent quality industrial beef, but it lacks the flavor complexity, texture, and superior fat ratios of higher-grade or premium ground beef. 

sorry, prime burger uses much higher quality beef.

if you are willing to pay more.

but mcdonald's is a scam.

we've been eating low quality crappy beef that tastes like cardboard since we were kids. i am boycotting the place now.

McDonalds is sxxt any where in the world.

2 hours ago, msbkk said:

Why do you not try it and tell us the result?

Because I'm trying to avoid a possible bad decision.

49 minutes ago, fredwiggy said:

Might be a better idea to buy good meat from one of the import suppliers here, like Paleo Robbie, Choice Foods, Pongsiri, Lawsons, Meat Market Thailand and others, and making your own.

Totally agree. The only reason I was thinking about this experiment is it seemed like it might be interesting for a midnight binge meal. I'm having second thoughts already though.

14 minutes ago, save the frogs said:

sorry, prime burger uses much higher quality beef.

if you are willing to pay more.

but mcdonald's is a scam.

we've been eating low quality crappy beef that tastes like cardboard since we were kids. i am boycotting the place now.

I agree. Actually, McDonald's wouldn't be cheaper than a burger from Prime Burger. Haven't had one there yet, but I've walked by and I think the price averages about 350 Baht for a burger. It's actually not too bad if it's a decent burger. The McDonald's double quarter pounder with cheese is around 200 Baht I think. So two of those would run you ฿400.

6 minutes ago, MarkT63 said:

McDonalds is sxxt any where in the world.

It seems they focus heavily on consistency.

1 hour ago, radiochaser said:

The McDonalds burgers I have eaten in Thailand are a hell of a lot better tasting than any I have eaten in the U.S. of A. in the last 40 years.

Maybe in Thailand they drown them in more sauce to improve the taste?

And let's not forget The Royale With Cheese:

In the "BEEF" section at MAKRO, there is always a freezer case with 2kg blocks of frozen ground beef. There are usually individual packaged Australian beef patties under the "ARO" brand, marked "Wagyu" and "Grass Fed".

The Wagyu cooked properly makes one of the best hamburgers I've experienced in Thailand; from frozen, 2 1/2 minutes on each side, medium hot pan, paired with a grilled Makro sesame seed bun. Yum. B129 each so not cheap but worth the money.

Have you seen the video clip of the McDonalds CEO "tasting" the "Big Arch" burger?

The net is full of it.

He is nibbling on the thing (can't call it a bite) and his facial expression is all but enthusiastic.

People doubt he eats that stuff.

Must be more than 20 years that I visited one of those fast food places.

Whatever you do,

don't go buy McD burger to test its quality.

That would be stupid stupid.

7 hours ago, Kyoto Kyle said:

So the real question is, can you make a decent beef burger out of McDonald’s patties in Thailand, or would this just end up being a completely disappointing experiment?

Actually the real question is, why would you try ??? Recooking a cooked burger = failure already.

When hungry, most fast food served fresh & hot, it usually taste pretty good. You want charring, buy a Whopper.

Or, the time & effort taken to go buy, then recook McD's, you could have thawed and cooked one of those frozen fake Wagyu burger patties, from one of the chain markets (Makro), along with the burger buns and better cheese.

If you want a fresh McD's burger, just order it special. Like no ketchup for instance, then ask for ketchup packet when handed to you.

23 minutes ago, KhunLA said:

Actually the real question is, why would you try ??? Recooking a cooked burger = failure already.

Is browning the bun in a frying pan really recooking the burger ?

48 minutes ago, Ralf001 said:

Is browning the bun in a frying pan really recooking the burger ?

You're going to try to 'brown' a moist bun, only Buddha know what's still stuck to it, on a skillet. Good luck with that. As stated, recooking = failure. Pop in microwave to make warmer is the best you can do.

4 minutes ago, KhunLA said:

You're going to try to 'brown' a moist bun, only Buddha know what's still stuck to it, on a skillet. Good luck with that. As stated, recooking = failure. Pop in microwave to make warmer is the best you can do.

Microwave is naff.

No issue with browning a Macca's bun in a hot greased frying pan.

6 minutes ago, Ralf001 said:

Microwave is naff.

No issue with browning a Macca's bun in a hot greased frying pan.

If you say so, as I wouldn't attempt it, as moist buns don't brown well. Seems like a lot of time & effort, to simply avoid making something yourself that would be much better.

Any idiot can cook a burger, and must have the skillet already, if browning buns.

Have a nice one, as I can't continue with such a silly conversation.

3 hours ago, KhunBENQ said:

Have you seen the video clip of the McDonalds CEO "tasting" the "Big Arch" burger?

The net is full of it.

He is nibbling on the thing (can't call it a bite) and his facial expression is all but enthusiastic.

People doubt he eats that stuff.

Must be more than 20 years that I visited one of those fast food places.

I haven't been to McDonald's in my life, and I am 80

They are no better or worse than anywhere else - download the app and go for the specials- I miss that back in the UK - the deals are about 50% of a comparable UK price - i.e cheap.

6 hours ago, dddave said:

In the "BEEF" section at MAKRO, there is always a freezer case with 2kg blocks of frozen ground beef. There are usually individual packaged Australian beef patties under the "ARO" brand, marked "Wagyu" and "Grass Fed".

The Wagyu cooked properly makes one of the best hamburgers I've experienced in Thailand; from frozen, 2 1/2 minutes on each side, medium hot pan, paired with a grilled Makro sesame seed bun. Yum. B129 each so not cheap but worth the money.

I think they are Bht 129 FOR TWO. On a nice big, soft, home-made bap/bun/roll, whatever you want to call it.

For reference, BK Whopper patty (1) weighs 113.4gr (4oz)

Makro ...

9 minutes ago, KhunLA said:

For reference, BK Whopper patty (1) weighs 113.4gr (4oz)

Makro ...

10 minutes ago, KhunLA said:

For reference, BK Whopper patty (1) weighs 113.4gr (4oz)

Makro ...

Why would i buy fake Wagyu patties?

11 minutes ago, KhunLA said:

For reference, BK Whopper patty (1) weighs 113.4gr (4oz)

Makro ...

I was referring to these:

16 minutes ago, jvs said:

Why would i buy fake Wagyu patties?

You actually think, with few exceptions, any of the beef labelled Wagyu in TH, or most countries now, except Japan, is actually Wagyu ? Crossbred how many times ???

Kg of Wagyu in JP cost how much, compared to TH or any country ? Put Wagyu on label and charge 2X & up as much.

For the moment, the quality of McDonald's in Thailand is far better then the wrinkled buns and questionnable hygiene I have witnessed in many US restaurants years ago. Even some McDonald's outlets in some cities in France are worse.

So well done Thailand, carry on the good work and maintain the highest standards of hygiene and product quality and you will then prosper.

8 hours ago, dddave said:

In the "BEEF" section at MAKRO, there is always a freezer case with 2kg blocks of frozen ground beef. There are usually individual packaged Australian beef patties under the "ARO" brand, marked "Wagyu" and "Grass Fed".

The Wagyu cooked properly makes one of the best hamburgers I've experienced in Thailand; from frozen, 2 1/2 minutes on each side, medium hot pan, paired with a grilled Makro sesame seed bun. Yum. B129 each so not cheap but worth the money.

Thanks. That sounds great. I am going to try that. B129 isn't a bad price considering you get two 120 gram patties for that price. So each is about a quarter pound and costs B65 each. I would say that isn't bad value at all for imported beef if it makes good burgers. I might skip the buns and just drop a slice of cheese on each burger after the 2 1/2 minute flip.

Just curious, have you tried the Aro Gold grass fed Australian beef patties at Makro, or the other ones they sell which says Wagyu beef, but doesn't say that it is imported from Australia?