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This might not look like a McDonald's, but it is.
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Okay, maybe asking for a wine list was a bit of a stretch, but when visiting the world's fanciest McDonald's, who knows what to expect?
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This is McDonald's Next, a new concept being tested out in Hong Kong, offering everything from quinoa to matcha sundaes served on a waffle.
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As many say, it's always better to be overdressed than underdressed. Well, I'm not taking any chances.
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At this McDonald's, almost everything you've known about the golden arches is thrown out the window.
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When in a fancy McDonald's, go for brioche.
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Caramelized onions?
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Truffle-flavored sauce.
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You can just add grilled pineapple, crispy wood bacon, more cheese.
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The fries seem a little bit standard, I would have thought they'd have like sweet potato fries or truffle fries.
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There is a lot of drink options.
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The burger, fries and salted caramel latte add up to just under $9.
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For McDonald's probably a little high, but still good, I would say.
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For me, the kiosk is taking a bit of getting used to.
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See this kiosk...
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Cancel! Ah, no don't cancel the whole thing!
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It's a bit too complex for me.
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No!
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This, I want this.
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Kiosks are increasingly popping up in McDonald's around the world.
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Not only do they reduce labor costs, but also customers tend to spend a bit more when ordering on a kiosk.
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Since I'm getting the burger, perhaps I should get a salad too.
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You have a choice between two different lettuces.
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We'll do California blend.
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Shredded mozzarella or shaved parmesan?
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Obviously, the shaved parmesan. There's quinoa, crispy bacon bits, let's do pineapple.
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Crayfish egg mayo? Let's give it a try.
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The salad cost me $11.40.
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After 6 o'clock, they do table service at this McDonald's, which means you have a number and they come to you which is quite nice.
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First, it's the soapy water, give it a scrub, then you rinse.
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And then automatically, the paper towel comes out.
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Whether you're ready or not, the experience happens.
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It's very fancy.
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It came on a cutting board with a real fork, a real knife and it's like one of those hip places you go for brunch.
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And even the ketchup here is delivered.
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This is the salad that just came.
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This McDonald's even has wireless mobile chargers and USB ports.
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As full as I am right now, I think I need to see a dessert menu.
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Ordering one of their fanciest desserts can only be done behind the McCafé counter.
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Are the cakes made onsite?
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Yes.
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Yes, they're made onsite.
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Here, the coffee beans come from different regions.
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It's so proud of its coffee, it even sells its own coffee beans to make it yourself at home.
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For dessert, I opt for the sweet potato-flavored sundae waffle, and I pair it with a mochaccino, coming to about $7.
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Everything is quite fancy, except it came on a plastic tray.
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There's some inconsistencies in this experience. For example, a plastic fork with a salad, but nice utensils with the burger.
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So will this fancy dining experience combat declining restaurant sales and satisfy the increasing trend toward more health conscious eating?
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Will McDonald's start more of these around the world?
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I wonder if I need to leave a tip.