Sunday, October 31, 2004

The Expansion of the Fastfood Nation

Scenes from the streets of Shanghai and the brand new shopping center we visited today. U.S. franchise are spotted every where. Almost all of the most popular American fast food franchise are seen here, from Pizza Hut to Papa Johns and KFC...

The McDonalds seemed to be much superior than the typical ones we see in the States. The locals love them. Long lines are in front of each store. So of course we have to try out the Shanghai McDonalds store, especially when Alex insisted on it so much. I just wish I could bring you all some of their special spicy chicken wings here. It taste much better too!

Papa John's is perhaps one of the newest chain of the U.S. fastfood industry that is making their own food print here.

KFC is perhaps the most popular American fastfood restaurant here in China. It may be because of the fried chicken taste is much easier for Chinese to accept than any hamburger could. KFC has also adapted their menu to more suit the Chinese taste buds.

Pizza Hut is definitely the hottest pizza joints around town. I have not ate at one in China yet. But remembering even back in 1993, there are many Pizza Huts in Taipei where they sold pizzas with all kinds of fancy Chinese food toppings such as Kung Pao Chicken or shrimp...

Last but not least, of course we had to visit a McDonald store. The translation of McDonald's name in Chinese literally means, "to have grain to eat, one should work hard." It is so in synch with the traditional Chinese value of hard work.

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