McDonald’s Singapore goes big for SG60 with new chilli crab sauce burgers, and brings back pulut hitam pie
Let’s be real — McDonald’s Singapore knows how to keep things fresh, while staying rooted in local favourites.
From the comeback of the nasi lemak burger to the debut of curry McNuggets in February this year, it’s obvious that the fast food giant has a knack for reinventing classics with a uniquely Singaporean twist.
To celebrate Singapore’s 60th birthday, McDonald’s Singapore unveils its boldest creation thus far — the chilli crab sauce burgers, a fiery nod to the Little Red Dot’s beloved national dish!
In a first-of-its-kind collaboration with homegrown seafood institution Jumbo Seafood, this burger is dressed in the iconic chilli crab sauce, and given a McDonald’s spin. It’s comforting, nostalgic, and yes, still quite legit.
Launching on July 10, the burgers are joined by the return of the pulut hitam pie, as well as newcomers such as Kampung drumlets, iced Dinosaur, and chendol soft-serve — all of which are available at all McDonald’s outlets for a limited time only.
Chilli crab sauce with burger, can meh?
Seafood lovers, this one’s for you. Look no further than the chilli crab sauce prawn burger (from S$8.95 for an Extra Value meal, available in a single or double stack) — an all-new creation that is set to tantalise local taste buds.
Nestled between two soft brioche buns is a pleasantly chewy prawn patty, fluffy scrambled eggs, lettuce and slathered with a bold, savoury chilli crab sauce. It’s sure to evoke a “mmm” kind of moment when you first bite into it!
While McDonald’s take on the sauce doesn’t pack the fiery punch as the OG version, there’s still a deeply satisfying tomato-y richness to it, which makes it oh-so-comforting.
Not so big on prawns? McDonald’s has your back with the chilli crab sauce chicken burger (from S$8.95 for an Extra Value meal).
It’s vaguely reminiscent of a McChicken burger, albeit spruced up with a juicier chicken patty, scrambled eggs, and a dollop of chilli crab sauce.
For me, the chicken version didn’t hit as hard as its seafood sibling, with the sauce coming across a touch muted. That said, the burger still holds its own, offering a comforting bite that’s easy to enjoy!
And if you’re all about going hard with the sauce, you can get a tub for S$1 each — it’s perfect for dunking your fries or nuggets for an extra kick, too.
The sauce itself isn’t too spicy — we’d say you’ll be fine if you’re a wei la (mild spicy) kind of person.
Other local-inspired treats
But wait, there’s more to the line-up. Say hello to the new, crispy Kampung drumlets (from S$3.35) that are seasoned in an irresistible mix of turmeric, cumin, and ginger.
Aromatic and dangerously addictive, these flavour bombs are nothing short of chef’s kiss, especially paired with the chilli crab sauce.
No McDonald’s meal is complete without a sweet sip, and the iced Dinosaur (from S$4.15) delivers just that — a sinful, malty Milo treat that’s perfect for cooling down after all that spice.
For the dessert lovers, McDonald’s is also bringing back the crowd-favourite pulut hitam pie (from S$1.80), packed with a rich black glutinous rice filling encased in its signature pie crust.
If you’re hankering for something creamy, the new chendol soft-serve (from S$1.30) is a refreshing sweet treat that’s sure to please any chendol lover!
This was a hosted tasting.
For the latest eats, read more about the new SG60 collaboration between Milo and Adidas and Din Tai Fung’s latest outlet at the new Weave complex.
Shannon has the taste buds of a grandmother and perpetually struggles with a food coma.
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