According to Channel News Asia, the unique dish, which consists of semolina buns, coconut-flavored chicken thigh patty, egg, caramelized onions, sliced cucumbers and sambal, was launched in conjunction with Singapore Food Festival 2017 and the upcoming Singapore National Day.

In addition to the nasi lemak burger, the fast food chain also launched locally-inspired beverages and desserts, namely the Chendol McFlurry (ice cream with worm-like green rice flour jelly), chendol ice cream cones, the Bandung McFizz (condensed milk beverage flavored with rose cordial syrup), Pandan Coco Frappe (pandan flavor drink served with coconut and grass jelly), coconut pie and kueh salat (a pandan sponge cake with a glutinous rice layer).

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Sure enough, Singaporeans have flooded McDonald’s outlets to devour the high-carbs meal and sweet treats.

On Twitter, they posted mixed reviews about the fusion burger. Though not all were fond of the East-meets-West dishes, some gave positive feedback, saying the burger was beyond their expectation, tasting exactly like nasi lemak.

Soooo....legit it's like i just had a plate of nasi lemak. 💯💯💯 #nasilemakburger pic.twitter.com/KcdI1B6MLe

— Dalila♊️Talil (@DelailaBaker) July 14, 2017

Tasted quite close to nasi lemak - I'd prefer a spicier and less sweet sambal. I'll rate it 3/5 😁 #nasilemakburger #mcdonalds pic.twitter.com/kfOCmSxRQf

— Diana J (@niania_84) July 13, 2017

So i decided to try this today, #nasilemakburger. Not bad except the part where cucumber is in it. pic.twitter.com/fkaipSOu57

— Vin. (@sharvinkumar94) July 13, 2017

Seeing the positive response, maybe it is time for McDonald’s Indonesia to consider some locally-inspired menus for Independence Day — sate ayam (chicken skewers) or lontong sayur (rice cakes with vegetables) burgers, perhaps? (kes)