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- There’s more to fast food than burgers and fried chicken, especially outside the United States.
- From momos in India to jollof rice in Nigeria, chain restaurants in countries around the world have figured out how to make many of their favorite foods fast.
- Here are 13 popular fast-food chains from around the world that we wish would come to the US.
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Fast food isn’t just burgers, fries, and fried chicken.
Countries around the world have turned their favorite foods into fast food. There’s fast gyudon in Japan, fast momos in India, and fast jollof rice in Nigeria, just to name a few.
As American food becomes increasingly international, the potential for more beloved foreign dishes to appear on American tables has risen.
Here are 13 fast-food chains from around the world that we’re hoping will one day open an outpost in the US:
Wow! Momo
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Where: More than 150 locations across India with plans to open hundreds more.
Why we want it: Long before momos became known in the US, they made their way across South Asia, tagging along with Tibetan merchants. The dish is essentially dumplings that have been steamed or deep-fried, filled with minced veggies and meat, and served with spicy sauces.
With locations across India, Wow! Momo is rapidly expanding in the country.
The Chicken Rice Shop
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Where: More than 100 locations in Malaysia, Brunei, and Myanmar.
Why we want it: There isn’t really a fast-food chain in America that focuses on good ol’ Hainanese chicken and rice, a dish made popular in Malaysia by Hainanese immigrants. A simple poached chicken is paired with lightly seasoned rice for a light, sweet, and savory comfort meal.
Hesburger
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Where: 486 locations in Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Russia, Germany, Ukraine, Bulgaria, and Belarus.
Why we want it: Much of the Hesburger menu is similar to what you’d find on a US fast-food chain’s menu, except that there are also lots of gluten-free, vegan, and healthy options.
There’s the typical chicken nuggets, yes, but also soy fingers. The chain also serves a kebab burger and offers flavored mayonnaises including cucumber, curry, and garlic.
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Source: Business Insider – ijiang@businessinsider.com (Irene Jiang)