This new McDonald's ice cream flavor is completely unexpected

Just because some of the world's biggest fast-food chains originated in the United States, that doesn't mean they were perfected here. Familiar names that seem so predictable, like McDonald's and KFC, diversify their offerings at international locations to suit local tastes. Here are some of the most unique menu items you'll find only in select countries abroad, including a "meaty" new ice cream flavor at McDonald's Thailand that might leave your stomach feeling a little uncertain.

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Some items are seasonal and may not be available year-round or at all locations.