Not always all-in when McDonald’s releases a limited-time only special, but the Laksa Delight Prawn Burger was indeed an item that really caught our attention — perhaps given how this is an item that is created with a local fusion; one that seems to be introduced in-line with National Day coming up. For those who are not so much into crustaceans, McDonald’s had also introduced the Laksa Delight Chicken Burger as well that features all the same elements as the Laksa Delight Prawn Burger except for the patty.

We had opted for the Laksa Delight Prawn Feast — the set comprises of the Laksa Prawn Burger and the Pulut Hitam Pie; both items being limited time-only items introduced in line with National Day, whilst also coming with the standard side of fries as well as soft drinks. The Laksa Prawn Burger comprises of elements such as the crispy prawn patty that is previously used in the Ebi Burger, a fried egg, purple slaw and a Laksa sauce. As with our usual expectations of fast food, we aren’t expecting a lot from the Laksa Delight Prawn Burger — we would say that the Laksa Delight Prawn Burger didn’t seem to disappoint however; the Laksa sauce is definitely creamy and lemak enough. To be honest, we would have preferred it to come with a punchier note from the Laksa leaves and rempah spices; that being said, it does carry sufficient flavour for a fast food rendition of things which seemed to be tuned towards the “western” side of things in terms of its richness. The crispy prawn patty was pretty much what we have liked it to be; that crispy exterior whilst being well-filled with of chunks of prawns within — the purple slaw providing a refreshing crunch that balances all of that out with the greens beneath.

Also gave the Pulut Hitam Pie a try — was really fascinated by how they have done quite a solid rendition of the local Pulut Hitam where the notes of black glutinous rice were especially prominent against that velvety rich coconut milk that was churned into it. Also liked how the Pulut Hitam filling does come with bits of black glutinous rice to chew on; not overly sweet — all that encased in the same pastry that one would associate with the all-familiar and favourite Apple Pie off the standard menu.

Purists of Laksa may probably find the Laksa Delight Prawn / Chicken Burgers a little lacking in terms of flavour where the fusion element is involved — we did feel that McDonald’s did seem to do a reasonably good job to balance out the expectations however since this is still a fast food offering after all. That being said, we would reckon that both the Laksa Delight Prawn Burger and the Pulut Hitam Pie are items that one should definitely go for at least once whilst they last — the latter definitely carrying an impression that is more memorable than the former. We like the Laksa Prawn Burger enough to have it again though — hope that it does stay in the menu long enough before the next limited time-only offering takes its place!