McDonald's Autumn 'Tsukimi' Series Returns, 'Tsukimi Muffin' Creates Social Media Buzz
McDonald's popular "Tsukimi Burger" series, an annual autumn feature, has made its return this year, with the "Tsukimi Muffin" in particular garnering significant attention on social media. Ahead of its sale starting September 3rd, its popularity briefly made it the number one trending keyword on Yahoo! Japan. The biggest topic for this year's Tsukimi Muffin is the sauce renewal, the first in eight years. The new sauce features a creamy tomato flavor enhanced with a rich, mayonnaise-like umami and a hint of butter, further evolving its taste. Anticipation for this new sauce is already high, with many comments such as "I want to eat it even if I have to wake up early" and "It's too luxurious for breakfast" being shared. The Tsukimi Muffin consists of a juicy sausage patty, a soft, jiggly egg, smoked bacon, and the newly revamped sauce, all nestled within a chewy English muffin. It is priced at 400 yen for the single item and starts fro...