Burger King Japan: fried ramen instead of potatoes

[thomas]

In the light of the current potato shortage, Burger King Japan has been getting creative: they are now offering fried ramen in what they call the "almost-potato set". Reminds me of "ersatz coffee".

A side of fries with a burger is a staple. But countries like Japan depend on American growers for most of the frozen potatoes that are processed into fries and sold at major chains — and a dwindling stock of potatoes has put fast-food chains in a pickle. Burger King, which operates over 150 restaurants in Japan, found a way around the shortage. Until new supplies finally arrive, customers are being asked to swap out fries for something Japan has no shortage of: ramen noodles.

What's a burger without fries? Burger King finds creative solution amid potato shortage

Burger King operates over 150 restaurants in Japan.

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