Adds extra flavor to your fries for only 50 yen

Addictive Black Pepper Shaka Shaka Potato seasoning

Brand: McDonalds

Price: 50 yen

Place of purchase: McDonalds

Rating:

For just 50 yen, the new Addictive Black Pepper Shaka Shaka Potato seasoning from McDonalds is a pretty easy way to give your usual fries a bit of a makeover, especially if you're someone who finds regular fries a little boring. It's a combo of black pepper and beef flavors, so the umami-ness is strong (in a good way). The Shaka Shaka concept is lots of fun, too. Just pop the seasoning into the bag, give everything a good shake, and you're ready to dig in. Definitely elevates your fries a bit from the standard salted version.

The biggest downside is that the black pepper flavor might be a bit overpowering if you prefer your fries on the milder side. There's also the Shaka Shaka method itself. Although I think it's fun, getting an even coating can be a bit hit and miss, so you might end up with some fries packed with flavor and others barely seasoned at all. At 50 yen, it's hardly what I'd call a major financial risk, but if you're happy with classic salted fries you might not find it to be worth the extra fuss.