McDonald's and Old Chang Kee are currying favour this National Day

Singapore's love for curry is taking centre stage this National Day as McDonald's Singapore partners with homegrown snack chain Old Chang Kee on a limited-time menu celebrating one of the country's most iconic flavours.

Ahead of the launch, the brands fuelled curiosity on Instagram with a teaser image showing an Old Chang Kee curry puff tucked inside a McDonald's paper bag, prompting fans to speculate about the crossover before the full collaboration was unveiled.

Available from 9 July, the collaboration introduces two co-created burgers inspired by both brands' curry expertise: the 'Curry potato chicken burger' and the 'Rendang curry beef burger', alongside 'Curry McShaker fries' seasoned with a curry blend developed with Old Chang Kee.

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The campaign is positioned as a celebration of curry's place in Singapore's food culture, bringing together two brands synonymous with the flavour through McDonald's iconic curry sauce and Old Chang Kee's signature Curry'O puff.

Beyond the burgers, the collaboration also introduces pineapple coconut pie, sweet potato mochi balls and mango soft serve.

McDonald's is also bringing back its viral curry sauce bottle from 9 July in four collectible designs. Meanwhile, customers can purchase a limited-edition insulated lunch bag with any meal, while MyMcDonald's rewards members can redeem a matching lunch bag charm through the McDonald's app from 27 July.

The collaboration joins a growing wave of National Day campaigns celebrating local flavours and homegrown partnerships, as brands increasingly tap into shared food nostalgia and cultural icons to build deeper connections with Singaporean consumers.

"Curry has always held a special place for us, with our iconic curry sauce remaining a favourite among generations of fans. For Singapore's 61st birthday, we wanted to celebrate that love for curry in a way that feels uniquely Singaporean," said Drina Chee, senior director, marketing and digital customer experience, McDonald's Singapore.

"Partnering with Old Chang Kee, a brand synonymous with curry puff for many Singaporeans, felt like a natural fit. Together, we've created two burgers that bring together the distinct curry flavours both brands are known for, resulting in a familiar yet exciting experience that we can't wait for our customers to enjoy," added Chee. 

Echoing the sentiment, Chow Hui Shien, deputy CEO of Old Chang Kee Group, said the collaboration builds on the brand's seven decades of expertise in curry flavours.

"Our signature curry puff, Curry'O has been at the heart of the Old Chang Kee story for 70 years and is a product that generations of Singaporeans have grown up enjoying. Through it, we've built deep expertise in crafting many curry flavours, making our partnership with McDonald's Singapore a natural fit," she said.

"Together, we've brought the distinct curry expertise of both brands into a true co-creation, creating a fresh new curry flavour in a new format. We hope Singaporeans will enjoy this unique local creation, thoughtfully co-created in celebration of Singapore's 61st birthday, as a tribute to the local flavours that bring us together and the unity that makes Singapore home," added Chow.

The collaboration comes as brands increasingly tap into nostalgic local flavours to mark Singapore's National Day celebrations. Earlier this month, homegrown confectionery brand Old Seng Choong unveiled a limited-edition coffee crème brûlée tart inspired by Singapore's kopi culture, pairing it with its signature original crème brûlée tart as part of its SG61 offerings.

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