McDonald's has officially pulled back the curtain on its much-teased secret menu, launching six new items across the UK today. The fast-food giant confirmed the release for January 5, 2026, after weeks of dropping hints on social media, sending fans into a frenzy of speculation.
What's on the new secret menu?
The new offerings, which appeared on the McDonald's website ahead of the official 11am launch, mark a significant shake-up. They replace the festive Christmas Grinch menu and introduce some bold combinations.
The headline act is the return of the Chicken Big Mac, a firm favourite for many regulars. This item features two chicken patties with cheese, lettuce, pickles, and the iconic Big Mac sauce.
However, the most talked-about addition is the Surf 'N' Turf Burger, a concoction that has already sparked heated debate online. This burger layers two 100% British beef patties with cheese, onions, pickles, mustard, and ketchup, and then tops it all with a crispy white Pollock fish filet patty in a single toasted bun.
A third burger option, the Chicken Cheeseburger, combines a British beef patty with a crispy coated chicken patty, cheese, onions, pickles, mustard, and ketchup.
More than just burgers
The menu expansion isn't limited to burgers. For the first time, fans can get a pot of Big Mac Sauce as a dip for nuggets and fries. The chain is also introducing an Espresso Milkshake, which blends a thick vanilla milkshake with a shot of espresso, and an Apple Pie Mini McFlurry, which mixes dairy ice cream and caramel sauce with pieces of apple pie.
Customer reaction splits opinion
Early reactions on social media have been sharply divided, particularly regarding the Surf 'N' Turf burger. One diner called it "diabolical," while another labelled it "the double beefy McFishy" and said it looked "rank." A third simply stated, "Fish with burger? EW!"
Despite the mixed reviews, the strategic reveal and the variety of new products demonstrate McDonald's ongoing effort to innovate and generate buzz in the competitive UK fast-food market. Whether the Surf 'N' Turf becomes a cult classic or a short-lived experiment, the secret menu launch has certainly got people talking.
