While colorful fast food may sound unappealing to some, these unique menu offerings put a fun spin on traditional dishes. As various fast food chains have expanded globally, there is increasing pressure to offer dishes that are unique and interesting. Whether it is a hamburger or a serving of fried chicken, color has become an easy way to set a new menu item apart from the competition.
One of the most common reasons for adding color to a dish is to make the item appropriate for the holiday season. Although Christmas colors are a popular choice, there are also meals that celebrate more obscure holidays as well. For example there are green and blue burgers that help celebrate Earth Day, as well as a colorful poutine dish that comes in the classic Mardi Gras colors.
Beyond the holiday season, there a number of colorful fast food dishes that are designed to indicate the flavor of the food. While some of these flavors are familiar, others are quite bizarre. Some of theses flavored dishes include fruity fried chicken, squid ink cheeseburgers and tomato powder-infused buns.
15 Colorful Fast Food Dishes
From Fruit-Flavored Fried Chicken to Squid Ink Cheeseburgers:
Katherine Pendrill — Aug 13, 2015 — Unique

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Neon Food Makeovers
Colored Foods by Lawrie Brown is Not for Those with a Weak Stomach

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Bright Blue Burgers
This X-Men-Themed Burger in Australia Features Unusual Blue Burger Buns
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Tasty Planetary Burgers
Orbi Yokohama Cafe's Blue Burger is Like an Edible Version of Earth
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Chromatic Samurai Burgers
Burger King Japan Introduces Colorful Red and Black Burgers
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Fresh Caprese Burgers
Japan's Mos Burger Uses Two Tomato Halves as a Bread Substitute
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Muffin Bagel Hybrids
The 'Mufgel' is a Breakfast Food Mashup From Scot Rossillo at The Bagel Store
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Fruit-Flavored Fried Chicken
This Bizarre Chicken Dish Comes in Three Different Fruit Flavors
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Soccer-Themed Fast Food
The World Cup Hot Dogs by WDOG Lets People Eat Their Pride
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Gamified Character Burgers
This Video Game-Themed Bacon Burger is Shaped Like a Koopa Troopa
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Black Frog Burgers
Orbi Yokohama's Black Burger Bun Encases Deep-Fried Frog Meat
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Dessert Cereal Bites
Taco Bell's Cap'n Crunch Delights Bring Cereal to the Drive-Thru
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Squid Ink Cheeseburgers
This Black Burger from McDonalds Japan is to Celebrate Halloween
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Quirky Rainbow Cafes
Japan's 'Kawaii Monster Cafe' Serves Colorfully Chromatic Treats
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Blue Slime Curries
This Unusually Blue Curry Dish is Inspired by the Game Dragon Quest
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Eclectic Colorful Fries
Mardi Gras Fries are Made with Inspiration from Scrumptious King Cake
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Decade-Celebrating QSR Meals
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Football-Themed Pretzel Burgers
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Cartoon-Inspired Burger Meals
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Fried Chicken-Inspired Accessories
KFC and Loungefly Join Forces on a Collection of Themed Goods
Olympics-Inspired QSR Menus
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Celebratory QSR Burgers
McDonald's UK has Unveiled Two New Burgers for its 50th Birthday
Friendly Rival Burgers
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Fried Dessert-Flavored Fries
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Nostalgic Nugget Trucks
KFC's Sauce Serve Truck Lets Fans Dress Their Own Saucy Nuggets
Spooky Purple Sandwich Buns
Ike’s Love & Sandwiches Has New Phantom Dutch Bread for Halloween
Iconic Burger-Inspired Doughnuts
Pinkbox Doughnuts is Serving Up a Krabby Patty Doughnut
Sauce-Proof Shirts
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Banana Purée Hand Pies
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Tangy Holiday Meals
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Fermented Yeast Colorants
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Cartoon-Inspired Burger Meals
Wendy's is Releasing a Spongebob Krabby Patty Burger
Unusual Fast Food Ads
KFC’s ‘Believe’ Campaign Ad Pushes Chicken Obsession to New Heights
Nutrient-Dense Toddler Snacks
FoodNerd's Mega Puffs are Packed with Colorful Fruits & Veggies
Sauce-Loaded Fries
KFC is Launching Its First-Ever Dirty Loaded Fries for a Limited Time
Fiery Sichuan Chicken Offerings
McDonald's Singapore Introduced its Mala Chicken Items
Korean Cuisine QSR Bowls
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Branded Christmas Ornaments
Wendy’s Spicy Chicken Sandwich Ornament Brings Heat and Holiday Cheer
Fried Chicken-Flavored Macaroni
KD KFC Original Recipe Flavour Mac ‘n Cheese Unites Comfort Foods
Lickable Wrapping Paper
KFC's Holiday Wrapping Paper is Infused with a Festive Burger Flavor
Pickle-Themed Fried Chicken Menus
Popeyes Pickle Menu Includes Three Items to Choose From
Spicy Collaborative Fries
Burger King UK Features the 'Doritos Extra Flamin' Hot Chicken Fries'
Macaroni-Colored Kitchenware
KD's KRAFT Dinnerware Collection Sports a Cheesy Golden Hue
Data-Driven QSR Campaigns
Burger King's BK Unwrapped Reveals Customers' 2024 Ordering Preferences
Color-Changing 90s Cocktails
Chili's Grill & Bar's Radical ‘Rita Goes from Pink and Blue to Purple
Color-In Fish Packaging
Fishwife's Limited-Edition Summertime Art Box Comes with Colored Pencils
Regional Asian Dessert Ranges
These McDonald's Japan Asian Sweets Desserts Come in Three Options
High-Value QSR Deal Menus
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Munchies-Themed QSR Menus
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Plant-Based Color Systems
Exberry Crafts Natural Food Pigments From Garden-Fresh Sources
Scented Fast Food Billboards
McDonald's Set Up a French Fry-Scented Billboard
Fungal Protein Pigments
Michroma Engineers Dual-Purpose Colors With Nutritional Benefits
Food-Hued Serveware
The Pantone x H&M Home Collab Plays with the Colors of Citrus and Peppers
Condiment-Inspired Manicures
Hellmann's Chipotle Mayonnaise Dressing Inspired the Mayo Mani
Retro QSR Menus
The Taco Bell Decades Menu Revisits Favorites from Past Decades
Sauce-Coated QSR Nuggets
KFC's Saucy Nuggets are Arriving in Multiple New Flavors
Spicy Halloween Frozen Foods
This Iceland Halloween Range Scares Shoppers with Spicy Flavor
TV Series-Inspired QSR Meals
McDonald's Australia is Serving Up the New Squid Game Meal
Fantastical Fast Food Menus
Burger King's How to Train Your Dragon Menu Features Fiery Flavors
Honest Mealtime Campaigns
Little Dish's 'Guaranteed to be eaten by kids' Was Crowdsourced
Celebratory Convenience Market Menus
7-Eleven, Inc. Launches an Array of New Food Items and Deals
Drumstick-Shaped Lollipops
KFC x Fresquito Has a Coating Reminiscent of Fried Chicken Breading
Festive Cafe Limited Merchandise
A New Range of Dunkin' Merchandise Prepares for Halloween
Filipino-Inspired Fast Food
Jollibee Reintroduces Ube Pie and Expands Chicken Sandwich Menu
Bright Blue Boba Baverages
Chick-fil-A is Testing Out a New Blue Boba Breaker Drink
Canada-Exclusive Menu Items
Taco Bell Launches Bold 'Nacho Fries' in Canada
Monochromatic Mystery Gelatos
Piccolina's Greyscale Gelato Challenged Flavor Perception
Inspiring Food Color Reports
Oterra Color Trends 2025 Put Four Trends in the Spotlight
Meaty Onion-Topped Burgers
The Wendy's French Onion Cheeseburger is Arriving in Canada
Unique Seasonal QSR Items
Chick-fil-A Unveiled a New Sensorial Burger and Banana-Flavored Treats
Surprise Candy Challenges
The Krabby Patties Secret Menu Challenge is Full of Mystery Flavors
Vibrant Food Storage Solutions
Caraway Launches the Summer Food Storage Collection
Film-Inspired Breakfast Menus
Denny's Launches the Afterlife Menu
Artisan-Inspired Summertime Cafe Menus
This New Dunkin’ Menu Offers New Twists on Classics
Film-Inspired Cooking Series
The Cooking with Pixar Series Brings Fictional Dishes to Life
Mix-and-Match QSR Restaurants
Saucy by KFC Pairs Tenders with Globally Inspired Sauces
Fried Chicken Anime Promotions
The KFC Pokémon Promotion is Running in China
Whimsical Movie Diner Menus
This New IHOP Menu Celebrates the Upcoming IF Movie
Festive QSR Menus
Popeyes Introduces Two Exciting Offerings for the Holiday Season
Japanese Illustration-Inspired Series
Mofusand and KFC Singapore Join on a Special Series
Colorful Superfood Menus
Oola Bowls Launched a Vibrant Functional Menu for All Ages
Flavorful European Burger Lineups
McDonald's Japan Recently Unveiled Its European Burgers Lineup
Cheese Puff-Topped Burgers
Crystal Cove Shake Shack Just Added a New Hot Cheetos Burger for Summer
Colorful Kitchen Pop-Ups
Primal Kitchen Partners with Pintrest for a Special Initiative
Boldly Flavored Dressing Lines
The Latest Marie’s Dips and Dressings Come in Six Options
Juicy Retro-Inspired Burgers
McDonald's France Features the 1955 Burger for a Limited Time
Tempura-Battered Chicken Sandwiches
McDonald's Chicken Big Mac Updates a Classic Menu Item
Anime-Collaborative QSR Menus
McDonald's Japan Joins Kiki's Delivery Service on New Burgers
QSR X-Ray Campaigns
KFC Spain Presents a Chicken X-Ray Campaign to Combat a Stigma
Late-Night Fast Food Restaurants
White Castle is Strengthening Its Night Castle Brand
Mystery Color Macaroni Cups
Great Value is Selling Wicked Mystery Color Macaroni & Cheese
Vibrant Superfood Fries
Actual Veggies' Purple Sweet Potato Fries are Colorful & Nutritious
Complimentary Fries Campaign
McDonald's Free Fries Friday Celebrates French Fry Day
Expansive Spicy Snack Rebrands
The Flamin' Hot Brand Branches Off to Perform Standalone
Cheese-Filled Burger Patties
Burger King Vietnam Just Dropped a New Cheese Ring Burger
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Burger King France Introduces a New Naruto Menu
Iconic Spicy Burgers
McDonald's Pays Homage to Singapore’s McSpicy
Gender Reveal Donuts
Krispy Kreme Launched Donuts with Pink or Blue Centers
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Onion Soup-Inspired Burgers
A&W Has a Brand-New French Onion Double Cheeseburger
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Zaxbys Relaunches its 'Asian Zensation Zalad' for a Limited Time
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FamilyMart Launched the Blue Green Meals in Japan
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Cheesy Mashed Potato Burgers
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Sichuan Fried Chicken Burgers
Hello Oriental's Fried Chicken Burger Features Sichuan Chilli
Festive British Burger Menus
McDonald's UK is Serving Up a Festive Food Range for the Holidays
Hawaiian-Inspired QSR Menus
McDonald's Japan Debuts Limited-Edition Hawaiian Items
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Lycored ResilientRed BF Has Great Stability in Milk and Alt Milks
NYC-Inspired QSR Burger Menus
The McDonald's Japan New York Burgers Come in Four Options
Purveyor QSR Burgers
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Fresh Fall Menus
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Burger Chain Rebranding Stunts
BurgerFi is Rebranding as ChickenFi to Promote Its New Offerings
Concentrated Floral Food Colors
California Natural Color Pure Purple Butterfly Pea is Clean Label
Spring QSR Mochi Pies
The McDonald's Japan Ichigo Daifuku Pie is Textural and Sweet
Localized QSR Burgers
McDonald's Taiwan Debuts Korean and Japanese-Style Burgers
Patriotic Doughnuts Lineups
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Regionally Flavored Meatless Foods
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Regionally Inspired Plant-Based Foods
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Grilled Cheese Burger Sandwiches
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QSR Vegetarian Menus
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BBQ Chicken Brioche Sandwiches
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Thai Cuisine Burger Menus
The Shake Shack Green Curry Menu is Arriving in the UK
Revitalized Truffle Menus
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Spicy Cheddar Cheeseburgers
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Patriotic Fruit-Packed Pancakes
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Spiciness-Themed QSR Menus
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Latin Cuisine-Inspired Burgers
The Burgerville Tostada Cheeseburger is a Limited Time Offering
Prawn-Paste Chicken Items
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Tri-Colored Breakfast Platters
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Fall-Focused Grill Restaurant Menus
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Zesty Chicken Recipe Menus
VIVA Chicken Verde Chicken is Arriving in Several Formats
Greek Cuisine-Inspired Burgers
Bobby’s Burgers Greektown Sandwiches Come in Two Options
Korean-Inspired Chili Paste Burgers
East Coast Wings + Grill Has a Spicy New Gochujang Burger
Monster-Detailed Custom Meal Boxes
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Antibiotic-Free Salad Bowls
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GNT Exberry Paprika Emulsion is Non-GMO and Vibrant
Artisan Flavor Burger Menus
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