Hungry Jack’s Has Brought The Iconic ‘Yumbo’ Back For A Limited Time

The iconic 1970s burger is back.

By Ben Tyers

Published on 21/04/2021 at 11:46 AM

That’s right. Hungry Jack’s cult burger/sandwich is back on menus around Australia thanks to a campaign from Hungry Jack’s fanciers.

Hungry Jack’s founder Jack Cowin has officially re-introduced the iconic ham-laden item at the first-ever Hungry Jack’s in Innaloo, WA.

“Our Western Australian customers have been particularly vocal in calling for the return of the Yumbo,” said Hungry Jack’s chief marketing officer, Scott Baird.

What is the Yumbo?

Well, is it a burger, or is it a sandwich?

The Yumbo resembles something you’d find at American chain, Arby’s. Described by Hungry Jack’s as a burger, the Yumbo is a toasted sesame seed burger bun with 5 hot slices of ham, and 2 slices of melted cheese.

The Yumbo was on Hungry Jack’s menus throughout the 1970s, and 80s before it was discontinued in 1991.

How much is the Yumbo?

In good news for the hip pocket, the Yumbo only costs $3. An absolute bargain.

The Hungry Jack’s Yumbo is available for a limited-time only, no date on when it will disappear, and it’s only available from participating restaurants. Unfortunately you can’t get it delivered.

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Mad Mex’s New Menu Item Is Inspired by a Popular Mexican Street Food

By Natasha Bazika

Published on 22/11/2023 at 08:16

Mexican restaurant chain Mad Mex has dropped a new protein, and it’s one of the most popular street foods in Mexico.

Enter, Chicken Al Pastor. It’s traditionally made with pork and grilled on a spinning rotisserie with a pineapple sitting a top, but Mad Mex has put its own spin on it, serving chicken bathed in an Al Pastor marinade with a touch of juicy pineapple.

You can order the protein-packed filling in your favourite burrito, bowl, quesadilla, nachos, or in a taco.

As always, these things are here for a good time, not a long time. Pop into your local Mad Mex restaurant, order delivery or through the Mad Mex app today.

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