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Isn’t that name just godly? Holy? Almost. This dish consists of rice (obviously) and sliced chicken tenders with vegetables mixed in a “Smooth and Creamy” sauce. The website claims the dish is “Simply Yummy!” The thing that shocked me the most was that there is no mashed potatoes and gravy! I was simply devas- tated, but it made sense as Chinese people might not like that American classic. Although these menu items might seem weird and out of place to foreigners, they are completely normal here, because many fast food restaurants localize their menus in order to appeal to locals. From the win- dows 7 Whopper in Japan (Yes, the OS) to the hot dog stuffed crust pizza in Australia, localization is a smart move for corporate fast food chains. Above: a classic KFC combo from America Below: a localized KFC combo from China