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The donut shop is now in trouble with the local health inspector. by [Maya Rhodan](https://time.com/author/maya-rhodan/) ## Maya Rhodan Jul 9, 2015 10:52 PM UTC Though the now [infamous video](http://time.com/3951547/ariana-grande-donut-scandal/) of singer Ariana Grande licking a donut at a California shop led the heath department to knock Wolfee Donuts down a grade, the owner tells [_The Wrap_](http://www.thewrap.com/ariana-grande-donut-licking-incident-triples-business-for-shop-owner-says/) business is booming. Owner Joe Marin said business has “tripled” since the security video apparently showing the singer and a friend disrespecting perfectly good donuts and dissing America. The boost in visitors hasn’t taken away from Marin’s anger over the incident. He said Grande’s lowly behavior had made him “furious.” In a review of the video, which he said he has sent to local authorities, Marin said he noticed Grande had spit on powdered donuts, though she licked frosted ones. “A customer out there could have got sick,” Marin said. Grande has since [apologized](http://time.com/3950083/ariana-grande-donut/) for the America-bashing portion of the incident, saying in part that she’s “EXTREMELY proud to be an American.” Marin, however, says the singer hasn’t reached out to him to apologize. \[[_The Wrap_](http://www.thewrap.com/ariana-grande-donut-licking-incident-triples-business-for-shop-owner-says/)\] ### Pizza Hut Hong Kong: Flying Fish Roe Salmon Cream Cheese Pizza If you’re a crust person, get ready for an [unexpected surprise](http://time.com/48755/pizza-hut-flying-fish-roe-cream-cheese-pizza/). One bite of this pizza’s edge will unleash an oozing cream cheese and fish egg combination in your mouth. The pie itself is topped with scallops, crayfish, clams and shrimp. You know, just your usual pizza toppings. ### Burger King Japan: Windows 7 Whopper  Burger King Japan For the launch of Windows 7 in 2009, Burger King [offered](http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/burger-king-selling-a-windows-7-whopper-in-japan/) a Whopper with 7 patties, which is just too many. ### Pizza Hut Middle East: Crown Crust Pizza For some inexplicable reason, Pizza Hut Middle East stuffed mini cheeseburgers and chicken tenders into the crust of its [Crown Crust pizza](http://www.eater.com/2012/4/23/6593355/pizza-hut-middle-east-adds-mini-cheeseburgers-chicken-nuggets-to). ### Pizza Hut Australia: Hot Dog Stuffed Crust Pizza Burgers aren’t the only sandwiches to get stuffed into a pizza crust. Pizza Hut Australia’s hot dog stuffed crust is exactly what it sounds like and comes with free mustard and ketchup drizzle. ### Japan: Kit-Kat Sandwich  First Kitchen Many people love Kit-Kats, but the candy bar looks [slightly unappealing](http://time.com/3753904/kit-kat-sandwich-japan/) when garnished with whipped cream and orange peel between two slices of white bread. Japanese fast food chain First Kitchen offers the strange creation for a mere 220 yen ($1.81). ### McDonald’s Japan: Gracoro Burger  McDonald's Japan During select winters at certain locations, McDonald’s has been known to [roll out the McRib](http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2014/10/17/mcrib-mcdonalds-promotions-fast-food-restaurants/17450297/) in America. [During some seasons in Japan](http://kotaku.com/5959406/at-mcdonalds-japan-these-special-burgers-sure-arecreamy), McDonald’s offers the Gracoro Burger — which has a breadcrumb-crusted patty made out of macaroni, shrimp and a creamy white sauce. ### Pizza Hut Korea: Star Edge Pizza Real as it is terrifying, this [pizza](http://time.com/3512996/pizza-hut-korea-star-edge-pizza/) comes topped with surf and turf (shrimp, calamari, bacon, steak and sausage) and is surrounded by a crust packed with dessert creams (cranberry or cinnamon apple nut and cream cheese filling). ### Burger King Japan: Kuro Pearl Burger  Burger King Japan Burger King went to the dark side. This curious [creation](http://www.grubstreet.com/2014/09/burger-king-japan-black-hamburger-kuro-diamond.html) comes with black cheese (dyed with bamboo charcoal) and a black bun. You’ll also find squid ink in the onion-garlic sauce. ### Pizza Hut Singapore: Double Decker Pizza At first, a [double decker pizza](http://www.brandeating.com/2013/12/news-pizza-hut-singapore-new-double-decker-pizza.html) sounds like just the right amount of decadence, but after reading the ingredient list, you’ll realize no one needs a second layer of turkey and ham rolls topped with mango mayonnaise. ### Wendy’s Japan:Premium Lobster & Caviar Burger  Wendy's Japan In [2012](http://newsfeed.time.com/2012/08/08/wendys-introduces-lobster-and-caviar-burgers/), Wendy’s premiered this luxe burger, which comes complete with lobster claw and a sprinkle of caviar. ### McDonald’s Switzerland: McGrillschnägg Pig on pig: The Swiss “burger” consists of a curiously shaped pork sausage curled on a potato pancake patty and topped with bacon. ### KFC Korea: Zinger Double Down > [](https://twitter.com/35DBack/status/559721292015091712) Fried chicken are the new buns? As a KFC Korea spokesperson told [_Bloomberg_](http://www.bloomberg.com/bw/articles/2014-10-24/kfc-offers-daring-sandwiches-in-korea), “The new Zinger Double Down King was created for consumers with a hearty appetite and a fondness for meat.” The promotional menu item, currently [available](http://www.kfckorea.com/menu/menu%5Fview.asp?seq=258) in Korea, includes a beef patty topped with bacon, barbecue and white pepper sauces that is sandwiched between two fried chicken fillets. ### KFC Philippines: Double Down Dog > [](http://twitter.com/beerinator/status/559722050903105536) In January 2015, customers [clamored](http://time.com/3682724/kfc-double-down-dog/) to get their hands on this special promotion, which is basically just a hot dog wrapped in a fried chicken bun. ### Wendy’s Japan: Foie Gras Burger  Wendy's Japan For just $16, customers could indulge in a square burger topped with goose liver and truffles. “We think the fast-food market here is ready for something different,” CEO Ernest Higa told [_Bloomberg_](http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2011-12-28/wendy-s-adds-15-foie-gras-burgers-in-second-bet-on-japan-fast-food-market) in 2011. ### Dunkin’ Donuts China: Dried Pork and Seaweed Donut  Dunkin' Donuts China This delightful [creation](http://money.cnn.com/gallery/news/2014/08/21/crazy-fast-food/6.html) proves you don’t have to choose between sweet and savory. ### Burger King Japan: Pumpkin Bomb  Burger King Japan America isn’t the only country that gets into seasonal [pumpkin spice blends](http://www.eater.com/2012/10/19/6532773/burger-king-japan-bombs-burgers-with-fried-pumpkin). 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