The transfer of fried chicken from Egypt to Gaza took three hours, not exactly fast food, but good enough for a territory where there are no Western fast-food franchises, according to the Monitor report.

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Japan's Mos Burger, local Western-style fast-food chains, Japanese fast-food chains, and Yum!

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Contrary to its typical fast-food incarnation, Mexican and south-western cuisine is not necessarily spicy or greasy.

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