Eagle-eyed customers spotted the plant-based burger, which was co-developed with vegan meat substitute producer Beyond Meat and previously wasn’t available Down Under, on Uber Eats last week.

Now the fast food giant has revealed the McPlant has indeed joined the menu – but will only be available at Victorian restaurants.

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The burger features a “juicy” plant-based patty made from peas, rice, potatoes and beetroot, paired with all the classics – tomato, lettuce, pickles and onions – a “mayonnaise-style” sauce, ketchup, mustard and a slice of American cheese, all on top of a sesame seed bun.

While many vegans are happy to eat the burger by removing the cheese and mayo, McDonald’s has stressed it is not classified as a vegan burger, as it is cooked on the same grill as meat-based products and eggs.

“Macca’s is always testing new menu items and flavours as part of its ongoing commitment to innovation and choice,” a spokeswoman said in a statement.

“The McPlant gives customers another delicious menu option, alongside their usual favourites.”

TikTok users World Vegan Guides trialled the burger in a video on their account, deeming it “legit” and “unreal” – though adding it needed some “vegan Tasty cheese”.

In the comments under the clip, people agreed, writing that Macca’s Australia “need to bring the vegan cheese and mayo like the UK”.

The story originally appeared on news.com.au. It has been reproduced here with permission.