The 1971 Burger King Sandwich You Can Still Order Today. Here's What To Ask For - Tasting Table

Burger King has offered burgers since the mid-1950s, but its menu includes items like fries, onion rings, and fish sandwiches, along with additional secret-menu options. One notable secret item is the Yumbo, a ham-and-cheese sandwich that dates back to 1971 and originally came with ham and cheese on a buttered bun for 79 cents. The sandwich has appeared and disappeared over the years, including a return in 2014 with changes such as added lettuce and mayonnaise. To order a version resembling the original, customers can ask for a hot ham and cheese at their local Burger King. Some locations may prepare it if staff are willing, using available bun options such as a sesame seed bun.

"Meet the Yumbo, BK's ham and cheese sandwich. The original version came with slices of ham and cheese, was served on a buttered bun, and cost just 79 cents. It's made its way off and back on the menu a few times since the 1970s, and when it came back in 2014, various changes were made to the original sandwich ( much to the upset of original BK Yumbo fans), including the addition of lettuce and mayonnaise."

"If you remember the original Yumbo fondly and wish for a replica, you'll have attempt a copycat version for yourself. However, if you're okay with a modified version, various Burger King locations might be willing to make it for you - all you have to do is ask."

"To get a Yumbo (or, at least, a sandwich that resembles the original Yumbo), ask for a hot ham and cheese at your local Burger King. While some employees might not fulfill this request, you just might get lucky. Burger King has ham for its breakfast menu and cheese for its burgers, so it's entirely possible for them to make a replica, so long as the staff is willing."

"You'll just have to settle for the current bun options that are available, which might very well be just a simple sesame seed bun. It might not transport you exactly back to 1971, but at least it'll give you a taste of Burger King's early years."

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