Big ol' Burger Comparison Thread

Josh · 2 Feb 2018 at 16:55

Had an Honest "Tribute" burger today in Southbank, was pretty nice but I found the burger patty quite crumbly that said the rosemary chips were great and the milkshake was very nice.

Trying out 7Bone week after next, need to try Byron, Bills and retry GBK also but so far 5G is still on the top spot.

NickK · 4 Feb 2018 at 21:39

Hmm venison burger, salad, tomatoes topped with thin rings of trinidad scorpion or Bhut jolokia chilli peppers. Mmmm.

Oh Ed not again. · 4 Feb 2018 at 21:57

Is this from a restaurant, or a NickK creation? If the latter do you deliver?

AyeAyeAhoy! · 5 Feb 2018 at 13:27

DrToffnar said:
Had my first Five Guys on Wednesday.

At least, I think it was my first... I think I may have visited one drunk once xD

Thought it was average at best when considering the price I paid. just over £12 for a bacon cheeseburger and a drink...

Bun was delicious as where the condiments, but the patty was so average tasting. Just a step or two above the maccies or burger king ones.

Yeah, it's definitely over priced for what it is. To me it just takes like a McDonald's upgrade rather than a full on gourmet burger (which the price would suggest it'll be).

Best thing about 5 Guys I think are the fries

HazardO · 5 Feb 2018 at 15:10

JOSH said:
Had an Honest "Tribute" burger today in Southbank, was pretty nice but I found the burger patty quite crumbly that said the rosemary chips were great and the milkshake was very nice.

Trying out 7Bone week after next, need to try Byron, Bills and retry GBK also but so far 5G is still on the top spot.

I noticed the bun wasn't honest burger's best feature too. Didn't like their rosemary fries, but I notice people's idea of the perfect fry/chip varies quite a lot. 7bone was good when I tried it. Had a ronald's revenge which is basically a Mc'Ds cheese burger (and bacon) but made with much better ingredients.

wozza2k · 5 Feb 2018 at 17:00

Liquid_Entity said:
I've got a work thing at shoreditch box park. Any burger joints in or near by I should try?

You've actually got Bleecker not far at Old Spitalfields Market, Honest and Patty & Bun are reasonably close by as well. Dirty burger is across the road but I'd personally avoid them

NickK · 5 Feb 2018 at 19:05

randal said:
Is this from a restaurant, or a NickK creation? If the latter do you deliver?

Hmm need to find a place that does it that good! Don’t know why but not many burgers can take the heat and hold the taste. The normal beef doesn’t cut it normally :/

Any suggestions?

AyeAyeAhoy! · 6 Feb 2018 at 08:09

NickK said:
Hmm need to find a place that does it that good! Don’t know why but not many burgers can take the heat and hold the taste. The normal beef doesn’t cut it normally :/

Any suggestions?

I'm not sure if they're still around, but Atomic Burger in Bristol used to do an amazing hot burger. The Fallout Burger. It was so hot you'd get a T-shirt if you finished it.

I'm really good with hot stuff and I tried it. You have to wear gloves to handle it and I was genuinely shaking after about 10 mins it was so hot. Tasted amazing.

https://atomicburger.co.uk/fallout-challenge/

AyeAyeAhoy! · 6 Feb 2018 at 08:12

Oh yeah, and the 'bun' is effectively 2 of those Chicago Town mini pizzas...

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...s-sign-disclaimer-order-mega-spicy-snack.html

Minstadave · 6 Feb 2018 at 08:32

Tried Handmade Burger Co in Peterborough and it looked so promising but left really disappointed.

Had a double bacon & cheese dirty burger and it looked great but was cold when it came. Chips were weird, like soggy chip shop chips. Won’t be back.

the-evaluator · 6 Feb 2018 at 09:41

I would have sent it back if it was cold.

Minstadave · 6 Feb 2018 at 10:39

the-evaluator said:
I would have sent it back if it was cold.

Probably should have done to be honest.

robfosters · 7 Feb 2018 at 15:11

I know it’s not the best, but has anyone seen the grand Big Mac yet?

Spuj · 7 Feb 2018 at 15:25

robfosters said:
I know it’s not the best, but has anyone seen the grand Big Mac yet?

A friend posted it in one of our group chats today. As a guilty pleasure of mine, I will be getting one this weekend

MooMoo444 · 7 Feb 2018 at 15:33

While we're comparing burgers.. seems like you can get a Big Mac Grande now (limited time only). It's basically just bigger. But I'm curious so will probably try one

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/f...veils-junior-grand-limited-Big-Mac-sizes.html

Shadowness · 7 Feb 2018 at 15:36

I do laugh at the guys at lunch getting the special edition McD burgers. It's the same *&$% with a different shape bun and sauce!

Still haven't made the trip to Beefy Boys in Hereford yet. I hear I need to!

robfosters · 7 Feb 2018 at 15:52

Shadowness said:
I do laugh at the guys at lunch getting the special edition McD burgers. It's the same *&$% with a different shape bun and sauce!

Still haven't made the trip to Beefy Boys in Hereford yet. I hear I need to!

I agree, they are very samey, just a slight variation, but sometimes the sauces are great. one of the best being the ranch sauce in the California burger. That was awesome.

I love Big Macs though, so the idea of a huge one is too tempting.

FrenchTart · 7 Feb 2018 at 15:56

When cycling London to Paris and desperate for food in France I had a Grand Big Mac. Tasted awesome with a couple of hundred miles in my legs but I can't imagine ever going for one in other circumstances.

chroniclard · 7 Feb 2018 at 16:17

Kids at work got those large big macs for lunch and were disappointed they were just bigger big macs...........the hell did they expect. :confused:

Generally avoid Mcdonalds, foods turd and makes you feel dirty.

MooMoo444 · 7 Feb 2018 at 16:43

chroniclard said:
Kids at work got those large big macs for lunch and were disappointed they were just bigger big macs...........the hell did they expect.

Probably went in expecting a 'premium Mac', better ingredients, posh buns or the like. It's absolutely advertised as just a larger Mac though!