Big ol' Burger Comparison Thread

HazardO · 7 Feb 2018 at 16:59

FrenchTart said:
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.

A deep fried frozen pizza from a chippy in Oban tasted pretty awesome to me after a days cycling through hills in the drizzle too, but I'm not sure I'd order it as a death row dish..

b0rn2sk8 · 7 Feb 2018 at 19:49

The grand big mac isn't really new though either, they have done it before but not for a long time. But yes its just a slightly bigger big mac.

Itchytrigg · 11 Feb 2018 at 17:04

Just got home from Handmade Burger Co Reading, was my first time there. Went for the Peppered Beef and mexican fries. The burger was really good, probably one of the best in recent memory.

The only down point I had was the fries, I guess it was a slice of cheese used over the top so it wasn't really mixed in, but the chipotla mayo was ace. Price wasn't too bad really, it helps their kids menu is just £5 including drinks and ice cream.

HazardO · 12 Feb 2018 at 13:06

As chance would have it, I ended up in 5 guys for lunch today. Bacon cheeseburger, fried onions, pickles, ketchup and mustard (Classic BDCB). Much the best burger I've had from them, less is definitely more with the toppings. The star for me surprisingly was the chips. So much better than I've had from that restaurant before, I can now see why people think they're good. It's just a shame thy're not always like that.
Doesn't change my personal opinion that Byron burger is better, but for once they justified their premium over McDs and BK.

I guess the chips are so variable because they constantly switch supplier.

bsoltan · 18 Feb 2018 at 10:45

I stopped in MeatMarket Covent Garden last night. Had the Black Burger I think it was called, and Cajun Fries. Was great.

HazardO · 20 Feb 2018 at 08:27

The toppings look like they've done a runner. Proper messy burger.

Scam · 22 Feb 2018 at 18:50

I think that's pretty much the point when it comes to that place

PapaLazaru · 22 Feb 2018 at 21:06

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

I have had one. My little one goes there as special treat sometimes and I though why the hell not.

The only point of note (as it tastes exactly the same) is that I had the send mine back. Somehow the person who built it managed to get it wrong so my first one was top bun, middle bread, burger, burger, bottom bun. :eek:

Spuj · 23 Feb 2018 at 07:39

PapaLazaru said:
I have had one. My little one goes there as special treat sometimes and I though why the hell not.

The only point of note (as it tastes exactly the same) is that I had the send mine back. Somehow the person who built it managed to get it wrong so my first one was top bun, middle bread, burger, burger, bottom bun.

Deary me, surely constructing a Big Mac is McDonalds 101

DrToffnar · 23 Feb 2018 at 11:20

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

I can vouch for Beefy Boys. Easily the best burgers I've ever eaten! Wish I could tell you what I had, but on both occasions I left tipsy and proceeded to get very drunk after xD

Fluke? · 26 Feb 2018 at 18:47

DrToffnar said:
I can vouch for Beefy Boys. Easily the best burgers I've ever eaten! Wish I could tell you what I had, but on both occasions I left tipsy and proceeded to get very drunk after xD

Probably the best chips too... Millionaire Fries... *dribble*

Siliconslave · 1 Mar 2018 at 01:42

Well this could be considered heresy and grounds for a ban from this thread but about to have an impossible burger...

Spuj · 1 Mar 2018 at 09:12

Siliconslave said:
Well this could be considered heresy and grounds for a ban from this thread but about to have an impossible burger...

BAN!!!!

Siliconslave · 1 Mar 2018 at 17:14

Have to say I was very, very impressed. Given one without being told what it was I'd have said it was a great, juicy burger. In fact i'd go so far as to put it up there with one of the best burgers i've had :eek:

(PS did have the maple bacon fries on the side to level things out)

(PPS for those that don't know its a 100% vegetarian burger - https://www.impossiblefoods.com/burger/)

Glaucus · 2 Mar 2018 at 02:33

where did you try it? would love to try one.

Siliconslave · 2 Mar 2018 at 07:28

Glaucus said:
where did you try it? would love to try one.

Umami in Palo Alto (Stanford), so not exactly local...

m@rty · 2 Mar 2018 at 16:40

Tried BRGR today in Glasgow (Royal Exchange Square)

Went for the poutine, cheese & bacon burger and chocolate milkshake.

It was very good!

shroomz · 2 Mar 2018 at 20:59

Had five guys for the first time since it was the only place not closed on account of the weather. For £13 each for a burger and large fries, a bit disappointing really.

7bone and honest are still kings in Reading.

Siliconslave · 3 Mar 2018 at 01:37

In and Out for lunch today: Double Double, animal style fries (the only way to make them taste any good tbh) and a vanilla shake (complete with hidden bible references)

I'm getting so fat on this trip! whats that? BBQ for dinner? OK