Honest burgers or 5 guys

Malevolence · 13 Aug 2021 at 05:29

ik9000 said:
When I last went there it was so dark you couldn't see what you were eating. and IIRC it came on kitchen towel or something like it. When we're paying that much I wouldn't mind, you know, a plate, or at least a bit of wood.

I ******* detest pretentious **** like that. Got dragged to a trendy 'bistro pub' some time back and ordered surf 'n' turf. My steak came served on something resembling an upturned mini mess tin, the chips in a mini bucket, the scampi in a mini wooden crate and a small ceramic pot of peas. The look on the waiter's face when I asked him if he could get me a plate was a picture, he looked like I'd just stabbed his Granny or someting.

Josh · 13 Aug 2021 at 05:32

ik9000 said:
When I last went there it was so dark you couldn't see what you were eating. and IIRC it came on kitchen towel or something like it. When we're paying that much I wouldn't mind, you know, a plate, or at least a bit of wood.

Yeah the ambiance wasn't my thing either, the one in Leeds is underground so no natural light at all!

Food was grand though

Scam · 13 Aug 2021 at 12:08

ik9000 said:
When I last went there it was so dark you couldn't see what you were eating. and IIRC it came on kitchen towel or something like it. When we're paying that much I wouldn't mind, you know, a plate, or at least a bit of wood.

To be fair their whole vibe is more of a club that you just happen to get dirty food in. Rather than a restaurant. Kinda fun if you want something noisy and energetic.

darreny · 13 Aug 2021 at 13:26

ik9000 said:
what budget, target level, style of cuisine?

Wife likes Chinese, about £120

darreny · 14 Aug 2021 at 11:59

mrgubby said:
The best burgers I've ever had are from the Parcel Yard "pub" above platforms 9/10/11 in Kings Cross station

Outside here now so will try it

tombrr · 14 Aug 2021 at 15:22

Both 5 guys and Honest burgers are fine, nothing wrong with either, but nothing amazing either. But if it had to pick 1, i'd go for 5 guys due to more customisation and drink options.

If you want a proper good gourmet burger try Hache burger in Camden, best burgers I've had in London.

nine_tails · 2 Sep 2021 at 08:50

tombrr said:
Both 5 guys and Honest burgers are fine, nothing wrong with either, but nothing amazing either. But if it had to pick 1, i'd go for 5 guys due to more customisation and drink options.

If you want a proper good gourmet burger try Hache burger in Camden, best burgers I've had in London.

Gonna try out Hache at some point.Looks great