Burgers & fries prices
Discussion
fredt said:
Probably because chicken don't lend itself well to mincing?
amongst the meats i normally eat: beef, pork, lamb and chicken, chicken is the odd one out that you can't easily buy minced. For the reason above.
It does, and is common in Thai cooking - but more for stirfries, etc rather than burgers. amongst the meats i normally eat: beef, pork, lamb and chicken, chicken is the odd one out that you can't easily buy minced. For the reason above.
Waitrose have started selling chicken burgers and they aren't bad, though I don't advise having them pink.
fredt said:
Mincing is an excellent way to prepare a beast imho, and I reckon a good burger definitely rivals a good steak for good eating.
100% agreed, and it's no secret that this is why burgers are popular. Take 3 tasty cuts (usually, sometimes more or fewer), blend them together with the right ratio of meat:fat, and get the best of all worlds without the need to cook for prolonged periods to render the fat.Are people really getting upset about paying a tenner for a burger and fries lol... stick to the McDonald's saver menu then
My go to is Five Guys if I want a decent burger, consistently good and the fries in the peanut oil are unreal. Failing that I think Patty&Bun is next favourite!
Didn't rate GBK, Honest, Byron at all, very average. In-and-Out burger is alright too but again nothing that special.
But the best burger I have ever had was in San Francisco, a little place called Sam's...absolutely brilliant! Anthony Bourdain agreed too.
My go to is Five Guys if I want a decent burger, consistently good and the fries in the peanut oil are unreal. Failing that I think Patty&Bun is next favourite!
Didn't rate GBK, Honest, Byron at all, very average. In-and-Out burger is alright too but again nothing that special.
But the best burger I have ever had was in San Francisco, a little place called Sam's...absolutely brilliant! Anthony Bourdain agreed too.
Edited by SaggyOstrich on Tuesday 21st August 13:11
C70R said:
fredt said:
Mincing is an excellent way to prepare a beast imho, and I reckon a good burger definitely rivals a good steak for good eating.
100% agreed, and it's no secret that this is why burgers are popular. Take 3 tasty cuts (usually, sometimes more or fewer), blend them together with the right ratio of meat:fat, and get the best of all worlds without the need to cook for prolonged periods to render the fat.SaggyOstrich said:
My go to is Five Guys if I want a decent burger, consistently good and the fries in the peanut oil are unreal. Failing that I think Patty&Bun is next favourite!
Didn't rate GBK, Honest, Byron at all, very average. In-and-Out burger is alright too but again nothing that special.
I know there's a whole other thread on it, but I'd rate most places higher than 5 guys. A cheap thin burger in a soggy bun, for similar money to a decent burger from a good pub. I agree the fries aren't bad but nowhere near as good some decent chunky chips. Are they franchises with widely varying quality or do people just have very different tastes?Didn't rate GBK, Honest, Byron at all, very average. In-and-Out burger is alright too but again nothing that special.
My "go to burger" would be the Alfred Freehouse in Farnham
RizzoTheRat said:
I know there's a whole other thread on it, but I'd rate most places higher than 5 guys. A cheap thin burger in a soggy bun, for similar money to a decent burger from a good pub. I agree the fries aren't bad but nowhere near as good some decent chunky chips. Are they franchises with widely varying quality or do people just have very different tastes?
My "go to burger" would be the Alfred Freehouse in Farnham
Yeah I agree, I guess I am talking more of the chain types...I have had plenty of really nice burgers from pubs too. But for a good greasy burger, personally can't beat a Five Guys, with all the toppings too...I'm hungry now!My "go to burger" would be the Alfred Freehouse in Farnham
Roman Rhodes said:
Has Wahlburger been mentioned? There’s one due to open in Covent Garden. The present ones (26) are all in the States I believe.
Yes, it’s Mark Wahlburg and brothers and I’ve not always been impressed with celebs/actors involvement in food either!
He can't act for st but he is one impressive entrepreneur. Who doesn't like Marky MarkYes, it’s Mark Wahlburg and brothers and I’ve not always been impressed with celebs/actors involvement in food either!
Burwood said:
Roman Rhodes said:
Has Wahlburger been mentioned? There’s one due to open in Covent Garden. The present ones (26) are all in the States I believe.
Yes, it’s Mark Wahlburg and brothers and I’ve not always been impressed with celebs/actors involvement in food either!
He can't act for st but he is one impressive entrepreneur. Who doesn't like Marky MarkYes, it’s Mark Wahlburg and brothers and I’ve not always been impressed with celebs/actors involvement in food either!
Stella Tortoise said:
Podie said:
Christ that looks grim.Is it the camera or was it as dry as it looks?
Been to Hache a lot over the years and it’s always been excellent (been with other PHers who can testify it’s been good) but last night was poor.
I think Honest are the best out there.
SaggyOstrich said:
... stick to the McDonald's saver menu then
On that subject... We've recently moved offices and the new place is in a town centre with a shopping mall food court within 2 minutes walk, it has become a bit of a Friday treat to go down to Maccas. You can get a chicken burger and a double cheeseburger for £1.49 each, so the same price as a supermarket 'meal deal' for the pair. No need for any chips and wash it down with some pop from a multi-pack under your desk.
Or you can just use the £1.99 Big Mac and Fries deal from your previous till receipt having spent a couple of minutes online filling out a survey (although they don't seem to check the codes so you could probably write any old nonsense on the receipt).
Not gourmet by any standards, but certainly excellent VFM.
Truckosaurus said:
SaggyOstrich said:
... stick to the McDonald's saver menu then
On that subject... We've recently moved offices and the new place is in a town centre with a shopping mall food court within 2 minutes walk, it has become a bit of a Friday treat to go down to Maccas. You can get a chicken burger and a double cheeseburger for £1.49 each, so the same price as a supermarket 'meal deal' for the pair. No need for any chips and wash it down with some pop from a multi-pack under your desk.
Or you can just use the £1.99 Big Mac and Fries deal from your previous till receipt having spent a couple of minutes online filling out a survey (although they don't seem to check the codes so you could probably write any old nonsense on the receipt).
Not gourmet by any standards, but certainly excellent VFM.
Oh, a small bottle of Guinness was £8
Can I make a booking at your desk please?
Podie said:
Stella Tortoise said:
Podie said:
Christ that looks grim.Is it the camera or was it as dry as it looks?
Been to Hache a lot over the years and it’s always been excellent (been with other PHers who can testify it’s been good) but last night was poor.
I think Honest are the best out there.
A real shame, as I rated them as one of the best and most consistent burgers in London. The Louisiana (particularly on their bun-free option) was sublime.
C70R said:
Hache were sold to VC last year, and the original management team all left. The likelihood is that you're seeing the impact of this, where costs are being cut to help them 'scale out' the brand.
A real shame, as I rated them as one of the best and most consistent burgers in London. The Louisiana (particularly on their bun-free option) was sublime.
Ah, interesting.A real shame, as I rated them as one of the best and most consistent burgers in London. The Louisiana (particularly on their bun-free option) was sublime.
I noticed the menu had changed.
Composer62 said:
Thanks for the tip !
I'll be in San Francisco in a couple of weeks and will definitely check this out.
No problem!I'll be in San Francisco in a couple of weeks and will definitely check this out.
It's quite unassuming, doesn't look fancy at all and if you didn't know you would probably just walk past it. But the burger is really good, Anthony Bourdain said top 3 in the world I believe.
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