Author: JD
We have been speaking about the Big Matt burger for a very, very long time. As a fan of the Big Mac, my best friend first introduced me to this version in conversation 3 years ago. I guess through the complications of Covid and the alignment of the working schedule, The Big Matt became less and less a possibility, until last week. Hawksmoor in Canary Wharf was the destination, the Big Matt the intention, and a couple of underground and overground trains to contend with in between. Was the journey worth it? The Bun: 19/20 Seeing the burger stack arrive…
It was perhaps my arrogance that stopped me from reviewing Burger King sooner. Having eaten at so many fantastic Burger restaurants in the last 18 months, eating the run-of-the-mill Burger King with that stupid King hat I remember from my youth didn’t seem too appetizing. I must admit, pulling up at a dated looking brick building with a somewhat familiar childhood sign of Burger King, didn’t spark an abundance of excitement. On the digital board, light years away from the 90’s nostalgia menu board, the Double Whopper looked to be the target for the day! Lets see how it went……
The Big Mac is probably the most famous burger at McDonalds, and although I am not completely sold on the burger, the sauce is pretty special. One thing I do like, and always have liked, is the McChicken at McDonalds. The mixture of the two could potentially be a pretty big-hitter on my series of reviews so I was actually pretty excited to sit down at the food court in Guildford. Read on to see how it went. The Bun: 12/20 The bun was ok. I think my expectations of McDonalds are so low that anything that is not stale…
So, the name is not really the sexiest name I have ever heard of for a burger. The McPlant burger is perhaps one of the most advertised and discussed burgers to have come out of McDonalds for quite a while. I am not a vegan, neither am I a lover of the “alternative meat” market. There is just something about trying to replace a good old piece of dead cow with some sort of cactus or something from the ground. Either way, the McPlant is something I just had to try, having been bombarded with advertising from McDonalds since the…
When we first moved to London, a little over a decade ago, there was just the original “The Ivy” in Covent Garden and it was a great spot to take out-of-town guests for dinner after a day of exploring the city. A good location, a cool history (back to 1917) a menu that offered “something for every occasion” as the old review went, made it an easy choice. So when the Ivy started spinning out new locations faster than McDonald’s, I was skeptical but have been a few times since to various locations and feel the concept still works very…
It was a random question that ignited the conversation with Farm Fresh about the “Special” burger they had in store for us in Kingston. Having tried a couple of burgers at Farm Fresh I have been pleasantly surprised at the quality of the independent restaurant based in Kingston. The Giant Burger was promised to be something special and well, read on to see how it went. The Bun: 16/20 Farm Fresh has a really good brioche bun that is light, fluffy but not overly bread-heavy. I liked it last time and nothing has really changed. Getting the right bun composition…
A trip to Hyde Park Winter Wonderland unveiled a surprise in Truffle Burger having a pop-up. Having tried all 3 of the Truffle DIY kits it was more curiosity that had me looking at the pop-up, wondering whether there would be huge differences between a freshly cooked burger by the company. Truffle Burger has pretty amazing ingredients in the Truffle Mayo, Raclette Cheese, Crispy Onions, Fig Jam and Bacon, and Beef Patty. It was reading the menu, nicely displayed on the front of their stand that sold me, even against the other delicious-looking stands with a global cuisine feel. Read…
To be quite honest, I have seen many competitors for Best Burger Brighton, and heading down to the seaside is always a joy with the many options available. With some of the big hitters like Patty & Bun, MeatLiquor, and Honest Burger around, Smashburger was a distant thought. After my splendid photography outside of the target, Honest Burger, I was bemused to see them not open the doors at the stated 11:30 am, opting to tell us 12 pm through the window. Google revealed Smashburger, some 200 yards away was already open so we decided to give it a go.…
Luxxo Burger in Tolworth is a place that I have driven past multiple times and have taken no interest in. Since the inception of Salt Bae’s London restaurant and the hype surrounding edible gold-coated meat, I have been a little more susceptible to more “exotic” creation burgers. Luxxo has been publicised as a restaurant that also has their own Gold Burger and so I thought, maybe it is time, to give one of these a go. When I saw the price tag of £135 I then opted for something a little more pocket-friendly in their Green Hulk Burger. Read on…
McDonalds burgers have been a topic of discussion at Cheeseburgerme for many years. I have never been a fan of McDonalds and have been extremely vocal about that fact for a long time. The Double Big Mac was released around a month ago and the advertising has had me inquisitive, as it does look the part! I cannot deny that the construction in the advert has had me raising an eyebrow ever so slightly. Well, I finally took the plunge. After, at least 10 years, I walked into a McDonalds and ordered something for myself, not my kids, but myself…