Author: JD

Just the right amount of Truffle adds such incredible flavour, but too much and it becomes pungent. Read on to see how truffles and cheeseburgers got on together in a triple header review… The Bun: 17/20 We found the buns a little heavy when we first opened the package. They are simple large, white bun with no seeds and the consistency of a dinner roll. However, once buttered and fried as the instructions called for they really came to life. Great flavour and were a light lighter in texture, but still held up to the juices and condiments without disintegrating.…

Cheeseburgers and truffles tend to live at opposite ends of the epicurean spectrum, so when we learned that Truffle Burger had DIY kits we had to try. I like truffles, in moderation. Having your server bring a little scale to the table as they shave into your pasta is a treat everyone should get to try. Just the right amount adds such incredible flavour, but too much and it becomes pungent. Read on to see how truffles and cheeseburgers got on together in a triple header review. The Bun: 17/20 We found the buns a little heavy when we…

Cheeseburgers and truffles tend to live at opposite ends of the epicurean spectrum, so when we learned that Truffle Burger had DIY kits we had to try. I like truffles, in moderation. Having your server bring a little scale to the table as they shave into your pasta is a treat everyone should get to try. Just the right amount adds such incredible flavour, but too much and it becomes pungent. Read on to see how truffles and cheeseburgers got on together in a triple header review… The Bun: 17/20 We found the buns a little heavy when we…

It was in BlueWater back end of last year that I tried one of GBK’s burgers and I was unimpressed. I love everything about the branding of GBK and I have always considered it more of a premium burger, for want of another phrase. In truth, since Cheeseburgerme has started, I have definitely realised that some of the most amazing burgers are not developed by these larger brands. The Rocket Man, however, did spark and interest when I saw it advertised for DIY on Plateaway and so, took the plunge, read one to see how it went. The Bun: 13/20 Firstly, I…

Cheeky Burger popped up again at one of the local spots and we still had unfinished business with the Cheeky Cheese to get through. Previous reviews have shown Cheeky Burger to be a contender from London with ridiculous home made sauces and I was excited to see them again. Find out how I got on. The Bun: 19/20 As stated before this bun is ridiculously good. The Cheeky Burger guys have nailed down this component is nigh on perfection. I am a lover of brioche and this bun, for me, is one of the best out there. Soft, subtly sweet…

For a few weeks now McDonald’s has been running ads for their “Grand Mac” which is a Big Mac made with larger patties. It wasn’t enough to make run out and buy one, but it did make crave a gourmet version such the legendary “Big Matt” on offer occasionally as Hawksmoor restaurants. So, when one of the Cheeseburger Me team mentioned that Mac & Wild were offering their version this month, it had to be tried! Read on to find out how it was… The Bun: 13/20 The bun was fine, perhaps just a little overcooked as it had a…

The CBM team was having a discussion about the merits of Wagyu beef a few weeks ago. Is it the higher levels of marbling or the softer muscle texture that make it so tender? Is it worth the cost? Suddenly an ad for Wagyu Burger popped up, the newest venture from Chef Dean Bank’s of Haar in St. Andrews. So it seemed fate (and the Google/Facebook advertising complex) had stepped in to address our questions. Read on to find out how the Wagyu from Wagyu was… The Bun: 19/20 An absolutely incredible bun.  Hard to believe that bread can…

Black Bear has been one of my personal favourites. I watched them on Million Pound menu on Netflix and the programme had me craving one of their burgers from the get go. I have had the Black Bear Burger a good few times now and when they released the Brisket Burger during this lockdown it was a forgone conclusion that it would be ordered instantly. Knowing the quality of Black Bear’s meat I was intrigued to try the Brisket Burger and, well, I’ll let you have a read of how it went! The Bun: 16/20 Custom Demi-Brioche sounds like a…

The French Dip is simple cold roast beef sandwich served on a baguette with a side of beef broth for dipping and is pretty commonplace on lunch menus at pubs and restaurants in North America. I am a huge fan. The broth dip softens the bread and warms the meat, bringing leftovers to life. Even now if we are cooking a Sunday roast we will make extra and be sure to have baguettes on hand to make the ideal leftover lunch. It never occurred to me at the time to try a cheeseburger “au jus” or in gravy, and I…

I first started to track London cheeseburgers in 2012. It wasn’t long after that when I started hearing about these amazing cheeseburgers being served from a portable kitchen, which is a nice way of saying “an old van”. I could never seem to connect with the Bleecker mobile due to time or location conflicts. Bleeker’s burgers started to appear regularly in “London’s Best Burger” lists and so have been top of my “want to try list” when the pandemic hit. Their DIY kit has given me a chance so read on to find out how it went. The Bun: 15/20 A…