Best Burgers in town

[barstool]

A little food porn! A mix of three Dry aged cuts of beef, ground chuck ground short rib and ground brisket!

Awsome. 

 

I want to report the previous post to the admins for making me too fucking hungry. Hurry up and open you twat.

555555 Man he needs a warning after that post. 555555555555

[anderson167]

+1 CJ back home is the only fast food chain burger I'll even consider eating, Hand's down better than the rest.

 

But I have not been to the one here yet so I cannot give a full vote of confidence, but I don't doubt it will still be way better than BK or McD.

 

Hi Furryman

 

I have never tried Carls but when working in the middle east ate a few times in an American chain called Fuddruckers - fantastic burgers, Not sure if they are a big outfit but some of the best I have eaten.

[altec123]

I was going to say Carl Jr's until I saw Skeeter's post.

[xdrt33]

I am concerned that the quest for the best burger in town has gone cold.

 

Part of the problem may be that the OP did not define what he meant by "best burger".

Did he mean the biggest, the tastiest, the cheapest, the best value??

 

Is "best burger" just an oxymoron? (I think that's the word).

Burgers are junk food, let's face it.

If you improve it too much, it becomes something else.

Maybe "boeuf haché au pain avec  salade".

 

The question calls for more thought.

I make this post simply to re-ignite the debate.

[DMustang]

Hi Furryman

 

I have never tried Carls but when working in the middle east ate a few times in an American chain called Fuddruckers - fantastic burgers, Not sure if they are a big outfit but some of the best I have eaten.

Fuddruckers is pretty good (tho I recall them being better when they first started). They really benefit from baking their own buns in house, IMO.

(Movie Trivia: Fuddruckers got a name chance to Buttfuckers in the movie Idiocracy...)

 

Another good chain in the USA is Smash Burger. Still have yet to try Five Guys...

[xdrt33]

Further thoughts on the great burger debate....

 

I had one burger on my last trip to Patts.

It was a Burger King product - the smallest they make, no cheese.

As it emerged from the wrapping it looked fine, just like the photos.

The problems started when I bit into it.

There was a distressing squelching sound, and ketchup oozed out in all directions.

After a couple more bites, the salad and bread became completely soaked.

It was a soggy mess, which I could not bring myself to finish.

 

Is this the experience that Burger King was aiming for??

Anyone who has ever made a sandwich knows to avoid excess moisture.

It will always reduce the structural integrity of the snack.

 

The general consensus here seems to be that Carl's Junior is best.

I have not tried it - that's a treat for next time.

But do their burgers hold together until the end, without excess sogginess?

I don't want to repeat my Burger King experience.

[nixonsbest]

Further thoughts on the great burger debate....

 

I had one burger on my last trip to Patts.

It was a Burger King product - the smallest they make, no cheese.

As it emerged from the wrapping it looked fine, just like the photos.

The problems started when I bit into it.

There was a distressing squelching sound, and ketchup oozed out in all directions.

After a couple more bites, the salad and bread became completely soaked.

It was a soggy mess, which I could not bring myself to finish.

 

Is this the experience that Burger King was aiming for??

Anyone who has ever made a sandwich knows to avoid excess moisture.

It will always reduce the structural integrity of the snack.

 

The general consensus here seems to be that Carl's Junior is best.

I have not tried it - that's a treat for next time.

But do their burgers hold together until the end, without excess sogginess?

I don't want to repeat my Burger King experience.

You will never never know. If i never never give it a go.

 

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[Pattaya_Brian]

 

It will always reduce the structural integrity of the snack.

 

 

Damn it!

 

Now I have something else to obsess about -- the structural integrity of snacks.

[jiz]

3 Michelin star chef, Heston Blumenthal perfects the burger.

 

[xdrt33]

You will never never know. If i never never give it a go.

 

 

Eh, what's that nixon?? Suck down another Singha mate.

 

Many thanks to jiz for posting the Blumenthal clip.

I haven't watched it yet, but assume it involves the use of Liquid nitrogen!

It's the full 30 min episode, so I'll settle down to watch the whole thing later.

 

This is the guy who takes 4 hours to cook the perfect chip / french fry.

His burger no doubt tastes excellent, and probably cost £100 in ingredients and labour.

 

My point is that good burgers can be made with cheap ingredients.

It just takes a little care and thought. Re. my earlier post:

 

".......... I made one yesterday.

Standard supermarket "granary" bun and frozen beef patty.

The bun was toasted per my spec.

Dressing (horseradish) was applied under the beef,

so as not to make the salad on top soggy.

Salad just treated with salt and black pepper."

The result was a tasty, non-soggy burger.

 

By chance, I repeated the experiment last night.

The ingredients were not just supermarket, but discounter supermarket (Aldi).

The result was even better than previously.

The multi-seed brown bread bun was lightly toasted.

Strong English mustard was applied under the beef.

Anyone who has eaten proper English mustard knows it always makes its presence felt!

Worked even better than the horseradish.....delicious.

 

I still think that there is a business opportunity in Patts for someone to make better burgers.

Maybe Carl's Junior is that place? I doubt it, but will give it a try.

[likeaking]

^ You lost me at "frozen beef patty."

[xdrt33]

^ You lost me at "frozen beef patty."

 

It's the beef part of the burger.

I used the word "patty" because "burger" is used both for the meat part

and the whole meat + bread bun + salad item.

 

You can carry on reading now......

[petemo]

the best one is the one you make yourself at around 70 baht.  cover it to keep it moist  Great buns or chiabata bread at Big c.  The monday deal at dicey rileys isn't bad  A pint of tiger beer and burger with fries $200 baht or 150 with a coke.

[petemo]

noothing beats skeeters burger or ribs but it is hit or miss I wish I could go and know for sure...

[xdrt33]

the best one is the one you make yourself

 

That has certainly been my experience, petemo.

Trouble is, most of us stay in hotels when in Patts.

Hence no facilities to make our own.

That's why we need a "build a burger to order" joint.

Just like Subway does for sandwiches.

[Mognam]

Ok guys.  As I stated earlier I said I was going to do a burger review.  Just been back home for a couple of days.

 

Here it goes.

 

First burger was consumed at the BKK airport.  It was from Burger King (know as Hungry Jacks in Australia).  My expectations weren't high.  I've had it before.  I would give it a 5 out of 10.  A bland tasteless patty covered in mustard and ketchup.  All surrounded by a sugary bun.

 

 

Next it was a burger out at Siem Reap in Cambodia.  I was staying at the Viva hotel and they had a mexican style restaurant.  I ordered their Mexi-burger.  It wasn't to bad.  Could have done with more chilli for my taste.  It came with a salsa dip.  6/10

 

 

Then I tried Oz Burger.  It is located up the soi Buakhoa end of soi Diana on the south side.  You can't miss it.  The first burger I bought here was the standard plain burger for 120 baht.  They claim the meat and cheese is from Australia.  This was the best burger patty of the trip.  I'm not sure if the meat is really from Australia but it was certainly better quality than the other places.  8.5/10

 

 

Next up was Carl's Jr.  This an American burger franchise that we don't have in Australia so I was interested in giving it a try.  I ordered the Big Carl with medium fries and coke.  You can get as many drink refills as you want.  It cost 269 baht.  The burger wasn't bad but it wasn't great either.  I would rate it higher than McDonalds or Burger King but not by much.  If you enjoy a higher quality fast food American style burger it might be your thing.  The burger just seemed to wet to me.  I know I could have ordered less sauce and mayo but I wanted to try the burger as is.  6.5/10

 

 

Next is the famous Gary Burger you can buy from SuperBurger.  If you head down soi Honey towards soi Buakhoa you will see.  It is just opposite soi Honey in soi Buakhoa and opens late.  The Gary Burger isn't on the menu.  You have to ask for it by name.  For value the Gary Burger wins hands down.  It has double bacon, egg, cheese, onion, (raw and cooked), tomato, (raw and cooked), lettuce, along with the beef patty and your choice of a sauce combinations.  I got mustard and chilli sauce on mine.  If the Gary Burger had the patty from Oz burger on it, it would win in the burger stakes (pun intended).  For those who like a good value burger this place comes highly recommended.  8/10

 

Two Gary Burgers.  Worth the visit.

 

We made a return trip to the Oz Burger.

 

Oz Burger with bacon and egg.  150 baht I think.

 

Oz Burger with Chilli concarne.  140 baht.

 

Best of all is my own home made burgers.  I just made them today as some comfort food to help me get over post pattaya depression.

 

 

I call them Aussie Kent's Precision Burgers.  Over here it works out to be around 120 baht for me to make.

It has home made burger patty with onion, carrot, lettuce, green chillies, and extra hot chilli sauce placed on a sesame seed bun .  9/10

[barstool]

Ok guys.  As I stated earlier I said I was going to do a burger review.  Just been back home for a couple of days.

 

Here it goes.

 

First burger was consumed at the BKK airport.  It was from Burger King (know as Hungry Jacks in Australia).  My expectation weren't high.  I've had it before.  I would give it a 5 out of 10.  A bland tasteless patty covered in mustard and ketchup.  All surrounded by a sugary bun.

 

Burger King bkk airport.jpg

 

Next it was a burger out at Siem Reap in Cambodia.  I was staying at the Viva hotel and they had a mexican style restaurant.  I ordered their Mexi-burger.  It wasn't to bad.  Could have done with more chilli for my taste.  It came with a salsa dip.  6/10

 

Viva Mexican Burger Siem Reap.jpg

 

Then I tried Oz Burger.  It is located up the soi Buakhoa end of soi Diana on the south side.  You can't miss it.  The first burger I bought here was the standard plain burger for 120 baht.  They claim the meat and cheese is from Australia.  This was the best burger patty of the trip.  I'm not sure if the meat is really from Australia but it was certainly better quality than the other places.  8.5/10

 

Oz Burger Plain.jpg

 

Next up was Carl's Jr.  This an American burger franchise that we don't have in Australia so I was interested in giving it a try.  I ordered the Big Carl with medium fries and coke.  You can get as many drink refills as you want.  It cost 269 baht.  The burger wasn't bad but it wasn't great either.  I would rate it higher than McDonalds or Burger King but not by much.  If you enjoy a higher quality fast food American style burger it might be your thing.  The burger just seemed to wet to me.  I know I could have ordered less sauce and mayo but I wanted to try the burger as is.  6.5/10

 

Carl Jrs Burger with medium fries and coke.jpg

 

Next is the famous Gary Burger you can buy from SuperBurger.  If you head down soi Honey towards soi Buakhoa you will see.  It is just opposite soi Honey in soi Buakhoa and opens late.  The Gary Burger isn't on the menu.  You have to asked for it by name.  For value the Gary Burger wins hands down.  It has bacon, egg, onion, tomato, lettuce, sliced capsicum (I think), along with the beef patty and your choice a sauce combinations.  I got mustard and chilli sauce on mine.  If the Gary Burger had the patty from Oz burger on it, it would win in the burger stakes (pun intended).  For those who like a good value burger this place comes highly recommended.  8/10

 

SuperBurger Gary Burger.jpg

Two Gary Burgers.  Worth the visit.

 

We made a return trip to the Oz Burger.

 

Oz Burger with bacon and egg.jpg

Oz Burger with bacon and egg.  150 baht I think.

 

Oz Burger with chilli concarne.jpg

Oz Burger with Chilli concarne.  140 baht.

 

Best of all is my own home made burgers.  I just made them today as some comfort food to help me get over post pattaya depression.

 

Precision Burger 1.jpg

Precison Burger 2.jpg

 

I call them Aussie Kent's Precision Burgers.  Over here it works out to be around 120 baht for me to make.

It has home made burger patty with onion, carrot, lettuce, green chillies, and extra hot chilli sauce placed on a sesame seed bun .  9/10

A great post mate. I am proud that so many people are enjoying the Gary Burger. I took the liberty of editing your Gary Burger contents. Some people ask Porn for a Barstool Burger and that really throws her. 5555

 

 It has double bacon, egg, cheese, onion, (raw and cooked), tomato, (raw and cooked), lettuce, sliced capsicum (I think), along with the beef patty and your choice a sauce combinations.

 

I could do with one now. I am up country and the wife cooked up pig's ears for lunch.

[Sounder]

 

 

I could do with one now. I am up country and the wife cooked up pig's ears for lunch.

 

 

I hear pig ears are quite tasty

[Mognam]

A great post mate. I am proud that so many people are enjoying the Gary Burger. I took the liberty of editing your Gary Burger contents. Some people ask Porn for a Barstool Burger and that really throws her. 5555

 

 It has double bacon, egg, cheese, onion, (raw and cooked), tomato, (raw and cooked), lettuce, sliced capsicum (I think), along with the beef patty and your choice a sauce combinations.

 

I could do with one now. I am up country and the wife cooked up pig's ears for lunch.

 

Thanks for the correction.  I have edited my post to include the full toppings.  Cheers mate.

[barstool]

 

 

 

I could do with one now. I am up country and the wife cooked up pig's ears for lunch.

 

 

I hear pig ears are quite tasty.

 

The ears were tasty. My dinner was Pig's head sandwich with cracked black pepper and sweet chilli sauce, with a side of sticky rice corn. It was also very tasty. Now I feel that I am all PIGGED OUT.   

[barstool]

Thanks for the correction.  I have edited my post to include the full toppings.  Cheers mate.

Cheers Mate, hopefully we can enjoy eating a couple together one day. 

[Luv2Phuket]

Ok guys.  As I stated earlier I said I was going to do a burger review.  Just been back home for a couple of days.

 

Here it goes.

 

First burger was consumed at the BKK airport.  It was from Burger King (know as Hungry Jacks in Australia).  My expectations weren't high.  I've had it before.  I would give it a 5 out of 10.  A bland tasteless patty covered in mustard and ketchup.  All surrounded by a sugary bun.

 

Burger King bkk airport.jpg

 

Next it was a burger out at Siem Reap in Cambodia.  I was staying at the Viva hotel and they had a mexican style restaurant.  I ordered their Mexi-burger.  It wasn't to bad.  Could have done with more chilli for my taste.  It came with a salsa dip.  6/10

 

Viva Mexican Burger Siem Reap.jpg

 

Then I tried Oz Burger.  It is located up the soi Buakhoa end of soi Diana on the south side.  You can't miss it.  The first burger I bought here was the standard plain burger for 120 baht.  They claim the meat and cheese is from Australia.  This was the best burger patty of the trip.  I'm not sure if the meat is really from Australia but it was certainly better quality than the other places.  8.5/10

 

Oz Burger Plain.jpg

 

Next up was Carl's Jr.  This an American burger franchise that we don't have in Australia so I was interested in giving it a try.  I ordered the Big Carl with medium fries and coke.  You can get as many drink refills as you want.  It cost 269 baht.  The burger wasn't bad but it wasn't great either.  I would rate it higher than McDonalds or Burger King but not by much.  If you enjoy a higher quality fast food American style burger it might be your thing.  The burger just seemed to wet to me.  I know I could have ordered less sauce and mayo but I wanted to try the burger as is.  6.5/10

 

Carl Jrs Burger with medium fries and coke.jpg

 

Next is the famous Gary Burger you can buy from SuperBurger.  If you head down soi Honey towards soi Buakhoa you will see.  It is just opposite soi Honey in soi Buakhoa and opens late.  The Gary Burger isn't on the menu.  You have to ask for it by name.  For value the Gary Burger wins hands down.  It has double bacon, egg, cheese, onion, (raw and cooked), tomato, (raw and cooked), lettuce, along with the beef patty and your choice of a sauce combinations.  I got mustard and chilli sauce on mine.  If the Gary Burger had the patty from Oz burger on it, it would win in the burger stakes (pun intended).  For those who like a good value burger this place comes highly recommended.  8/10

 

SuperBurger Gary Burger.jpg

Two Gary Burgers.  Worth the visit.

 

We made a return trip to the Oz Burger.

 

Oz Burger with bacon and egg.jpg

Oz Burger with bacon and egg.  150 baht I think.

 

Oz Burger with chilli concarne.jpg

Oz Burger with Chilli concarne.  140 baht.

 

Best of all is my own home made burgers.  I just made them today as some comfort food to help me get over post pattaya depression.

 

Precision Burger 1.jpg

Precison Burger 2.jpg

 

I call them Aussie Kent's Precision Burgers.  Over here it works out to be around 120 baht for me to make.

It has home made burger patty with onion, carrot, lettuce, green chillies, and extra hot chilli sauce placed on a sesame seed bun .  9/10

 

GREAT post!  Thanks for the photos!

[asmodeus]

Not really pattaya related but someone mentioned Heston and he does sell burgers through the waitrose supermarket in the uk. They're very nice, meaty. He's USP n them has something to do with the strands of beef being arranged to make it as moist and tasty as possible...not cheap at around £6(roughly 300 baht) for a pack of two burgers..

[Pattaya_Brian]

 

Next up was Carl's Jr...I ordered the Big Carl...The burger wasn't bad but it wasn't great either...  

 

 

The trick to ordering the Big Carl is to ask them to add tomatoes and onions. Well, I guess I should say, "if you like tomatoes and onions."

 

The point is: It only comes with cheese, the sauce and lettuce if you don't give them some direction. 

 

I gotta try that Oz Burger one of these days. It's getting many good reviews on this thread.

[Pattaya_Brian]

If there is one thing this thread has proven it's that there are different ideas on what constitutes a good burger.

 

I finally tried the Oz burger tonight and the overall flavor was very good, but the meat patty was mushy. Can't stand that.

 

I'll stick with Carl's Jr.