Friday 26 April 2013

5 Guys again - still probably one of the best burgers I have eaten

22nd April, Jersey city.
I wrote about five guys previously http://worldofeating.blogspot.co.uk/2012/10/american-fast-food.html and regretted the lack of pictures but liked the burgers. I thought they were going to open up in London, but it has not happened to date.
I went back there for a late night snack after arriving in New Jersey, but this time remembered to take my camera. Five guys is a franchise that sells what is ostensibly a very high quality burger to an undiscerning clientele.The pictures say it all on this occasion.
A somewhat utilitarian exterior
Simple red and white interior (I had remembered last time as black and white) with stacks of locally sourced potatoes for the chips. The menu board tells you the choice of burgers, and then lists what can be added as garnish at no extra cost, so you can make your own bespoke burger. At the end is a box of fresh peanuts that you can help yourself to whilst you wait (not that you would want to hang around long of an evening)

 To be honest, once the final product is wrapped, carried out and then unwrapped, it is not that attractive
However, I can assure that with a CHOF of 8, this was one of the best burgers I have eaten. I suppose I should have shown the meat, which unlike the somewhat smooth texture patties that are served in Europe, this was a firm granular beef with plenty of taste. A small fries was more than an average person could handle, and this came to about $7.50.  So tried and retested and not found wanting.


1 comment:

  1. you're in luck mr:
    http://www.burgeraddict.org/2013/04/five-guys-are-coming-to-london.html

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