Where is the Best Burger in Dublin?

JayRoc · 12-06-2018 10:06am

Wow Burger is ok, Box Burger is pretty good. But I have honestly never had a burger in Ireland that can touch Bunsen.

Red_Wake · 12-06-2018 10:25am

BorneTobyWilde wrote: »

Your mom makes a great burger

You should try her clam.

Dr. Kenneth Noisewater · 12-06-2018 10:31am

This thread is like an advert for Bunsen. I must try it the next time I'm in Dublin.

Ush1 · 12-06-2018 10:46am

Bunsen number 1 hands down. Wowburger second. 5 guys is nice but overpriced.

Eddie Rockets is very underrated for a burger in my humble opinion.

Shred · 12-06-2018 12:56pm

1. My gaff (roll on 6pm tonight).
2. Rick's (drunk or sober); it's a delicious mincey burger and the sauce is lovely.
3. I've been to Five Guys twice and thought it was amazing (great to hear they've finally opened a city centre branch).

Disclaimer: I've yet to try Bunsen, Bobo's, Wow and many of the other ones popping up around the city.

Hande hoche! · 12-06-2018 1:03pm

Threads like these make me hungry.

eldamo · 12-06-2018 1:03pm

The ugly duckling which used to be in the epicurean food hall and then moved to georges st mall did an amazing burger.
The guys who ran that are now in the hill pub, i see they do a burger on their menu, if it is anything like the ugly duckling one its amazing

not too wild about bunsen, would probably prefer a wowburger,.

There is a good place operating out of a bar in a business park near clontarf, ah eastpoint business park, blockburger
only went there once, was pretty impressed, but too far out of the way to bother with regularly.

Had a really nice burger in platform 61 south william street, not a burger place, just an option on the menu, the place was cramped and a bit of a temperature nightmare, but the burger really made an impression.

still if i could have the ugly duckling burger again i would be a happy man

Effects · 12-06-2018 1:03pm

Fart wrote: »

Any good vegan options?

Bujo in Sandymount.

Effects · 12-06-2018 1:04pm

Ush1 wrote: »

Bunsen number 1 hands down. Wowburger second. 5 guys is nice but overpriced.

I think it's beaten by Bujo after speaking to anyone who's had both.
They also cater for veges which Bunsen doesn't (far as I know).

billymitchell · 12-06-2018 1:13pm

Bunsen, wow burger, chilli shack for me are my favorites.
I'm on the fence about 5 guys.
Jo'burger, bobo's and rest don't do it for me

Mantis Toboggan · 12-06-2018 1:20pm

Counters in Dundrum are lovely if you can get a seat.

showpony1 · 12-06-2018 1:22pm

nicest burger I had was Shake Shack in airport layover in the US, hopefully comes to Dublin.

VinLieger · 12-06-2018 1:25pm

Bunsen is deffinitely the best, counter is great due to the options of making your own which I enjoy.

I can't stand anywhere that just stacks stupid amounts of ingredients on a ridiculously thick beef pattie that is then impossible to fit in your mouth

Feisar · 12-06-2018 1:33pm

worded wrote: »

Is it not a burger made at home your self made from the finest meat you can buy at your local butcher ?

Burger meat needs to be fatty, a lean mince burger isn't ideal at all. Also one needs to grind the meat at home as it has a completely different texture to shop/factory ground mince.

By the by I cut up and ground an Angus rib eye from Aldi, the fancy ones in the black packs. OMG it was awesome!

Now on to toppings, I ain't a purist:

Lettuce
Tomato
Cheese
Caramelized Onion
Scallion
Gherkin
Chopped Black Olives
Butter - to one of the buns

Bandana boy · 12-06-2018 2:16pm

Feisar wrote: »

Burger meat needs to be fatty, a lean mince burger isn't ideal at all. Also one needs to grind the meat at home as it has a completely different texture to shop/factory ground mince.

By the by I cut up and ground an Angus rib eye from Aldi, the fancy ones in the black packs. OMG it was awesome!

Now on to toppings, I ain't a purist:

Lettuce
Tomato
Cheese
Caramelized Onion
Scallion
Gherkin
Chopped Black Olives
Butter - to one of the buns

Black olives
Butter on a burger bun

Effects · 12-06-2018 3:03pm

showpony1 wrote: »

nicest burger I had was Shake Shack in airport layover in the US.

What part of Dublin is that airport in?

Mrcaramelchoc · 12-06-2018 3:06pm

showpony1 wrote: »

nicest burger I had was Shake Shack in airport layover in the US, hopefully comes to Dublin.

Yea i love to get on a plane of a weekday and go get a burger.

Hande hoche! · 12-06-2018 3:08pm

Effects wrote: »

What part of Dublin is that airport in?

One of those, one would assume.

Feisar · 12-06-2018 3:51pm

Bandana boy wrote: »

Black olives
Butter on a burger bun

I know but try it!

suicide_circus · 12-06-2018 3:53pm

I could do with a hot beef injection right now

RasTa · 12-06-2018 3:54pm

Bunsen. Not even close.

However I haven't been to a good few places mentioned.

I heard Token do nice burgers

conor222 · 12-06-2018 3:58pm

Bunsen are very good,
tried chilli shack the other day and it was incredible

I will investigate further, for science

Simon201 · 12-06-2018 6:23pm

Greyfox wrote: »

You wouldn't go to Ricks sober thou, tgis is a good shout but I'd also go with Bunsen

Oh jesus I would! It's just I'm only in town when I'm on the sauce.

But just on Chilli Shack again if anyone from there is reading please please have vinegar available for ya lovely chips!!

Hector Bellend · 12-06-2018 6:45pm

Wowburger is a tasty burger

riemann · 12-06-2018 7:28pm

Bunsen is grand but seriously overrated.

Nothing can compare to some eye of the loin you witness the butcher mince before making your own burgers at home.

Pintman Paddy Losty · 12-06-2018 7:42pm

Can't beat a Good Al's cooked at home on the grill with some raw onion.

Ipso · 12-06-2018 9:44pm

Feisar wrote: »

Burger meat needs to be fatty, a lean mince burger isn't ideal at all. Also one needs to grind the meat at home as it has a completely different texture to shop/factory ground mince.

By the by I cut up and ground an Angus rib eye from Aldi, the fancy ones in the black packs. OMG it was awesome!

Now on to toppings, I ain't a purist:

Lettuce
Tomato
Cheese
Caramelized Onion
Scallion
Gherkin
Chopped Black Olives
Butter - to one of the buns

Do you add anything to the meat?
Normally I add some chopped onion and garlic, I did an experiment with adobo (chipotle peppers in a smoky sauce) mixed through it for some extra spiciness. It turned out good.

12-06-2018 9:53pm

The meat and bun in Bunsen are the best. only annoying thing about Bunsen is the wait system where you have to come back when they text you - it's always in the middle of a pint when they text you - guaranteed

Wow is decent and you don't have to go away and come back so handier but the burger is better in Bunsen imo.
Five guys haven't been - not going to a shopping centre just to have an over-priced burger.

JohnnyFlash · 12-06-2018 10:12pm

glasso wrote: »

The meat and bun in Bunsen are the best. only annoying thing about Bunsen is the wait system where you have to come back when they text you - it's always in the middle of a pint when they text you - guaranteed
Wow is decent and you don't have to go away and come back so handier but the burger is better in Bunsen imo.
Five guys haven't been - not going to a shopping centre just to have an over-priced burger.

I found Five Guys to be extremely overpriced and overrated. And the one in Dundrum has a really weird soulless atmosphere - like the entire place in general.

The 5oz freshly cooked in Supermacs is fairly decent as well. Puts the Big Mac or the Whopper in the penny place in comparison - microwaved jobs.

Pintman Paddy Losty · 12-06-2018 10:51pm

JohnnyFlash wrote: »

I found Five Guys to be extremely overpriced and overrated. And the one in Dundrum has a really weird soulless atmosphere - like the entire place in general.

The 5oz freshly cooked in Supermacs is fairly decent as well. Puts the Big Mac or the Whopper in the penny place in comparison - microwaved jobs.

Pat McDonagh has hit on something special with the 5oz. Its an a very tasty burger and that was always the weakest part of his produce. Combine that withe a taco fries and you are on to a serious winner.

Outlaw Pete · 12-06-2018 11:06pm

suicide_circus wrote: »

I could do with a hot beef injection right now

John Hughes fans tittered at that I bet :P

Roger Mellie Man on the Telly · 12-06-2018 11:34pm

Burger King Whopper with cheese.

JohnnyFlash · 12-06-2018 11:47pm

Pintman Paddy Losty wrote: »

Pat McDonagh has hit on something special with the 5oz. Its an a very tasty burger and that was always the weakest part of his produce. Combine that withe a taco fries and you are on to a serious winner.

Very erudite observation, Paddy. Supermacs were known for their snackbox, and other chicken based offerings. Had expanded into the pizza game as well. But the burger offering was always the weak point of the portfolio. A MightyMac was acceptable, but didn't encourage the heavily drunk punter at 3am to make a beeline into Pat's fast food emporium.

The 5oz changed the game in the fight against the international conglomerates. Sure, it's 75 cents more expensive, but there's some love going into that burger. I tend to combine it with a garlic and cheese chips, as opposed to the taco fries. Personal preference. The garlic if fine is you've a 'sure thing' going on at home, but don't be thinking you'll be chatting up a bird outside the door with the expectation that you'll both be frantically hailing a taxi 10 minutes later, bent over with desire for a night of top class 'bonking'.

How Soon Is Now · 13-06-2018 12:24am

brainfreeze wrote: »

I heard this, made me sad. Went to check to see the new abomination of a once delicious burger as I had not been there for nearly 6 or so months. Maybe more.

Tasted as good as ever! (This was only about a month ago). I could notice no major difference.

I heard they got a new chef, if they did the old chef trained the new one in his ways.

Your lucky you missed there burgers when menu changed jesus they where a mess haha.

The two main chefs left in there now are a million times better and more experienced then the original fella. If they where actually allowed make what they wanted there would be some amazing food coming out that place better then any burger!

Sure the original fella was more interested in promoting himself and his pushing his ego then anything. Was much better environment when he left.

The thing about these burger places is once you get meat your happy with everything else is generally the same. End of the day everyone is copying each other anyway!

Muahahaha · 13-06-2018 1:22am

Ricks an old favourite, love Bunsen & Wow too. Ate in 5 Guys a few days back and while it was nice it wasnt 15 quid nice. The burger and chips in Tomahawk steakhouse next door to the Clarence Hotel is the same money and better tasting whilst being in much better surroundings. Anyway at the end of the day for burgers in Dublin I reckon Chilli Shack comes out top. That said I havent eaten in Bunsen in over a year because its always too packed. Im up to five stamps on my loyalty card in Chilli Shack now and I am not one for loyalty cards, the Shack being the exception.

MarkY91 · 13-06-2018 9:10am

Muahahaha wrote: »

Ricks an old favourite, love Bunsen & Wow too. Ate in 5 Guys a few days back and while it was nice it wasnt 15 quid nice. The burger and chips in Tomahawk steakhouse next door to the Clarence Hotel is the same money and better tasting whilst being in much better surroundings. Anyway at the end of the day for burgers in Dublin I reckon Chilli Shack comes out top. That said I havent eaten in Bunsen in over a year because its always too packed. Im up to five stamps on my loyalty card in Chilli Shack now and I am not one for loyalty cards, the Shack being the exception.

I'm up to 5 stamps in my 3rd stamp card in chili shack

it's simply amazing! The chips are lovely too and their XXX sauce tops it all off at being my favourite burger meal. We're having a chili shack tonight! Surely only a matter of time until they open a branch closer to the city centre? They'll make a fortune.

A favourite closer to town is wow burger.

Had Bunsen burger once, I had to ask myself wtf the fuss was about. And I see the crowds when I go past it. Imagine waiting for ages for a fecking burger and chips and having to ensure a jam packed restaurant...I'd much rather a little space.

I had a burger meal in Wings in O'Connell Street recently, the meat falls apart and has no taste..

murpho999 · 13-06-2018 9:41am

Does anybody on this thread know what Bunsen Burger is like?

Zulu · 13-06-2018 9:52am

murpho999 wrote: »

Does anybody on this thread know what Bunsen Burger is like?

no

Foxhound38 · 13-06-2018 9:53am

Bunsen is the gold standard - it's absolutely perfect, it blows the competition away so thoroughly that in my opinion it's closer to the best burger in Europe than the best burger in Ireland.

Failing that, Wowburger is probably second best. Five Guys is also very tasty in fairness - a bit expensive, but tasty.

I'm not a huge fan of the likes of GBK and that - too many options, and the burgers they serve tend to emphasize pure size and a million toppings over quality ingredients and actual taste. There's no point in a burger you can't even fit into your mouth - or one dripping in BBQ sauce or with a black pudding crowbarred in to make it more Oirish for the tourists.

Berserker · 13-06-2018 9:55am

murpho999 wrote: »

Does anybody on this thread know what Bunsen Burger is like?

Yep, we go to the restaurant in Temple bar as a treat. Burgers are excellent, as per my post earlier. Well worth a visit.

Foxhound38 · 13-06-2018 10:02am

brainfreeze wrote: »

The Generator in Smithfield

Also a worthy mention - very, very good in fairness.

Foxhound38 · 13-06-2018 10:11am

eldamo wrote: »

The ugly duckling which used to be in the epicurean food hall and then moved to georges st mall did an amazing burger.
The guys who ran that are now in the hill pub, i see they do a burger on their menu, if it is anything like the ugly duckling one its amazing

not too wild about bunsen, would probably prefer a wowburger,.

There is a good place operating out of a bar in a business park near clontarf, ah eastpoint business park, blockburger
only went there once, was pretty impressed, but too far out of the way to bother with regularly.

Had a really nice burger in platform 61 south william street, not a burger place, just an option on the menu, the place was cramped and a bit of a temperature nightmare, but the burger really made an impression.

still if i could have the ugly duckling burger again i would be a happy man

Very true - used to work near there and they did a serious burger. That said, the major draw if I was going there was the Po-Boy Sandwhich - unreal grub!

Pyr0 · 13-06-2018 11:06am

Foxhound38 wrote: »

Very true - used to work near there and they did a serious burger. That said, the major draw if I was going there was the Po-Boy Sandwhich - unreal grub!

The Po-Boy and the Ugly Ducking we're absolutely amazing! It's a shame the place closed down.

Shred · 13-06-2018 11:53am

Ipso wrote: »

Do you add anything to the meat?
Normally I add some chopped onion and garlic, I did an experiment with adobo (chipotle peppers in a smoky sauce) mixed through it for some extra spiciness. It turned out good.

Not to de-rail this thread but - There's endless burger recipes but the one I've found to be a real crowd pleaser is the following - 400g* of Beef mince with at least 20% fat; add a grated onion, a tablespoon of grated parmesan, a pinch of chili flakes, a tablespoon of ketchup and lots of pepper - don't overwork the meat, keep it as loose as will be managable when grilling and don't overcook obviously. Use your favourite buns, top with Applewood smoked cheese, crispy bacon and whatever else grabs your fancy. I then add a homemade bourbon BBQ sauce to finish them off.

*I used 900g for four burgers last night and pretty much kept the rest of the ingredients the same and they were delicious.

glasso wrote: »

Five guys haven't been - not going to a shopping centre just to have an over-priced burger.

There's one on George's Street now apparently.

13-06-2018 1:51pm

Shred wrote: »

Five Guys

There's one on George's Street now apparently.

you're right - don't think that it's opened yet or is it?

to be honest all the exaggerated hoopla about five guys being franchised here turns me off the whole thing - billionaire Dermot Desmond's son brings burgers to Ireland through American franchise.

It reminds me of when the first Starbucks came here - you'd swear they were bringing coffee to Ireland for the very first time. And Starbucks don't exactly have the best coffee do they?

I think that Bunsen and Wowburger are Irish so I'll stick with them.

have to say that I don't like (as other posters have mentioned) over-complicated burgers with a choice of 40 different combinations - most of the descriptions pale in the light of the first bite.

beyond cheese, bacon and the standard lettuce, onion (grilled/raw), tomato etc it's not adding anything and most often making a burger worse.

good meat + seasonings and a good bun (hard to get right) are the key things to get spot on.

Shred · 13-06-2018 2:18pm

glasso wrote: »

you're right - don't think that it's opened yet or is it?

to be honest all the exaggerated hoopla about five guys being franchised here turns me off the whole thing - billionaire Dermot Desmond's son brings burgers to Ireland through American franchise.

It reminds me of when the first Starbucks came here - you'd swear they were bringing coffee to Ireland for the very first time. And Starbucks don't exactly have the best coffee do they?

I think that Bunsen and Wowburger are Irish so I'll stick with them.

have to say that I don't like (as other posters have mentioned) over-complicated burgers with a choice of 40 different combinations - most of the descriptions pale in the light of the first bite.

beyond cheese, bacon and the standard lettuce, onion (grilled/raw), tomato etc it's not adding anything and most often making a burger worse.

good meat + seasonings and a good bun (hard to get right) are the key things to get spot on.

I haven't been in town in a few weeks but it apparently opened on May 28th.

In regards to all the other stuff, I get where you're coming from but I don't pay attention to any of that tbh; I heard it was good, tried it and liked it - end of. I will say though that their burgers are definitely not over complicated

Kinell, I'm starting to sound like a shill

Muahahaha · 13-06-2018 3:08pm

MarkY91 wrote: »

I'm up to 5 stamps in my 3rd stamp card in chili shack it's simply amazing! The chips are lovely too and their XXX sauce tops it all off at being my favourite burger meal. We're having a chili shack tonight! Surely only a matter of time until they open a branch closer to the city centre? They'll make a fortune.

Yeah I would imagine Chilli Shack are looking for a city centre shop but demand for commercial premises in good footfall areas is huge at the moment and rents are high- if they do set up in the centre then their prices will have to go up because at the moment their bacon cheeseburger and chips at 8.50 is an absolute steal.

Shred wrote: »

Not to de-rail this thread but - There's endless burger recipes but the one I've found to be a real crowd pleaser is the following - 400g* of Beef mince with at least 20% fat.

If you really wanna upgrade your home made burgers then you gotta copy what the likes of Bunsen/Wow/Chilli Shack are doing. Ive stopped using supermarket mince altogether because I discovered that youll make a far nicer burger by asking your butcher to mince you up a combination of chuck steak and short rib. Chuck is lean beef from the forequarter whilst short rib is fatty as fcuk. Tell him to aim for 30% fat, it sounds high but 30% will give you that melt in the mouth texture that you wont get by using 20% fat mince from the supermarket. Another option instead of short rib is asking for bone marrow instead, its a very fatty and flavoursome piece of meat which goes great in burgers, many butchers use it in their own burger mixes.

Use a burger press too for consistency across the patty. For sure you can hand shape but it will never be level and some parts of the patty will cook quicker than others. A burger press solves that problem. This burger press is pricey but worth the money, you can adjust the thickness of the burger to suit your preference. I love the flavour of the char on the outside of a burger so now copy Wowburger and make burgers using two patties (with a slice of cheese in between)- using two pattie equals double the char flavour, nom, nom, nom :pac:

Feisar · 13-06-2018 3:11pm

Ipso wrote: »

Do you add anything to the meat?
Normally I add some chopped onion and garlic, I did an experiment with adobo (chipotle peppers in a smoky sauce) mixed through it for some extra spiciness. It turned out good.

No, to be honest I think I've enough going on as it is.

Feisar · 13-06-2018 3:16pm

Foxhound38 wrote: »

Bunsen is the gold standard - it's absolutely perfect, it blows the competition away so thoroughly that in my opinion it's closer to the best burger in Europe than the best burger in Ireland.

Failing that, Wowburger is probably second best. Five Guys is also very tasty in fairness - a bit expensive, but tasty.

I'm not a huge fan of the likes of GBK and that - too many options, and the burgers they serve tend to emphasize pure size and a million toppings over quality ingredients and actual taste. There's no point in a burger you can't even fit into your mouth - or one dripping in BBQ sauce or with a black pudding crowbarred in to make it more Oirish for the tourists.

I'll start by saying I haven't has a Bunsen yet however Byron Burger in Cambridge is epic!

Shred · 13-06-2018 3:27pm

MarkY91 wrote: »

I'm up to 5 stamps in my 3rd stamp card in chili shack it's simply amazing! The chips are lovely too and their XXX sauce tops it all off at being my favourite burger meal. We're having a chili shack tonight! Surely only a matter of time until they open a branch closer to the city centre? They'll make a fortune.

Ah yes, that's the place where Boqueria used to be isn't it? I must give it a lash sometime.

As an aside, Boqueria had a good thing going there I thought and tried expanding by going out to the former Big Blue site in Howth but didn't last long after that, which is a shame

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