Upon the first bite, I noticed that my burger was only mildly warm, which was surprising to me, considering it had come out just minutes after I ordered.
As soon as I bit into the burger, I was hit with a strong smoky flavor from the short rib. It was very tasty, but almost too flavorful, as if it overpowered all the other ingredients.
Speaking of other ingredients, there was a lot going on in this burger, and I felt I had to pick it apart to really taste each part of it.
For example, the tomato chutney added a hint of sweetness when eaten with everything else, but on its own, it had a nice tang and a unique spice I wouldn’t have noticed otherwise.
I enjoyed how the roasted mushrooms brought a savory, umami note and a great bit of texture. I also liked the mix of Gruyère and cheddar cheese, and the bun was nicely toasted.
The patty tasted well-seasoned and nicely salted. However, as I kept eating, I found myself wishing the whole thing were juicier. It leaned dry overall, and without a hotter temperature or better balance of flavors to elevate it, it fell a little flat.
It’s a decent burger in a pinch, but between the overpowering short rib and the lack of heat, it didn’t wow me.
The fries, however, were delicious. They were crispy, well-salted, and served piping hot. I didn’t even use the ketchup for added flavor.
