Gourmet Burger Kitchen (London, UK)

102 Baker Street, London W1U 6 TL, UK

 

Gourmet Burger Kitchen is one of the many upscale burger chains that have emerged in London in the past decade. Founded by New Zealanders in 2001, GBK has been bought and sold by various big restaurant companies, who have now created some 60 locations cross the UK. While the main thing are big burgers, they also sell fancy snacks – like Haloummi bites – and chicken, salads, shakes, etc. The burgers can be made with beef, bison, lamb, or veggie patty.

 

I get the Bourbon Street (£8.95), which is a mustard grilled beef patty that comes with jalapenos, bourbon glazed mushrooms, sriracha mayo, salad (I ask for no mature Cheddar). The burger looks impressive: the bun is big but fresh and therefore not overpowering, the patty is thick and perfectly grilled (medium), and the various toppings give it a good kick. One of the best burgers I have ever eaten! I also get a side of Chunky Fries (£3.30) with Garlic Mayo (£1.25). The fries are thick and tasty, but a bit lukewarm, while the garlic mayo is creamy and thick, but far too expensive.

 

VERDICT: 95/100

Bit too expensive, but exceptional quality.