Potentially contentious topic, but where in your opinion is the absolute best place to get a smashed patty beef burger that importantly also does an awesome vego/pescatarian option for my partner that isn’t specifically a beyond burger (impossible burger is fine)? Preferably a hidden gem. Must be at a minimum Rockwell and Sons level for quality and creativity. Price is irrelevant as I really want an awesome new smashed burger.
Far too much effort for a single meal when I’m the only person in the house who occasionally eats meat, and will not cross contaminate any pans, utensils etc
It sounds like it would work for 99% of people but as I only buy ethically sourced meat and don’t cook it often at home, and it being just for me - the price & effort ratios are too broken for my use case. If I’m going to that level of effort I might as well crack out the smoker with some brisket and short rib which would be far superior.
Which area in Melbourne? I think there’s a suitable option in inner west which I’ve had a few times. The patties are “hand pressed”, that’s the same thing right? And there’s a vego option (mushroom) which I’ve never had but it looks good.
Any where in Victoria really as we can make a trip of it.
Smashed is typically a ball of mince that’s flattened on the grill with crispy caramelised edges on the patty, cheese melted on top whilst cooking. I’d sacrifice my perfect burger though if that mushroom one is just a grilled portobello as my partner would love that.
So lemme know the place and I’ll have a look at the menu & pics.
Thanks mate! We’re going to be over that direction for laneway in a few weeks any way, and so are now discussing getting a hotel and doing a burger marathon haha
Doesn’t meet your brief, I don’t know of anywhere that would suit. But for a homestyle smash burger you can’t beat the old style fish and chips shops. They were making ‘smash’ burgers before they had a name. Patty pressed flat to sizzling on a hot plate, melted cheese on top, get it with the lot. I love this kind of burger more than the American style ones.
Finding the right chippy that doesn’t that though is still something I’d want a recommendation for! They’d do a fish burger too if they have the equivalent of a smash on the menu
Thanks for the suggestion and it does just fit the bill but it’s not it. Also eaten there a while back and it’s not as good as Easys and I’m not a fan of Easys…
There are quite a lot of places, even some chains but my old staples have either closed or got to the point of quality degrading after being open so long so I’m chasing the dragon
Potentially contentious topic, but where in your opinion is the absolute best place to get a smashed patty beef burger that importantly also does an awesome vego/pescatarian option for my partner that isn’t specifically a beyond burger (impossible burger is fine)? Preferably a hidden gem. Must be at a minimum Rockwell and Sons level for quality and creativity. Price is irrelevant as I really want an awesome new smashed burger.
Home made. 🙂
Far too much effort for a single meal when I’m the only person in the house who occasionally eats meat, and will not cross contaminate any pans, utensils etc
get a baby skillet (like for frying eggs or whatever) and cut the meet up then freeze portions of it. burgers on demand!
It sounds like it would work for 99% of people but as I only buy ethically sourced meat and don’t cook it often at home, and it being just for me - the price & effort ratios are too broken for my use case. If I’m going to that level of effort I might as well crack out the smoker with some brisket and short rib which would be far superior.
So I’m in somewhat of an annoying pickle.
I meant make home made vegie burgers.
Ah ok, we have done that before but it still leaves a gaping hole for my craving of a beef smash patty 😢
100%. Never had a smash burger half as good as what you can achieve at home with a cast iron skillet.
Which area in Melbourne? I think there’s a suitable option in inner west which I’ve had a few times. The patties are “hand pressed”, that’s the same thing right? And there’s a vego option (mushroom) which I’ve never had but it looks good.
Any where in Victoria really as we can make a trip of it.
Smashed is typically a ball of mince that’s flattened on the grill with crispy caramelised edges on the patty, cheese melted on top whilst cooking. I’d sacrifice my perfect burger though if that mushroom one is just a grilled portobello as my partner would love that.
So lemme know the place and I’ll have a look at the menu & pics.
Yep I’m pretty sure their patties are smashed like you describe. Good Good Burgers in Maidstone. Let me know if it fits the bill!
Thanks mate! We’re going to be over that direction for laneway in a few weeks any way, and so are now discussing getting a hotel and doing a burger marathon haha
Doesn’t meet your brief, I don’t know of anywhere that would suit. But for a homestyle smash burger you can’t beat the old style fish and chips shops. They were making ‘smash’ burgers before they had a name. Patty pressed flat to sizzling on a hot plate, melted cheese on top, get it with the lot. I love this kind of burger more than the American style ones.
Finding the right chippy that doesn’t that though is still something I’d want a recommendation for! They’d do a fish burger too if they have the equivalent of a smash on the menu
I haven’t been there for a few years, but Kustom Burgers in Thornbury I think fits your brief!
Thanks for the suggestion and it does just fit the bill but it’s not it. Also eaten there a while back and it’s not as good as Easys and I’m not a fan of Easys…
Have to admit I haven’t really seen many smash burgers too often in melbs. Seems a more US thing but maybe I’m living under a rock.
There are quite a lot of places, even some chains but my old staples have either closed or got to the point of quality degrading after being open so long so I’m chasing the dragon