Editor Pick
Hamburger Union
- September 23, 2005
- Rated 4 of 5 by
justinef from London, United Kingdom
London is turning its collective nose up at traditional fast-food chains: McDonald’s, Burger King, KFC, etc., but it seems that we can't get enough of gourmet burger restaurants, as they are springing up around the capital.
This is one of the better ones and in handy central locations. The system is that you order your food at the counter when you first go in and they give you a numbered stick that you put in the holder on whichever table you pick to sit at. Then, about 10 minutes later, a waiter brings the food to your table.
The food, as the name suggests, is mainly burgers, but they do have about three choices for vegetarians. I can wholeheartedly recommend the grilled haloumi (Greek cheese), which is served with beetroot and salad. All the burgers come in delicious sourdough buns and are substantial enough to be a meal on their own, but you can also order fries (perhaps it’s best to share between two people). Cheese costs extra, and even more if you want real cheese rather than those plastic-like slices. A good selection of condiments are provided on the tables if you need anything extra on our food.
Drinks are pretty standard: a couple of bottled continental lagers, a wine or two, soft drinks, and juices.
The price is quite expensive if you compare it to fast food, but it is really on a different level, so it would be fairer to compare with pub lunches, in which case it starts to look like good value. I certainly didn't feel hungry for hours afterwards.
From journal Beyond the Tourist Traps in London