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🍔 Review № 1382

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 @bunxnorwich ★★★☆☆

Bun X serve their burgers at the two pubs Micawbers and The Coach & Horses in central Norwich in eastern England, and they also run the fast-food concept Bun X-Press in the northern part of the city. We were lucky enough to find them at Burger Fest UK, where we ordered their signature BDC burger. This double-patty burger consisted of two 100-gram patties, cheddar, American cheese, bacon, pickled red onions and burger sauce, and cost 10 GBP (13.5 USD).

It was a messy creation we got in our hands. The first thing we noticed was the large amount of cheese. With a total of four cheese slices, there was plenty of creaminess, and we really appreciated the well-melted American cheese. But even though the cheddar was tasty, it was too chewy which detracted more than it added to the experience. The meat was tender, but we would have liked to see a more pronounced crust on the patties. We also noticed that the meat wasn’t seasoned until the very end, which meant that the seasoning lay mostly on the surface. The bun was surprisingly airy, but reminded us more of a breakfast roll than a classic burger bun. But at the same time, it worked quite well with this messy and generous burger. The pickles were really crisp and flavourful, while the dressing was a well-made version of a classic hamburger dressing. The pickled red onions added both crunch and acidity, and worked with the pickles to cut through the heavier flavours of the meat and cheese.

Bun X serve a solid burger with several strong components, and we would gladly try them again next time we pass by Norwich. We will also make sure to check out the rest of their menu, because those cheese doughnuts they serve in their own kitchen sound really interesting as well.

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🍔 Review № 1380

🇸🇪 @epicburgers.se ★★★★☆

Epic Burgers opened in 2024 on the other side of the railway tracks from Huddinge Centrum, and when we visited them at the time, we were impressed by the craftsmanship and the excellent crust on the meat. The menu now consists of about ten burgers, including several veggie and chicken burgers. This time, we ordered the classic cheeseburger Epic Burger, the spicy Chili Cheese Burger, and the BBQ burger Spicy B. They cost 125 SEK (13 USD) with double patties, including an order of fries.

Just like last time, our burgers looked really good, with a clear crust and plenty of toppings. The meat was excellently smashed, with a wonderfully crispy sear and juicy meat underneath. However, the large amount of coarsely ground black pepper was a bit too much and lay on top of the patties rather than being cooked into the meat. But in terms of ratio, it worked perfectly having double patties. The buns were airy, squishy, and nicely toasted on the inside. The mayo in the Epic Burger was quite heavy and thick, but otherwise, this was a very competent cheeseburger that let the meat shine. The favourite was definitely the Chili Cheese Burger, whose chilli cheese tops contributed a creamy heat and saltiness that provided balance without being overpowering. It offered a lot of flavour and really stood out. We also liked how the BBQ sauce complemented the heat in the Spicy B, even though the veal bacon was a bit tough. The fries came in a generous portion, and the dips for 10 SEK (1 USD) each were of a good quality.

Epic Burgers continue to do a lot of things right, and the crust is the food truck’s biggest strength. If you happen to be passing by Huddinge, they are definitely worth a visit.

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