Holy Cow

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När vi recenserade Holy Cow i början av 2015 var de en av våra favoriter i Göteborg. Och nu, nästan fem år senare, har det äntligen blivit dags för ett återbesök. Deras meny är av en gedigen storlek, och med massor av olika burgare samt gott om tillbehör och milkshakes.

Vi beställde deras Drunken Cow-burgare för 125 kronor som kom med Bourbon BBQ-sås, bacon, sallad, picklad rödlök och pepper jack-ost. Som de flesta andra burgarhak i Göteborg serverade de sin burgare med en hög och rejäl köttpuck på 180 gram. Burgaren gav ett någorlunda slarvigt första intryck med droppande BBQ-sås och bacon som hängde utanför brödet.

Köttpucken var god med en tillfredsställande kryddning, men var för hårt packad och hade en lätt tuggig konsistens. Smakprofilen dominerades helt av den riktigt söta BBQ-såsen, och vi märkte knappt av baconet eller den picklade rödlöken. Brödet var i alla fall överraskande bra med en fin stuns och ett kort bett som passade till den tjockare köttpucken. Även pommes fritesen var goda med en trevlig krispighet och rejäl potatissmak, även om 39 kronor var lite väl tilltaget.

Holy Cow kanske inte hör hemma i Göteborgs toppskikt längre, men de serverar fortfarande en helt klart godkänd burgare som inte skäms för sig. De är helt klart värda ett besök nästa gång du befinner dig i närheten av Liseberg och är sugen på en hamburgare.

In English

When we first reviewed Holy Cow back in early 2015, they were one of our favourite joints in Gothenburg. And now, almost 5 years later, it’s time for us to pay them a visit once more. Their impressive menu contains loads of burgers, and a fair share of sides and shakes.

We ordered a Drunken Cow burger for 125 SEK (13 USD) with a Bourbon BBQ sauce, bacon, lettuce, pickled red onion and pepper jack cheese. And just like most other Gothenburg restaurants, the patty was thick and pretty tall, weighing 180 grams. First impressions felt sloppy, with oozing BBQ sauce and a slice of bacon that tried to escape on one side.

Thankfully the meat was nicely seasoned and tasted really good, even though it was a bit too overworked and tough. Flavour wise, the super sweet BBQ sauce was overpowering, and we hardly even noticed the bacon or the pickled red onions. But the bun was surprisingly good and complimented the large beef patty, being easy to chew and having a nice bounce to it. The fries were tasty too, with a solid potato flavour and a nice crisp, even though 39 SEK (4 USD) was a bit steep.

Holy Cow aren’t at the top in Gothenburg any more, but they still serve a good burger and are well worth a visit next time you’re hungry for a hamburger near the Liseberg theme park.

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Södra vägen 77, Gothenburg Sweden

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Recension från 01 december 2014

Recension skriven av Robert Johansson

I skuggan av Liseberg vilar en av Göteborgs bästa hemligheter; hamburgarrestaurangen Holy Cow. De har en ljus och fräsch lokal med avskalad miljö utan knussel, samt en servitris som utstrålar glädje.

Här serveras jag en burgare som till sitt yttre ser nästan lite tråkig ut. Den har en ljus och lätt blank bulle med en krispig sallad, inlagd rödlök och en söt bourbonsås. Den ackompanjeras av lökringar som flankeras med riktig ranch-dressing och en härligt rökig barbecuesås. Allt kommer in på en enkel träbricka som passar helt rätt med maten och lokalen.

Brödet visar sig vara härligt luftig, men tyvärr något för lite toastad och känns lite för degig. Köttpucken lyfter dock allt till skyarna. Den är perfekt röd och har en god balans i smakerna. Den picklade rödlöken ihop med bourbonsåsen ger en fin kraftig sötma som bryts av väl av de fräscha grönsakerna. De kunde dock ha hållit tillbaka lite av såsen då brödet blev lite väl uppblött framåt slutet.

Vi vågade dessutom avsluta middagen med en choklad- och jordnötsmörsmilkshake, som verkligen blev pricken över det berömda i:t!

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🇸🇪 Burger House Homemade ★☆☆☆☆

Burger House Homemade is located right by the E18 outside Kristinehamn and is hard to miss from the road. The restaurant is decorated like a colourful American 1950s diner, with a large menu where the burgers come in several sizes. The prices were steep, with a burger containing 120 grams of beef costing 189 SEK (20 USD) and a 200-gram version a whopping 289 SEK (31 USD), meaning an extra 100 SEK (11 USD) for just 80 grams more beef. However, we struggled to find a burger where the ingredients felt thoughtfully put together. In the end, we ordered a Cheeseburger with 200 grams of beef, double cheddar, caramelised onions, tomato, lettuce, pickles and burger sauce. Fries were included, but with a soft drink the final bill came to well over 300 SEK (32 USD).

The burger was sloppily assembled and covered in sauce when it arrived. The two smashed patties, made from Swedish chuck, had a lightly grilled flavour, but they’d been pressed too hard and had a compact, chewy texture. The beef was also oversalted and tasted really dull. In contrast, the burger sauce, onions and, strangely enough, even the pickles were very sweet, and none of the flavours worked particularly well together. The lettuce had been placed underneath the beef, where the heat had turned it translucent and limp. The sesame bun had been coloured yellow with turmeric and grilled hard on the outside in a sandwich press, while the inside was left almost completely untoasted. This made it soggy on the inside and crunchy on the outside. The result was a messy burger with poorly handled beef at an outrageously high price. The fries were at least okay and the portion was very filling, but that was the only positive part of the meal.

Burger House Homemade felt more like a trap for hungry motorists than a craft burger place with homemade burgers, and we found nothing that justified the unreasonably high prices. We recommend holding out a little longer and finding something tastier and better value further down the road if you’re craving a burger on your journey.

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🍔 Review № 1408 🇸🇪 Burger House Homemade ★☆☆☆☆ Burger House Homemade is located right by the E18 outside Kristinehamn and is hard to miss from the road. The restaurant is decorated like a colourful American 1950s diner, with a large menu where the burgers come in several sizes. The prices were steep, with a burger containing 120 grams of beef costing 189 SEK (20 USD) and a 200-gram version a whopping 289 SEK (31 USD), meaning an extra 100 SEK (11 USD) for just 80 grams more beef. However, we struggled to find a burger where the ingredients felt thoughtfully put together. In the end, we ordered a Cheeseburger with 200 grams of beef, double cheddar, caramelised onions, tomato, lettuce, pickles and burger sauce. Fries were included, but with a soft drink the final bill came to well over 300 SEK (32 USD). The burger was sloppily assembled and covered in sauce when it arrived. The two smashed patties, made from Swedish chuck, had a lightly grilled flavour, but they’d been pressed too hard and had a compact, chewy texture. The beef was also oversalted and tasted really dull. In contrast, the burger sauce, onions and, strangely enough, even the pickles were very sweet, and none of the flavours worked particularly well together. The lettuce had been placed underneath the beef, where the heat had turned it translucent and limp. The sesame bun had been coloured yellow with turmeric and grilled hard on the outside in a sandwich press, while the inside was left almost completely untoasted. This made it soggy on the inside and crunchy on the outside. The result was a messy burger with poorly handled beef at an outrageously high price. The fries were at least okay and the portion was very filling, but that was the only positive part of the meal. Burger House Homemade felt more like a trap for hungry motorists than a craft burger place with homemade burgers, and we found nothing that justified the unreasonably high prices. We recommend holding out a little longer and finding something tastier and better value further down the road if you’re craving a burger on your journey. #burgerdudes

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180g of dry-aged Galician beef, cheddar and Gouda cheese, bacon, bacon jam and salsa de pimientos.

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The Picanto burger from @briochef.es in Madrid. 180g of dry-aged Galician beef, cheddar and Gouda cheese, bacon, bacon jam and salsa de pimientos. #burgerdudes

The Pompeii burger from @smashngo.burgers in Gothenburg.

2 x beef patties, cheddar cheese, pickled red onions, jalapeños and chipotle mayo.

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The Pompeii burger from @smashngo.burgers in Gothenburg. 2 x beef patties, cheddar cheese, pickled red onions, jalapeños and chipotle mayo. #burgerdudes

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🇸🇪 @rollinbistrosbackyard ★★★★☆

Rollin Bistros started out as a food truck in 2014 and opened their Backyard in Gamlestaden, Gothenburg, in 2020, which we visited shortly afterwards. Since 2024, they’ve also served our favourite burger in Gothenburg. One thing that’s consistent at Rollin Bistros is the craftsmanship, which was evident in both the food and the huge yet intimate venue. During our latest visit, we ordered two burgers: a double Classic Cheese with two smashed patties, cheddar, white onions, dill pickles and burger sauce for 220 SEK (22 USD), as well as the bistro-style Home Run with just one thick beef patty and cheese for 195 SEK (19.5 USD). We also ordered a portion of teriyaki onion rings for 95 SEK (9.5 USD).

It’s always a bold move to serve a burger with just beef, bun and cheese, but the Home Run really let the ingredients shine. The thick beef patty was juicy, with a slightly pink centre and a nice crust. It tasted really good in all its simplicity, although the meat had been salted a little too heavily. The bun from a local bakery was airy, held together well and had a buttery richness that we appreciated. The smashed cheeseburger also had tasty beef, and although it was naturally more well-done, it was still juicy. The cheese was creamy, the onions added a nice texture and the burger sauce was like a more grown-up and mature version of a classic burger sauce. The problem here was their pickles, which were a bit floppy since they were made with regular cucumbers, with a sharp flavour that reminded us more of a Swedish crayfish party than a burger. As always, the star of the menu was their sides, something they’ve never failed at. The onion rings were crispy and served with an addictive teriyaki ripple and an equally fantastic MSG mayo. The soft serve ice-cream also impressed, with interesting toppings such as foie gras and caramel sauce for 115 SEK (11.5 USD) as well as yuzu, toasted sesame seeds and crispy meringues for 75 SEK (7.5 USD).

Rollin Bistros keep flying the flag high on Gothenburg’s burger scene, and we also recommend a visit to Gamlestaden for the sides, desserts and service.

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🍔 Review № 1407 🇸🇪 @rollinbistrosbackyard ★★★★☆ Rollin Bistros started out as a food truck in 2014 and opened their Backyard in Gamlestaden, Gothenburg, in 2020, which we visited shortly afterwards. Since 2024, they’ve also served our favourite burger in Gothenburg. One thing that’s consistent at Rollin Bistros is the craftsmanship, which was evident in both the food and the huge yet intimate venue. During our latest visit, we ordered two burgers: a double Classic Cheese with two smashed patties, cheddar, white onions, dill pickles and burger sauce for 220 SEK (22 USD), as well as the bistro-style Home Run with just one thick beef patty and cheese for 195 SEK (19.5 USD). We also ordered a portion of teriyaki onion rings for 95 SEK (9.5 USD). It’s always a bold move to serve a burger with just beef, bun and cheese, but the Home Run really let the ingredients shine. The thick beef patty was juicy, with a slightly pink centre and a nice crust. It tasted really good in all its simplicity, although the meat had been salted a little too heavily. The bun from a local bakery was airy, held together well and had a buttery richness that we appreciated. The smashed cheeseburger also had tasty beef, and although it was naturally more well-done, it was still juicy. The cheese was creamy, the onions added a nice texture and the burger sauce was like a more grown-up and mature version of a classic burger sauce. The problem here was their pickles, which were a bit floppy since they were made with regular cucumbers, with a sharp flavour that reminded us more of a Swedish crayfish party than a burger. As always, the star of the menu was their sides, something they’ve never failed at. The onion rings were crispy and served with an addictive teriyaki ripple and an equally fantastic MSG mayo. The soft serve ice-cream also impressed, with interesting toppings such as foie gras and caramel sauce for 115 SEK (11.5 USD) as well as yuzu, toasted sesame seeds and crispy meringues for 75 SEK (7.5 USD). Rollin Bistros keep flying the flag high on Gothenburg’s burger scene, and we also recommend a visit to Gamlestaden for the sides, desserts and service. #

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2 x 100 g beef patties, cheddar cheese, sweet adobo, smoky cheddar, candied jalapeños, yellow onion, and chili cheese.

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The Spicy Candy burger from @os_streetfood in Gothenburg. 2 x 100 g beef patties, cheddar cheese, sweet adobo, smoky cheddar, candied jalapeños, yellow onion, and chili cheese. #burgerdudes

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