Circle K

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Vi brukar inte recensera snabbmatskedjor eftersom de inte brukar utge sig för att sälja gourmetburgare. Men nu har bensinstationen Circle K med sina 295 bemannade mackar gett sig in i matchen med sin ”Håll käften-burgare”. Den har tagits fram av Petters burgarkedja Käk, med bokspånsrökt bacon, två skivor cheddarost och skivad gul lök i ett briochebröd för 84 kronor.

Problemet är bara att Circle K använder sig av sous vide-tillagat kött. Sous vide är en matlagningsteknik som går ut på att vakuumförpackade ingredienser tillagas i ett vattenbad tills de når önskad temperatur. Denna metod kan faktiskt fungera för hamburgare om man steker dem snabbt efteråt, men eftersom Circle K fryser in köttet efter tillagningen och sedan värmer upp det i en ugn så får inte köttet någon stekyta. Det smakade ingenting och kändes nästan som frigolit i munnen.

Vi tyckte visserligen att det var lite fiffigt att de värmde köttet, baconet och osten som en färdig enhet i ugnen, och briochebrödet från Garant är ju ett av de bästa butiksbröden på marknaden. Men eftersom brödet inte var uppvärmt så kändes det bortslösat. Baconet smakade faktiskt helt okej trots att det var helt mjukt, och osten smakade ganska mycket. Det var inte så gott, men den distinkta smaken bröt i alla fall av smakerna något. Bäst var Käks egen dressing, som hade lite sting och karaktär.

Men i det stora hela var det här en av de sämsta burgarna vi har ätit, och då har vi ändå recenserat 300 restauranger. Circle K har långt kvar att gå.

In English

We usually don’t review burgers from fast food chains, since they don’t pretend to serve gourmet hamburgers. But Circle K in Sweden have stepped up to the plate with their collaboration with Swedish rap artist Petter and his burger joint Käk. They have designed a ”Shut your mouth burger” (Håll käften-burgare in Swedish) with bacon, double cheddar, onions and dressing in a brioche bun. The main issue is that Circle K’s sous vide prepared meat is mushy and tasteless, with a mouthfeel that reminded us of styrofoam. The bacon was soft but tasted alright, and the cheddar packed a lot of flavour even though it wasn’t very nice. We quite liked the spicy dressing and their choice of brioche bun, but since it was cold it didn’t really do much. This is one of the worst burgers we’ve eaten, and that’s saying a lot seeing as we’ve reviewed 300 restaurants.

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

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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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