The Apple Pan

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The Apple Pan

Under vår senaste USA-resa  var det äntligen dags att prova den smått legendariska Los Angeles-dinern ”The Apple Pan”, som har serverat hamburgare till sina stammisar sedan 1947. Med sin U-formade bardisk med endast ett 20-tal platser får du vara inställd på att köa.

Det finns bara två burgare att välja mellan; Steakburger med en särskild relish och Hickoryburger med hickorysås. Vi valde den senare och satt förtjust och tittade på när de äldre herrarna i köket bakom bardisken stekte våra hamburgare. Efter några få minuter kom burgarna ut i klassiskt vaxpapper och med läsk i en klassisk kon av papper.

Köttpucken var rätt tunn, men var saftigt och hade en härlig köttsmak. I sann Apple Pan-tradition låg den på ett rejält lager av krispigt fräsch isbergssallad. Deras hickorysås var mycket god, men smakade olikt alla andra barbecuesåser vi har provat med en mycket speciell balans av sötma och syrlighet, fast med knappt någon rökighet. Brödet var mjukt och gott uppvärmt på stekbordet innan servering, men annars stack det inte ut nämnvärt.

The Apple Pan serverar en rätt unik och mycket god burgare i en härligt klassisk och trevlig miljö, och vi kan inte annat än rekommendera det till alla burgarälskare som besöker änglarnas stad.

In English

We finally had the chance to to try the legendary L.A. diner ”The Apple Pan” on our latest trip to the U.S. They are one of Los Angeles’ oldest restaurants, and have served great burgers since 1947 in their crowded restaurant. But their two burgers are well worth queuing for. We ordered a Hickoryburger with hickory sauce. The patty was quite thin, but it was juicy and packed with flavour. The iceberg lettuce added some great crunch, and the hickory sauce was refreshingly sweet and tangy. The bread was soft and heated on the griddle, but nothing special. We really recommend a visit if you’re in the city of angels, and we’re already looking forward to trying the steak burger next time.

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10801 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles , Los Angeles USA

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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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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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🇸🇪 @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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