Wendy’s

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Foto: Baconator från Wendy’s.

Wendy’s, den amerikanska snabbmatskedjan som grundades 1969 i Ohio, har över 7000 restauranger över hela världen, med en stor närvaro i bland annat USA, Kanada, Mexiko, Japan och England. Vi har testat dem några gånger förut, men i och med att de stolt står för att de använder färskt kött som aldrig varit fryst så var det dags för en riktig recension. Vi besökte en av deras enheter i Nashville, Tennesee och möttes av en klassisk snabbmatsrestaurang – både till doft och utseende. Menyn var lång, men det fanns egentligen bara två olika typer av burgare, och vi valde den välkända Baconator som bestod av dubbla köttpuckar, ost, bacon, ketchup och majonnäs. En meny med pommes frites och en läsk kostade ungefär 12 dollar.

Det tog inte lång tid innan burgaren serverades, invirad i aluminiumfolie.  Den var kanske inte så vacker, men vi imponerades ändå av vad vi serverades, då den ändå var snyggare än förväntat. Nu fick vi en ganska köttig burgare med väldigt synligt bacon och ost. De fyrkantiga köttpuckarna hade en ganska trist färg och var ganska tuggiga, men det var gott om krispigt bacon som smakade riktigt trevligt med en lätt rökig ton. Brödet var ganska tillplattat, men hade rostats bra. Osten hade gärna ha fått smälta mer, men var ändå väldigt krämigt. Överlag var proportionerna bra, men vi saknade både salt och peppar. Pommes fritesen var ganska tråkiga och smaklösa dock.

Wendy’s är en klassiker som många har hört talas om, och kedjan fungerar verkligen som en nödlösning om du inte hittar något annat att testa. Det finns såklart många andra burgare där ute som är bättre, men vår Baconator fungerade ändå förvånansvärt bra.

In English

Wendy’s, the American fast food chain founded in 1969 in Ohio, has over 7,000 restaurants worldwide, with a large presence in the US, Canada, Mexico, Japan and the UK, among others. We’ve tested them a few times before, but as they proudly claim to use fresh patty that’s never been frozen, it was time for a proper review. We visited one of their units in Nashville, Tennesee and were greeted by a classic fast food restaurant – both in smell and appearance. Their menu was long, but there were really only two different types of burgers, and we ordered their famous Baconator, which consisted of double beef patties, cheese, bacon, ketchup and mayo. A combo with fries and a soft drink cost about 12 USD.

It wasn’t long before our burger arrived to be served, wrapped in aluminium foil. It may not have been pretty, but we were still impressed with what we were served, as it was still better looking than expected. We were served a rather meaty burger with very visible bacon and cheese. The square beef patties had a quite dull colour and were chewy, but there was plenty of crispy bacon that tasted really nice with slightly smoky notes. The bun was flattened, but had been toasted well. And even though the cheese could have been more melted, it was still very creamy. Overall, the proportions were good, but the burger lacked salt and pepper. The fries were pretty boring and tasteless though.

Wendy’s is a classic that many people have heard of, and the chain really works as in an emergency. There are of course many other burgers out there that are much better, but the Baconator was still surprisingly good.

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Mother of Wagon opened by Arboga’s train station in the summer of 2026, and is actually run by the mother of the owner of The Wagon Burgers & Brews in Stockholm. Besides the clever name, they also offered four burgers, all of which could be made vegetarian. We ordered a Cheeseburger with two 100-gram mustard-smashed beef patties, cheddar, onions, pickles, ketchup and dressing in a brioche bun. It cost 130 SEK (14 USD), and we also added fries for 30 SEK (3 USD).

The burger looked really good when it arrived, even if it had been assembled somewhat hastily with a lot of sauce. The flavours worked well, but all that sauce made it a little difficult to eat as the patties kept sliding around. The beef from a local farm in Örebro was generously seasoned and had plenty of flavour. However, it had been slightly overworked and was a bit too compact, and we would’ve preferred a more airy texture. The cheese had melted nicely over the patties, and we also appreciated that the fluffy bun had been nicely toasted on the inside, helping it hold together throughout the meal. We liked the finely chopped onions, while the pickles were crunchy, if slightly sweet. Although the mustard smash added plenty of flavour to the beef, we would’ve appreciated the acidity of American yellow mustard instead of the fairly sweet burger sauce. The fries came in a very generous portion and were thick and well-cooked, but slightly too heavily salted.

Mother of Wagon has managed to build a really solid foundation in just a few months, and the friendly staff also contributed to the experience. We’re really happy that it’s now possible to get a good burger in central Arboga.

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Vi testar nyöppnade restauranger längs Gävleån och inne i centrum. Dessutom besöker vi stadens hetaste (och kanske enda) burgarfoodtruck. Vilka levererar och vilka lever inte upp till hajpen?

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Hanbaagaasuuteeki opened their burger restaurant near London Victoria in the summer of 2025. Since then, they have gone viral for their Asian-inspired burgers and their rather unique name, which is a play on ”hamburger steak”. The restaurant is stripped-back and consists mainly of counter seating, and the menu featured four different beef burgers. We ordered the Another Double Cheese Burger for 9 GBP (12 USD), the spicy Kimchi Burger for 11 GBP (15 USD) and the onion-smashed Thai Okla Bāgā 2.0 for 14 GBP (19 USD). We also tried their Sūpā Poteto, fries topped with wasabi and seaweed, for 8 GBP (11 USD).

Our food was served on small paper plates and everything looked really interesting. The beef had crispy edges while remaining juicy. The buns held together well, but hadn’t been toasted enough on the inside and became a bit too soft. The Kimchi Burger was our favourite, with lots of flavours that worked well together. The fresh acidity made the burger feel both balanced and surprisingly light. Their Thai burger was an Asian take on an Oklahoma Smash, with a noticeable but pleasant heat along with some nice nutty notes. However, the amount of lettuce made it a little difficult to bite through. The cheeseburger was overshadowed by its more adventurous siblings. It was a little too anonymous, and we disliked their overly sweet pickles. The wasabi and seaweed fries, on the other hand, were great! The portion was generous, the flavours were spot on and they were well worth the price. Extra points for serving them with chopsticks, an unexpected but practical touch that made it possible to eat the saucy creation without making a mess.

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