[Food] 5 guys

[Springal]

The one time I've been to Five Guys was in New York. The burger was alright, but it certainly didn't live up to the gushing enthusiasm my friend was giving it. I'm pretty sure it wasn't the equivalent of £11 but that was a few years ago and I'm sure they charge more in the UK. I've been to so many burger places which charge a similar price and give a much better burger.

The model is $10 burger = £10 in the UK.

 

[The Camel]

I loved 5 guys. Best burger I've had in years.

Only tip I would give is buy small fries. I'm a fat ******* but even I couldn't finish a portion of medium fries.

 

[GOM]

£11 pp is hardly extortionate

About the going rate.

Yep, about the going rate and to me it IS extortionate. It's a bl***y burger for heavens sake. When did everyone start believing that 10 -12 quid for a burger was a price worth paying. I want a proper meal for that price, not £1's worth of mince pattie with some chips.

 

[juliant]

Old Daves Gourmet Burger in South Street Eastbourne is very good.

Draft beers and home made slaws etc too.

Interesting. We went shortly after it opened and both thought it was awful. Tastless patties and the buns awful. Longman beer was good!

Have you tried 7 bone in town? That's next on our list to try

 

[clippedgull]

Hardees in the southern American states are deeeelish, the $6 burger... I'm sure our southern American board residents would agree.

Yeah I had a Hardees in Florida, I remember the burgers being square shaped!!

I got addicted to Wendys burgers when I was there though.

 

[SeagullinExile]

Interesting. When did we go all 'American' and started calling burgers 'patties'?

 

[clippedgull]

7 bone, however, is bloody marvellous. Personal tip: get the sliders. 3 of any of the burgers on the menu. Yum.

Just been looking at the menu... did you have a 'Prince Charles is overrated' in your slider? If so, what the hell is a dirty spread?

 

[Brian Fantana]

As someone with a pretty bad peanut allergy, 5 Guys is sadly off the menu for me. Heard mixed reviews from friends and family though.

 

[Mellotron]

Similar to the hype of Nando's - which is just KFC with knives and forks!

This. Absolute triumph of marketing. Nando's is no better than fast food.

As for Five Guys - meh, it's alright. Appears more expensive than it is as the portions of chips are MAMMOTH, a small will do you unless you have a huge appetite. Again a triumph of marketing, and I'd happily take Uncle Sam's at a much lower cost.

 

[Springal]

This. Absolute triumph of marketing. Nando's is no better than fast food.

You think grilled chicken is 'no better' than deep fried chicken?

 

[Mellotron]

I loved 5 guys. Best burger I've had in years.

Only tip I would give is buy small fries. I'm a fat ******* but even I couldn't finish a portion of medium fries.

This. The portion sizes are INSANE at Five Guys.

 

[Badger]

The model is $10 burger = £10 in the UK.

Yeah, although I think it's more like:

$10 + tax + tip burger = £10 in the UK

 

[Mellotron]

You think grilled chicken is 'no better' than deep fried chicken?

I think Nando's overall standard of food is closer to KFC's than to a "proper" restaurant's food.

 

[Springal]

I think Nando's overall standard of food is closer to KFC's than to a "proper" restaurant's food.

Why, just out of interest? Whatever a 'proper' restaurant is

 

[BrickTamland]

Why, just out of interest? Whatever a 'proper' restaurant is

Because it’s ‘cool’ to hate on Nandos

 

[Brian Fantana]

I think Nando's overall standard of food is closer to KFC's than to a "proper" restaurant's food.

Contro.Ver.Sial.

 

[TSB]

Just been looking at the menu... did you have a 'Prince Charles is overrated' in your slider? If so, what the hell is a dirty spread?

I'm dairy-free these days, so sadly no.
Dirty spread is rather amazing though, I hear.. I think it's mayo, ketchup and some spices. Thousand Island with a kick. Give it a bash.

I had winner winner, dreadlock rasta and peter green.
All excellent.

 

[GOM]

Because it’s ‘cool’ to hate on Nandos

Its a McD for chicken. Queue up, order at the counter, pay up front, go and sit down. Not normal practice in a 'proper restaurant'

 

[DavidRyder]

Interesting. When did we go all 'American' and started calling burgers 'patties'?

I think the whole American thing started years ago - it's like burger places feel they need to give us an American experience.

 

[Mellotron]

Why, just out of interest? Whatever a 'proper' restaurant is

Because it's greasy, the sauces are bland and overall I think it's nothing special, in my opinion. Much like Five Guys is similar standard to Uncle Sam's, yet due to a triumph of marketing costs way more.