The giant burger contained the giant beef patty, 120 eggs, 150 slices of cheese, 1.5 kg of beetroot, 2.5 kg of tomatoes and almost 2 kg of lettuce all topped off with a special sauce on a giant sesame seed bun.
AP / Cafe Claims Biggest Burger
Retailing at $1,220 and weighing in at 90kg (almost 200lbs, people), the burger took 4 people to flip (with the help of a contraption).
Sweet. Jesus.
(The Cheese and Burger Society’s Uncle Sam burger)
You know how, in the middle of being really full of hate and angst about something (foodies), you find something that you actually love? Like, I hate Julia Roberts. And yet, I love Steel Magnolias. Do you smell what I’m stepping in?
So, I was doing my internet duty and choosing my picks for the Webbys, when I came across an entry entitled “The Cheese and Burger Society.” I pish-poshed, thinking it was another burger-aggrandizing site, making something so simple seem like the holy grail, etc. I clicked on the link, and within 45 minutes, I had never craved a burger with such crazed intensity. Each jaw-dropping, food-porny, inventive burger is described by Seinfeld’s Puddy (I do not recognize him in his latest “Rules of Engagement,” but I would like to give major props for “The Tick”) and they provide the recipes! Not to mention the website itself is technically rad.
Damn you Cheese and Burger Society. Damn you.
(Judas Priest Burger, on Chicagofoodies.com)
My original intention on investigating Kuma Burger was to expose a real nasty, slop-happy burger. However, a visit to their website pushed me in a different direction. You see, I first read the rules for the establishment:
But, first, Some information for when you get here, to make your trip enjoyable for all. Including us:
1) We do not take reservations.
2) We will not “put on the game, bro”
3) No music requests.
4) No Minors after 10pm.
5) Our kitchen is only 16×6. Please be patient.
And, you know, if I hadn’t familiarized myself with the menu beforehand, I would have assumed this “burger joint” was a grubby bar with the requisite burger, cheeseburger, and maybe a veggie burger (but not likely). I would assume the only extras would be bacon (shut up, bacon!) and maybe some mayo.
I am sorely mistaken.
Behind the gruff bravado of these pub rules is a menu fit for a foodie king. It’s one thing to put down house rules, but when the logo is a fierce bear, growling, I’m just not sure of the congruence with items such as the “Lair of the Minotaur” burger, made of Caramelized Onions, Pancetta, Brie, and Bourbon Soaked Pears. And the “Slayer” burger is supposedly topped with “anger.” Pfff. I’m afraid the bark here is worse than the bite.
(The backstory must be read to be believed)
Hi. My name is Rev. Have we met? I’m kind of a big deal. I write 3 very popular food websites; Burger Conquest, Salad Conquest and Steak Club 7. I’m also a partner at Yeah! Management, an executive at Artist Arena and the host of the NYC Wing-Off. I’ve created recipes and videos for Bobby Flay. Burgers got me on the 11 O’Clock news. The Travel Channel used me as a burger celebrity and expert. I am integral to certain gatherings. I fly First Class, I ride in limos, and drive fancy sports cars. I eat burgers with rock stars, famous authors, captains of industry and even exotic animals. I’ve get invited to private tastings, elite gatherings and attend fancy ball’s. I am what people (note: by “people” I mean “I”) like to call “Burger Famous.
The Burger Conquest’s Rev; I don’t think I need to add any commentary here, do I?