Which area in Melbourne? I think thereâs a suitable option in inner west which Iâve had a few times. The burgers are âhand pressedâ, thatâs the same thing right? And thereâs a vego option (mushroom) which Iâve never had but it looks good.
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indisin@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨days⊠ago
Potentially contentious topic, but where in your opinion is the absolute best place to get a smashed patty beef burger that importantly also does an awesome vego/pescatarian option for my partner that isnât specifically a beyond burger (impossible burger is fine)? Preferably a hidden gem. Must be at a minimum Rockwell and Sons level for quality and creativity. Price is irrelevant as I really want an awesome new smashed burger.
tone212_@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨days⊠ago
indisin@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨days⊠ago
Any where in Victoria really as we can make a trip of it.
Smashed is typically a ball of mince thatâs flattened on the grill with crispy caramelised edges on the patty, cheese melted on top whilst cooking. Iâd sacrifice my perfect burger though if that mushroom one is just a grilled portobello as my partner would love that.
So lemme know the place and Iâll have a look at the menu & pics.
tone212_@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨days⊠ago
Yep Iâm pretty sure their patties are smashed like you describe. Good Good Burgers in Maidstone. Let me know if it fits the bill!
indisin@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨days⊠ago
Thanks mate! Weâre going to be over that direction for laneway in a few weeks any way, and so are now discussing getting a hotel and doing a burger marathon haha
SituationCake@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨days⊠ago
Doesnât meet your brief, I donât know if anywhere that would suit. But for a homestyle smash burger you canât beat the old style fish and chips shops. They were making âsmashâ burgers before they had a name. Patty pressed flat to sizzling on a hot plate, melted cheese on top, get it with the lot. I love this kind of burger more than the American style ones.
indisin@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨days⊠ago
Finding the right chippy that doesnât that though is still something Iâd want a recommendation for! Theyâd do a fish burger too if they have the equivalent of a smash on the menu
chingatello@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨days⊠ago
I havenât been there for a few years, but Kustom Burgers in Thornbury I think fits your brief!
indisin@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨days⊠ago
Thanks for the suggestion and it does just fit the bill but itâs not it. Also eaten there a while back and itâs not as good as Easys and Iâm not a fan of EasysâŚ
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨days⊠ago
Have to admit I havenât really seen many smash burgers too often in melbs. Seems a more US thing but maybe Iâm living under a rock.
indisin@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨days⊠ago
There are quite a lot of places, even some chains but my old staples have either closed or got to the point of quality degrading after being open so long so Iâm chasing the dragon
Seagoon_@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨days⊠ago
Home made. đ
indisin@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨days⊠ago
Far too much effort for a single meal when Iâm the only person in the house who occasionally eats meat, and will not cross contaminate any pans, utensils etc
TinyBreak@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨days⊠ago
get a baby skillet (like for frying eggs or whatever) and cut the meet up then freeze portions of it. burgers on demand!
indisin@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨days⊠ago
It sounds like it would work for 99% of people but as I only buy ethically sourced meat and donât cook it often at home, and it being just for me - the price & effort ratios are too broken for my use case. If Iâm going to that level of effort I might as well crack out the smoker with some brisket and short rib which would be far superior.
So Iâm in somewhat of an annoying pickle.
TinyBreak@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨days⊠ago
100%. Never had a smash burger half as good as what you can achieve at home with a cast iron skillet.