Midnight Munchies – delhi2go (119 Oldham Street, Ancoats, Manchester M4 1LN), we go every night, it appears. Last night, Clive and Hector stopped off for a Gourmet Burger. Mian, once of this parish, explained that a – Gourmet Burger – is one where the uncooked patty has never been frozen. The Classic Burger (£4.99) has been enjoyed previously. Two were ordered. Whilst we waited I studied another board. A Half Pound Cheese Burger (£4.50) is clearly more Meat for less money. I resolved to put delhi2go‘s Burgers to the test. This evening I was back for the meat feast.
Gourmet – Classic Burger
One patty, freshly cooked over the charcoals, one slice of Cheese added towards the end for melting. I was then invited to choose my toppings and sauces from the array which is available to all who order Kebaps/Burgers. So, whilst there is a listed set of Toppings, it as a la carte thereafter.
Back at t’Travelodge, Marg was glad to see me back promptly, Monday night’s Lamb Chops were eaten in. With an abundance of Garlic Mayo, Gherkins, Lettuce and Raw Onions, I had stuck closely to what goes on a Burger served in the dreaded chains.
The first bite of a Burger in a roll usually gives a nanosecond of pleasure followed by ten minutes of wondering – wtf did I order this? Even in restaurants where one can be paying two or three times as much. Not tonight.
With everything fresh, and the Meat cooked to perfection, the smokiness was there in the Meat, the Flavours one hopes for came across with each ingredient playing its part. This was one helluva Burger. As good, nay better, than anything ever had, since the last time I actually enjoyed one.
This evening we learned not to ask for an 8oz Burger, the chap had no idea how many ounces are in the pound. One assumes the two Burgers were smaller than those served above, it was difficult to tell. What was certain, there were two. Once the Burgers were cooked, a slice of Cheese was placed on each, better already, twice as much Cheese! Tonight I went for Jalapeños instead of Gherkins.
Moments later, back in the room, the package was unveiled.
½ lb Cheese Burger
Visibly more Meat, and darker, I was halfway to believing this was better than the Gourmet. Umami! Bring on the Meat! The Jalapeños added bite. This was for me, the best Burger ever, and so comparatively speaking, better than the Gourmet.
For years I have been amused when groups of kids come to my favourite Curry Cafes and order Burgers. They have Desi Curry at home perhaps. Now I understand.
… and as far as the multinationals go, garbage!