Hamburger Review: Gourmet Burger Kitchen London

Gourmet Burger Kitchen at 50 Westbourne Grove in Nothing Hill.

What can I say?

They never fail to deliver. GBK get the Burger spot on. Unlike other gourmet burger restaurants they do not try to re-invent the burger by adding fancy bread, strange toppings, or experimental sauces.
GBK's burgers are simply designed, consist of fresh ingredients, and are cooked to perfection. The flavor and the quality of the meat are impeccable.

My order consisted of a Chili Burger, a portion of fries with the homemade chili sauce, and a vanilla milkshake, which cost 14 pounds in total. As mentioned before, the burger was cooked exactly as I had ordered it (medium rare) and the freshness of the ingredients could be tasted from the first bite. The meat is juicy, full flavored, and when you close your eyes you can smell the smokey, caramelized aromas from the grill.

Unlike other gourmet chains, GBK use a regular sesame Hamburger bun, and this is just what this burger needs. Quality-wise it is above the buns of McDonald's or Burger King, but it simply serves as a packaging for the meat; and does not add distracting flavors to the sandwich. The fries, as can be seen in the picture, are homemade chunky fries that taste fresh, and are crisp without being greasy.

A special treat is the homemade chili sauce. GBK offers several sauces on the side, such as Garlic Mayo, Blue Cheese, Satay, etc., but the Chili sauce is simply the best in my opinion. The Milkshake is delicious, freshly made, and comes in a well sized container.

Rating: 6 out of 6

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