Miss Kay's - 185 George Street, Brisbane QLD 4000

Felt like a burger today, so off we went to Miss Kay's.

Adorned with a cool bookcase, it really is a classy place!

The town's newest burger chiefs specialises in 300 day grain fed Angus beef.

Choose from the MK Special, which consists of a beef patty, crispy maple bacon, onion rings, American cheese, or the Mac Daddy - a quirky combination of Mac 'n' cheese, fries and a beef patty or even the Ludakrisp, a crispy fried chicken burger with house slaw, pickles, doused in sweet bbq sauce and mayo.

Also on the menu are wings, fries, onions, a thing called "salad"??, and ice cream sandwiches :D ~.

Not to mention classic cocktails in jars and jugs!

Food Menu (Sorry I forgot about the cocktails)

I was super tempted by the Big Kay's Challenge ($35), because you get a $30 voucher if you can finish 5 beef patties, 5 slices of cheese, lettuce, tomato with fries on the side within 15 minutes! But I went with a male Fellow Food Extinguisher and he probably wouldn't find me wolfing down a super big burger particularly attractive so I decided against it *sigh*.

Instead I ordered the Mac Daddy ($14.50), which was essentially, just like a glorified cheese burger. Not saying it was bad - because it was a heavenly combination of mac 'n' delicious melty cheese, rich beef pattie, crispy fries, and fresh lettuce with a generous dollop of mayo and sweet BBQ sauce. The angus beef pattie, while juicy and succulent, wasn't cooked to medium pink perfection as claimed but it had rich beef flavours. The brioche bun however tasted just like the buns from Macca's except slightly toasted.

Mac Daddy ($14.50)

My Fellow Food Extinguisher tried the Jerked Chicken ($12). Jerked spiced chicken, with fresh lettuce, tomato, lime, refreshing cucumber yoghurt and mayo sandwiched between slightly toasted brioche bun. The chicken was grilled perfectly, giving it a delicious chargrilled taste. In fact, we couldn't even tell it was chicken when it first arrived because it was grilled so evenly.

Jerked Chicken ($12)

Verdict
Love the American influence (cept it doesn't come with the big portions :'( ), but I still prefer Miel Container, in terms of value and taste.

Mos Burger - Sunnybank Plaza

I would murder for a burger from Mos Burger - but only in Japan or Hong Kong.

Pity I can't say the same for the Sunnybank branch.

At least the store is clean, comfortable and decorated with lots of greenery, which makes you feel very relaxed.

There's not too many options apart from Burgers, but that's to be expected. Choose from chicken, seafood, pork, fish, and even Wagyu!!!!

Being an avid Wagyu lover, I ordered the Gourmet Wagyu Burger ($6.95) - after all, it's the Managers Recommendations, so it must be pretty gourmet, right? Well, not quite. The patty tasted decent but was a tad dry - though I still prefer it more than any other fast food burger outlets (mainly because it wasn't drenched in oil). According to the menu, I should be getting loads of onions and sauce. Unfortunately I could barely see or taste any :(. At least the tomato and lettuce was fresh and the bun was above average.

Gourmet Wagyu Burger ($6.95)

To spice things up, my Fellow Food Extinguisher ordered a Seafood Okonomi Rice Burger ($5.95). The rice bun was slightly disappointing as it wasn't grilled properly so there wasn't any crunch to it. And they don't hold their shape properly like the ones in Japan and HK so it fell apart pretty quickly. I quite enjoyed the flavours of the fillings though - the ample amounts of mayonnaise go very well with the bonito flakes.

Seafood Okonomi Rice Burger ($5.95)

We turned it into a meal by adding large chips and ice tea for an extra $4.50. The chips were soggy and oily and had no crunch to it at all. The tea was quite average, but still enjoyable.

My Fellow Food Extinguisher also ordered the Matcha Latte ($5.95). It has a strong matcha flavour but was way too sweet for me :(.

The Food Extinguisher wants some but the straw is too long.

Verdict
Burgers are okay but can't really compare to the Japanese and HK stores.

FREE BIRTHDAY TWEET: On the bright side, Mos Burger gives you a free Gourmet Wagyu Burger on your birthday :).

Snag Stand - Queens Plaza Food Court | 226 Queen Street, Brisbane QLD 4000

Straight A's - Awesome chips, Average haute dogs, and Awful service, for A gourmet price. As usual, I began my food journey by taking a few photos (without flash) of the menu for my readers - but I was told that I wasn't allowed to take photos (which made me feel very uncomfortable). Of course, this is just my personal experience, and you may have an entirely different one.
 

The faces have been blurred to protect people's identities.

Reluctantly, I put my camera back into my bag and got a take away menu instead.


Burgers

Haute Dogs

 


 
 
 
 



The Wagyu Beef Haute Dog ($10.9), served on a soft rustic roll with butter and garlic mash, herbed gravy and topped with sautéed onions seemed like a pretty good option. While the different elements complemented well with each other, the sautéed onions were undercooked and as a result, had a sharp and pungent taste (and obviously, not sweet, as expected). The butter and garlic mash was delightfully creamy, and I enjoyed the gravy, but there just wasn't enough. The sausage had a delicious beef flavour, but felt a little dry (probably because of the lack of mash and gravy).

Wagyu Beef Haute Dog ($10.9)
Only half my haute dog came with proper mash and gravy.

Despite being told off, I have to admit, the chips ($2.9 or $3.9) were indeed, Awesome. Cooked in Cholesterol Free Oil and lightly seasoned with natural sea salt flakes, these perfectly crispy Tasmanian Russet Potatoes which melted instantly in your mouth were to die for. Together with the Fresh Herb Aioli ($1), it was like a match made in heaven.

Snack Chips ($2.9) with Fresh Herb Aioli ($1)
When they say "snack", they really do mean just a "snack".

Verdict:
Awesome chips but Average dogs.

Chur Burger - 20 Constance Street, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006

Ran by two-hatted chef Warren Turnbull whose award winning restaurant burnt down, Chur Burger became an instant hit when it first opened in Sydney. This highly acclaimed burger joint has finally decided to grace us with its presence - will it become the next biggest craze in Brisbane? Well, we're about to find out.

Who would have guessed that beside this gangster graffitied alleyway lies one of the most famous burger joints in Sydney?



Featuring funky graffiti and a cool laid back dining area

I never knew you can use Chur in so many different ways



Chur Burger offers a diverse menu: breakfast, mains (mainly burgers), and drinks.

Breakfast

Drinks

Mainly Burgers

You can also get salads and free range chicken with crispy egg noodles, but there's no way I'm going to eat that at one of the most famous burger joints around here.

So, to start off, I ordered their Signature Burger ($13), which (according to the menu) comes with crispy pork belly, chilli caramel, fresh slaw and aioli. Thick, tender slices of pork belly perfectly caramelised with a sweet fishy soy sauce marinade, sandwiched between a glazed croissant-like brioche bun. I loved the scrumptious Asian-inspired flavours, but the massive chunk of fat on the belly turned me off *shudders*.


Signature Burger ($13)
I'm not sure how the belly was crispy because it really wasn't.
It tasted great - but I am concerned about my cholesterol ... *shudders*


My Fellow Food Extinguisher got the My Big Phat Greek Burger ($16) which featured a Lamb Pattie and Deep Fried Goats Cheese. The Lamb Pattie was cooked perfectly medium rare, but it was dry and bland. But for the sharp distinct flavours from the goat cheese, the tangy tomato jam, and the olive mayonnaise, the Pattie would be fairly tasteless. The combination of flavours felt a little strange and I probably wouldn't try it again. But then again, I really hate olives so I might be biased.

My Big Phat Greek Burger ($16)
The Weekly Special (not on menu)

Next, we had the Chipotle Skirt Steak Tacos ($7) with scorched onions, aioli, and salsa picante roja. With the intense spicy flavours, I couldn't taste anything else. But I liked the rich creamy aioli which balanced it out.

Chipotle Skirt Steak Tacos ($7)
The steak was tough and slightly overcooked.

The hot fiery flavours were quite spicy so I had to wash it down with a Salted Caramel Milkshake ($8). Rich and creamy, with a slightly burnt caramel aftertaste - intensified by the delightfully salty flavours.

Heavenly Salted Caramel Milkshake ($8) served in a massive cup

Verdict:
Not enough "chur" for Chur Burger - but I probably chose the wrong burgers.



Miel Container - Cnr Mary Street and Albert Street Brisbane QLD 4000

Looks like a red garden shed, but The Burgers here are Better than Hungry Mac's (typo intended). Insanely better - and if you don't believe me, check out the long queues waiting outside Miel Container during peak hour.

This doesn't justify what I've just said - but that's because the photo wasn't taken during peak hour.

 

Each table comes with a watering can with mini pitchforks, mini shovels and mini garden knife :P

Well, time for some action (by that, I really mean eating). Classic Burgers include Miel Beef Pattie Burger, Caprese Burger, Tandoori Burger, Korean BBQ Bulgogi Burger, and Miso Smoked Pork Belly. And if none of these take your fancy, you can even Design Your Burger!
 

 

 
Our burgers finally arrived after a long awaited 10 minutes :D - yes I know it's only 10 minutes but it feels super long when your neighbours (who are sitting literally 10cm away from you) are chomping happily on their massive burgers with the delicious aromas wafting towards you.
 

 
First on the list was the Miso Smoked Pork Belly Burger ($12.5). Paper thin slices of pork belly marinated in a delicate miso bean paste, charred perfectly to create an intense smoky barbeque flavour. Stuffed between a lightly toasted brioche bun with delightful aioli, fresh lettuce, tomato, gherkin and red onion. The slices of red onion and gherkin cuts through the creamy garlicky aioli, resulting in one awesome burger with well balanced flavours.
 

Miso Smoked Pork Belly Burger $12.5

Generous slices of pork belly


Another one I recommend is the Miel Beef Pattie Burger ($12). Deliciously Grilled Grass Fed Beef Pattie with fresh lettuce, tomato, onion jam, bacon, tomato, chutney, dill mayo and tasty cheese on a fresh Brioche bun. The Brioche bun was soft and fluffy with a slight buttery scent which complemented the onion jam and chutney perfectly.

Miel Beef Pattie Burger $12


My Fellow Food Extinguisher decided to be adventurous and created her own burger, for a cheap price of $10.5. Try to guess what she got.
 

Can you spot the ingredients?

 

 
Although all burgers come with a small side of thick cut chips and aioli, it just wasn't enough. Perfectly crunchy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside - it was so goood we had to order the Miel Fries ($11). Served with freshly chopped baby tomatoes, crispy onion, bacon, sweet chilli sauce and covered with melted mozzarella cheese. Simply divine!

Verdict:
The burgers here are really better than Hungry Mac's. Massive GOURMET Burgers with chips and aioli at an insanely affordable price.