Burger bars are the new Thai in Sydney.
It seems like they are popping up everywhere. Crows Nest now has two – Grill’d and Counter Burger. Counter Burger is part of an American chain making it’s debut appearance in Australia.
Grill’d is part of an Australian chain that started in 2004 in Melbourne, and now has it’s first Sydney location in Crows Nest. Now – I wonder why in all of Sydney do two burger chains both decide to open in Crows Nest? It makes me think – are the people of Crows Nest mad for the burger??
So it’s Saturday night and we head up to Crows Nest to try Grill’d. The place is pumping, and it’s a very mixed crowd. Families, girls getting ready for a night on the town, the lads, a group of teenagers all wrestle for a table and chair. We secure a table for two right by the window and then digest the vast burger menu.
Do I go for the chicken, veggie, lamb or beef burger. It all looks too good, and looking at the burgers being delivered to the other tables doesn’t help. I end up opting for the beef burger, and choosing the crispy bacon and cheese offering. AK goes for the Moroccan lamb for an exotic twist.
The beef burger is really quite good, and with the wholemeal bun option actually tastes quite healthy (which is the restaurants tag line – Grilled Healthy Burgers). The side of chips is a winner, and the herbed salt gives it a unique edge.
The Moroccan Lamb burger looks good too, though AK consumes it soo quickly there isn’t any left for me to try.
My only disappointment is no milkshake options on the menu. For me, a burger and milkshake go together beautifully. Though, on the plus side you can have a beer with your burger and that’s a good alternative!
Next time I’ll try Counter Burger for comparison and let you know.