www.e2hospitality.com/go-burger
The Order: "The Anime" - 4oz patty, medium rare. With scallions, Miso-Russian dressing, Hoisin Sauce, pork bellies, sesame seeds and shredded lettuce.
Side Order: Vidalia Onion rings ($5)
$7 + $5 = $12
Drink Order: Coke
Burger Menu Rating: 12.5/15
Amazing! Juicy! And NOT ON THE MENU! Go here NOW and get this burger to be one of the first to try this new amazing creation. Before I moved to New York, I'd heard a lot of people naysay when talking about Go Burger Los Angeles, so I was skeptical the first time I went to the NY chain. A decent normal burger, a little pricy, but not so huge that it made you regret eating all of it. Then! This past Monday, I had a morning meeting right next door to Go Burger, and well, of course I was craving burgers by the time I got out at 11:30a, and since I just so happened to be right next door, what the hell? Right? I walk in, and am preparing to order when the server stops me and very excitedly asks me if I want to try their new burger. "Do I ever?!" She was even so excited about it, that she took a picture of one when SHE ate it (she's already speaking my language by this point). With excitement coursing through my entire body, I took a seat, waiting for my burger order to be up.
So again, I say Amazing! Juicy! The taste of the pork bellies comes through right away, in an amazing way! It mixes with and is enhanced by the different sauces on the burger, but is by no means overpowered. This is the second burger I've had with pork bellies on it, and I'm starting to think that burgers can never go wrong by having them. They add a richness in flavor, and a sweetness that is impossible to match.
The 4oz patty on this burger doesn't offer much in the way of taste, but this seems to hit the mark perfectly in this case. Any larger of a patty, and you wouldn't focus as much on the other toppings, and this is DEFINITELY toppings-burger. What it does offer, however, is mouthfeel, and it grounds it firmly in the realm of burgers, rather than straying towards a sandwich on a burger bun. The somewhat course texture of the small patty is a perfect contrast to the smooth surface of the pork bellies. You might say that $7 is a little steep for the size of this burger as a whole (4oz patty notwithstanding), but this burger doesn't know that its small. It packs a huge punch, and is totally satisfying. You're also getting a really interesting burger. If it wasn't so tasty and exciting, $7 would be outrageous.
The onion rings are awesome. Perfectly cooked, soft on the inside, crunchy on the outside. Lightly salted, and with the vidalia's natural sweetness, they combine for a really great taste. Delicious, and a decent sized portion too. These need no sauce of any kind to eat. Go Burger's Rings stand on their own, golden and proud.
I am serious when I say that this burger is not on their menu yet. As of the time of this post, it is NOT on their 38th st. online menu, and it is NOT on the board at their brick and mortar location. I am also serious when I say that you should change your lunch plans and go there immediately. You won't regret it. And please let me know when you've tried it!
Cooked Correctly = 5pts
Presentation/Plating = 2pts
Design/Ingredients = 3pts
Value = 2.5pts
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