Five Guys (burgers) dublin locations?

rubadub

Gloomtastic! wrote: »

‘My worst ever meal as a restaurant reviewer’

https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/food-and-drink/restaurant-reviews/catherine-cleary-my-worst-ever-meal-as-a-restaurant-reviewer-1.3521284?mode=amp

also "the worst ever review"

There is very little info in it. Most here already know what to expect, but if you read it again you will see it is totally lacking. All this shite about francis brennan, beekeepers etc.
No mention if the roll is brioche, baked there, or otherwise unusual.
No mention what the chips are like, are they mcdonalds fries, chipper style, most mention the fact there is skins on them.
Zero mention about the stupidly large portion size, which is brought up in all other reviews/articles.
Are the burgers thick? cooked medium like bunsen?
Can you customise the burgers? choice of toppings?
No mention of the fact they serve alcohol -unusual for burger places.

L1011 wrote: »

if the veggie option is meant to be so bad it shouldn't be bought why the hell do they offer it?

It is more that people are unlikely to be interested in a review about it. A new chipper opened near me that does a chicken curry with rice, I have no interest in hearing about it.

I imagine I would get the same look ordering the chicken curry as she did ordering a sandwich.

If I was a vegetarian (or just did not fancy meat that day) I reckon I would be going to a sandwich bar and not a hamburger joint.

L1011

threein99 wrote: »

The reviewer didn't have the main food type they sell , what's the point of that?

It's a greasy burger chain if she wants fine dining she shouldn't be there.

It is likely (and the text implies) that she ate both. It is normal for a reviewer to go with someone, order totally different things for both people and try all of them. So they can get a good idea of the entire product range

The beef burger is described as poor in the review, for those who think it's the only thing worth mentioning

threein99

L1011 wrote: »

It is likely (and the text implies) that she ate both. It is normal for a reviewer to go with someone, order totally different things for both people and try all of them. So they can get a good idea of the entire product range

The beef burger is described as poor in the review, for those who think it's the only thing worth mentioning

"The actual burger is fine, in an “it’s not rocket science” beefy, meaty kind of way"

That's the only mention of the burger in the whole review and it's on paragraph 6 or 7. It's not not clear whether she actually has eaten it or not.

Cienciano

It think it's normal for a reviewer and her mate to get different things. I still reckon she should have got a normal burger though. As for a veggie option in a burger obviously being shíte, I was in My Meat Wagon with vegetarians who got the veggie burger and they said it was really good. If you can't do something right, don't put it on the menu, simple as.

gmisk

I have only been to five guys once here in Dundrum....it was overpriced rubbish...greasy...wouldnt have it again.

Marcusm

I’ve had 5 Guys in dubdrum; it’s alright. What I don’t get is why Desmond Jr pays (presumably) huge franchise fees while McKillen Jr effectively creates the same menu (Wowburger) without that added overhead.

rubadub

Cienciano wrote: »

It think it's normal for a reviewer and her mate to get different things. I still reckon she should have got a normal burger though.

a burger and a hot dog would have made more sense, and both types of chips.

Cienciano wrote: »

My Meat Wagon with vegetarians who got the veggie burger and they said it was really good

the reviewer got a veggie sandwich, there is no veggie burger in 5 guys.

i.e. there is no "patty" in them. Seems to be just a burger without the beef patty.

VEGGIE SANDWICH
Freshly grilled onions, mushrooms, and green peppers, layered with lettuce and tomatoes, on a soft toasted bun. Or, start with the bun and build your own from scratch. Not a veggie burger.

Marcusm

Marcusm wrote: »

I’ve had 5 Guys in dubdrum; it’s alright. What I don’t get is why Desmond Jr pays (presumably) huge franchise fees while McKillen Jr effectively creates the same menu (Wowburger) without that added overhead.

because Desmond Jr still thinks it's the 1980's and that all Irish people think that all things from the US of A are automatically super cool and amazing.
thankfully that inferiority complex has largely dissipated.

Lux23

We went last week, and I honestly don't understand the fuss, I would have been happier with McDonald's.

threein99

Lux23 wrote: »

We went last week, and I honestly don't understand the fuss, I would have been happier with McDonald's.

Its like a more filling McDonalds

Muahahaha

Cienciano wrote: »

I was in My Meat Wagon

Havent been in there in ages, in fact I forgot they were there till you said it. How was it?

rubadub

threein99 wrote: »

Its like a more filling McDonalds

A little cheeseburger in 5 guys is €6.95. In mcdonalds you would get 3 double cheese burgers and 1 regular burger for that.

So its sort of like saying going to that german beer festival in dublin gets you more drunk or "is more filling" than a regular pub, since they only sell 1L glasses.

McDonalds is relatively small portion sizes, low calories, this is why it is not particularly filling. People go on like there is something odd about the food.

When the large big mac was released all over social media people were saying "its not big at all", as people are just used to bigger burgers nowadays.

threein99

rubadub wrote: »

A little cheeseburger in 5 guys is €6.95. In mcdonalds you would get 3 double cheese burgers and 1 regular burger for that.

So its sort of like saying going to that german beer festival in dublin gets you more drunk or "is more filling" than a regular pub, since they only sell 1L glasses.

McDonalds is relatively small portion sizes, low calories, this is why it is not particularly filling. People go on like there is something odd about the food.

When the large big mac was released all over social media people were saying "its not big at all", as people are just used to bigger burgers nowadays.

I'm talking one meal from Five Guys v one McDonald's meal be more filling. I know how much both cost.

copeyhagen

Cienciano wrote: »

It think it's normal for a reviewer and her mate to get different things. I still reckon she should have got a normal burger though. As for a veggie option in a burger obviously being shíte, I was in My Meat Wagon with vegetarians who got the veggie burger and they said it was really good. If you can't do something right, don't put it on the menu, simple as.

they were also gargled at the time.

rubadub

threein99 wrote: »

I'm talking one meal from Five Guys v one McDonald's meal be more filling.

I think everybody knows this, which is a real downside to five guys for me. You appeared to be making out like it is possibly an advantage.

five guys do not even have "meals" anyway.

Just buy the amount of food you want in mcdonalds, you can not just pop into five guys for a sneaky small burger, the smallest is big. McDonalds is great as you can buy lots of different things, current eurosavers


Hamburger
Hamburger - €1

Sugar Donut
Sugar Donut - €1

Apple Pie
Apple Pie - €1

Mayo Chicken
Mayo Chicken - €1.50

Cheese Burger
Cheeseburger - €1.50

Double Cheeseburger
Double cheeseburger - €2

Chicken Bacon
Chicken Bacon Burger -
€2

Twisty Fries
Twisty fries - €2

Six Chicken McNuggets ®
Six Chicken McNuggets - €2

Lux23

threein99 wrote: »

Its like a more filling McDonalds

The burgers are definitely bigger, but I would be just as satisfied with the medium sized meal from Maccers. Maybe with a couple of chicken nuggets thrown in.

Cienciano

Muahahaha wrote: »

Havent been in there in ages, in fact I forgot they were there till you said it. How was it?

A few years ago, but really good. Hopefully standards haven't slipped

gmisk

Cienciano wrote: »

It think it's normal for a reviewer and her mate to get different things. I still reckon she should have got a normal burger though. As for a veggie option in a burger obviously being shíte, I was in My Meat Wagon with vegetarians who got the veggie burger and they said it was really good. If you can't do something right, don't put it on the menu, simple as.

I havent been to my meat wagon in maybe 2/3 months but always found it really tasty, though the portion sizes are huge so I just tend to go for the box now.

Passenger

gmisk wrote: »

I havent been to my meat wagon in maybe 2/3 months but always found it really tasty, though the portion sizes are huge so I just tend to go for the box now.

How can you eat cardboard?

gmisk

Passenger wrote: »

How can you eat cardboard?

Id say you just chomp away on it...


Its served in a box....I dont think you are meant to eat it...though the box might be tastier than a five guys....

Passenger

gmisk wrote: »

Id say you just chomp away on it...


Its served in a box....I dont think you are meant to eat it...though the box might be tastier than a five guys....

Meat in a box?! What a time to be alive. :pac:

super_furry

The veggie burgers in Jo'Burger are so good that despite being a meat-eater, it's my usual order.

Passenger

super_furry wrote: »

The veggie burgers in Jo'Burger are so good that despite being a meat-eater, it's my usual order.

That the franchise in Smithfield?

super_furry

Passenger wrote: »

That the franchise in Smithfield?

Not sure if there's one there but the have one opposite Grogans off Grafton Street.

gmisk

Passenger wrote: »

Meat in a box?! What a time to be alive. :pac:

Well it makes about as much sense as having it on a wooden board (with a shopping trolley filled with chips...) and probably a lot more hygienic....

BeerNut

super_furry wrote: »

Not sure if there's one there

There is, opposite the Jameson museum.

whiskeyman

glasso wrote: »

because Desmond Jr still thinks it's the 1980's and that all Irish people think that all things from the US of A are automatically super cool and amazing.
thankfully that inferiority complex has largely dissipated.

It's just been replaced by the insta and Snapchat narcissistic generation where such branded outlets are perfect photo / post opportunities.

I've only been once in Dundrum.
Burger was ok, but I'd get better in Eddie's.
Bunsen still best for me.
The chips in 5 Guys were vile! Far too much salt / seasoning. Had to smoother them in kethcup to make them edible.

ongarboy

We've only ever ordered the junior burger in Five Guys and it's more than enough (similar to a standard quarter pounder).  I think I'd get sick or be bloated for hours if I tried their normal size one combined with the overloaded portion of fries you get.  I agree with the reviewer in that quantity does not compensate for quality.

Pang

https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/food-and-drink/review-of-dublin-five-guys-unduly-sensational-owners-1.3540096


Looks like the owners have responded.

L1011

Response doesn't address anything other than basically admit their veggie option is sub-par. If you don't want to do something right don't do it