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Five Guys (burgers) dublin locations?

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    #122
    HopsAndJumps
    Registered Users Posts: 310 ✭✭HopsAndJumps


    Dick Turnip wrote: »
    HopsAndJumps wrote: »
    Bunsen could do up their gem though, there is a burger place in Portland that's almost identical to bunsen. But there sauce and cheese is top class. Goats cheese, chev and blue are on the menu. Bunsen uses horrible american style cheese.

    Is it just me that finds it odd that apparently Bunsen could do with upping their game because there’s a place in Portland that apparently does a better burger??!

    That would Portland, Oregon, United States of America – nearly five thousand miles away.
    Why does location matter? Why shouldn't we want better. Bunsen's cheese does not taste good, its the only negative about the place.


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    #123
    Yamanoto
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,489 ✭✭✭Yamanoto


    Uncle_moe wrote: »
    I've eaten at 5 guys a couple of times and found their burgers to have far more flavour. Certainly nowhere as good as In-n-out or Habit but pretty good compared to most chains.

    In-N-Out burgers (and fries) have always underwhelmed me tbh - and I've given them a go in a few states. Despite what their west coast acolytes fervently appear to believe, their fare is like a slightly more upmarket version of McD's. Five Guys offering is far closer to what I'd expect a proper burger to deliver in terms of flavour, texture and visual appeal.


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    #124
    Uncle_moe
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    Yamanoto wrote: »
    In-N-Out burgers (and fries) have always underwhelmed me tbh - and I've given them a go in a few states. Despite what their west coast acolytes fervently appear to believe, their fare is like a slightly more upmarket version of McD's. Five Guys offering is far closer to what I'd expect a proper burger to deliver in terms of flavour, texture and visual appeal.
    CAn someone explain this so called "proper" burger that gets mentioned a lot on boards. In-n-Out are never frozen just like Five Guys so the only difference is the size and overloaded burgers that are impossible to actually get your mouth around, the likes of which are sold almost everywhere in Dublin, are not really for me. They defeat the original purpose of the burger, to be a food that is easy to eat with your hands.
    Anyway I'm straying off topic, still looking forward to five guys and in the meantime looking for a halfway decent burger to eat in Dublin.


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    #125
    Yamanoto
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    Uncle_moe wrote: »
    CAn someone explain this so called "proper" burger that gets mentioned a lot on boards. In-n-Out are never frozen just like Five Guys so the only difference is the size...

    Being a significantly smaller burger, the In-N-Out patty isn't nearly as succulent & can't stay on the griddle long enough to develop anything approaching a distinctly seared flavour. So size tends to make a difference. Though the option is there in theory, I've also found it can't be cooked to order in any meaningful way.


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    #126
    Kev_2012
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    Had In N Out burger in Hollywood in the drive through and it was nice but not spectacular.

    I've got 5 guys burgers and fries many times in vancouver and it was incredible everytime.

    Bunsen is decent but I think Wowburger and Counter burger are nicer.

    5 guys is still the nicest I've had (I also love the cajun fries :D)


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    #127
    Cienciano
    Registered Users Posts: 14,292 ✭✭✭✭Cienciano


    Uncle_moe wrote: »
    CAn someone explain this so called "proper" burger that gets mentioned a lot on boards. In-n-Out are never frozen just like Five Guys so the only difference is the size and overloaded burgers that are impossible to actually get your mouth around, the likes of which are sold almost everywhere in Dublin, are not really for me. They defeat the original purpose of the burger, to be a food that is easy to eat with your hands.
    Anyway I'm straying off topic, still looking forward to five guys and in the meantime looking for a halfway decent burger to eat in Dublin.

    Everyone has different tastes don't forget. I agree with you on the big thick burgers, I hate them. Lovindublin had top 10 burgers in Dublin, half of them were the big thick burgers.
    Counter is the nicest I've had in Dublin, but it will depend on the toppings


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    #128
    RasTa
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    How do people order their burgers in places like Bunsen etc?

    Like who for example asks for it well done?


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    #129
    Passenger
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    RasTa wrote: »
    How do people order their burgers in places like Bunsen etc?

    Like who for example asks for it well done?

    Have tended to have it well done in there alright as it added slightly more flavour to their meat patty. Medium just didn't make all that much difference flavour-wise with the veg and condiments in the burger too.


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    #130
    Ben D Bus
    Registered Users Posts: 2,119 ✭✭✭Ben D Bus


    How big are Five Guys portions and what do they put in them?

    I ask because a Bacon Cheeseburger & Fries provides your full daily amount of calories :eek:

    http://www.fiveguys.com/menu/nutrition

    Then again, maybe all burger places do!


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    #131
    RasTa
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    Passenger wrote: »
    Have tended to have it well done in there alright as it added slightly more flavour to their meat patty. Medium just didn't make all that much difference flavour-wise with the veg and condiments in the burger too.

    How does cooking the juice out of it add more flavour?


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    #132
    Dont be at yourself
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    RasTa wrote: »
    Passenger wrote: »
    Have tended to have it well done in there alright as it added slightly more flavour to their meat patty. Medium just didn't make all that much difference flavour-wise with the veg and condiments in the burger too.

    How does cooking the juice out of it add more flavour?

    https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maillard_reaction


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    #133
    theteal
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    Ben D Bus wrote: »
    How big are Five Guys portions and what do they put in them?

    I ask because a Bacon Cheeseburger & Fries provides your full daily amount of calories :eek:

    http://www.fiveguys.com/menu/nutrition

    Then again, maybe all burger places do!

    The burgers are double by default, they are quite big. I've only been once, there's one near(ish) us in Lakeside, I didn't need to eat for the rest of the day. It wasn't cheap but we'd know not to order as much next time. T'was bloody loverly though.


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    #134
    Bluefoam
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    I work with a number of dining brands here in the Middle East & the Head Chef from one of the major chains tells me that the best burger from any of these casual dining chains is The Counter... It has the most meat content and best flavour...

    The group he works for owns some of the other brands, but he doesn't rate them. They might be positioned as high quality, but may not actually be...

    Personally I find most American food is either loaded with sugar or salt. 5 Guys is loaded with salt; I don't mind their quality, but the salt turns me off...


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    #135
    Dodge
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    There is no "best" when it comes to food. There's only taste. That Chef may prefer one over the other but he's just a dude working with a franchise. He isn't the oracle.

    There's no wrong answer to which burger people prefer. As long as we have choice, we're good


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    #136
    Bluefoam
    Registered Users Posts: 7,740 ✭✭✭Bluefoam


    Dodge wrote: »
    There is no "best" when it comes to food. There's only taste. That Chef may prefer one over the other but he's just a dude working with a franchise. He isn't the oracle.

    There's no wrong answer to which burger people prefer. As long as we have choice, we're good

    Actually that's not correct. This guy is almost a food scientist, one of his kitchens is almost like a laboratory. When he discusses the quality of a burger, he is talking about the quality of the meat, the percentage of meat in the patty, how it is prepared, how much bacteria and additional ingredients it has, where the herd of cow is from, how fresh the food is, is it organic or are there chemicals in its production, what are the health benefits or otherwise... He is college educated & has served a lengthy apprenticeship, he takes food quality very seriously. So he is something of an oracle...

    Your point of what burger you prefer to eat is moot... as I say, some chain load the burger up with sugar, send your taste-buds and hormones into overdrive, provide you with short term satisfaction & may even extend that satisfaction by adding various chemicals... That may be the burger you chose to enjoy most, but that does not make it the best burger.


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    #137
    KyleMurt15
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    It's opening in Dundrum in the next month, I have a mate who got a job there.


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    #138
    RasTa
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    Dont be at yourself wrote: »
    https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maillard_reaction

    You don't need to go well done to get a Maillard reaction.


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    #139
    Cienciano
    Registered Users Posts: 14,292 ✭✭✭✭Cienciano


    Dont be at yourself wrote: »
    https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maillard_reaction
    RasTa wrote: »
    You don't need to go well done to get a Maillard reaction.

    Yeah, afaik, the maillard reaction is just the outside where it touches the pan/heat.


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    #140
    Dodge
    Registered Users Posts: 10,288 ✭✭✭✭Dodge


    Bluefoam wrote: »
    Actually that's not correct. This guy is almost a food scientist, one of his kitchens is almost like a laboratory. When he discusses the quality of a burger, he is talking about the quality of the meat, the percentage of meat in the patty, how it is prepared, how much bacteria and additional ingredients it has, where the herd of cow is from, how fresh the food is, is it organic or are there chemicals in its production, what are the health benefits or otherwise... He is college educated & has served a lengthy apprenticeship, he takes food quality very seriously. So he is something of an oracle...
    He can analyse it all he wants, he can't tell someone one enjoys one burger that they're wrong.

    He can provide the basis for what most people enjoy, but it doesn't really matter.


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    #141
    Bluefoam
    Registered Users Posts: 7,740 ✭✭✭Bluefoam


    Dodge wrote: »
    Bluefoam wrote: »
    Actually that's not correct. This guy is almost a food scientist, one of his kitchens is almost like a laboratory. When he discusses the quality of a burger, he is talking about the quality of the meat, the percentage of meat in the patty, how it is prepared, how much bacteria and additional ingredients it has, where the herd of cow is from, how fresh the food is, is it organic or are there chemicals in its production, what are the health benefits or otherwise... He is college educated & has served a lengthy apprenticeship, he takes food quality very seriously. So he is something of an oracle...
    He can analyse it all he wants, he can't tell someone one enjoys one burger that they're wrong.

    He can provide the basis for what most people enjoy, but it doesn't really matter.
    I don't think you understand my point... Each to their own


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    #142
    emerec
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    KyleMurt15 wrote: »
    It's opening in Dundrum in the next month, I have a mate who got a job there.

    as a crew member? I went for an interview and I'm waiting to hear back!


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    #143
    Hanley
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    Jesus. Counter have some of the worst beef burgers I've had in "gourmet burger shops" in Dublin. I won't go near the beef in there.

    The other meats are great, but I can't believe people are raving about their beef.


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    #144
    Cienciano
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    Hanley wrote: »
    Jesus. Counter have some of the worst beef burgers I've had in "gourmet burger shops" in Dublin. I won't go near the beef in there.

    The other meats are great, but I can't believe people are raving about their beef.

    I've been twice, quality both times. Did you get a dodgy one? I went to Darwins Steakhouse which is supposedly one of the best steakhouses in Dublin and got the worst steak ever.


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    #145
    Cosmo Kramer
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    I tried Wowburger for the first time when I was in Dublin earlier in the week. Really good, in fact the best burger I have had in Ireland, but they couldn't have ripped 5 Guys off any more if they tried, the whole setup is almost identical.

    So, basically, there's already a 5 Guys in Dublin imo, it's upstairs in the Bison Bar.


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    #146
    Lucas Hood
    Registered Users Posts: 7,205 ✭✭✭Lucas Hood


    Prices aren't that bad.
    http://www.joe.ie/life-style/pics-heres-the-menu-that-will-be-in-five-guys-in-dundrum-from-next-week/562053


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    #147
    Gunslinger92
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    Lucas Hood wrote: »
    Prices aren't that bad.
    http://www.joe.ie/life-style/pics-heres-the-menu-that-will-be-in-five-guys-in-dundrum-from-next-week/562053

    You mad? A tenner for a cheese burger and a fiver for chips? I'll go and try it out but I certainly wont be making frequent trips to Dundrum for it, not when Bunsen is so close to me.


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    #148
    Ben D Bus
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    Gunslinger92 wrote: »
    You mad? A tenner for a cheese burger and a fiver for chips?

    Yeah, but a cheeseburger & chips will give you enough calories for the whole day :eek:

    http://www.fiveguys.com/en/menu/nutrition

    Do they have a good plus-size range in Hollister?


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    #149
    Dodge
    Registered Users Posts: 10,288 ✭✭✭✭Dodge


    Ben D Bus wrote: »
    Yeah, but a cheeseburger & chips will give you enough calories for the whole day :eek:

    http://www.fiveguys.com/en/menu/nutrition

    Do they have a good plus-size range in Hollister?

    Burgers and chips aren't healthy, what a shock


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    #150
    Hanley
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    Lucas Hood wrote: »
    Prices aren't that bad.
    http://www.joe.ie/life-style/pics-heres-the-menu-that-will-be-in-five-guys-in-dundrum-from-next-week/562053

    much more reasonable than I expected tbh!


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    #151
    L1011
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    Cheaper than the UK branches by at least the sterling rate. Much more competition here than the UK for that specific market though - Eddie Rockets are more common than the UK identical Eds (no idea who copied who) and they really are targeting the same people.

    If eddies brought back their old 9.95 deal the five guys prices would have to fall further.


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