After a million people recommended I try Burger Joint I decided to pass by Le Parker Meridien hotel and try it out. I got there around 11:10PM, 20 minutes before closing and stood in line (of course) waiting to order. The place was packed mostly with business men in suites who looked like they were staying at the lux hotel, some group of friends and a family or two. While waiting in line a table cleared up and Nat quickly took it over while I waited to order.
They had simple instructions up on the wall which were:
Step 1: Hamburger or Cheeseburger
Step 2: How d’ya want it cooked?
(rare, med-rare, medium, med-well, well)Step 3: What d’ya want on it?
(Lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, ketchup, mayo, mustard)
With everything, call it “The works”Be ready to order or else you go to the end of the line.
I decided to have a cheese burger, medium with just ketchup and mustard, plus fries, a beer and a diet coke. Total came out to $20 and I sat down and waited for my name to be called out. The hotel is very posh but Burger Joint is designed to look like some small dodgy burger place. It’s very small and I can imagine that must frustrate a lot of people who come in for a quick bite and not find anywhere to sit.
I got my burger and took my first bite, and then second and then third until there was no burger left. Honestly I wasn’t impressed. The burger was good of course, but it was missing an oomph. I know many people will shoot me down for this but I prefer Shake Shack over Burger Joint and as you know I prefer Five Guys over Shake Shack. Cute little place though.
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8 replies on “Burger Joint at Le Parker Meridien”
A great burger with a great atmosphere! check out J.G Melon on the Upper East side for another you won’t forget!
with 55 michelin star restaurants in NY, stop eating burgers and spoil yourself.
https://www.michelinguide.com/us/2010_nyc_stars.html
You could eat whatever you want in NY when u come here and I will stick to eating what I like…
I totally agree with ur burger ratings!
When u come back to kuwait, try mcarabia!
I’m a burger man my self and I love this place, there are a couple places I recommend for you. here are some:
For Burgers:
Soho Park
62 Prince St (Lafayette)
New York, NY 10012
Jackson Hole (A Must)
https://www.jacksonholeburgers.com/
For (The Biggest) Hot Dog:
Brooklyn Diner
https://www.brooklyndiner.com/menu.htm
if you want more, tell me, and have fun.
i tired it and i agree shake shack is better 10 times .
BEST BURGER EVER!! the worksssss all the way! i love how the place is cosy and small but overloaded with people.. i guess that wat makes it so special.. and yes i would shoot you down but i never tries shake shack so i cant be a judge of that
i actually loved this burger place… been there in december 2009 and loved the fact that it was so cosy and warm compared to the freezing temps outside!
you should try 5 Guys .. went to the one in Greenwich and i absolutely loved it! the place isnt that inviting, but the food is great!