Once it a while, you deserve to treat yourself. And why not, from a burger at Big Fernand! I had been hesitant about going to Big Fernand because of the high prices (they say, 75% of what you pay for in Central goes to rent), but after a grueling obstacle race, I decided to take the plunge.
The method of ordering at Big Fernand is easy. We went in the middle of the afternoon so there were a fair number of tables open. At the register, they will ask you how you want your burger. I ordered The Bartholomé, beef burger Medium. My friend ordered The Victor (veal burger) in medium rare. If you want to add fries and a drink, it will cost you an additional HK$45-50. Quite pricey for one person, but the serving of fried is generous, so it's worth sharing. The total for two burgers was around HK$250.
The burgers were brought to our table within 10-15 mins. At first glance, I was very surprised with the size of the burger. It's diameter was a little bit smaller than that of my hand - so not small at all! Being in Central, I was expecting a teeny tiny burger, but Big Fernand exceeded my expectations.
Let me cut to the chase. The Bartholomé was a delicious burger. One of the best I've tried in Hong Kong. For one, the burger bun doesn't get soggy and holds it shape even when you're downing the juicy parts of the hamburger. My medium burger patty came out medium, and was tender and flavorful. Seared on the outside, light pink on the inside. The raclette cheese, carmelized onions, and crispy bacon, oh my god. The bacon was slight too hard and burnt for my taste, but if you prefer your bacon that way, then the Bartholomé is for you! I tried The Victor, the veal patty EVEN MORE tender than the beef, but wasn't a big fan of the cilantro in the burger.
The fries, excellently seasoned and perfect. I need not say more.
So all in all, Big Fernand is worth the splurge given the quality and the generous portion size. read more