Neil Perry's latest Burger Project is located in the MLC Centre at Martin Place. Right smack bang in the middle of the Sydney CBD. The doors open at 11am and close at 9pm for all the hungry ladies and gents who are passing by or work in the city.
The MLC Centre food court is a destination in itself for hungry workers. It received a facelift earlier in the year and was filled with fresh, fun food take away places. The Burger Project is the latest new restaurant and the only one to be open late (9pm).
I've never had a burger from Burger Project before. I've heard all the hype but never been in the right place at the right time. Neil Perry is a genius Chef and businessman so I knew anything with his name attached was going to be outstanding!
Our team at work were working late last-night and we all had our eyes on Burger Project burgers for dinner. We tried to order online but it wouldn't work. We walked down to Martin Place and ordered in person. I asked about ordering online and the young girl at the counter said the online ordering will be up and running soon. We ordered and were given a buzzer each. Much like at a pub or fish & chip shop it loudly buzzes and vibrates when your food is ready. They also ask for your name when you order so it's yelled out across the noise of the buzzer.
One can choose to dine in or take away. Seating is available behind the kitchen (see my photo) or there are two tables out the front. My suggestion would be get take away and sit on the MLC steps and watch the world go by.
Now for the burgers. YUM. My mate said his was like a fancy Big Mac. Much better than a Big Mac of course. The meat was tender and it had the right balance of sauce, meat and lettuce. I chose the Magic Mushroom burger which was pretty damn good for a vego burger. It comes with a giant field mushroom that is crumbled with tomato, lettuce, pickle and a 'special sauce'. That's what it's called on the menu,?I didn't make it up! My friend was raving about his Aussie burger whilst the beetroot dripped all down his fingers and his front. Tasty.
The chips were ok. Go for the chipotle and chilli if you like some heat and my suggestions is get some sauce.
On the menu are shakes and house made ice cream. Totally coming back for dessert. These sugar loaded treats sound delicious.
The verdict?! Will I be back? Absolutely!! What did I think? It was really goooood. But not Ah-ma-zing... So four dazzlers from me. read more