Is there a bigger or more subjective topic, than the almighty burger? Our collective love, yet individual taste, makes for one of life's most difficult questions: what is the perfect burger?
Well, I think I've found mine!
Bristol has been blessed with many new burger bars/restaurants over the last 12 months or so, and we already had a number of gems. One of our most recent and highly anticipated, is Chomp. You may have had one of their burgers before, but if you hadn't, you will most likely have seen their awesome black burger van at the back of Temple Meads station. After their van gained an almost cult following, they've just opened their first restaurant in St Nics.
Now, I love a burger. Who doesn't! And what I love most about Chomp burgers, is they are manageable with one hand, yet big enough to satisfy. The burger itself is super tasty and you can really taste the meat and seasoning through all the other ingredients. It comes in a beautifully coated and shiny brioche bun, which is without doubt the best bun I've ever had. As standard you get parmesan mayo, lettuce, tomato, pickle and onion, with tomato sauce and mustard. It comes together perfectly! No sticks holding it together and no gimmicks.
I don't want to say it's the best burger I've ever had, but I can't think of another 'classic burger' that I've enjoyed more. And to be honest, I am struggling to think of any burger I've enjoyed more.
You can, of course, add extras to your burger, like jalapeños, Stilton or bacon etc - but I wanted to go purist, so stuck with the house classic.
The rest of the menu is just as simple: burger, veggie burger, 3 different steaks. And they also have an extensive beer, bourbon and drinks menu.
The restaurant is dark, casual and typically Bristol, and that makes me love it even more.
See you soon, Chomp! read more