What do you look for in a great burger?

I don't really have specifics. If I'm out at a restaurant I look for one with that has toppings I don't see everyday, but still keeps it simple


My favorite burger is at a place called Rockit. Kobe beef, topped with Brie, fried shallots, and medjool date aoli on a red onion bun

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My favorite burger is at a place called Rockit.

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Kobe beef

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, topped with Brie, fried shallots, and medjool date aoli on a red onion bun

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I seriously doubt that its authentic Kobe beef. Only a very small amount of real Kobe beef is imported to the US and that's only been since 2013 I think

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I don't eat burgers often anymore.

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Why? Are you above that?

Bun:
I like a Kaiser or reg sesame seed bun, slightly toasted

Toppings:
I prefer basic toppings, lettuce, mayo, tomato, bacon and cheese

Patty:
Fresh ground beef slightly crusty on the outside and slightly pink on the inside


Miscellaneous: What are some intangibles that put a burger over the top? 

Good quality ingredients and bring it to me neat...... I dont want a mess on the plate.

Bonus: What is the best burger you have ever had?

Probably The Reef in Houma

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Bun: What kind of bun do you look for?

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Ideal is brioche or potato. There are others I can handle though. Not a fan of sesame seed buns or crumbly buns like in a package in the sliced bread aisle.

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Toppings: Do you prefer basic toppings or more specialty type toppings?

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Simple. There's a place for bacon, egg, etc. But not an overload of stuff. I can do condiments on a shitty burger (because let's face it.. even a shitty burger can be good), but I much prefer a good burger without condiments.

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Patty: Obviously the most important part. Do you prefer grassfed? Angus?
How do you prefer it cooked and seasoned?

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Fatty. I want it only salted and peppered at the end.. not overworked at all. Nothing dry or flavorless. Med-rare. I like a meat that has been worked very little and has a lot of fat, so the juice is going down to my elbows.

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Seriously doubt it's authentic Kobe

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It's at a place that specializes in burgers (range from $13-25) and is consistently ranked with the top burgers in the 3rd biggest city in the country. I don't find it too much of a stretch

I know it's a lot more lax here, I've heard of Japanese people get offended that we use it for burgers

I was just responding to the FDB superstar that felt the need to call me out

Kaiser roll or potato. Lightly toasted, crunchy outside and soft inside.

I like the meat to be seared on the outside. Medium is fine in the middle. I don't like it thick

Onions & pickles are a must, as is mayo. Lettuce and tomatoes are fine and maybe a little yellow mustard. There doesn't have to be cheese but if I'm picking, a sharp cheddar

High Hat is my fav around here. Then company burger

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if the moon was made of cheeseburgers would you eat it? i know i would

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Its a simple question , doctor

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I will literally eat any burger, but my favorite is this one from the vortex in ATL that has chipotle cream cheese, bacon and a sweet jam.

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Sounds delicious