Mumbai’s New Burger King

At first sight, Bandra's newest burger place, Burgs, is reminiscent of an operation theatre with its clinically white tables and whitewashed walls around. However, the image changes soon enough as the place is filled with the sound and aroma of sizzling patties on the grill.

Located on Waterfield Road, the burger joint serves freshly made burgers in vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, sandwiched between two toasty burger buns. The system to follow here is the same as one would at most popular fast food chains. Queue up at the counter, place an order, pay and then grab a table until your number has been called out. The orders may take anywhere between five and 15 minutes to arrive, but rest assured that the food is fresh and not mass produced by reheating frozen ingredients.

The menu isn't extensive but offers adequate variety. The Big Burg has two layers of beef with cheese, tomatoes and caramalised onions, Prawn Cracker is laid on a bed of lettuce and topped with a tangy jalapeno mayo and the Birdy Num Num features a crispy patty filled with cheddar cheese. The Burg, with its single beef patty, is an apt choice for those who have been craving a good, old-fashioned burger. The meat is cooked right through and is tender to chew. The Teriyaki Chicken, with slices of chicken on a thin bed of lettuce and mayo, is for those who want a light meal. One complaint though is that the teriyaki sauce is completely lost.

The menu also has interesting vegetarian options and for once they go beyond paneer. The Tofu Crunch, fried in a tempura style, and the Mac N Cheese Bomb make for interesting options.

A good burger always calls for a thick glass of milkshake. The regular vanillas and strawberries are absent from the menu. Instead, one could try Chocolate with Zesty Orange, Vanilla and Lavender with Marshmallows or Cola and Vanilla Whizz. They also have a Peanut Butter and Jelly milkshake, which, with its rich texture, is certainly the pick of the lot.

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