MEATmarket

If you want a quick fix on your weekly or monthly burger cravings, then you should definitely drop by MEATmarket (MM) in Covent Garden.
Being the sister of MEATliquor, you can expect quality of the burgers at MM. Only MM is faster (order, sit and eat) and with a smaller menu, you don't actually need to spare 10 minutes deciding.
MM is located above The Jubilee Market in the heart of Covent Garden (designated entrance on Tavistock Street), overlooking many installs occupied by tourists. Inside, you will find long benches with stools, with an open kitchen.
The menu is small but it is enough for a pseudo fast food joint. It offers variation of beef patties burgers, dogs, sides and shakes.

 

We ordered a Dead Hippie (2 beef patties, lettuce, cheese, pickles, minced white onion and dead hippie sauce) // Philly Cheesesteak (shaved rump steak, cheese, peppers and onions) // Poppaz (Jalapenos and cheese with ranch dressing) and bottomless soda.

 The Dead Hippie is similar to a Big Mac, but with their special Dead Hippie sauce, it makes sure that the burger stays juicy while you indulge it. The beef patties have been marinated well and deserve to be the stars of the burgers. The Philly Cheesesteak is very filling, though it seems to be in normal size; once you bite into it, your mouth is filled with cheese, steak and peppers all well balanced together.

I actually wanted to order the Corn Puppies (mini corn dogs), but they have been too popular that MM has actually ran out of them! However, the crispy Poppaz were not disappointing either. Even though personally I am not a big fan of cheese, but the flavour of the Jalapenos managed to come through the cheese.

All in all, MM is the place to go to for burgers. However, it does come as a little bit more expensive than other burger joints (Byron, McDonalds etc).

Food rating: 8.5/10

Budget rating: 7/10

MEATmarket

The Deck

Jubilee Market Hall

(entrance on Tavistock Street)

WC2E 8BE

The Foie Gras Burger is back!

Last time when I went to Bar Boulud, I was so disappointed that they no longer had the Foie Gras Burger. So I had to settle for an alternative.

When April hit, I received an email from Bar Boulud promoting their new spring menu and guess what I saw?

The 'BB' Burger (with Foie Gras) is back!

I revisited Bar Boulud during my Easter weekend. Unfortunately because I'm not eating beef, I was unable to try the new burger, but food was still amaaaazing.

The waiter who introduced the specials was so bubbly and full of smile. He described each dishes so vividly that I could picture the dishes in my head.

I ordered from their fixed price menu as I didn't feel like having any of the food from the a la carte menu.

Starter: Salmon Salad
Main: Stuffed Pork Belly with Barbecue glaze
Dessert: Ginger and Cranberry jam Crumble

 

Bf went for the Trio of Asparagus (3 way) as starter and the 'BB' Burger as main.

 

I cannot stress how much I've enjoyed the service. It was attentive and very personable.

My Pork Belly was by far one of the best I've had in London. It took me by surprise. When I read it on the menu, I expected it to be like roast stuffed lamb loin, and even when the pork landed in front of me, it still had not impressed me visually. But as soon as I had one mouthful, the meat and its fat (perfect amount of it) just melted in my mouth. And the clean and crisp Slaw salad on the side was very well matched in terms of flavour and adds a crunchiness to the dish.

The best part is... The prix fixe menu is only at £23 for 3 courses.

What are you waiting for?
Make your reservations now!

Budget rating: 8.5/10
Food rating: 9/10

Bar Boulud
66 Knightsbridge
SW1X 7LA
http://www.mandarinoriental.com/london/dining/bar_boulud/

Reservation: 0207 201 3899