Let's Dive into the Handmade Burger Bermuda Triangle
The representative of fast food, the hamburger, is a dish served after a simple cooking process. However, hamburgers are no longer just ordinary junk food. Burgers with a variety of vegetables such as romaine, mushrooms, and avocado, as well as meat, have reached a level where they can be approached as a proper dish. You can even customize each ingredient to create a burger that perfectly suits your taste, making the charm of handmade burgers truly endless.
Underneath the glossy bun lie thick patties, bacon, eggs, and various fresh vegetables, all clamoring to be eaten first in a handmade burger. If you are wondering where to eat to get the best experience, follow the Mukjjang editor. Here are three recommended handmade burger spots located in Mapo-gu, Seoul.
New York Apartment
New York Apartment has been listed in the Blue Ribbon Survey (restaurant guidebook) for five consecutive years. There are two branches: the Hongdae branch with a bright and clean image, and the Hapjeong branch boasting a unique warehouse visual vibe. You can visit whichever branch appeals to you more. At New York Apartment, which sells burgers and pasta together, you can enjoy an authentic American-style burger.
If you want to fully enjoy a handmade burger, we recommend the Diet? Burger. As the name suggests, the Diet? Burger makes you question the idea of dieting, featuring two thick beef patties and two slices of cheddar cheese, smoked pork steak, fried egg, all generously topped with barbecue sauce. It’s a taste that drifts far from dieting. Put aside your worries about gaining weight. For a side dish, we recommend Oreo fries. The Diet? Burger is priced at 17,500 KRW.
Fullynamite
Located near Hongdaeipgu Station, Fullynamite gives off an atmosphere that makes you wonder if it’s a new cafe rather than a handmade burger joint. With a neat and tidy appearance in blue and white tones, Fullynamite offers outdoor terrace seating, allowing you to enjoy a freer atmosphere when visiting after the weather warms up.
They offer a total of nine burger menu items, ranging from burgers with pineapple, peanut butter, and ricotta cheese to burgers using cayenne mayo sauce that capture familiar flavors. Recommended menu items are the Barbecue Pork Burger and the Basil Cream Mushroom Burger. The Barbecue Pork Burger contains thick pork neck meat, which could be greasy, but the Cheongyang corn mayo and romaine lettuce eliminate the greasiness. The Basil Cream Mushroom Burger includes basil cream sauce and garlic dipping sauce, offering a gentle sweetness with a strong basil flavor. The price is 9,500 KRW.
Artisan Calzone Burger
Artisan Calzone Burger is run by Chef Song Yong-wook, who appeared on SBS’s ‘Master of Living’ as the ‘Master of French Home Cooking.’ Located just a little off the busy main street near Sangsu Station, this place offers a different atmosphere. The description of the calzone burger catches the eye. If you want a burger that is not overly greasy and tastes like a light sandwich, visit Artisan Calzone Burger.
Instead of the usual bread patty, this place uses an Italian-style pizza dumpling called calzone as the burger patty. The recommended menu is the special burger, the Artisan Calzone Burger. The calzone contains home-grown basil, tomato sauce, and ricotta cheese. With various ingredients such as beef patty, potato ciabatta, avocado, and fresh mozzarella cheese, you can enjoy a taste that uniquely blends burger and pizza. The calzone burger, which sets itself apart significantly from other handmade burgers, is priced at 13,500 KRW.
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