There is no delicate way to
say this, Bryon was a disappointment.
A great burger is a thing of
beauty. Not a food I choose regularly but I still have very fond foodie memories
of a Reuben at Foundry 39 a few years back. Plus I am always open to delicious
eating opportunities.
I had high hopes for this 4-star
trip advisor scoring restaurant. Its
bold font, promise of 'Proper Burgers, and tempting menu descriptions raised expectations
of hearty, no-nonsense, well-cooked food. However, I soon found myself
reminiscing of better burgers gone by as Mr Bite chewed, or rather didn’t, on a
flabby upstart. Mr Bite loves a burger, so between us, we know the boxes we
want ticking.
Here are some hints. Get better beef that has texture and developed flavour. Next, The Edinburgh
Fermentarium has an excellent range of kimchis, krauts, veggies and pickles. Re
cheese – Lanark Blue would do the job, but I am many of our Scottish producers
could supply you with the good stuff too.
Seasoning always helps. Buns – we have a plethora of good bakeries in
Scotland.
Why? Because the result will
be a meal of distinct layers of exciting flavours, tastes and textures. If
Byron's point of difference in the market is 'proper burgers' it fell at the
first hurdle of meat and was downhill from there.
Mr Bite's fries weren't fresh
and had no redeeming qualities. My courgette fries were excellent; they were obviously
cooked fresh and perhaps this is why they were the only foot put right in our
meal. I chose them alongside a 'Beatnik. A beetroot falafel patty with avocado, red pepper
ketchup and rainbow slaw sounded like an exciting, attractive veggie
alternative; suffice to say it slumped into the same lazy traps as its meatier
stable mate. The patty needed flavour. I would suggest cumin or another spice.
The joyful-sounding slaw was a sprinkle of sad red cabbage and equally
despondent carrot gratings. Avocado – add some citrus and herbs.
We decided to share a brownie
with ice cream as it was the only alternative to an Oreo-based cheesecake. We really wanted the pudding to save the day,
but the brownie was at best passable.
Byron isn't cheap: £5 for that
brownie and just shy of £15 for a burger. Fair prices for excellent versions of
these dishes but not for margin-pumping imitations.
(S Wilson)
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