Special Burger Review: Bamba Marha Burger Bar

Photo by/Mark Avila

Date Visited: September 11, 2022

Location: Budapest, Hungary
BurgerTours Rating: 8/10

 

Taste	Messiness	Price	Venue	Pluses
Awesome	Not messy	$11-$15	Fast Food	Veggie, Gluten Free

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Mark's Review

Hello, everyone this is Mark! I am back, once again, with another special burger tour. While Andrew brought us to the streets of London to start this collection of European burger tours, I take to you back for a different burger experience. No, not in London, but to Eastern Europe. I visit two cities to indulge on their take of a traditional hamburger, and review what I found to be different and how it compares to burgers I’ve had here at home. These will be two separate reviews, but the Burger Tour episodes will compiled as one. So, let’s get started!

I think its appropriate to say this first destination had me going a little hungry. I didn’t know what to expect or what would be offered to me, but I was more than excited to find out. And with that said, I take you to Budapest, Hungary!

What was left of the Bamba Beef Burger

Seeing that this was my first time Europe, I was curious to see on what their take on a typical American style burger would be like. Doing some research prior to this trip I had my options narrowed down to a select few. It was more so based on how close they were to my hotel. I was staying in the Downtown area close to the Danube River, so I had some diverse options. In the end, I decided to pay a visit to… Bamba Marha Burger Bar.

 

With 7 locations scattered throughout Budapest, I happened to be down the street from the Basilica location, so thats where I will be doing this review. Their menus differ based on the location, more so the same, but some burger options stay unique to the specific area. I opted to go for the Bamba Beef Burger. This is a beef patty burger layered with parmesan chips, grilled shiitake mushrooms, grilled tomatoes, and umami ketchup. 

First impressions… this was probably one of the cleanest burgers I’ve ever seen. Simple, yet looking delectable. My first bite was greeted by the sesame bun. It was warm, soft and buttery. Following was the crunchiness of the parmesan chips. It was a subtle burst of cheesy flavour, but not overpowering. The umami ketchup was savoury giving the burger a kick of spice. And the beef patty was cooked and seasoned perfectly. 

Overall, Bamba Marha was a pleasant surprise despite some doubts I had. It was a great take to what I’m use to seeing in a burger here at home. There wasn’t really much of a difference except that this burger was clean, simple, and had a hint of extra flavour that burgers that I’ve in Toronto seem to lack. Bamba Marha exceeded my expectations, and is definitely a go to joint if you’re looking for a good burger in Budapest. 

8/10