Burger Review #32: Hangry Burger

Photo by Andrew Hockridge

Date Visited: August 22, 2017
Location: Yonge & College
BurgerTours Rating: 8.15/10

Taste	Messiness	Price	Venue	Pluses
Great	Some Drip	$11-$15	Fast Food	Gluten Free

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Mark's Review

We're back at it again after a month hiatus. To make up for lost time, we bring you a BurgerTour first. Two burger joints in one day! This was a spontaneous decision and definitely took a toll on our stomachs and wallets.

For the first leg of this burger tour special, we visit Hangry Burger.

The menu had a variety of nine signature burgers, plus the option to build and customize your own burger. But I opted for one of the signatures.

The Jamaican Me Hangry is a 100% beef patty burger with double smoke bacon, layered with a house slaw, tomato, jalapeño, house jerk rub, and homemade jerk sauce.

Jamaican Me Hangry/Photo by Mark Avila

Taking in the first bite, I was not expecting the smokiness from the jerk sauce and heat from the jalapeño to create an explosive flavour in my mouth. The juiciness from the beef patty and savoury kick from the double smoke bacon added an extra boost of meaty flavour. And the oil content was kept to a minimal, which made a difference in the in the transparency of the burger. I find that the less oil in the patty, results in a more refined burger that enhances the flavour experience.

Overall, Hangry Burger was a satisfying experience. The Jamaican Me Hangry was more than what I expected. The quality of the burger and presentation made it a lot more appetizing and appealing to the eye.

This was the second Burger Joint we visited in Little Italy, and so far... this neighbourhood hasn't disappointed me with their food selections. Looking forward to more BurgerTours in Little Italy.

8.5/10

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Drew's Review

Photo by Andrew Hockridge

Considering I get hangry constantly, paying a visit to Hangry Burger was a no-brainer.

Hangry Burger was an unexpected surprise. Without knowing too much about this joint, Mark and I decided to give it a try earlier in the year. Without doing any research, we found out it was closed for renovations. We didn’t know how long they were going to be closed, so we settled on another burger joint for that month. A few months go by and we decide to give Hangry Burger another shot. Their Instagram page certainly looked like it was active.

We arrived at the Yonge Street location just in time for lunch and Mark and I found we were the only ones dining in the restaurant at the time. The space was small with a few tables and bar stools near the window. We each looked over the menu and decided what we were going to order. I decided to go with the Double Trouble. It was their signature burger with two all beef patties, aged white and regular cheddar cheese, lettuce, pickles, onions, tomato, and their homemade hangry sauce. Just thinking about the size and what I had just ordered, I wasn’t prepared to devour such a burger.

Double Trouble/Photo by Andrew Hockridge

Low and behold, this burger was delightful. The meat was tender, juicy and cooked to perfection. The flavour was succulent and savoury. The toppings were everything a burger needed, without any crazy additions to ruin the sensation. And I made the right choice by going with an extra beef patty because it became the perfect balance for the toppings. The fries were salty and crispy, and one of the better selections from a burger joint in this area.

Overall, Hangry Burger was satisfying. It offered a delicious burger alongside friendly service and a welcoming atmosphere. Each burger is genuine and the cooks really take into account the preparation behind every burger. Among the many choices of joints to choose from in the area, Hangry Burger was a pleasant surprise and highly recommended. Needless to say, when hanger strikes again, I'll be back.

7.8/10