TotallyOz Posted July 29, 2011 Posted July 29, 2011 The boys and I have set out to find the best Hamburger joints in Bangkok. I know of some we are going to test, but if you have others to recommend, please let me know and I'll try to go. Stop 1: Duke's Express Emporium Shopping Mall, 5th Fl., Tel: 087-002-9214, Website: www.dukesbangkok.com This place is tucked away at the back of the 5th floor food court. I have been to Emporium many times and never seen it. You need to walk all the way to the back of the court to find it. It has only 7 tables and it small, but it is worth trying. The group: it was me and my two boys that live with me but 2 Thai friends from Pattaya. I ordered Joe's Famous Burger. It has Blue Cheese, Bacon, Grilled Onion, Lettuce, Tomato and Horseradish Mayonnaise 245 Baht. My side item was Onion Rings. The burger was very good. The meat was tasty but a bit overcooked for me. I like to see some pink and I told the lady that but it was well-done. Still, I loved the taste of the Blue Cheese on the burger. I gave my burger a 3.5 our of 5. The boys had another burger, the Fish and Chips, Lasagna and Ribs. They all gave their meals a 4 our of 5. They all had fries with their drinks and they gave a separate 1 our of 5 to the fries. The fries were not cooked well, soggy and just not tasty. Not one person finished the fries. We all ordered drinks and the boys got Heineken's. The total cost for 5 was 2,000. I tasted the BF's burger (he loves burgers as much as I do) and it was good as well. He got the Va Va Va Boom Burger with Chili, Cheese, Chili Mayonnaise, Onion and Pickles 215 Baht. I liked it as well. We all like our main course and I really liked the onion rings buttermilk battered. None of the boys like the fries. We all agree, we gave Duke's Express a 3.5 out of 5. Quote
KhorTose Posted July 29, 2011 Posted July 29, 2011 Hey we in Chiang mai are happy you like our restaurant. Dukes has long been an established and well thought of Chiang Mai restaurant with two branches for years. Trip advisor has given them a must better rating of 4 our of five. Your new discovery is the latest addition to the Duke's chain. You could have given the Bangkok people their local web site for ordering, but here it is. http://www.dukesbangkok.com/ Quote
firecat69 Posted July 29, 2011 Posted July 29, 2011 The boys and I have set out to find the best Hamburger joints in Bangkok. I know of some we are going to test, but if you have others to recommend, please let me know and I'll try to go. Stop 1: Duke's Express Emporium Shopping Mall, 5th Fl., Tel: 087-002-9214, Website: www.dukesbangkok.com I agree with that rating and agree about the FF as far as Burgers. I am in Chiang Mai for a few days and just had lunch at Dukes. Warm spinach salad with Bacon etc.to which i added grilled chicken and feta cheese. This was just a wonderful salad with a large portion of chicken and block of feta to spread as you like. Served with wonderful pizza bread. Just wonderful. Had a banana shake which was large and good. Service from a nice young man who spoke very good English. A Solid 5. Bill was 425 baht with tax. Have to try their ribs some day? Maybe tomorrow?? Quote
firecat69 Posted July 29, 2011 Posted July 29, 2011 Ok I couldn't wait so i tried the Ribs tonight. Mediocre at best. No smoky flavor, I suspect they were boiled and grilled. Good amount of meat and was moist. Just no barbecue flavor and the sauce doesn't help. FF suck, cole slaw bland. cornbread was ok. 2.5 stars would be generous but still better then that chain in BKK in Siam Paragon whose name escapes me at the moment. They are on Sukhumvit also and last 2 times there nothing but fat and gristle at a higher price. Where oh where can you get good baby back Ribs in Thailand??? Quote
KhorTose Posted July 29, 2011 Posted July 29, 2011 Ok I couldn't wait so i tried the Ribs tonight. Mediocre at best. No smoky flavor, I suspect they were boiled and grilled. Good amount of meat and was moist. Just no barbecue flavor and the sauce doesn't help. FF suck, cole slaw bland. cornbread was ok. 2.5 stars would be generous but still better then that chain in BKK in Siam Paragon whose name escapes me at the moment. They are on Sukhumvit also and last 2 times there nothing but fat and gristle at a higher price. Where oh where can you get good baby back Ribs in Thailand??? There are two Dukes in Chiang mai. The one by night market is not as good as the one by the river. Dukes makes three types of ribs. Some are smokey, some are not. Quote
firecat69 Posted July 29, 2011 Posted July 29, 2011 The river may be better but there are only 1 type of ribs offered and a choice of 2 sauces. neither of which is very good IMHO!!! Quote
TotallyOz Posted July 29, 2011 Author Posted July 29, 2011 I tasted the Ribs and did not like them either. But, that was my expectation. Good ribs are hard to come by. Quote
KhorTose Posted July 30, 2011 Posted July 30, 2011 I tasted the Ribs and did not like them either. But, that was my expectation. Good ribs are hard to come by. \ You are correct, my rib eating friend says they are not smoked and there are two sauces & plain. I don't often eat ribs, but have heard that people like them at Dukes.Also heard raves about the pizza and the quantity of any food that you order. He must be doing something right to now have several places when he started with one. Quote
TotallyOz Posted July 31, 2011 Author Posted July 31, 2011 Stop 2: Bully's Pub When trying to find Bangkok's Best Burger, we will have to go to about 10 or more places. I have been to a few but never wrote a proper review. So, I'll try some old favorites again. We have heard great things about Bully's and I have been there before as it is next to the J.W. Marriott and I ate there several times over the years. Nighttime gets crazy so we decided to check out Bully's during the day. Bully's is a sports pub and it has 3 pool tables which my boys loved. They played 5 or 6 games while we were there. The tables were well kept and clean and the ladies racked the balls for them. I had the Bully's Burger with Egg and Cheese and mushrooms. (170 basic but 20 for each additional ingredient) The BF had the Cowboy Burger (180) and our friend had a BBQ Burger (201). We all agreed that the burgers were excellent. I gave my burger a 4.5 out of 5 and the BF gave his a 5 our of 5 and our friend gave it a 4.5. So, overall, we would say this place is a 4.7 our of 5. The fries were good and the cold slaw was good as well. The burger prices were very reasonable at 190 - 220 baht each. The drinks were high with cokes at 75 baht, and beer up to 190 baht for Corona (my BF's choice). All in all, the place is very comfortable to eat and hang out. We all had a very nice time there and all want to return. The service was fast and friendly and the food was tasty. http://www.bullysbangkok.com/ Sukhumvit Road, Between Soi 2 & 4 Next to the J.W. Marriott Tel: 66 02 656-4609 Fax: 66 02 656-4605 (Bangkok, Thailand) Quote
Guest jomtien Posted July 31, 2011 Posted July 31, 2011 (Ahem) Exactly how is this quest fitting in with the Get-Ready-For-The-Marathon-Fitness-Program? That said, you might like to try http://www.roadhousebarbecue.com/index.html Quote
TotallyOz Posted July 31, 2011 Author Posted July 31, 2011 Exactly how is this quest fitting in with the Get-Ready-For-The-Marathon-Fitness-Program? I am a multitask kind of guy. That said, you might like to try http://www.roadhouse....com/index.html Been there several times for the Ribs. But, you are right, we are going to try it again for the hamburgers. I think I have had the ribs there every time I go. You would like them (messy, juicy and full of protein). Quote
TotallyOz Posted August 10, 2011 Author Posted August 10, 2011 Stop 3: Bangkok Burger Company Thonglor Soi 10 Thonglor, Bangkok I have been watching Bangkok Burger Company on Facebook and I liked their attention to detail and I wanted to try this out. Tonight was opening night. They had a few practice runs in the last 4 or 5 days and I was invited to them but couldn't attend. So, we went to check this place out. First, if you turn onto Thonglor from Sukhumvit Road and then turn onto Soi 10, you are right at the place. It is about 10 stores into the soi and on the 2nd floor of one of the buildings. The place is very well decorated and once again, attention was paid to detail. The menus were great and had one side English and one side Thai. The tables were comfortable and the place was very cozy. It is not a huge place and I would think about 50 people could sit inside. The have an extensive menu of burgers and many variations. They also change the specials from week to week. There was a group of 4 of us and we all had different burgers. They have regular size which is 100 grams and large which is 160 grams of beef. I suggest the larger one. They also have real milkshakes made from Ice Cream. They were tasty. The hamburgers were delicious. The boys loved them and so did the falangs. The fries were very good as well. The meat was seasoned very well and the buns were hot and fresh. The 2 Thai boys gave the place a 5 out of 5. The two falangs gave it a 4.5 our of 5. So, overall, we give it a 4.75 out of 5. That is pretty damn good considering it was opening night and they are new. I could not complain about the food at all. It was great tasting and reasonably priced. We spent about 500 baht each for food and drinks but we also had desert and milkshakes and beer. The owner is a very nice man who came over and ask our opinions and really seemed interested in knowing what we thought of the place. As I told him, it was fantastic. I would gladly recommend this place to anyone to visit. It was one of the best burgers I have had in Thailand. I have attached a print out and they said if you print this out and take to them that you will be 20 percent off during the month of August. That is 20 percent off the entire bill. My goodness, I think a great deal. Bangkok Burger Company is on my list of visits every time I visit Bangkok! YUMMY! BangkokBurger.pdf Quote
Guest fountainhall Posted August 11, 2011 Posted August 11, 2011 Great reviews Michael. To make it easier for readers, would you consider adding a short note naming the previous Stops at the end of each new review? Quote
TotallyOz Posted August 11, 2011 Author Posted August 11, 2011 Great reviews Michael. To make it easier for readers, would you consider adding a short note naming the previous Stops at the end of each new review? Sure, happy to do that. (If I can remember. I easily forget things at times. But, I will try my darnedest) Quote
Guest ThailandTopper Posted August 17, 2011 Posted August 17, 2011 Here's my review of Bangkok Burger Company. I agree with you wholeheartedly in your evaluation of the place. http://www.subzerosiam.com/forum/showthread.php/32480-Bangkok-Burger-Company Here's some other burger reviews. http://www.subzerosiam.com/forum/forumdisplay.php/102-Reviews-The-Best-Burger-in-Bangkok Quote
TotallyOz Posted August 26, 2011 Author Posted August 26, 2011 Hey, welcome to the site. Thanks for the links to the reviews. I'll have to add to my list of to dos. I have only got about a month left in LOS on this trip, any favorites you would suggest? Quote
floridarob Posted August 26, 2011 Posted August 26, 2011 Hey, welcome to the site. Thanks for the links to the reviews. I'll have to add to my list of to dos. I have only got about a month left in LOS on this trip, any favorites you would suggest? I took the journey out there- Bangkok Burger Company- with my German friend that works out here and has lived here full time for 6 yrs.... he summed up our visit and posted this to their Facebook page with no reply as of yet. The guy that said he was the owner said he is negotiating a lease in the Silom area. he wrote "We have been there on a Thursday evening around 8pm. For the time of our visit we were the only guests. Music changed all the time, from House to Oldies. Service staff is friendly but lost when asking something ("How big is the large size burger?" "It's bigger."). Burgers are well presented but even the large size is kind of small. French fries are delicious but counted. We left hungry. Drinks are expensive. We had to pay cash, no cards accepted; but they didn't inform us earlier. Toilets are outside, no towels and need to be cleaned." Quote
TotallyOz Posted August 26, 2011 Author Posted August 26, 2011 I took the journey out there- Bangkok Burger Company- with my German friend that works out here and has lived here full time for 6 yrs.... he summed up our visit and posted this to their Facebook page with no reply as of yet. The guy that said he was the owner said he is negotiating a lease in the Silom area. he wrote "We have been there on a Thursday evening around 8pm. For the time of our visit we were the only guests. Music changed all the time, from House to Oldies. Service staff is friendly but lost when asking something ("How big is the large size burger?" "It's bigger."). Burgers are well presented but even the large size is kind of small. French fries are delicious but counted. We left hungry. Drinks are expensive. We had to pay cash, no cards accepted; but they didn't inform us earlier. Toilets are outside, no towels and need to be cleaned." That was his opinion FloridaRob, what did you think? Also, they cater to a mainly Thai audience, you can't get upset if they don't understand your question. The size of the burgers are on the menu (in grams). I doubt a Thai would know much more how to tell you how big. They seem to get dick size wrong here, so I am not surprised that burger size is hard. I left totally full after eating the smaller burger. But, I will admit to having the desert. I'll give the place another try and see if the larger burger satisfies me. I also have to try Iron Fairies for a friend. Quote
floridarob Posted August 26, 2011 Posted August 26, 2011 I was indifferent...not worth another trip out there, if it were on Silom, I'd stop and try another type burger and get a side of fries...I only had a Coke Zero ;-), so the drink price didn't affect me. I did use the 20% coupon, that's why I'm surprised that no one has replied to the review on their Facebook page. Quote
Rogie Posted August 26, 2011 Posted August 26, 2011 (edited) Useful discussion. This place is new I gather. Only fair to make a few allowances. Different time, different day of the week, different waiters, different cook, different wants and expectations on the part of its customers. Different different but not same I just checked out khun Topper's link. He is suggesting the 100 gram burger selling for 199 baht be available in the larger 160 gram size for only 50 baht more, so 249 baht rather than the 295 baht it sells for. Good try Topper! However, As the bigger one is 60% larger, on a pro rata basis that'd be 320 baht. To expect the restaurant to sell it to you for 245 baht is unrealistic. Ah, just realised the prices quoted come with a drink, and either salad or fries, so my maths isn't quite so straightforward. But IMO my comments still hold water. Edited August 26, 2011 by Rogie Quote
TotallyOz Posted August 29, 2011 Author Posted August 29, 2011 Stop 4: Iron Fairies The boys and I tried Iron Fairies tonight. I had been there before with a friend a few years back and had a good time but we sat at the bar. I didn't go upstairs. Tonight, we were upstairs. There is no place in Bangkok like Iron Fairies. It is unique. It is interesting. There was live music tonight which had a jazzy sound. The tables are not comfortable and neither are the stools but the place is alive with sound and people. It is a very small place and every-time I have been there, it has been packed. Tonight was no exception. It was packed and we waited a bit for the table. The place is right around the corner from Bangkok Burger Company in Thong Lor area. Once again, I really like this area and the vibe of the entire place. Iron Fairies is a restaurant, bar, music place, blacksmith shop, art gallery and trinket place. Yes, it has a lot going on. It is hard to explain other than it is lit by candles at night and fun. See the photos on the website as they are very realistic of the place. I have also attached a few we took. The burgers are great. Real Australian Beef Burgers. They are the biggest we have eaten to date and all 3 of us gave them a 4 our of 5. We loved the fries and they are the best fries (really potato wedges). We tried 3 different burgers and all three were great. The cost for fries are extra. We also had beer and soft drinks. There were 3 of us and the bill came out to just over 1800 baht. We give Iron Fairies 4 our of 5 for burgers and a 5 out of 5 for uniqueness and ambiance. http://theironfairies.com/ Iron Fairies 394 Thonglor Road (Sukhumvit Soi 55), opposite Ton Krueng Thai Restaurant, Bangkok tel +66 (0)84 425 8080 Open Monday-Saturday, 6pm to 2am Stop 1: Duke's Express Stop 2: Bully's Pub Stop 3: Bangkok Burger Company Stop 4: Iron Fairies Quote
Guest kjun12 Posted August 30, 2011 Posted August 30, 2011 Went to Bangkok Burger Company. It was better than any other burger I've had in Bangkok but that is really not saying much. As said above, the burger is skimpy as are the number of french fries. On the good side, both were served hot. A miniscule amount of cole slaw is also served with your burger. While I agree that the whole meal, including drink is a bit expensive for what you get, it must be noted that the place is the Thonglor area where rent is very high. Quote
TotallyOz Posted August 30, 2011 Author Posted August 30, 2011 Sorry, for Iron Fairies, the burgers were 250-280. Soda was 80 baht each. Corona was 180 baht. French Fries (wedges) were 90 baht and we had Tiger Prawns (so so) were 130 bath. They include Service Charge in the bill. See attached receipt. Quote
Guest jomtien Posted August 30, 2011 Posted August 30, 2011 Sorry, for Iron Fairies, the burgers were 250-280. Soda was 80 baht each. Corona was 180 baht. French Fries (wedges) were 90 baht and we had Tiger Prawns (so so) were 130 bath. They include Service Charge in the bill. See attached receipt. Can I take a wild guess as to who had the "Fat Guts Beef Burger"? Quote
TotallyOz Posted August 30, 2011 Author Posted August 30, 2011 Can I take a wild guess as to who had the "Fat Guts Beef Burger"? LOL. guess all you want my dear! What happens in Bangkok, stays in Bangkok. (except the Fat Guts which may be traveling with me to USA). Quote
