Amid the flair of chef-curated variants of burgers, blue-cheese and beef steak or spicy lamb and burnt garlic make a twisty treat for burger lovers in the city. Coupled with chilled beer or cocktails ensure a sorted evening.
The foundation of any good burger is, of course, the patty itself. But the ongoing burger festival at Watson’s The Grub Pub seems to prove otherwise. One cannot just get enough of their wide range of handmade burger buns made with rosemary, oregano, sesame and even burnt garlic.
Amid large space with high faux-asbestos roof, from which hang unassuming lamps coupled with light music, the food they serve is worth every penny. As added advantage food is served even in smoking zone that also sports a billiards table.
With six special burgers on menu, blue cheese, bacon and beef burger undoubtedly tops the list. Sometimes it takes a little funk on your burger to get your taste buds dancing and this rustic recipe with strong cheese and a boozy sauce forms a perfect balance of black and blue. Oregano buns are an added delight. The sharp flavour of blue cheese appears as aromatic extra to your palate. You can also opt from unique favourites in the especially curated menu including crunchy chicken in sesame bun, spicy lamb in smoked garlic bun — both stuffed with generous amount of cheese and the meat served simply in its own juices.
Vegetarians — no need to feel upset. You will also feel pampered with some chunky flavoured Thai lentil or black bean, which are infact spicier! Lightly crisp on the outside, plump and mild bean flavour inside, not too stout, and not too thin, and the combination was just the right balance. “It was just an end of some trial and error processes, not in a straight-forward mix, that we handle every day,” said the burger-chef Ashley while talking on different bun variants used in different burgers.
As it is always believed a stiff drink and juicy burger go hand in hand, wine and beer pair can be tasted as the best with burgers, but if you need something a little stronger, any number of cocktails can do the job.
Do not forget to grab a glass of Watson’s special filter coffee made with tequila, kalhua, cream and homemade filter coffee that guarantees the obligatory Chennai twist. Among the other best delights is the pineapple sunshine that has Vodka muddled with chunks of pineapple and bell peppers, topped with pineapple juice.
But all in all, you may have come across for the booze, but stay for the buns.
Blue cheese, bacon & beef in oregano bun
(for one burger)
Ingredients
- Beef mince : 180 gm
- Blue cheese : 30 gm
- Bacon strips(grilled) : 2 medium to big sized
- sliced cheese : 1 slice
- Mayonnaise : 15 gm
- English mustard : 10 gm
- Sliced tomatoes : 3
- Lettuce iceberg whole leave
- Oregano bun toasted in the oven
- Onion sliced in rings : 5 rings
- French fries
- Coleslaw
Method
- Beef patty to be smoked with cardamom cinnamon stick / cloves and ghee. After smoking, add cheese to the centre of the patty and shape it.
- Pan sear till brown and cooked on both sides. Spread mayonnaise on bottom of bun and mustard on top of the bun. Add lettuce leaves, tomato slice, onion rings, burger patty, bacon strips and cheese slice, melt cheese, top with bun.
- Serve it with french fries and coleslaw in a lettuce leaf.
Chef Ashley D’souza
