Outrageous Burger Toppings
As far as creativity and artistry are concerned in the world of fast-casual food, burgers are the ultimate blank canvas (right up there with pizza). For years now burger menus have included a wide range of bizarre and ingenious toppings, from classics like bacon and avocado to more complex items like braised pork belly and spicy kimchi. But the places on this list are upping the ante by creating the most outrageous topping combinations ever imagined.
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So what kinds of toppings are zany enough to make this list? How about a burger topped with a disk of deep-fried gravy that's breaded and cooked to order, so that when the hungry diner takes their first bite, the warm, molten gravy oozes out and coats the burger. Or perhaps a tofu burger topped with pan-fried plantains and potato salad? Surely a burger topped with vanilla ice cream and hot fudge fits the bill.
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Whether it's a patty smothered in sweet ingredients, like creamy peanut butter and cinnamon sugar-dusted banana slices, or a savory creation complete with spicy tuna sashimi, these burgers are the epitome of culinary creativity.
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California Roll Burger - 26 Beach, Los Angeles
26 Beach claims to be the originator of the sushi hamburger, and this surf-and-turf combination is quite a feat. Chef Katsu's Original California Roll Burger includes an Angus beef burger topped with snow crab, avocado, pickled ginger, baby mixed greens, tomato, nori strips, and shoyu-wasabi aioli.
www.26beach.com
Pitts-Burgher Cheese Steak - Primanti Bros., Pittsburgh
This outrageously large burger is big enough to share… with plenty of friends. It starts with a burger topped with melted provolone cheese, then topped with a mountain of french fries, tomato, and sweet-and-sour coleslaw, all piled into crusty Italian bread. It's a complete meal in a single bite.
www.primantibros.com
Hot Fudge Sundae Burger - McGuire's Irish Pub, Pensacola, Fla.
This ¾-pound burger, comprised of Black Angus beef, is topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and drizzled with hot fudge sauce. It's not unheard of to dip french fries in a milkshake (in fact, Wendy's fries dipped in a Frosty is a cult classic combination), but combining the whole burger and fries meal with a sundae? That's a whole new concept.
www.mcguiresirishpub.com
The Daddy Mac - Hamburger Mary's, Chicago
This spirited spot, with restaurants in 11 other locations now, ranging from Orlando, Fla., to Portland, Ore., serves mammoth-sized burgers. One of their unique specialties is the Daddy Mac, which begins with their giant patty layered with Mary's special sauce, lettuce, pickles, and a serving of macaroni and cheese. As if the creation isn't cheesy enough, they top it off with slices of melted American cheese.
www.hamburgermarys.com
Megadeth - Kuma's Corner, Chicago
This Chicago hot spot specializes in serving up badass burgers in a hard-rock-inspired setting. The Megadeth is one of many outrageous burgers on Kuma's menu, but between the chorizo, red potato hash, pico de gallo, cayenne avocado cream, and tortilla strips, it's one that takes creativity to the next level.
www.kumascorner.com
Deep-Fried Gravy Burger - Wiener and Still Champion, Chicago
Wiener and Still Champion is upping the ante with their newly unveiled deep-fried gravy burger. When you order this 1/3-pound burger, a disk of gravy will be breaded and fried to order, so that when you take your first bite, the warm, molten gravy oozes out and coats the burger. Think of it like the burger equivalent of a soup dumpling.
www.wienerandstillchampion.com
The Frenchie - DBGB, New York City
Daniel Boulud is the godfather of offering high-end burgers in fine dining restaurants, and his DBGB serves a burger so luxurious it demands a spot on this list. The Frenchie begins with premium beef expertly cooked and topped with crispy pork belly, caramelized onions, arugula, cornichons, and mustard.
www.danielnyc.com
White Trash Burger - Bukowski's Tavern, Boston
This Boston restaurant and tavern offers a burger featuring one of their signature dishes - White Trash Dip. The dip includes American cheese, green chiles, jalapeños, diced tomatoes, diced onions, and corn tortilla chips - the White Trash Burger is topped with the dip and a stack of beer-battered onion rings.
bukowskitavern.net
- Molly Aronica, The Daily Meal
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