Beloved the world over and probably most famously by the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll himself, Elvis Presley, the humble hamburger has its own international day of celebration: 28th June, annually.
They are fast, tasty, and inexpensive. Originally, the meat used in hamburgers was considered inferior to prime cuts but has since gained widespread popularity. Burgers have achieved international fame with various variations, condiments, and toppings. Whether flame-grilled, barbecued, or pan-fried, one thing is certain: burgers are going to be served in a bun, and International Hamburger Day is a celebration of that.
The origin of the hamburger’s name is uncertain, although it is named after the German city of Hamburg. The connection to Hamburg might trace back to a 1758 recipe for a dish called the “Hamburg Sausage.”
Non-beef eaters need not feel excluded from the celebrations, as veggie burgers, chicken burgers, and lamb burgers are now available too.
While the hamburger is synonymous with American fast food, its roots are varied.
Maria and Izzy tasted various burgers in different burger “joints” around Dublin ahead of International Burger Day.
Flip, 30 George’s Street Arcade, D2
This vegetarian restaurant, from the family behind Dublin’s beloved ‘Blazing Salads,’ offers delicious patties made from a variety of ingredients such as black beans, red lentils, or feta fritters. At €9 a burger, this is great value. Sides are extra.
Bunsen, Various Locations
The girls went to the Dame Street location, D2.
Bunsen does the classic beef and cheeseburger perfectly. The girls tried the cheeseburger at €9.85. Fries come as shoestring, hand-cut, or sweet potato, and are an extra cost.
Dash Burger, Capel Street (also Kevin Street Lower)
The ‘new kid on the block,’ Dash is gaining acclaim for its smash-style burger. The girls tried the Double Smash Burger (€9.95) with added American cheese, pickles, and secret sauce on a lightly toasted potato bun.
F.X. Buckley, Pembroke Street and Various Locations
This is a posh option as F.X. Buckley is predominantly a steak-style restaurant, not a ‘burger joint.’ F.X. Buckley claims that they can trace every single mouthful they serve back to the farms, where traditional breeds thrive. The burger on the lunch menu costs €21.00 and didn’t disappoint.
All Bar Chicken, Stoneybatter and Capel Street
This chicken-only place serves not just burgers, but wraps, wings, and tenders too. The lunch menu is terrific value at €12.50 and offers a burger, wrap, or plate of wings with a side of your choosing.
