I must admit, I never crave for burgers. I think it is because I have grown too accustomed to burgers, that it has lost its novelty; in a sense, i saw burgers as a staple...kinda like Adobo. What I craved for was usually pasta, pizza, or nachos. But burgers never seemed to be on my 'cravings' list.
I mean, when it's there, i like to munch on it, I like to savor the beefy goodness; but when it isn't, I never seem to mind. However, through the invitation of a new cyber buddy, I decided to visit Brother's Burger at Damosa. I remember trying a Brothers Burger in Manila once, but that was so long ago that i could not remember how it tasted like.
Anyway, when I stepped in to the store in Damosa, I was surprised at how smiling and accommodating the staff was. And even though this was just another (fast-food) Burger joint the fact that the cashiers never seemed to rush me with my decisions, and that they even helped me decide what to order made me feel like I was a customer; somebody who was willing to try out a different burger experience. In other burger joints, you feel like you are reduced to just another person waiting in line. Here, you feel, in a sense, like you are the only customer they are waiting for. It is surprising how a warm smile, and a sincere passion for work can spell all the difference for a customer. This just tells me that the management is doing something right.
Since the burger i was eying (the Santa Fe) was not available, the cashier suggested that I try the Ranchero Burger (265 pesos). She was kind enough to explain to me what it contained, and she recited the ingredients as if she knew it like the back of her hand.
I am sure you are staring at that picture below. I know, the burger was HUGE. And it was sooo good. Okay, so here are the ingredients:
The Ranchero Burger had:
- Fresh Tomatoes - and not the small types you get in the market. They have huge slices of tomatoes.
- Fresh Lettuce - crispy, crunchy, and oh-so-fresh
- A half-pound all-beef patty - it was perfectly cooked. Soft and juicy to the last bite and with no signs of blood whatsoever.
- Huge strips of bacon- the bacon pieces were not overly fried so they maintained a certain softness. Usually I like my bacon extra crispy, but the bacon in this Burger is cooked just right for a burger. Meaning, when you bite the burger, you only get the part of the bacon you actually bite. Over-cooked bacon strips seem to fall out of the bun with one bite. however, since the bacon strips here are still tender, you get the right ratio of burger and bacon
- Extra crunchy Onion Rings- I am a little bit biased because i LOOOVE onions, but I think raw onions taste too strong and actually ruin the whole burger experience. With this burger, I got Onion rings (my ultimate favorite). I was happy.
- Barbecue Sauce- I mean, what more can I say? Pure genius right?
- Buns- The buns are perfectly cooked as well. A little crunchy and crusty but still very soft, AND thin. I am SOOOO glad that this burger has more meat than bread.
Eat your heart out
(I just wanted to show you how it looked inside)
Oh! By the way, if you love potatoes, you will definitely LOVE these. I love how the fries at brothers Burger actually taste like potatoes instead of oil or some artificial sponge.
My co-DJ, Steve Midnight order a Brothers Burger. It is a simple half pound burger with mayo, lettuce, and fresh tomatoes...served inside an oat bun. Steve midnight enjoyed it very much.
Soooo, I admit, I used to NOT crave Burgers. However, one serving of that humongous piece of beefy goodness....and I have been craving more like crazy. Ever since i got a taste of the Ranchero Burger, i have been wanting more from this burger joint.
