Burger Mix (Closed)

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A new burger joint around Fortress Hill, and it beats other burgers joints around the neighborhood like Macs and Burger King any day.

Most important of all the prices are way competitive compared to other burger joints out there. While joints like Shake'em Buns charge you way over the top, Burger Mix is a lot cheaper, but yet the quality and quantity of it's burger isn't anywhere like Macs Big Mac.

Unfortunately the location of their store is kind a poor, but don't let it discourage you to give these guys a try. Remember, if your going to be a stereo-type your bound to miss a lot of great things. And Burger Mix is one thing you don't want to miss for sure.

Of course, there still new and there are a lot of room for improvements. Like their team coordination, operation flow, staff discipline, timing, communication, staffs attitude and in a way, there quantity of their drinks and fries. But it's still enough for any appetite. When I said their staff attitude, I don't mean bad but they need to take their roles a little more seriously.

Saying all that. the bottom-line is that the price for their burgers are absolutely reasonable. You are paying for a low price, but getting a Shake'em Bun size burgers. A hell lot cheaper too! Of course, don't expect too much, but it's still good enough to get an A grade for sure.

(The above review is the personal opinion of a user which does not represent OpenRice's point of view.)

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I thought I'd read wrong with the prices here but they really are only around $18-22 each, that's putting them into McDonald's territory. That's surprise no.1.

Surprise no 2? The beef patties here have a lot of 'beef flavour', despite being too thin (therefore slightly dry in centre too). It also had a fair bit of tendons and fat inside, but didn't feel as gritty as the one I had at Bowl Burger.

The Hongkongnised bread bun was overly spongy however, being from one of the main 2-3 suppliers... It could have been toasted a bit more and then pressed a bit more first.

Since I ordered a Mushroom with Cheese version, it actually came with an Eggy sauce but after it melted with the Cheese, I couldn't tell if it was only Eggy or half Eggy/half Cheesy. There's also a bit of mayonnaise thrown in, just as all Hong Kongnised burgers and pizzas do. I actually quite liked the sauce combinations however.

Unfortunately, my previously best preferred Absolute Burger in Delaynomore has gone downhill majorly, their patties aren't even the sizes they advertise at anymore and they're like around $75 for a burger, which is absurd. That burger has shrunk significantly in 'height' and substance.

This burger is a good substitute, even though the Pattie is kinda smallish it made up for it with 'taste'. This is even visually noticeable as the meat here is a natural red/brown and also tastes more meat than spongy bread, the latter a nuisance in most Hong Kong burger joints. Nothing beats a freshly made McDonald's Quarter Pounder though (even though the Hong Kong version is somehow smaller, more dry and the bread too spongy).

A mid '3' to low '4' here for now.
A VERY VALUE FOR MONEY BURGER, WITH BIG TASTE.

HOWEVER, MAJOR HYGIENE PROBLEMS. The burger maker does not wear gloves and handles money or talks on his mobile phone, then keeps using bare hands to make your burger. Eat at your own peril!

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If there is anything that can spread faster than the flu, it's gotta be one of two things -- rumours and food trends. Rumours and gossips we cannot help, as even the noblest soul can be portrayed these days as "patronizing" and got a spinoff into a perfect example of prime mockery. Food options, however, spread faster than we can anticipate. This day one shop opens, the next day it went on TV, on the newspapers, on the magazines, and then everyone knows about it. The burger invasion was like that, wasn't it? Burger King arrived in Hong Kong decades ago, left, and returned with vengeance. Burger-joints opened up faster than babies were born (well ok, that was exaggerated...) but one cannot deny that you can see a burger joint just about anywhere in HK these days.

And now there is one in North Point, precisely, Fortress Hill.

Taking space next to the famed 福元湯丸 is this little joint occupying a storespace with just 2 seats, with the counter doubled as cashier, where the cash machine occupied the narrow space against the fridge/ freezer where the food are kept before ordering. The shop front was narrow and tight and space was not indulged, while takeout is highly encouraged. Burger Mix is the latest venture of burger joints, and opening here in North Point says it all -- the pricing is reasonable for students alike to splurge on lunch, and possibly breakfast since they open every day at 7 am.

The specialty is not to be missed -- the handmade beef burger, each patty weighing exactly 100g (before cooking). The beef was ground but not mushed up. Each one was made into a round patty before tossed onto the hot griddle and pan fried (while being pressed occasionally) until the burger was ready. THOMAS, the owner of Burger Mix, proudly introduced me to the burger and showed me step by step on how the burger is created from the start...The toasted sesame seed bun was first smeared lightly with mayonnaise, followed by crisp onion rings, lettuce, and two ruby red slices of tomatoes. The other half was gently smothered with mustard, ketchup and a few bits of gherkins before the hot pan-fried beef patty atop the entire half-bun. It was executed in such dedication that made me wonder .. at the busiest of lunch hours, would they still bear the smiles and tuck the wrapping paper in like they did with mine?

The burger was of a reasonable size and made with such care that when I unwrapped the paper, I couldn't help but "devour" into the sandwich. When I did, the sauces did not burst all over my clothes, it was just about right. But I expected the meat patty bursting with juices, that, was not up to my expectations. The meat tasted alright, with no influence from an overdose of herbs or a patty out of mythic proportions. The size was just about right, if I could just add one room for improvement, that is, to have the meat fried for shorter time, because after you take it out of the griddle, it will still cook, and sometimes being slightly underdone will end up with a perfect burger patty when the customer eats it.

The burger came with a combo -- with French Fries and a beverage. I upped my combo into cheesy fries (pictured here) and lime soda.The Cheesy Fries was piping hot when served, and despite it tasted somewhat like a less-sloppy version of cheese-whizz over hot potato fries, I must admit that it's rather enjoyable, more so than I paid 30 dollars for a lousy bowl of Mad Potato with the cheese ever so orange and salty that I could worry about future kidney functions over prolonged consumption. Not this one, the fries are crispy and hot and only mildly flavoured with salt, and the cheesy mixture got to the bottom of the paper carton so that all the fries would get at least some cheese, now how's that for being thoughtful? The lime soda was a major disappointment. It was made with a mild green syrup and soda water. The proportions must've been off since I couldn't taste the citrus nor did it look the part. The green colour gave off a slightly blue hue, I know I could've gone for a better soda choice instead.

The special thing about Burger Mix is you get to personalize, much like any other burger joints out there. Instead of froufrou ingredients, Burger Mix is not afraid to show the true roots of "localized" ingredients based on favorites and not novelty. You're free to dress up your burger with additional toppings like an egg ($3), cheese ($4), bacon ($5), even deep fried porkchop or another patty ($10 each). There are also sodas, smoothies and milkshakes to choose from. Breakfasts and Tea-sets get a complimentary beverage while at other times combo range from $27 to $33 with one standard sized fries and beverage. At the time of writing the shop is still new, the service may be a little slow but that I can see improved within a short period of time. I'm glad that the burger which moved eastward was something of familiarity, instead of some high hopes to introduce pretentious burger-look-alike to a neighborhood where the only burgers that ever touched this neighborhood was of McDonald's, and most recently. BurgerKing from 2 blocks away. Let's hope that people will embrace the new burger in the neighborhood!!