All right this one is about burgers. Now again, I go back to
India and speak about how any burger patties are made out to be of mince meat.
So typically when I crave for a burger, I expect a lamb patty, fresh toasted
buns, some mayonnaise, some mustard and a lot of chips. The beauty of it in
India is that even for a chicken burger, its is made out of a minced chicken
with slight spices. The especial usage of minced chicken in the patty makes it
more juicy and tasty.
Now I have been in Sydney for quite a few years and love the
fact that there is a burger option that has chicken in it, but usually it’s the
entire chicken breast portion. Either crumb fried or just simply grilled. Now,
it started with the basics- Macca’s and
Hungry Jacks, followed by Oporto’s and red rooster. Now the beauty of Australia
is that even if you step put to any other joint, which is not a part of the big
chains, they still love their burgers. Each joint has a different twist to it. Some
can be as basic as Asians cooking burgers out of a schnitzel with basics mayo
etc, to all the way of gourmet burgers with caramelized onions, aioli, mushrooms,
avocado along with meat.
Well this one is about Charlie and Co. Burgers. The context-
after a long day of shopping around on Boxing day sale, I head over to the
food court- food at five. There is Charlie and Co. Burgers which has its own enclosure
and a wide array of burgers. A long line
of people waiting to order burgers. Of course, majority of the items on the
menu are beef burgers- wagyu patty, which I think are probably premium quality
meats. There is an option of fish burger, a veggie burger and also the Roadside
chicken burger. There is also a summer
menu which features a special beef burger and a Charlie’s chil
As I stand in the line, I can peek across the glass wall
looking into the chicken where they are methodically getting the meat patty’s
onto a flame and grilling it, with juices dripping down. At this instance I am
just a bit regretting that I could have had beef. But no regrets, I have a
bigger task to decide between the two burgers.
The Summer Special Charlie’s Chilli Chicken burger features
a grilled chicken breast, brie, lettuce, tomato, avocado, chilli jam and charlie’s
smoked paprika mayo. Well that sounds yum and this is what I decide to try. On
the contrary the roadside chicken burger is herb, crumb fried burger. I decide
for the chilli chicken burger. I order it with chips. In chips I have the
option of simple Sea Salt Fries, or the Parmesan and truffle fries. I decide
for the truffle Fries. And to wash it down is a simple coke. The ketchup and
mustard sauce have to be paid for as extra.
Now lets come to the food. The burger served looks awesome. A big fresh
bun with sesame topped. A bite, and you can get the lettuce and rocket along
with tomato and the chicken. A few more bites and you get the smoked paprika
mayo along with the chicken. The Parmesan and truffle fries are good. 
Overall, I find the burger to be descent. I mean with the
avocado and the smoked mayo and the fresh tomato and lettuce is great. Quite filling as well,
to be honest. However, it is the grilled chicken which I personally find a bit
bland. I wish it was better tasting and more juicy. I mean I know in Australia perhaps
people are used to it, but for me, although everything was awesome in the burger
in terms of ingredients, but the main component – the chicken was too bland and
tasteless. I mean I was tempted to open
the burger and put in salt and pepper as well. But nonetheless, not
bad. I did like it. Perhaps let me put
it another way. I might go there again, if I have a chance or if I am in the vicinity, to try out the
other burger, so its not bad. But would I go there to finish my carving for a
juicy burger? Perhaps no. Would I go there specially. Most probably No.
Overall, the burgers cost about $14-$16. The fries cost $8.
The sauces cost extra, $1 each, which I find quite expensive. There is no concept of a meal, so everything
is ordered separately. The overall meal
costs me $30, which to me expensive for a burger, even a gourmet one. I mean I would not
mind paying, but not for the burger I ate.
Overall Verdict: Average burger, a bit on the higher side from
a price perspective.
CHARLIE & CO. –
LEVEL 5, WESTFIELD SYDNEY,
CNR MARKET & CASTLEREAGH ST,
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
(02) 8072 7777
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