This Shake Shack is a famous store that sells hamburgers. The branch named Shack Shack Dumbo is located near the carousel amusement park by the Brooklyn Bridge. It’s a great place to take the kids for fun, and when you're hungry, you can just walk here to eat.
From the outside, it looks like a cold bank. But once you push through the heavy doors, you feel a warm atmosphere inside.
I ordered the Avocado Bacon Chicken, swapping the bun for lettuce wraps. It wasn't hard to choose. I generally eat less beef during the week and avoid starches for dinner.
When the lettuce-wrapped chicken sandwich was served, it came in a paper bag, not a typical paper box. Taking a bite, the contents were so rich. In addition to the delicious chicken, the toppings were tasty too. However, the lettuce couldn't contain the juices that flowed out, so I had to use a lot of napkins.
Next time I have the chance, I will definitely come back.
Avocado Bacon Chicken
Contains avocado, applewood-smoked bacon, lettuce, pickles, buttermilk herb mayo (contains sesame, milk, wheat, egg, soy, and gluten).
🎖️ Carl’s Jr.🎖️
Ever since Carl's Jr. closed down in Shanghai, I haven't really been to Qingdao Airport, so it's been a while since I last saw it. I didn't expect to encounter Carl's Jr. again at Wuxi Shuofang Airport. Wuxi truly deserves to be the capital of Jiangsu Province. (Really?) The first Carl's Jr. in Jiangnan opened here.
Since I needed to catch a noon flight, I arrived at Wuxi Shuofang Airport around 10 o'clock and became the first customer of Carl's Jr. today.
The fries are freshly fried, very hot, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, and they taste great. For the burger, I chose the Angus beef burger, which should be quite large, but they have a low-carb option where lettuce is used instead of bread. It feels much lighter in texture, but it doesn’t sell as well, haha. Their beef patty is quite juicy, and the whole burger is very juicy. I found it pretty tasty, but it is a bit expensive—this meal set (burger, fries, cola) costs 75 RMB.
Additionally, here's an interesting thing: Wuxi City is adjacent to Suzhou City, but Suzhou doesn’t have an airport; the airport is only in Wuxi. During the pandemic, someone drove from Suzhou to the airport to catch a flight. It actually only takes about 30 minutes to drive, but they were deemed as coming from outside (Suzhou to Wuxi) and were forcibly quarantined for 7 days, so naturally, they missed their flight. The absurdity of the government during the pandemic...
🚩 The Japanese chain burger restaurant 🍔 has stable food quality, but the environmental experience is extremely poor ❌
📍 Location and Transportation: Mos Burger's Xindian Zhongzheng store is located in Xindian District, New Taipei City, between Qizhang Station and Dapinglin Station, a 7-minute walk. Most customers are local residents, and parking is inconvenient.
🏠 Space: The decor of chain stores usually follows a unified style set by the headquarters, so there shouldn't be any issues, but… this store has had black mold on the ceiling for a long time. Recently, they even removed several ceiling panels and placed buckets to collect water leakage, and they blocked off the window seating, which is quite a rare sight.
💰 Ordering and Payment: Orders can be placed at the counter or via the QR code on the table (using the Mos app); a self-service order machine has recently been added on the first floor 🆒. Dishes that require time to prepare are delivered to the table, and customers can self-recycle after dining. Payment methods include cash and various payment options. Invoices ✔️ and carrier 🆗, no service charge 🈚.
🍽️ Meals:
Today I used a member's birthday coupon combo, priced at 121 TWD (eco cup -5 TWD; 10% discount using LinePay coupon)
Super Large Mac Ocean Pearl Burger: The Ocean Pearl Burger has always been popular, with plenty of ingredients and sauce, but the fried ingredients are not as healthy. The rice is Taiwanese rice mixed with barley, making it tasty and non-sticky.
Square Hash Brown: Little potato flavor, a bit dark in color (I once thought this was fried onion), and the portion feels empty 😂
Black Tea: A popular drink, available with less ice/no ice + lemon slices. Today, unsweetened was not available, so I had to choose sweetened; the sweetened version isn’t overly sweet.
💭 Summary:
Actually, I wrote this to show everyone how terrifying the environment of this Mos Burger is… I went there today for takeout, and as soon as I entered, there were buckets placed around and water pooling on the floor. I had to be careful walking to the counter to avoid slipping… 🙃
Osaka Shinsaibashi - Shake Shack is claimed to be the best hamburger chain in New York, but there are no branches in Taiwan yet. I happened to have the chance to try it while I was in Osaka! After eating, I honestly felt it was just okay, and since I’m not a fan of fast food, I think it’s overhyped, haha! It seems like the higher the expectations, the bigger the disappointment (?).
📍ShackBurger ¥1012
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The ingredients include a beef patty, lettuce, tomato, cheese, and sauce. The bread is spread with something similar to butter, making it slightly sweet and a bit greasy in texture. The beef patty is decent and not too dry, balancing the overall flavor when paired with lettuce and tomato. The portion of the burger is relatively small, costing about 220 NT dollars, which is quite expensive XD.
🔻Critique: The paper bag containing the burger is too thin, and the oil seeps through, leaving my hand all greasy.
Additionally, there’s a sauce station where you can get ketchup and yellow mustard. I made a special sauce to try. I found the yellow mustard a bit salty and not very tasty. The ketchup is just the regular kind.
▶️ Ambiance
🔹The store space is huge, with outdoor and indoor seating, accommodating about 80 people.
🔹You can order using a machine or directly at the counter. After ordering and paying, you’ll get a call number.
🔹After dining, you need to place your tray at the recycling area yourself.
▶️ Overall Evaluation
🔹Some friends in the group ordered fries and milkshakes. The fries are crinkle-cut and quite good, comparable to McDonald's. I took a sip of the milkshake, and it was extremely sweet, way too much for one cup. In short, even if Shake Shack were to open in Taiwan, I wouldn’t go out of my way to eat there since Taiwan has many unique American burger shops, and McDonald's or Burger King's burgers are pretty good too. They really wouldn’t lose to Shake Shack!
Fried chicken is delicious, burgers are not bad, but I don't know why I wouldn't particularly revisit the restaurant unless a friend invites me... It's really not bad at all, but it's quite subtle!
The most impressive thing was definitely the fried chicken; it's really tasty, but you can't order it separately, only as part of a set meal, which has to come with a drink. I have to say, the drinks made by Burger Made are really very ordinary... 😂
The Mexican spicy girl burger is quite tasty, spicy enough and pretty juicy, but you have to eat it quickly, otherwise it gets a bit greasy when it cools down!
Inside the restaurant, there are super cute cats, and you can tell that the owner put a lot of effort into the decor!
🌟 You could say it's the McDonald's of Xiao Liuqiu!! (Maybe even better?)
The food in Xiao Liuqiu is becoming increasingly diverse. Every time I come here, I try to sample different delicacies. This time, my friends brought me to some amazing places, and the coolest part is they have 8-inch burgers that you can share together 😂
Introduction
"Carpe Diem Bite Without Stop American Burger" is located on Zhongshan Road in Xiao Liuqiu, just 110 meters from Baishawei Fishing Port Dock, which is a mere 2-minute walk away. It's even more convenient by bike, and you can park next to the temple.
The Bite Without Stop American Burger shop isn’t very large, with about 10 seats, mainly focused on takeout. The open kitchen allows you to smell the delicious aroma of burgers inside, and it doesn’t carry too many other odors, which is quite nice.
The Carpe Diem Bite Without Stop American Burger menu features beef, pork, chicken, fish, and vegetarian burgers, catering to different preferences, with prices ranging from 160 to 190. The most unique item is the giant burger, an 8-inch burger that’s perfect for sharing. It's highly recommended if there are many people and you don't want to eat too much.
However, that day we were all very hungry and each ordered a burger. They were incredibly satisfying, reasonably priced, and generous in portions, making it a great deal for Xiao Liuqiu tourism.
Let's eat
BK Cod Burger 💰160
Add Combo 💰60 (fries and Coke)
Made with bamboo charcoal powder, the black burger is layered with crispy fresh lettuce, fried cod, cheese, and more fried cod. It’s very satisfying. Taste-wise, it’s on par with McDonald's, you could say it's the McDonald's of Xiao Liuqiu!! The best part is, there were actually two pieces of cod, which I think is worth it!!
Old Mexico Skull Beef 💰190
The beef burger patty is juicy, paired with crispy lettuce and pan-fried bacon, combined with BBQ sauce, it’s sweet and salty, delicious.
Thoughts: It felt like eating at McDonald's in Xiao Liuqiu. The burgers are highly recommended, especially the cod (I was super craving fish at that moment) and there were indeed two pieces!!
If you value food: The burgers are tasty.
If you value ambiance: The space is small and has air conditioning.
If you value parking: Motorcycles can park at the temple, but parking for cars is very difficult.
If you value restrooms: None available.
If you value queuing: The speed is very fast; there’s almost no waiting.
If you value service: Average.
If you value cost-performance ratio: 🌟🌟🌟🌟
(Only discussing food and pricing)
I ordered a peanut burger and a classic burger. The peanut-flavored peanut butter is not overwhelming; it’s not the overly sweet kind, so the whole burger doesn't feel heavy. The burger meat is very tender with a nice char flavor, quite delicious. The classic burger is also good. The fried corn is a request for a specific kind (that's how they typed it). It’s quite tasty; it has a flavor similar to peanut butter cookies 😂, but it’s good. However, the portion for 120 is a bit expensive. The fries are plain, very delicious and crispy. Overall, everything is tasty! I personally think the burger prices are acceptable, and I would come back!
I was drawn to this burger shop online, and I happened to see that Fooday had also recently recommended it, so I decided to check it out!
Located in the alley between #SongjiangNanjing MRT Station and #NanjingFuxing MRT Station, BURGER MADE presents a very eye-catching American cartoon minimalist atmosphere right from the entrance. If I had to describe this place in three adjectives, they would be "minimalist," "bright," and "cartoonish."
I particularly love their overall color scheme. The atmosphere from the entrance to the inside is very comfortable, with sunlight streaming in through the floor-to-ceiling windows, and the interior's white main color paired with retro shades of orange, blue, and yellow is quite charming. 🧡🩵💛
I also really like the row of large yellow island seats; you can see that vibrant yellow from outside the shop. There are a lot of retro cartoon figurines on the tables, like dwarfs, Tom and Jerry, and characters from the Fujiko F. Fujio series. Plus, there's transparent glass overhead, allowing plenty of natural light in, which uplifts the mood!
As for the service, there was only one young guy at the counter who looked quite young, but there was an incredibly cute and tiny shop cat! It’s a Ragdoll cat! 😍 The cat is super long and adorable, often walking around between the seats and lounging on the counter, not shy at all. You can take pictures with it or give it a little pet, which is very therapeutic!
The menu is just a simple page, offering about 6-7 choices of burgers, which can be paired with a fries combo or a fried chicken combo.
🍔 The Pig Spiced Pork Burger $170
Savory garlic sauce | Homemade spiced pork patty | Tomato slices | Lettuce | Semi-cooked round egg
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As someone who doesn’t eat beef, seeing a pork chop option on the burger menu was like finding an oasis in the desert—how delightful! Just having a pork chop option could earn them an extra star! 🌟
The pork chop was grilled to be very juicy, and the meat wasn't too tough, making it delicious and appetizing. Although it wasn't as thick as I imagined (I saw other customers' beef patties were super thick), the taste was indeed better than expected. Therefore, I would recommend non-beef eaters to give this dish a try!
Sides: Fried Chicken / Fries
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I had both the fries and fried chicken this time, and I personally highly recommend pairing it with the fried chicken. Their fried chicken has a very crispy skin, and the meat is very juicy and tender; the fries were a bit ordinary but not unpleasant either!
Drink: Girlish Blueberry Milkshake
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Sorry, I miscalculated with the drink. Originally, a standard soda like cola would have been good with the meal, but I insisted on paying extra to swap it for a $150 blueberry milkshake. It looked very eye-catching in purple and blue, but it tasted… very chemical-like, and the cream on top made the whole milkshake quite heavy, not suitable to have with the burger. I can only say that when eating a burger, cola is the more reliable choice.
Overall rating:
Atmosphere 5/5 👍👍
Food 3.5/5
Service 3/5
Summary: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌗
Dickson's Fooday food review is back!
This time we visited a hamburger shop in Taipei!
Located in a small alley near the World Trade Center, it's Youth Burger!
As a Taipei native,
I can’t believe I didn’t know about this famous and delicious burger place.
I truly feel unworthy of the title of an experienced guide! 🥺🥺
It wasn’t until my friend exclaimed,
“Surprisingly, you haven't tried the tasty and affordable Youth Burger!”
that I realized this hamburger shop exists!~~
Although it's in the Xinyi district,
the shop is tucked away in an alley,
providing a tranquil environment amidst the bustling city,
and the exterior of the store has a very tasteful and elegant vibe.
There's a small sign out front letting you know
that Youth Burger awaits inside.
You take a small pathway
before reaching the entrance!~
The interior is not large,
and the seating and tables are a bit small, which is a pity.
Also, the seating consists of ordinary wooden chairs,
but the space between tables is quite big,
so overall, it’s a fairly comfortable dining environment.
Additionally, there is outdoor dining space,
so if you’re okay with eating outside,
you can enjoy your burgers while looking at the moon, humming a tune!
All in all,
it truly lives up to the name of youth.
The interior is clean and bright,
with a vibrant atmosphere.
So youthful!~~
Food: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌗
Drinks: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌘
Atmosphere: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌑
Service: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌑
Price: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌖
Location: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌘
⭐️Food-wise,
though the menu doesn’t have a wide variety of burger flavors,
it’s clear that each one has its own characteristics,
and there’s a detailed introduction of the ingredients used in each burger.
The burger we ordered that day was
👉 Classic Dominguez Beef Burger.
Considering the price,
the portion of the beef is quite sufficient,
and the sauce complements the cooked beef well,
each bite is juicy and satisfying!
And you thought that just ordering a burger means you only get a burger?
Wrong! You also get fries and some veggies~
Ensuring you have a balanced meal!
Also, the size of the burger is not too big,
so you won’t have an awkward or messy eating experience,
especially facing someone on a date while eating a burger,
when you need to maintain your image,
which can make it difficult to eat comfortably.
Spilling or scattering ingredients
is a common challenge everyone faces.
Moreover, the fried chicken here is amazing!!!
That day we ordered
👉 Sugared Lemon Dragon Fried Chicken.
The fried chicken isn’t dry and tough,
instead, it’s paired with sugared lemon (!?)
giving you a sweet and tangy experience.
The sauce with the fried chicken is a must-try! 👌👌👌
For dessert, we ordered
👉 Youth Italian Coffee Tiramisu.
Here, the tiramisu is moderately moist and smooth,
and the alcohol flavor is not too strong,
it's delicious and can be finished in just a few bites!
Though that might be because I love tiramisu anyway! 🤣🤣
And the highlight is,
the pricing here is incredibly reasonable!!!!
It has the feel of a budget-friendly place for students,
while each dish tastes refined and delicious.
The value for money is exceptionally high!
I highly recommend everyone to return,
whether it’s friends gathering for burgers
or bringing a date for pasta, fried chicken, and dessert,
it’s a great choice! 😍😍
🤪🤪 Dickson’s Rant 🤪🤪
I never expected to find such a small yet exquisite
and delicious burger joint with great value near the World Trade Center!
It’s amazing!
If you want to grab a burger quickly
and avoid disappointment,
this place is definitely a top choice!
After all, the burgers are tasty,
the fried chicken is delicious, and they offer pasta and dessert,
how could it be disappointing?
Plus, as mentioned earlier,
the burgers are not too big,
allowing you to eat without worrying about your image.
I used to avoid eating burgers on dates.
If a burger is not good,
it could severely affect your image score.
This doesn’t only apply to you;
it might also be your impression of how the other person eats a burger, leading to a shattered illusion! 🤣🤣🤣🤣
So, sometimes when I have to eat a burger on a date,
I would take it apart,
like separating the bun and each layer,
but….
isn’t that losing the essence of a burger?
A burger is meant to be taken in a big bite!~~
So finding a burger that you can enjoy with one perfect bite is very important! 🥺
And this place truly offers very affordable prices,
allowing you to treat someone to a meal
without having to blink an eye.
That’s awesome!
Want to show off?
Now’s your chance! 😍😍😍
This location
is also perfect for grabbing a meal after strolling around the World Trade Center or Taipei 101,
or after visiting the market at the Songshan Cultural and Creative Park,
you can walk over here for dinner
and chat about the activities you did in the afternoon.
Then you can transition to nearby bars or the Xinyi District’s Eastern District
to see what other activities are available~~
Just open Google Maps, you’ll find MQ,
next to which are the banyan trees, Hidden Temple, and Comfort Station.
Aren’t all these answers laid out for you?~~
Youth Burger
is indeed for the youthful,
after eating do you feel
ah~~ what a vibrant and youthful feeling,
as if you’re returning to the excitement of college!
And then you’ll step into adulthood and take the next steps~~ 🤩🤩🤩
The location of the restaurant is hard to find, it's on the 5th floor of the Nanxi Eslite Store. You can take the elevator directly to 5AF. After taking the escalator to the fifth floor, turn left and walk straight, and you will see the stairs. Just go up, and you'll be there! 👍🏻
The atmosphere inside the restaurant is nice, and there are areas that resemble a Japanese-style room where you sit on the floor with slippers. The downstairs is the Eslite bookstore, which is quite relaxing.
The serving speed is average, not too slow.
Dishes:
🌟 Fried Onion Mt. Fuji Beef Burger
The fried onions are really delicious; they give a feeling of eating potato chips. The beef is juicy when stir-fried 😳. I originally wanted to eat it straight away but ended up eating elegantly with a knife and fork. 🍴🫣🫣 The side of potato cubes is also great—different from regular fries, the cubes are easier to eat and come with pickled radish to cut the grease, which pairs very well.
🌟 Tartar Sauce Fried Chicken Thigh Burger
My friend ordered this, and the fried chicken is really a huge piece. 🐔 Plus, they are generous with the tartar sauce; many places give just a little bit, but here, they don't hold back.
🌟 Yuzu Pepper Sauce Chicken Wings
We ordered one +A set meal and one +B set meal, which means we could order a small dish to share. 👍🏻👍🏻 So we ordered these wings, which have a delightful yuzu flavor. This plate has five pieces (the portion size is pretty good).
Overall, today's experience was quite good. However, the only downside was that we were seated right next to the Japanese-style room, so we could see and hear others' conversations and movements, and they could see us too, which felt a bit uncomfortable. But I can understand that there aren't many seats available. So everyone, remember to make a reservation!