Yea Betty's Burger is by far the best burger you can get in Brisbane followed by Grill'd, my 6yo daughter and I have tried every burger place in the city and we both agree on this...
Biggest problem I have with our Aussie specialty burger chains is just the value proposition. Like - the burgers are good, but the cost of entry is just insane in some places and cant be justified for a 'fast food lunch' type of meal.
@yashbhatt75 no just that the burger itself cost more than a meal at a general place like kfc or mcdonalds lol. For example a bettys double is 17.50 here. A large popcorn chicken meal at kfc on the other hand is about $14 hope that explains it
@@BasementBubbatunde Well you're getting fresher and higher quality ingredients at the more expensive places. What do you expect?? Also Non franchised burger places cant really afford to make cheap menus. They dont make no where near enough volume to justify the low cost. It simple business concepts that people cant seem to understand.
Here in California, USA, we love In-N-Out because it's so affordable. For almost 20 years they kept the price of their burgers below $1.50, and even now the pricing for everything is about half of other chains. Fresh, friendly, and a local favorite.
Every meal he ordered is at least 20 dollars plus in those meals, even McDonald’s in Aus is 80 bucks for 4 people to eat pretty messed up prices and the food is pretty mid
If New Zealand's good burgers are anything like Australia's good burgers you need to go to the burger places that are a little more expensive.....Betty's burgers in Australia are more expensive than your standard takeaway burgers like McDonald's!
Burger fuel used to be good. Depending where you are Burgers & Beers aren't too bad. Burger Wisconsin depends on the store and RE Burger is decent in Palmerston North.@@B1g_Salad
The randomness of topics is very nice honestly. Hope to see more, Andy! Maybe something like comparing Australian Diners to American Diners (and I mean the local mom/pop hole in the wall diners and not the commercialized ones).
Are "Australian Diners" even a thing? "Diners" aren't really a thing in New Zealand (of course we have some, probably some created by American immigrants, etc) but they aren't really a significant part of our culture.
I’ve noticed first you have different taste pallet than most people but also you didn’t order in n out right. I think most of your subscribers disagree with your ratings on the burgers chains
Betty's burgers is definitely in the top 5 chains here in Oz. The other two are not even close. Burger Project was the best chain until Neil Perry decided to cut his losses early during covid. Not exactly a surprise considering the raw ingredients he was using (cape grim beef etc) Securing the high turnover he needed at those prices was always a big ask.
Burger Project was fantastic. That place got me through my first 2 years of University at Macquarie Uni. Used to get it for lunch once a week after class.
One of the glories of In N Out is that you can ask to have the fries "well-cooked" and then they are divine. I also ask for extra packets of their burger sauce to dip them in. So, so good!
We shouldn't have to ask specifically for the fries to be cooked the way they SHOULD be cooked. If in-n-out were decent they'd just cook stuff correctly to begin with
Betty’s is definitely up there, really enjoyed the texture of the patty. I had In n out at a few locations in the states, the one in Vegas was ok but it was a really busy restaurant so felt abit like a conveyer belt system, was as much care taken with everything. Tried it again in San Diego, this store was near a military base and heavily frequented by military members and there seemed to be abit more care and attention. One of the fave places in Sydney is Chubby Buns which is a food truck but has fixed locations, but different style burger as they’re thicker patties grilled over charcoal but I’m a big fan
I like the technical almost scientific assessment of these burgers by a skilled tradesman chef. Theres a definite method and level of effort needed to get a burger right. Nice one chef.
As an Aussie, I've never seen or heard of Betty's Burgers. Looking at their website, I guess they do fit the definiton of 'chain', but pretty small. I've had the other two, and you're right, they're not bad, but as I'm sure is the same everywhere, they don't even compare to my non-chain favourite burger place (Just Poppy's, Riverhills, Brisbane). Something about chains not being able to scale properly I guess.
Killer content, I am such a burger nerd and love seeing stuff like the burger culture in Aus. Burger Urge looked awesome, but the tomato did make me audibly laugh. Assessment of In-N-Out is pretty spot on, I personally can't get around the price of Shake Shack, it really deters me from eating there but it is good. The midwest US has a solid offering with a spot called Culvers, and the south is all Whataburger. Thank you for the video!
When I was in Australia I don’t remember hitting any fast food burger places. But all the burgers I had at any take away shop was way better than any burger here in the US. I think you all just have better quality beef which makes a huge difference. But steak and shake has the best fries imo
Local fisho burgers are lacking consistency from place to place, but the individual stores can be consistently awesome. But for a traveller, it's like going to Maccas one day, KFC the next.... it's all over the shop. When you find a good one, you stick with it.
Hahah this is awesome. :) Love the dedication! I got to say though, something like this is probably subject to a fair amount of palate bais. One thing I noticed in the US is that everything tastes a bit different and that taste could arguably seem 'nicer' to somebody who lives there. The pervasion of 'sweetness' is a good example. Everything is sweet. . .it's hard to actually find bread without a bunch of added sugar - which to us in Oz sounds crazy. Even their Dry red wines still exhibit a great deal more sweetness than we expect from ours here at home. Perhaps an American would score our burgers lower because the taste profile isn't what they are used to and its been designed for Australia's desire for more savoury flavours. . . 🤷♂
Hi Andy, can you do an episode on how to use MSG? As in, how much is needed acrossaybe popular recipes? I live in Poland and want to buy but I am unsure how much of it to use once I get it.. thanks !!
One aspect i would have loved to see is a price adjustment to the score. The aussie visits were an AU$30 lunch. In and out in dollarbucks was about 18 bucks, the second one about 14 bucks AUD. Last US one... 33 bucks
I've always rated Grill'd very highly. Their burgers and ingredients are super tasty. You don't feel like crap after eating it. Somehow you feel like you have eaten something healthy, while satisfying those fast food needs
Honestly my fav burger out of both countries franchises is 5 Guys. The best I had in Sydney and New York. I don't get the fries just 2 x Double Cheese Burgers with grilled onions, mushrooms, lettuce, mayo, mustard and pickles. Very expensive (in Oz) but worth it imo. Many say In N Out are good for the price but aren't anything special when comparing to 20 dollar plus burgers. Bettys I found the buns too soft and feels like a greasy mess. Each to their own.
Five Guys has been my favorite spot when I lived in NY. Although I stopped going there and went once in a blue moon cause it became too expensive. I also like Smashburger and BurgerFi, these two chains are rare and will probably won’t get mentioned.
I like Five Guys best, too. I probably go about 4 to 5 times a year. (Which is more than I go to any other burger place). I get a single patty, cheese, bacon, pickles, mustard, and sometimes mushrooms or onions, on the lettuce wrap. Usually don't bother with any sides or beverage, especially since it seems they charge for water (which comes from the same dispenser as the soda), and I don't care for soda. But I do love their fries - I just don't always want them because the burger itself is generally filling enough.
Are those first two places only a Melbourne thing? I live in Sydney and have lived in multiple cities around Australia other than Melbourne and I've never heard of them.
Gotta check out smaller, local or regional places. Fast food is okay - the big thing is getting something reliable and consistent. The small local places really make our burger culture what it is!
'Under seasoned' has got to be the catch phrase for everything you were eating in USA. Fun video, thank you! And to be fair, aligns with my experiences from travelling in the USA from Australia too ;-)
Interesting. When you say under-seasoned, are you saying it's lacking salt, or that it's lacking other seasonings? Fast food burgers aren't something I'd consider lacking salt.
Its not necessarily lack of salt itself but how the salt is incorporated into the dish. Depending on what kind of salt is used and when it’s added, it could just be adding sodium without adding flavor.
@@McNasty43 When you're talking about burger seasoning, it would be salt and pepper, maybe MSG and potentially a couple others. He's talking about intensity of the seasoning. I've been travelling recently and I also had a Japanese girl come stay with me (in the same town as Andy lives!). The general consensus is that Australian food is heavily seasoned while overseas palettes are 'more subtle'.
I agree that Grill'd is always consistently good, and actually i really love the chips, especially with the creamy sauce option. My experience with American take away is similar, not as good quality as Australia. But I do love the protein style option at In n Out Burger. I really wish Australia would take hold of this concept! Lastly, the best burgers I've had are at Andrews Burgers in Albert Park, Vic. They're so good!!
Totally agree with Grill'd. I've had Grill'd in many different places around the place (Cairns, GC, Gosford, Melbourne and Adelaide) and if you order the same burger, it is consistently good in each and every place you visit. Betty's is not as consistent.
If that's the case, it sounds like In n Out is trash and the only way to half enjoy it is to get them to fry it in sauce. Not the sign of a good burger.
You can't compare In-N-Out to things like Shake Shack or any of those Australian chains because they looked like they were on a whole 'nother level. In-N-Out is from the era when the only other chains were McDonalds, Burger King, Jack-In-The-Box, and Wendy's. That's who you compare them to, no others.
It's a bit biased, an Aussie comparing Australian burgers to American ones. I also think it's a bit skewed because the burger joints in the US (excluding Shake Shack) are proper FAST food, drive-through joints. You won't find a Betty's or Grill'd in Australia that has that similar level of service aimed at efficiency and speed, so of course I'd definitely expect the quality to also be higher with more time spent. Not to mention, the prices of those Australian burgers weren't discussed 👀. All that being said, as an American in Aus for years now, if you made a fair equivalent comparison -- say US McDonalds to Aus McDonalds -- Australia's beef patty wins.
Good choice of burger joints, but it's sad you didn't also try Five Guys. I would've been really interested to see how you rated it against In N' Out ;)
as a pro tip, when you go to in-n-out you need to ask for your fries "well done" and salt them yourself. Especially if you get them animal style. Well done fries are a must at in-n-out, they'll give you that crunch and consistency you're looking for
That doesn't really speak of the quality of In-and-Out, don't it? They could just change the standard instead of having you customize each order you get.
I think they just don't want to alter their formula too much. They're about a consistent experience every time you go. I was surprised they even adopted the tap-to-pay terminals. @@oneblacksun
In Australia you chose 3 x A grade burger restaurants, in the US you only chose 1 x A grade burger restaurant, the other 2 are b grade first food joints.
Yeah Canada! 🇨🇦 Must have been my begging 😂 Don’t know why we were the last in the world, we’re right beside the US, although their population is 10 times ours. And we were part of the same dominion with Australia. Anyway already got my books. 😁 Love the cookbook ❤️
The thing about about "in n out" is that though they don't have the best burger they are half the price of most burgers on the list. So for me if an " in n out" burger is as half as good as the others (which it far exceeds) it is still a better burger.
Nooooooo you didn't get the In n Out burger animal style. They caramelize and chop up the onions while mixing it with the burger sauce to make a spread instead of giving you a huge slice of raw onion. Thats like the whole point of getting an In n Out burger 😭
I see this same comment on every RUclips video that reviews their burgers. I don't even have one of these near me. And I know to order it this way out of exposure. It makes me think that this is done either out of ignorance in not doing the homework. Or intentionally, to spark people to comment and help with the algorithm.
@Hannah_The_Heretic it would be the equivalent to changing the big Mac or Whopper after a special order version of it becomes popular. Every chain has a classic that they're synonymous with. Changing that would mean losing that product association and brand recognition.
Yeah, price matters. While Shake Shack is objectively superior to In-n-out, in-n-out is so cheap that it's hard to justify dropping at least DOUBLE the price at Shake Shack. 2 people can get a burger, fries, and a drink at in-n-out for less than $30, whereas you're gonna drop at least 50 bucks at Shake Shack, especially if both of you want a double.
Andy, next time you're in the states you should give Five Guys a try. Not necessarily a fast food spot, but it's miles above any of the places you stopped by in the US in this video.
In n out fries (not chips) should be ordered "well done" for the crispy version. Just something the locals know about. Also the burger can be customized to your liking. Basic In n Out is just okay. Customized In n Out is amazing!
Well done in-in-out fries are basically hollow. A good fry has a nice fluffy interior, and if you get them well done, the interior just kind of evaporates. The problem with in-n-out fries is that they're not double fried. Other fast food joints have fries that are par-cooked and frozen.
One strength about Australian food is that it's substantially healthier, as the ingredients are more fresh (despite being injected with chemicals to prolong it's life), and the fast food doesn't contain an abundance of chemicals, preservatives and artificial flavourings
I totally agree regarding the In n Out fries. They use Kennebec potatoes which have that weird mealy texture you disliked, as well as an odd flavor. It's crazy to me that they haven't switched to Russet potatoes, since it's widely agreed upon that their fries need improvement. I disagree with you on the In n Out burger bun though. It's my favorite aspect of their burger (Other than the remarkably low price of it). Everything else about the burger is pretty standard, nothing special.
Also crazy how he’s comparing in n out to those other “fast food” Australian burger spots. All of the Australian burger spots are twice the price of an in n out burger
Andy Portnoy 😂😂😂 1 bite everyone knows the rules. In all honesty I was so disappointed when I went to LA. We are fkn spoilt in Aus. Our beef above all is that much better. And Betty's is the best for me!
No to the hell it is not!!😂😂 soggy ass buns, over priced, wrapped in tinfoil like I’m in a soup kitchen. The only thing they have going for them is their fries and they are still hit and miss.
@@isambo400 maybe it's a location thing..the one I always go to is nothing like you described..the buns are always fresh and toasted not soggy at all..the patty is done well and the fries are always made right in front of you...crispy goodness
You needed to go to Carina (unless there is one closer to you) and grab yourself a Getta Burger. I know it isn't a large chain, but well worth the drive!
Five guys is here in Australia whereas the other two aren't (so far as I know) - I think that he was doing places not available in the other country? For my 2 cents - I found five guys to be good - it was basically a slightly less greasy in n out to my taste buds. Probably not different enough to make much of a difference to the rating though.
As someone that worked in Grill'd for 4 years about 10 years ago, I can say I'd always go back. Mainly because I know everything is cut fresh every day before opening. Beetroot sliced, carrot grated, onions sliced (OH MY GOD THE TEARS I'VE CRIED FOR 7X 30CM2 BOWLS OF ONIONS), and avo's smashed etc. They've definitely improved their chips since I worked there, the crunch is much better. Much better than hearing people who worked at maccas say 'NEVER GO THERE AGAIN'
You can order onions at shake shack, you just have to ask. I recommend a double patty shroom stack with raw onions to anyone. It’s the only thing worth the $ at Shake Shack in my opinion. Maybe throw herb mayo on it.
I have become a better chef for my family because of you. Thank you Andy. Great video! Really enjoyed this ranking video :) -Jacob from San Antonio, TX
So as a So Cal born person living in Aus i have two faults. In N Out you want animal style burger and fries. It is loved due to its freshness for the price. With your Bettys order, it has bacon and you didnt get a burger with their burger sauce. I rate them quite highly tbh. But fantastic job on the vid and much love ❤️.
Well I go to that Grilld and Betty's Burgers specifically (the same ones he went to) and the Grilld prices are definitely decent. By exchange rate, I'd say the Australian prices are about the same or surprisingly cheaper. I think he mentioned one of the US chains was a US$22 meal, which would be AU$34. Grilld and Betty's Burgers would offer those meals for around AU$20-26.
This was a great break from the usual recipe vids which are also awesome! It trips me out how similar but different our lingo is when it comes to food! Sauces = ketchup. Chips = fries. Salad = lettuce. So coo!
You going to come over to kiwi land for the Burger Fuel & disappointment of Burger Wisconsin? I'm not sure if we have any other national chains other than those. Editing to note that there's Burger Burger which has 8 outlets so I guess that counts as a national chain given they're in both islands :)
Betty's is top 5. Best "chain" burger in Australia was Burger Project but Neil Perry decided to cut his losses early during covid. Not exactly a surprise considering he didn't skimp on the raw ingredients (cape grim etc) and needed high turnover to make it profitable.
I have a grilld and bettys burgers outside my house and never realised bettys was a fast food chain since it always looked so high class compared to the others
If you ever come to Perth mate, i'll take you to a burger place that has won numerous awards. As for In N Out,always order the Double Double,with the Works,Animal style, best way to have one.
you should do a small locally owned restaurant burger between AU and NZ, we've got some banger local burgers here in NZ and AU does too. would be a good watch
I'm American and have always found the "nicer" fast food burger joints like In-N-Out and Five Guys' burgers to be under-seasoned. Five Guys doesn't salt their meat at all, so you end up with less-than-seasoned beef and too much unseasoned salad. I'm not saying that's bad; with the cheese it's a tasty combo, but for me it could be better. Maybe they're trying to be a bit healthier?
Yea Betty's Burger is by far the best burger you can get in Brisbane followed by Grill'd, my 6yo daughter and I have tried every burger place in the city and we both agree on this...
Biggest problem I have with our Aussie specialty burger chains is just the value proposition. Like - the burgers are good, but the cost of entry is just insane in some places and cant be justified for a 'fast food lunch' type of meal.
Honestly
Spoken like a true Australian
wym by "cost of entry"? Similar to a club entry fee? That would be insane
@yashbhatt75 no just that the burger itself cost more than a meal at a general place like kfc or mcdonalds lol. For example a bettys double is 17.50 here. A large popcorn chicken meal at kfc on the other hand is about $14 hope that explains it
@@BasementBubbatunde Well you're getting fresher and higher quality ingredients at the more expensive places. What do you expect?? Also Non franchised burger places cant really afford to make cheap menus. They dont make no where near enough volume to justify the low cost. It simple business concepts that people cant seem to understand.
Here in California, USA, we love In-N-Out because it's so affordable. For almost 20 years they kept the price of their burgers below $1.50, and even now the pricing for everything is about half of other chains. Fresh, friendly, and a local favorite.
I’m jelly… really want to try it
That’s crazy cheap… and I live in Poland. McDouble cost more than that, mind blown.
Every meal he ordered is at least 20 dollars plus in those meals, even McDonald’s in Aus is 80 bucks for 4 people to eat pretty messed up prices and the food is pretty mid
Impressive. Nothing like that in Australia. All overpriced now.
It’s a favorite here in Arizona, too. My husband and I consider it a treat.
I'm a Kiwi, and I've been to the USA and Aussie, a couple of times now, and it pains me to say this, but, the Aussies do have really good burgers
hahaha thanks for the honestie
I’m an American living in Nz now. I haven’t had any luck with burgers here, any recommendations ?
If New Zealand's good burgers are anything like Australia's good burgers you need to go to the burger places that are a little more expensive.....Betty's burgers in Australia are more expensive than your standard takeaway burgers like McDonald's!
Burger fuel used to be good. Depending where you are Burgers & Beers aren't too bad. Burger Wisconsin depends on the store and RE Burger is decent in Palmerston North.@@B1g_Salad
@@B1g_SaladWhat part of NZ are you in dude?
The randomness of topics is very nice honestly. Hope to see more, Andy! Maybe something like comparing Australian Diners to American Diners (and I mean the local mom/pop hole in the wall diners and not the commercialized ones).
Are "Australian Diners" even a thing? "Diners" aren't really a thing in New Zealand (of course we have some, probably some created by American immigrants, etc) but they aren't really a significant part of our culture.
Uhhh yeah sorry mate we dont have diners in Australia.
I’ve noticed first you have different taste pallet than most people but also you didn’t order in n out right. I think most of your subscribers disagree with your ratings on the burgers chains
We don’t have “diners” that’s an american thing
The closest we have in comparison to diners would be pub food. Which can be pretty awesome.
I was going to have a healthy bowl of salad for dinner, now I'm on the way to a local burger joint. thanks andy
Betty's burgers is definitely in the top 5 chains here in Oz. The other two are not even close. Burger Project was the best chain until Neil Perry decided to cut his losses early during covid. Not exactly a surprise considering the raw ingredients he was using (cape grim beef etc) Securing the high turnover he needed at those prices was always a big ask.
What's your too 5? I just realised Varsity, Royals, Hoodburger and Meat & Bun are all Perth exclusives! East coast is missing out.
@@MisterF_1984hoodburger has to be the best burger I've had!
I loved Burger Project burgers! So sad it closed down.
Burger Project was fantastic. That place got me through my first 2 years of University at Macquarie Uni. Used to get it for lunch once a week after class.
200 aud 😂😂😂 = 400 nzd
Love the format. It's nice to see an actual chef doing food reviews!
Perhaps not burgers tho
Chef Andy giving the people the content they want 👏🙌
anything he does is the content i want
This was a very interesting video. Well done Andy! Cant wait to see whats coming next
Glad you enjoyed it
You should do local takeaway shop burgers in Aus for a video.
Yes I would love to see this
One of the glories of In N Out is that you can ask to have the fries "well-cooked" and then they are divine. I also ask for extra packets of their burger sauce to dip them in. So, so good!
We shouldn't have to ask specifically for the fries to be cooked the way they SHOULD be cooked. If in-n-out were decent they'd just cook stuff correctly to begin with
“light-well” is the best imho. it’s just the perfect crunchiness
Betty’s is definitely up there, really enjoyed the texture of the patty. I had In n out at a few locations in the states, the one in Vegas was ok but it was a really busy restaurant so felt abit like a conveyer belt system, was as much care taken with everything. Tried it again in San Diego, this store was near a military base and heavily frequented by military members and there seemed to be abit more care and attention. One of the fave places in Sydney is Chubby Buns which is a food truck but has fixed locations, but different style burger as they’re thicker patties grilled over charcoal but I’m a big fan
I like the technical almost scientific assessment of these burgers by a skilled tradesman chef. Theres a definite method and level of effort needed to get a burger right. Nice one chef.
As an Aussie, I've never seen or heard of Betty's Burgers. Looking at their website, I guess they do fit the definiton of 'chain', but pretty small. I've had the other two, and you're right, they're not bad, but as I'm sure is the same everywhere, they don't even compare to my non-chain favourite burger place (Just Poppy's, Riverhills, Brisbane). Something about chains not being able to scale properly I guess.
Just Poppy’s is pretty good their chips are really good.They have so many types of burgers on the menu
right, and putting them head to head with McDonald's isn't fair to Betty's or McDonalds lol
Killer content, I am such a burger nerd and love seeing stuff like the burger culture in Aus. Burger Urge looked awesome, but the tomato did make me audibly laugh. Assessment of In-N-Out is pretty spot on, I personally can't get around the price of Shake Shack, it really deters me from eating there but it is good. The midwest US has a solid offering with a spot called Culvers, and the south is all Whataburger. Thank you for the video!
When I was in Australia I don’t remember hitting any fast food burger places. But all the burgers I had at any take away shop was way better than any burger here in the US. I think you all just have better quality beef which makes a huge difference.
But steak and shake has the best fries imo
Local fisho burgers are lacking consistency from place to place, but the individual stores can be consistently awesome.
But for a traveller, it's like going to Maccas one day, KFC the next.... it's all over the shop.
When you find a good one, you stick with it.
Great vid Andy the new format was great.
Hahah this is awesome. :) Love the dedication!
I got to say though, something like this is probably subject to a fair amount of palate bais. One thing I noticed in the US is that everything tastes a bit different and that taste could arguably seem 'nicer' to somebody who lives there. The pervasion of 'sweetness' is a good example. Everything is sweet. . .it's hard to actually find bread without a bunch of added sugar - which to us in Oz sounds crazy. Even their Dry red wines still exhibit a great deal more sweetness than we expect from ours here at home. Perhaps an American would score our burgers lower because the taste profile isn't what they are used to and its been designed for Australia's desire for more savoury flavours. . . 🤷♂
Hi Andy, can you do an episode on how to use MSG? As in, how much is needed acrossaybe popular recipes? I live in Poland and want to buy but I am unsure how much of it to use once I get it.. thanks !!
One aspect i would have loved to see is a price adjustment to the score. The aussie visits were an AU$30 lunch. In and out in dollarbucks was about 18 bucks, the second one about 14 bucks AUD. Last US one... 33 bucks
Agree. These days cost is everything
I've always rated Grill'd very highly. Their burgers and ingredients are super tasty. You don't feel like crap after eating it. Somehow you feel like you have eaten something healthy, while satisfying those fast food needs
Depends on the Grilld the ones closer to Sydney CBD aren't the best but penriths and Parramatta aren't bad
@@JesusChrist-ze1mb ah yep, I'm in Brisbane and haven't had that issue yet
Loving this new format and can't wait for other take away cuisines. I prefer a burger from your local fish and chip shop
Fish and chip shop burger with the lot, can't beat it for value.
Double-Double Animal Style w/ chopped chilis is the right way to experience In-N-Out
Honestly my fav burger out of both countries franchises is 5 Guys. The best I had in Sydney and New York. I don't get the fries just 2 x Double Cheese Burgers with grilled onions, mushrooms, lettuce, mayo, mustard and pickles. Very expensive (in Oz) but worth it imo. Many say In N Out are good for the price but aren't anything special when comparing to 20 dollar plus burgers. Bettys I found the buns too soft and feels like a greasy mess. Each to their own.
5 Guys is super expensive, spent like $75 for two people, only for two burgers, a shared chips and 2 shakes
Five Guys has been my favorite spot when I lived in NY. Although I stopped going there and went once in a blue moon cause it became too expensive. I also like Smashburger and BurgerFi, these two chains are rare and will probably won’t get mentioned.
@@twowheelsandcroissant Yeah I think I paid $26 for just the burger
I like Five Guys best, too. I probably go about 4 to 5 times a year. (Which is more than I go to any other burger place). I get a single patty, cheese, bacon, pickles, mustard, and sometimes mushrooms or onions, on the lettuce wrap. Usually don't bother with any sides or beverage, especially since it seems they charge for water (which comes from the same dispenser as the soda), and I don't care for soda. But I do love their fries - I just don't always want them because the burger itself is generally filling enough.
Are those first two places only a Melbourne thing? I live in Sydney and have lived in multiple cities around Australia other than Melbourne and I've never heard of them.
I would love to see your review of Whataburger and Five Guys!
No Five Guys? I declare this contest illegitimate!
We have five guys in Australia. Good, but not in the top 5
Gotta check out smaller, local or regional places. Fast food is okay - the big thing is getting something reliable and consistent. The small local places really make our burger culture what it is!
You could say the same for Australia as well, in this video he just rates the fast food chain aspects
Betty’s Burgers is also in the US. I live 5 minutes away from one in Aptos
'Under seasoned' has got to be the catch phrase for everything you were eating in USA. Fun video, thank you! And to be fair, aligns with my experiences from travelling in the USA from Australia too ;-)
Interesting. When you say under-seasoned, are you saying it's lacking salt, or that it's lacking other seasonings? Fast food burgers aren't something I'd consider lacking salt.
Its not necessarily lack of salt itself but how the salt is incorporated into the dish. Depending on what kind of salt is used and when it’s added, it could just be adding sodium without adding flavor.
I assume everything in the US is oversweet and oversalted. I'm surprised Andy said it was under seasoned.
@@McNasty43 When you're talking about burger seasoning, it would be salt and pepper, maybe MSG and potentially a couple others. He's talking about intensity of the seasoning. I've been travelling recently and I also had a Japanese girl come stay with me (in the same town as Andy lives!). The general consensus is that Australian food is heavily seasoned while overseas palettes are 'more subtle'.
Yeah I was confused and assume AUs like really crusty and peppered things now. Makes sense why brisket is popular there I hear?
Hey yeah, love the vid format, the topic, & the cropped speech which quickens things along. Making me hungry mate.
I agree that Grill'd is always consistently good, and actually i really love the chips, especially with the creamy sauce option.
My experience with American take away is similar, not as good quality as Australia.
But I do love the protein style option at In n Out Burger. I really wish Australia would take hold of this concept!
Lastly, the best burgers I've had are at Andrews Burgers in Albert Park, Vic. They're so good!!
Totally agree with Grill'd. I've had Grill'd in many different places around the place (Cairns, GC, Gosford, Melbourne and Adelaide) and if you order the same burger, it is consistently good in each and every place you visit. Betty's is not as consistent.
@@userisalex I've actually never tried Betty's Burgers but probably will soon after seeing this video
@@katesmith8424 Definitely give it a go, have to try things at least once right?
@@userisalex when it comes to burgers, yes for sure lol. One of my friend's told me they've never known a female to love burgers so much 😂
@@katesmith8424 That is a good thing! You need to enjoy life while you can and that means eating burgers :)
Steak and Shake was one of my first jobs. You can make something like 50 burgers at a time on their flat top with their meat-puck smashburger system
Have to do “animal style” for the double double at in n out. Caramelized onions and they fry the burger in mustard.
As a fan of mustard, animal style is pretty much mandatory for me.
If that's the case, it sounds like In n Out is trash and the only way to half enjoy it is to get them to fry it in sauce. Not the sign of a good burger.
Five guys would have been the worthiest contender from the US
Definitely need to do 5 guys instead of stake and shake, gotta get animal style at in n out, and maybe try smash burger next time
You can't compare In-N-Out to things like Shake Shack or any of those Australian chains because they looked like they were on a whole 'nother level. In-N-Out is from the era when the only other chains were McDonalds, Burger King, Jack-In-The-Box, and Wendy's. That's who you compare them to, no others.
Good point. Also depends on who cooked it as well. What if it's a 15 year olds first day. So many variables.
It's a bit biased, an Aussie comparing Australian burgers to American ones. I also think it's a bit skewed because the burger joints in the US (excluding Shake Shack) are proper FAST food, drive-through joints. You won't find a Betty's or Grill'd in Australia that has that similar level of service aimed at efficiency and speed, so of course I'd definitely expect the quality to also be higher with more time spent. Not to mention, the prices of those Australian burgers weren't discussed 👀. All that being said, as an American in Aus for years now, if you made a fair equivalent comparison -- say US McDonalds to Aus McDonalds -- Australia's beef patty wins.
What's the best burger in America ? In your opinion how does bettys and grilld compare.
Prices in Australia more expensive because Australia government crooks more taxes & regulations to pay
love the format Andy, keep doing more food exploring, you're a great host! big ups from Auckland
Nooo Andy didn’t go to five guys!! That place is great and my favorite burger joint.
Good choice of burger joints, but it's sad you didn't also try Five Guys. I would've been really interested to see how you rated it against In N' Out ;)
Next time! ✌️
@andy_cooks Sorry to say, Five Guys is over-rated and inconsistent. Not much flavor or char.
There's five guys in Australia, so technically not exclusive
5 Guys is crazy good. Had 3 times here in Sydney and NYC. Best I've had.
Like that format! :)
as a pro tip, when you go to in-n-out you need to ask for your fries "well done" and salt them yourself. Especially if you get them animal style. Well done fries are a must at in-n-out, they'll give you that crunch and consistency you're looking for
That doesn't really speak of the quality of In-and-Out, don't it? They could just change the standard instead of having you customize each order you get.
@@oneblacksun I completely agree
I think they just don't want to alter their formula too much. They're about a consistent experience every time you go. I was surprised they even adopted the tap-to-pay terminals. @@oneblacksun
Yeah, Betty's Burgers has been my go-to after finding them one time. They're so solid and consistent. I'm glad you rated them so high.
In Australia you chose 3 x A grade burger restaurants, in the US you only chose 1 x A grade burger restaurant, the other 2 are b grade first food joints.
Yeah Canada! 🇨🇦 Must have been my begging 😂 Don’t know why we were the last in the world, we’re right beside the US, although their population is 10 times ours. And we were part of the same dominion with Australia. Anyway already got my books. 😁 Love the cookbook ❤️
Your score In-and-Out Fries is spot on. We go there to get the burgers only. Then get fries at McDs on the way home.
Betty’s is my fave Aussie franchise, just for consistency I’ve never had a bad burger from them and they are always solid
The thing about about "in n out" is that though they don't have the best burger they are half the price of most burgers on the list. So for me if an " in n out" burger is as half as good as the others (which it far exceeds) it is still a better burger.
Nooooooo you didn't get the In n Out burger animal style. They caramelize and chop up the onions while mixing it with the burger sauce to make a spread instead of giving you a huge slice of raw onion. Thats like the whole point of getting an In n Out burger 😭
They should really just put it on the menu. Nothing is secret anymore.
Someone should have educated our fav Aussie Chef how to order @ In-N-Out.... It is an acquired skill.
I see this same comment on every RUclips video that reviews their burgers. I don't even have one of these near me. And I know to order it this way out of exposure. It makes me think that this is done either out of ignorance in not doing the homework. Or intentionally, to spark people to comment and help with the algorithm.
If its that good why doesnt it come standard? Genuinely curious.
Oh and ive never heard of an "animal style" before, just to throw that out there.
@Hannah_The_Heretic it would be the equivalent to changing the big Mac or Whopper after a special order version of it becomes popular. Every chain has a classic that they're synonymous with. Changing that would mean losing that product association and brand recognition.
Betty’s is my fave. Super consistent always.
If you do more of these fast food reviews I'd like to see price mentioned too
I agree, price should always be in the dicussion. I think @TheCNSR does this the best with his ratings of chicken shops in London being the pengest!
Yeah, price matters. While Shake Shack is objectively superior to In-n-out, in-n-out is so cheap that it's hard to justify dropping at least DOUBLE the price at Shake Shack. 2 people can get a burger, fries, and a drink at in-n-out for less than $30, whereas you're gonna drop at least 50 bucks at Shake Shack, especially if both of you want a double.
Andy, next time you're in the states you should give Five Guys a try. Not necessarily a fast food spot, but it's miles above any of the places you stopped by in the US in this video.
In n out fries (not chips) should be ordered "well done" for the crispy version. Just something the locals know about. Also the burger can be customized to your liking. Basic In n Out is just okay. Customized In n Out is amazing!
Well done in-in-out fries are basically hollow. A good fry has a nice fluffy interior, and if you get them well done, the interior just kind of evaporates. The problem with in-n-out fries is that they're not double fried. Other fast food joints have fries that are par-cooked and frozen.
@@McNasty43 You are describing "very well done" fries which are dessicated. well done is just crispy
Only thing about in n out is that the fries, it’s almost that they make them too fresh and then don’t give them time to wash or fry long enough
One strength about Australian food is that it's substantially healthier, as the ingredients are more fresh (despite being injected with chemicals to prolong it's life), and the fast food doesn't contain an abundance of chemicals, preservatives and artificial flavourings
When I go to In - n - Out I order my fries "well done" so they cook them a bit more. The food is good and fresh.
I totally agree regarding the In n Out fries. They use Kennebec potatoes which have that weird mealy texture you disliked, as well as an odd flavor. It's crazy to me that they haven't switched to Russet potatoes, since it's widely agreed upon that their fries need improvement.
I disagree with you on the In n Out burger bun though. It's my favorite aspect of their burger (Other than the remarkably low price of it). Everything else about the burger is pretty standard, nothing special.
Also crazy how he’s comparing in n out to those other “fast food” Australian burger spots. All of the Australian burger spots are twice the price of an in n out burger
Andy Portnoy 😂😂😂 1 bite everyone knows the rules.
In all honesty I was so disappointed when I went to LA. We are fkn spoilt in Aus. Our beef above all is that much better. And Betty's is the best for me!
You need to ask for them to do an extra crispy fry! They will do that for In-N-Out.
He needs to ask them to make the burger animal style lol
Cookbook isn't available everywhere 😤 Waiting for pre-order in EU ☺
Excellent video! But hands down the best burger in the US is Five Guys!!!
If by best burger you mean over-compensate with 8 pounds of fries…
No to the hell it is not!!😂😂 soggy ass buns, over priced, wrapped in tinfoil like I’m in a soup kitchen. The only thing they have going for them is their fries and they are still hit and miss.
@@isambo400 maybe it's a location thing..the one I always go to is nothing like you described..the buns are always fresh and toasted not soggy at all..the patty is done well and the fries are always made right in front of you...crispy goodness
Their fries are awesome too, Also they give the options on what to add as toppings. All the way is awesome,
Great vid Andy. Ngl Grill’d is bloody good not surprised with the result here.
You're actually supposed to eat your burger upside down. the top bun is bigger than the bottom bun usually and helps control slippage.
Love this format👏keep it coming🤩
Yum love the long pickles which I could reach through and grab the last one yum!
You needed to go to Carina (unless there is one closer to you) and grab yourself a Getta Burger. I know it isn't a large chain, but well worth the drive!
Second this. And Carina not the others which tend to be a bit on the uurrgghhh side
Should definitely try Broken Hearts Burger Club next time you’re in Brisbane! They do an incredible smash burger
Hey andy have you ever had fuel burgers in nz? We frothed em when we where there a few years ago
Kind of devastated there was no Culvers or Five Guys lol
Five guys is here in Australia whereas the other two aren't (so far as I know) - I think that he was doing places not available in the other country? For my 2 cents - I found five guys to be good - it was basically a slightly less greasy in n out to my taste buds. Probably not different enough to make much of a difference to the rating though.
As someone that worked in Grill'd for 4 years about 10 years ago, I can say I'd always go back. Mainly because I know everything is cut fresh every day before opening. Beetroot sliced, carrot grated, onions sliced (OH MY GOD THE TEARS I'VE CRIED FOR 7X 30CM2 BOWLS OF ONIONS), and avo's smashed etc. They've definitely improved their chips since I worked there, the crunch is much better.
Much better than hearing people who worked at maccas say 'NEVER GO THERE AGAIN'
You can order onions at shake shack, you just have to ask. I recommend a double patty shroom stack with raw onions to anyone. It’s the only thing worth the $ at Shake Shack in my opinion. Maybe throw herb mayo on it.
Love this type of video! More please!
I especially loved seeing Andy goofing around at the end!
It's a little odd, because sometimes you go to betties you get essentially a smash burger, the most crispy patty, maybe not as thing as a smash.
How do we vote for you Andy, we only have until 1st December?
I can remember when Betty was still making and selling $1 burgers on Hastings St Noosa. Late 80's
I have become a better chef for my family because of you. Thank you Andy. Great video! Really enjoyed this ranking video :) -Jacob from San Antonio, TX
Loved this!!!!
Betty’s Burger is hands down one of the best burger joints I’ve ever had. Ferg Burger in Queenstown, New Zealand is up there also.
So as a So Cal born person living in Aus i have two faults. In N Out you want animal style burger and fries. It is loved due to its freshness for the price.
With your Bettys order, it has bacon and you didnt get a burger with their burger sauce. I rate them quite highly tbh.
But fantastic job on the vid and much love ❤️.
Andy where do you get msg in Australia? Does it go by another name?
what about the prices? i think thats important to consider. Aussie burgers are so expensive now tbh
Well I go to that Grilld and Betty's Burgers specifically (the same ones he went to) and the Grilld prices are definitely decent. By exchange rate, I'd say the Australian prices are about the same or surprisingly cheaper. I think he mentioned one of the US chains was a US$22 meal, which would be AU$34. Grilld and Betty's Burgers would offer those meals for around AU$20-26.
Your so called fast food joints look hella classy in Aussie land 😂. Awesome!
He's picked the expensive fast food places. Talking about 18 usd for each lot of food
@@Rainmain667not that expensive, but definitely expensive
@@BurgoYT expensive for "fast food"
@@BurgoYT 32 aud for a burger shake and chips easy at bettys
@@Rainmain667 oh with a shake and all yeah, mine is usually low 20s AUD
Love your content Andy on all social channels
Looks like you might have originally been including Burger Urge as well (Based on where you are in the opening).
My favorite fast food burger in USA is Culvers. Pretty regional chain though. Saw the most of them in the midwest when i lived in Michigan
Hey Andy I used to work at Grill’d and you can add an extra beef patty for $5, you just have to ask!
Love this series pls do another one
This was a great break from the usual recipe vids which are also awesome! It trips me out how similar but different our lingo is when it comes to food! Sauces = ketchup. Chips = fries. Salad = lettuce. So coo!
Glad you enjoyed it!
You going to come over to kiwi land for the Burger Fuel & disappointment of Burger Wisconsin? I'm not sure if we have any other national chains other than those. Editing to note that there's Burger Burger which has 8 outlets so I guess that counts as a national chain given they're in both islands :)
Went through Brisbane and came across Betty's burgers.. hands down the best ive ever had...
So far...
Great video Andy! Betty's Burgers are the best!!! And Grill'd's are a good second!
Betty's is top 5. Best "chain" burger in Australia was Burger Project but Neil Perry decided to cut his losses early during covid. Not exactly a surprise considering he didn't skimp on the raw ingredients (cape grim etc) and needed high turnover to make it profitable.
That was fun! Ever coming to Europe? There's soooo many great food options here!
I’ll be there next year ✌️ thanks
I have a grilld and bettys burgers outside my house and never realised bettys was a fast food chain since it always looked so high class compared to the others
If you ever come to Perth mate, i'll take you to a burger place that has won numerous awards. As for In N Out,always order the Double Double,with the Works,Animal style, best way to have one.
you should do a small locally owned restaurant burger between AU and NZ, we've got some banger local burgers here in NZ and AU does too. would be a good watch
OMG agree, local burger joints have the best burgers
Great video!
This is such a good video
I'm American and have always found the "nicer" fast food burger joints like In-N-Out and Five Guys' burgers to be under-seasoned. Five Guys doesn't salt their meat at all, so you end up with less-than-seasoned beef and too much unseasoned salad. I'm not saying that's bad; with the cheese it's a tasty combo, but for me it could be better. Maybe they're trying to be a bit healthier?