Burger Review: Applebee’s
I’ve never liked Applebee’s because I never had a good experience there. Whatever I ordered I ended up hating and their menu just didn’t have as much variety as I wanted. Yesterday I passed by for the first time in over a year ago and things have changed considerably since my last visit. The menu has a lot more interesting stuff on it and probably the most shocking thing of all, I actually left the place satisfied and thinking about going back.
They had four burgers on their menu but I decided to go with the cheese burger since the other options were a classic burger with no cheese, a cheese burger with bacon, and the last burger was I think a Hawaiian burger with Pineapple (gross!). All the burgers are made using a 100% Angus Beef and cooked medium well.
My burger arrived 10-15 minutes after placing my order and after a few bites I realized that although the Applebee’s burger isn’t good enough to be a contender for the top spot, it was a pretty good burger. It tasted and smelled like it was grilled on a backyard barbecue which is a good thing because barbecued burgers always taste good. The burger was not super thick but was still very juicy and the cheese melted perfectly. Now one thing I found weird although it didn’t have an effect on the taste was that it felt like I was biting into a steak and not a burger. I don’t know if thats normal with Angus beef but it just felt weird.
Overall though there wasn’t much wrong with the burger. It didn’t have this “oh I need to have another one right now” taste to it which is why it didn’t score any higher. But it did score pretty high because I’m giving it a 3.5 out of 5 which puts it inline with the Fuddruckers burger. That alone is an achievement.
Applebee’s is located on the Gulf Road, Mishref and Souk Sharq.
The cost of the Angus Cheese Burger was KD2.150
Previously Reviewed:
Bredz
Fuddruckers
Hashi
Johnny Rockets
Munch
Prime & Toast
Slider Station
Sheraton Hotel
The Little Oven
Wimpy
But it doesn’t look too appetizing,, and I dunno why but the bun looks dry.. But I guess tasting it is a whole other story..
It’s great esp considering the price. I told you it was going to be good :D
I only like Hardees.. whats wrong with me :(
another good thing at applebees is the shrimp and parmeasan steak…
looks amazing
I still hate Applebees
mocman – wierd that appleby’s have that combination of Shrimp and parmesan on their menu since fish and dairy arnt usually paired together.
what happened to the mushroom burger,, not available anymore ?! that makes me sad :P
I dont see how the burger at slider station got 4 out of 5 while it has non of the looks of a classic burger! While this one gets 3.5
So Mark, whats your weight now btw compared to the beginning of the contest?
oh my god… applebee’s have something good… SHOCKING! Although I must admit the picture does look delicious… me is starving at work.. NOT GOOD!
Hasan whats the problem if the burger doesn’t look like a classic burger?
Until you try burger hub’s i will decide if ur my friend or no :D also their strawberry milkshake kinda tastes like KDD strawberry ice cream.
So far im with you except for the Sheraton + munch + prime & toast, i didn’t try them, but will as soon as i can.
ps. kindly delete the 1st comment :D
best looking burger you’ve reviewed so far!
Johnny Rockets ooo baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaasssssssssss !
Especially with lot lot of lettuce ;)
By the way, why always my posts awaits moderation? is it because of my dynamic IP address?
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Mark haven’t tried it, but I saw a place called Gourmet Burger Company in the Avenues. That may be worth trying.
yup they’re on my to do list which is never ending!
I always thought it should look like a classic burger, adds more I guess. Maybe I am wrong after all!
Just heard of a new burger joint in salhiya ground floor called burger shop! Try it Mark :P
huh? where in salhiya exactly, there is starbucks and that place in front of it but i didnt see any other burger place 2 days ago when i was there
Try Ruby Tuesday burgers, i thought they sucked but they turned around to be great
Im not sure really i read about it online :/
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