The story
Burger King on Piazza Santa Maria di Gesù in Catania recently went head-to-head with its biggest rival in a taste test by the Frama Twins, and it came out on top. The creators declared that the fries here “are thicker, cheaper and tastier than McDonald’s,” and called the Bacon King burger “juicier and more satisfying.” On the dessert front, they found the King Fusion Oreo good, though the McFlurry “edges it out slightly.”
This Catania outpost may be a fast-food staple, but the Frama Twins’ challenge shows it holds its own against the golden arches—especially when you’re craving a thicker fry and a hefty, juicy burger. A solid pick for a casual, tourist-friendly bite in the city.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2024.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 3 dish mentions say about the food
The Bacon King earns raves for its smoky, indulgent layers, with reviewers praising its messy, satisfying heft. The overall vibe is unapologetically fast-food maximalism, delivering pure, greasy comfort.
“The burger is thicker and the meat is juicier, not dry like McDonald's. The bacon quantity seems higher, though it's not crunchy — that's a shame. The mayonnaise prevails, which we've always liked. The cheese is slightly more noticeable. The bread is different from the classic milk bread. I'm enjoying it.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Burger King. Most active: Frama Twins
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MC DONALD'S vs BURGER KING | Qual è il FAST FOOD MIGLIORE? | Food Challenge · @ 0:03
Burger King wins this challenge — the fries are thicker, cheaper and tastier than McDonald's, the Bacon King burger is juicier and more satisfying, and while the King Fusion Oreo is good, the McFlurry edges it out slightly.
Dishes mentioned
Patatine Fritte
These fries are thicker — they remind me of the ones from food trucks. They're better than McDonald's fries, in my opinion. The portion is also bigger and they cost less.
Bacon King
The burger is thicker and the meat is juicier, not dry like McDonald's. The bacon quantity seems higher, though it's not crunchy — that's a shame. The mayonnaise prevails, which we've always liked. The cheese is slightly more noticeable. The bread is different from the classic milk bread. I'm enjoying it.
King Fusion Oreo
It looks similar to the McFlurry. The ice cream is good, with lots of Oreo pieces on top. It's melting a lot too. I like it, but I think the McFlurry is slightly better — I'd pay the extra 20 cents for the McFlurry. The quantity of ice cream seems bigger here, maybe because Burger King just opened in Catania and is being generous.
