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Five Napkin Burger’s signature burger earns raves for its juicy, towering perfection, while the overall vibe is one of indulgent, messy satisfaction that keeps diners coming back.
“This is their Signature Burger: meat, cheese, sauce, and caramelized onions. There's little to say: the meat is the best of all so far, even better than the wagyu that surprised me. But the bun is a bit too invasive. It gains points back on the onions because they're really good. I lose a bit on the cheese — Swiss cheese gives a bit of acidity — in the end it doesn't convince me completely. But overall it's really good, because the meat in a burger is the boss; if the meat is good, the whole burger is at a high level. With a few tweaks it could become perfect.”
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1 creator has covered Five Napkin Burger. Most active: Giovanni Fois
Five Napkin Burger is a New York institution with excellent meat, but the bun and cheese keep it from perfection.
Dishes mentioned
Signature Burger
This is their Signature Burger: meat, cheese, sauce, and caramelized onions. There's little to say: the meat is the best of all so far, even better than the wagyu that surprised me. But the bun is a bit too invasive. It gains points back on the onions because they're really good. I lose a bit on the cheese — Swiss cheese gives a bit of acidity — in the end it doesn't convince me completely. But overall it's really good, because the meat in a burger is the boss; if the meat is good, the whole burger is at a high level. With a few tweaks it could become perfect.
