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2016-01-20
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I had the opportunity to attend a food tasting session at Wildfire Burgers last Wednesday. Having only tried burgers from Fatboys, Handburger, GRUB and Little Hiro, I was excited to see whether Wildfire Burgers could be the game changer for me - I'm not a big fan of burgers. While waiting for the food, I checked out the menu which composed mainly of burgers ($16-$26), fried chicken and a range of alcoholic beverages. Good for those looking for a place to unwind after work I guess?We got to try 7
While waiting for the food, I checked out the menu which composed mainly of burgers ($16-$26), fried chicken and a range of alcoholic beverages. Good for those looking for a place to unwind after work I guess?
We got to try 7 dishes that night.
1. Black Ebi Burger
Charcoal brioche buns infused with squid ink aioli, breaded prawn patty, butterhead lettuce, sliced tomatoes, grilled pumpkin shreds with yuzu kosho mayonnaise.
The first mouthful was enjoyable, as the crispy breaded prawn patty paired well with the veggies and black bun. I really liked the bun 'cause it was slightly toasted and had this sweet squid ink taste. I did not know there was squid ink prior to eating the burger, so it was a pleasant surprise. The prawn patty was flavourful too, 'cause it's not minced prawn but more like prawns chopped into bite size (like Mcdonald's ebi burger patty la). However, after a few more chomps, there was this orange-y taste coming from the burger. Upon inspection and confirmation, we realised it was actually grilled pumpkin shreads with yuzu kosho mayo! It was a strange combination in my opinion, but a plus for yuzu lovers I guess? I finished the burger anyways.
Rating: 4/5 for the taste if it came without the grilled pumpkin shreds and yuzu kosho mayonnaise. Priced at $19, I guess it's worth a try if you have the money.
2. Truffled Mushroom Burger
120 day grain fed beef patty, arugula, beer caramelised onions, sauteed mushrooms, gruyere cheese, truffle oil, truffle mayonnaise and signature master sauce.
I could not detect the truffle scent when this dish arrived. The patty tasted pretty dry by itself, and was not as flavourful as expected. Not sure if it's just me, but the mild truffle mayonnaise and signature sauce failed to enhance the taste of the burger. Sure there were cheese and mushrooms, but hmmmm... I didn't finish this burger.
Rating: 2/5 for the taste. Priced at $23.
3. Southern Style Fried Chicken
This dish arrived with maple syrup on the side. The chicken was nicely fried, crispy on the outside, juicy and tender on the inside. While many raved about this dish because it was really flavourful, I could not really taste the seasoning. Perhaps that's why the chef provided maple syrup?
Rating: 3/5 for the taste. Priced at $13.
4. Sriracha Glazed Fried Chicken
What is sriracha? Hot sauce. Is this hot? Yes! The chicken was nicely fried, like the one above. But again, I was let down by the taste. While the sriracha sauce was spicy, it was one-dimensional and did not enhance the flavour. However, this dish was highly praised by a few others. Maybe you can give it a try if you're craving for spicy fried chicken.
Rating: 2/5 for the taste. Priced at $13.
5. Curry Fries
Ok the seasoning tastes like curry fish! Those indian curry fish that I dip with roti prata. But the curry taste kind of dies down as you eat more (not in a bad way). If I compared this to the rest of the fries served that night, this would be my favourite.
Rating: 4/5 for the taste. Priced at $9.
6. Sichuan Fries
This one... first impression: peppery. But the after taste is akin to drinking soda. That carbonated, popping sensation. I think it's the peppers that pop, like popping candy! If you like pepper and coke, you can give this a try. It's a love-hate dish, as this was highly rated by some. Not for me though!
Rating: 1/5 for the taste. Priced at $9.
7. Chili Cheese Fries
My favourite chili cheese fries are those from superdog, but sadly, they have all closed down. Where to find nice chili cheese fries now? Wildfire Burger's rendition of the dish came with sour cream, minced meat, beans, cheese and spring onion. I could not taste the cheese, and felt that the bits of minced meat and beans needed more seasoning.
Rating: 2/5 for the taste. Priced at $15.
Lastly, I must share that the service was excellent. The chef also took the time to chat with us, and I felt that he was really passionate about his cooking. However, I'm still not a fan of burgers, hence probably wouldn't return, considering the price. Thank you openrice for the invitation!
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