gennisis Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 I just had the best hamburger I have ever had in Chiang Mai.Mad Dod...................wonderful Here we go again...yet another gushing plaudit for that epicurian delight...."The Burger"! A few ounces of minced meat served in a bit of bread. So wonderful that the world has to be informed......sad..sad...sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donnyboy Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Reminds me of that Paris Hilton commercial where she is eating a burger in a bikini while washing the car in a sexy manner. you mean this one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 I just had the best hamburger I have ever had in Chiang Mai.Mad Dod...................wonderful Here we go again...yet another gushing plaudit for that epicurian delight...."The Burger"! A few ounces of minced meat served in a bit of bread. So wonderful that the world has to be informed......sad..sad...sad. Thank you for sharing your boring opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabaijai Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 The Saloon and the Dukes are running neck to neck! And at this point Duke's is ahead Lots of problems with straw polls like this, the most obvious being it begs the question, 'how many of the respondents have eaten burgers at all of these outlets?' Also which burgers at which place, etc. Me, I've only tried the Burger King, McD's, Duke's Mike's, Woody's and Chiang Mai Saloon. And I notice Guitarman is not on the list, a real oversight as Nicky goes all out with his burgers there, whether you like 'em or not. I think a blind tasting is in order, organized by UG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeaceBlondie Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 I had my usual bacon cheeseburger at Mikes, good as ever. May have to give Woodys a second try. An alternative ground beef fix is to go to Miguels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 I think a blind tasting is in order sabaijai is right - as he usually is - a blind tasting is the only way to really be fair, but it is almost impossible to pull off considering every ingredient has to be served at the correct temperature in order to be at it's best. Someone mentioned the other day that even McDonald's fast food burgers can be delicious when served right out of the oven, so I went out and had one and I concur. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 Woody's and Burger King are way out front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maejo Man Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 Thank you for sharing your boring opinion. Pot, Kettle and Black are three words that spring to mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austhaied Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 The Saloon and the Dukes are running neck to neck! And at this point Duke's is ahead Lots of problems with straw polls like this, the most obvious being it begs the question, 'how many of the respondents have eaten burgers at all of these outlets?' Also which burgers at which place, etc. Me, I've only tried the Burger King, McD's, Duke's Mike's, Woody's and Chiang Mai Saloon. And I notice Guitarman is not on the list, a real oversight as Nicky goes all out with his burgers there, whether you like 'em or not. I think a blind tasting is in order, organized by UG If you need volunteers for the "blind tasting" i would be glad to help out.. The Guitarmans burgers should not only be on the poll they should be the winners by far.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sriracha john Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 It's encouraging that only one burger joint out of 11 is outpacing khao soi in the poll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 Khow soi is not part of the poll. "Other" actually signifies foot long hotdogs with mustard from Seven/Eleven! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 Thank you for sharing your boring opinion. Pot, Kettle and Black are three words that spring to mind Grumpy, Old and Man are three more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sriracha john Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 Khow soi is not part of the poll. "Other" actually signifies foot long hotdogs with mustard from Seven/Eleven! No, I presumed the "Other" was any other burger joint not previously listed in the poll and thus included in the 11. The khao soi I was referring to was the last option in the poll. It's the one that is in 2nd place behind Woody's and ahead of 10 other burger joints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobs00 Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 (edited) Let's go Khao Soi fans! We need to drive away all these "Hamburglars" from hijacking this forum again! Vote for the last option! No Burgers! Edited February 5, 2008 by mobs00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 That is the Southern fried chicken option. I believe that khao soi is over on the Thai food forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crow Boy Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 The name of the place is the Guitarman and is on the continuation of Loi Kroh after it crosses the night bazaar and almost at the end at Th Charoen Prathet. Yes great burgers and great music. My preference is the pizza - please don't start on that thread. I go for #7 "The Sex Pistols" Real peperonni onion and all the tasty stuff. And I notice Guitarman is not on the list, a real oversight as Nicky goes all out with his burgers there, whether you like 'em or not. The Guitarmans burgers should not only be on the poll they should be the winners by far.. I mentioned Guitarman in my post above and have added it to the poll - currently it is on 2 votes. If anyone has voted in the other category and wants it moved to Guitarman please send me a PM and I will change the vote accordingly. Similarly anyone wanting to add another venue please let me know and I will add it to the poll. CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crow Boy Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 As requested - I have created a poll for the better known Hamburger places around Chiang Mai. Apologies to the places left out but such is life.Notes: 7) Any resemblance with this poll and reality is purely coincidental Lots of problems with straw polls like this, the most obvious being it begs the question, 'how many of the respondents have eaten burgers at all of these outlets?' Also which burgers at which place, etc. Me, I've only tried the Burger King, McD's, Duke's Mike's, Woody's and Chiang Mai Saloon. And I notice Guitarman is not on the list, a real oversight as Nicky goes all out with his burgers there, whether you like 'em or not. In my post above is the salient point - "any resemblance with this poll and reality is purely coincidental". That said it is actually not a bad poll as such. The question is "my favourite burger comes from .........." not of these 11 choices which is the best burger?" A similar question would be "what is your favourite city in the USA?" my answer would be Austin Texas. I haven't been to every city in the US but I have been to Austin and had a great time so it is my favourite city there. The fact that not everyone has tried every burger place in Chiang Mai is irrelevant - the question is to give an opinion not do a taste test but simply to state a preference. I added the last option as a bit of a joke but I am finding it particularly interesting. The CM forum has an apparent fixation with burgers but approximately half of the members don't care a fit about them despite the bandwidth used to discuss their merits in minute detail. Personally I am with them - I like burgers and enjoy the OCCASIONAL one but I don't have a fixation about them - get a grip guys they are disposable food not haute couisine. CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmsally Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 I added the last option as a bit of a joke but I am finding it particularly interesting. The CM forum has an apparent fixation with burgers but approximately half of the members don't care a fit about them despite the bandwidth used to discuss their merits in minute detail. Personally I am with them - I like burgers and enjoy the OCCASIONAL one but I don't have a fixation about them - get a grip guys they are disposable food not haute couisine. I'm the last option, hate the things. You would have to pay me to eat one, not the other way around! My dogs are quite partial to them though. Must admit I bought for the dogs on the way home when I had forgotten to buy dog food! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerbeer Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 I added the last option as a bit of a joke but I am finding it particularly interesting. The CM forum has an apparent fixation with burgers but approximately half of the members don't care a fit about them despite the bandwidth used to discuss their merits in minute detail. Personally I am with them - I like burgers and enjoy the OCCASIONAL one but I don't have a fixation about them - get a grip guys they are disposable food not haute couisine. I'm the last option, hate the things. You would have to pay me to eat one, not the other way around! My dogs are quite partial to them though. Must admit I bought for the dogs on the way home when I had forgotten to buy dog food! get them some BBQ ribs next time in case you forget to buy dog food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 (edited) I added the last option as a bit of a joke but I am finding it particularly interesting. The CM forum has an apparent fixation with burgers but approximately half of the members don't care a fit about them despite the bandwidth used to discuss their merits in minute detail. Personally I am with them - I like burgers and enjoy the OCCASIONAL one but I don't have a fixation about them - get a grip guys they are disposable food not haute couisine.CB So, the great supermoderator flipflops. Have you ever considered running for political office? Actually, according to your poll, only about 25% of respondents claim that they don't enjoy hamburgers, however, I would guess that many of them are indeed in your camp, sneaking out to Woody's after a few beers and stuffing down greasy, dripping Aussie burgers with beet-root, pineapple and dripping egg yolk, going on about how great it was to your mates and later then claiming to be above it all. "Personally I am with them - I like burgers and enjoy the OCCASIONAL one but I don't have a fixation about them." This thread is about people who like hamburgers every once in a while - not three times a day - and according to your old posts and private conversations you are one of them. There is a big difference between "enjoying an occasional burger" and not eating them at all. Edited February 5, 2008 by Ulysses G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sriracha john Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 and now, Khao Soi is ahead as the best "burger" in Chiang Mai poll.... well done to the citizens of that fair city, my faith has been restored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kan Win Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 Nothing wrong with Woody's burgers. I've never been disappointed. Nor have I suffered any kind of severe 'crumbling effect' other than that which would be expected from eating a minced beef patty. So a big thumbs up for Woody's from me. Hi "Bentley" I voted for others as 3 other folks did. Had one of yours "Cold" as per MY request. Came in piping hot, but I do enjoy the flavours of a cold one, then you know what you are eating. Hot burgers are masked behind the heat, sauces etc.. but your's Sir, was full of the flavour of fresh herbs and other ingredients that really came out eaten cold. Try it somtam folks, then and only then you Kan compare burger for burger. Now I shall Burger-off-ski The Colonel, Kan Win Been there, ate there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeaceBlondie Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 Five years ago, I visited Chiang Mai to check it out for a retirement. teaching and entertainment. If I had only had Thai food to consume, I'd have returned to the highlands of Chiapas, refried beans and stupid commune cooks who literally could not cook a soft egg. If they do away with Western food here, I will run out before my current visa extension runs out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 and now, Khao Soi is ahead as the best "burger" in Chiang Mai poll.... well done to the citizens of that fair city, my faith has been restored. Khao soi is never mentioned on the poll, however, there is an option for people who don't like burgers, but it has been out-voted four to one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 (edited) David of the Duke's is so heartbroken about coming in at third that he is thinking of switching to using ground sirloin for his burgers. Woody's watch out! Edited February 9, 2008 by Ulysses G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rasseru Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 David of the Duke's is so heartbroken about coming in at third . . . He is no such thing. He knows perfectly well that most of the teeming masses of the hamburger world, armed though they be with ballots, never visit either of his establishments, rendering their votes meaningless -- in effect, no more than a null and void hoi polloi poll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 He did kind of insinuate that they were mostly all drunks, rolling out of Spicys at 4 AM, and then casting their vote the next morning while still in a drunken stupor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sriracha john Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Today's poem: a hoi polloi poll. won by khao soi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el jefe Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Today's poem:a hoi polloi poll. won by khao soi I've tried the burgers from 5 of the places in the poll. Duke's is marginally acceptable but the best of those I've tried and who I voted for. But now that supposedly Khao Soi is an option, that would be far and away my top choice. I'm still not sure if "Other" or "I don't eat hamburgers" is the right answer for Khao Soi, but I'd change my vote if I could. btw, I used to really like Duke's burgers but getting one cooked rare is an increasingly rare occurrence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sriracha john Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Today's poem:a hoi polloi poll. won by khao soi I've tried the burgers from 5 of the places in the poll. Duke's is marginally acceptable but the best of those I've tried and who I voted for. But now that supposedly Khao Soi is an option, that would be far and away my top choice. I'm still not sure if "Other" or "I don't eat hamburgers" is the right answer for Khao Soi, but I'd change my vote if I could. btw, I used to really like Duke's burgers but getting one cooked rare is an increasingly rare occurrence. I'm sure a friendly PM to a helpful mod could have your vote properly adjusted. So, in the interim, the tally change is: Dukes: 6 Khao Soi: 12 and all others remain unchanged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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