nashslash Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 (edited) Looking for a place to buy a decent cheeseburger and good (not overcooked) chips in Kata or Karon. Edited July 3, 2011 by nashslash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankBlunt Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 Are you asking for recommendations or just telling everyone what you're doing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenBravo Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 Angus O'Tooles Irish pub in Karon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinginKata Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 Angus O'Tooles Irish pub in Karon. Is the O'Tooles in Kata ever open ? Never see it open lunch/afternoon. Don't know about evenings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coatesy Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 Funny I was just thinking the same thing !!!! ..... what ever happened to NASA burger ??? ..... their chicken burgers and food was good and I think one of the better takeaway food places around Kata !!! any new recommendations would be great !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nashslash Posted July 3, 2011 Author Share Posted July 3, 2011 Are you asking for recommendations or just telling everyone what you're doing? Read the title, pointless post. Some people ... “Cheeseburger And Chips In Kata/Karon Your recommendations" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Are you asking for recommendations or just telling everyone what you're doing? Read the title, pointless post. Some people ... “Cheeseburger And Chips In Kata/Karon Your recommendations" Problem may be that the subheader, in this case 'your recommendations' does not appear on all mobiles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Funny I was just thinking the same thing !!!! ..... what ever happened to NASA burger ??? ..... their chicken burgers and food was good and I think one of the better takeaway food places around Kata !!! any new recommendations would be great !!! NASA Burger first moved from their location at the intersection to Katekwan Road, next to my shop, where they had a proper restaurant. Too much keymoney to be paid at the old location. Not enough business though at their new location, so they recently changed and are now selling all kind of garments. Again, not enough business so they are closed quite often now. I think the shophouse is owned by the brother of the lady running it, that is why they are still there. If it were a normal rental place they would have been long gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmitch Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Funny I was just thinking the same thing !!!! ..... what ever happened to NASA burger ??? ..... their chicken burgers and food was good and I think one of the better takeaway food places around Kata !!! any new recommendations would be great !!! Vince, the original owner, returned to the UK. I know the land on which the original shop was built was owned by his wife's family so very little rent/key money changed hands at first. I presume he split from his wife and that was the end of it. There's nothing similar as far as I am aware in the vicinity. I've heard Harry's in Karon does a decent burger but I haven't tried it. The new owner has by all accounts improved the food there. But they are closed until October so I have not really helped the OP at all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katabeachbum Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Funny I was just thinking the same thing !!!! ..... what ever happened to NASA burger ??? ..... their chicken burgers and food was good and I think one of the better takeaway food places around Kata !!! any new recommendations would be great !!! Vince, the original owner, returned to the UK. I know the land on which the original shop was built was owned by his wife's family so very little rent/key money changed hands at first. I presume he split from his wife and that was the end of it. There's nothing similar as far as I am aware in the vicinity. I've heard Harry's in Karon does a decent burger but I haven't tried it. The new owner has by all accounts improved the food there. But they are closed until October so I have not really helped the OP at all! Vince claimed the original NASA land was owned by his GF family, but it was more likely public posessed land, now paved as a road They did have good burgers so did the burger joint outside KL Mart in Chalong until any new found, homeburgers have to do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDRIDER Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Fogg on beach road Kata, great burger and the BBQ sauce is so so good, did not think i should say that BBQ from Norway was any good And dont forget the view Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boater Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 my old home away from home was the sugar palm resort, there is a restuarant at the end of that soi that done a very nice burger and chips... owned by the hotel if i remember Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuppachops Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 kata villa man, you already know they do the best double bacon and cheese burger only problem is one day its 200 baht the next day its 140 baht the prices change every week lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seriouseats Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 (edited) Give up on finding a good burger in thailand. Buy Thai-french at villa/central and make your patties. Sea salt/pepper/wisthechire(because its not premium meat) caramelize onions in canola oil + butter then Cook in cast iron with canola oil + butter if theres not enough left at 50% power on burner.. turn only once after maybe 3-4mins? put good quality imported yellow cheese slice after 2:30 for 30secs~ add condiment to burger bread and voila. You have a 60-100 baht burger depending on what you use that will taste better than any burger you've paid 300baht at a restaurant for. Doesn't take more than a good cooking method to make a good burger, nothing you add or even the quality of the meat can compare to a good burned, that doesn't taste like its burned, crust. Sincerely, a meat enthusiast. Edited July 4, 2011 by seriouseats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katabeachbum Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 GF and I went for a bike ride last night and I got this sudden urge for draft beer Angus o Tools in Karon. Biggest in Town burger, no kidding, like half a pound(225g), lots of chips and onion rings, choise of medium or well done burger and it actually was medium Americans would probably consider it a joke, as burger bun is not exactly to Burgerkings spec, and chips are british chips, large, cooked once in oil for rather short time. No french fries, no pommes frites, irish/british chips I loved it, genuine British burger and chips but the price, 280 baht, ad 50 baht for a tiny slice of bacon and 20 baht for the smell of cheese, your at 350 baht Nice Irish pub setting, Kilkenny bitter and Guiness draft, pints at 190 baht I will be back for the beer, the burger not so often due to price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seriouseats Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 is the cook that canadian guy from the place in phuket town that closed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 GF and I went for a bike ride last night and I got this sudden urge for draft beer Angus o Tools in Karon. Biggest in Town burger, no kidding, like half a pound(225g), lots of chips and onion rings, choise of medium or well done burger and it actually was medium Americans would probably consider it a joke, as burger bun is not exactly to Burgerkings spec, and chips are british chips, large, cooked once in oil for rather short time. No french fries, no pommes frites, irish/british chips I loved it, genuine British burger and chips but the price, 280 baht, ad 50 baht for a tiny slice of bacon and 20 baht for the smell of cheese, your at 350 baht Nice Irish pub setting, Kilkenny bitter and Guiness draft, pints at 190 baht I will be back for the beer, the burger not so often due to price Feel home sick now. Have a pint for me next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaBuddha Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Give up on finding a good burger in thailand. Buy Thai-french at villa/central and make your patties. Sea salt/pepper/wisthechire(because its not premium meat) caramelize onions in canola oil + butter then Cook in cast iron with canola oil + butter if theres not enough left at 50% power on burner.. turn only once after maybe 3-4mins? put good quality imported yellow cheese slice after 2:30 for 30secs~ add condiment to burger bread and voila. You have a 60-100 baht burger depending on what you use that will taste better than any burger you've paid 300baht at a restaurant for. Doesn't take more than a good cooking method to make a good burger, nothing you add or even the quality of the meat can compare to a good burned, that doesn't taste like its burned, crust. Sincerely, a meat enthusiast. +1. Exactly what I do. I have yet to find a place that can make a burger as good as mine, IMHO. If/when Ricky's grill (Rick'N'Roll) opens again in the high season, he makes a good one too. Ribs as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seriouseats Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 just made myself one.. less than 100baht.. cooked and seared perfectly with fresh butter Now if i could get those pickled banana peppers.. my life would be perfect. They dont seem to have them in asia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milanman Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 +1. Exactly what I do. I have yet to find a place that can make a burger as good as mine, IMHO. If/when Ricky's grill (Rick'N'Roll) opens again in the high season, he makes a good one too. Ribs as well. SB - Rick's is open now.....well some times! From what I have seen maybe they are open 3 times a week! Great Business Strategy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ping Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 I've given up trying to find a really good burger (at a reasonable price). I agree with the others that it's best to make your own - although the ingredients in my burgers are a bit more involved than those of seriouseats. I also use bread slices rather than buns - important to use quality bread rather than those awful sweetened standard loaves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chainsaw Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 I've given up trying to find a really good burger (at a reasonable price). I agree with the others that it's best to make your own - although the ingredients in my burgers are a bit more involved than those of seriouseats. I also use bread slices rather than buns - important to use quality bread rather than those awful sweetened standard loaves. Quality bread can be bought at the bakery next to The Family restaurant. Not expensive either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modafinil Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 Wrong location, but Mom's in Kamala (from Patong turn right at the second set of traffic lights, 400 metres on your left) do an excellent home-made cheeseburger and chips (not fries) for an affordable 130 baht, generous portions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shot Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 Wrong location, but Mom's in Kamala (from Patong turn right at the second set of traffic lights, 400 metres on your left) do an excellent home-made cheeseburger and chips (not fries) for an affordable 130 baht, generous portions. I agree. Good burger, good price. But, it's Mam's not Mom's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinginKata Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 Quality bread can be bought at the bakery next to The Family restaurant. Not expensive either. And the rolls (buns) are good too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honoluabay Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 Yes the Burgers at Rick n Roll were very good last year, I am sure when he back up and running he will again. With new look maybe this year will be great for him. Good Luck +1. Exactly what I do. I have yet to find a place that can make a burger as good as mine, IMHO. If/when Ricky's grill (Rick'N'Roll) opens again in the high season, he makes a good one too. Ribs as well. SB - Rick's is open now.....well some times! From what I have seen maybe they are open 3 times a week! Great Business Strategy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaBuddha Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 +1. Exactly what I do. I have yet to find a place that can make a burger as good as mine, IMHO. If/when Ricky's grill (Rick'N'Roll) opens again in the high season, he makes a good one too. Ribs as well. SB - Rick's is open now.....well some times! From what I have seen maybe they are open 3 times a week! Great Business Strategy! I'm talking about the grill/kitchen Milanman. The bar is open everyday with shortened low-season hours if it's not a no-alcohol holiday/election weekend with the exception of a few days here and there due to staffing issues. Ricky is back in the states at the moment due to health and other personal reasons. This is not a "business strategy." But I know you will take any shot you can at Ricky. I credit him with staying mostly open during this abysmal low season. As much can not be said of many other establishments. Now, can we please stay on topic. (Burgers, not Ricky's "business strategy") Not in Kata, but another potential "Best burger in Phuket" contender is Friendship Beach. Sometimes live music too. http://jamie-monk.blogspot.com/2007/01/restaurant-tips-friendship-beach.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katabeachbum Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 Quality bread can be bought at the bakery next to The Family restaurant. Not expensive either. And the rolls (buns) are good too. Big One in Kata, exellent Hamburger and Hot dog bread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinginKata Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 Quality bread can be bought at the bakery next to The Family restaurant. Not expensive either. And the rolls (buns) are good too. Big One in Kata, exellent Hamburger and Hot dog bread Mmmmm... not so sure. If very fresh the bread is acceptable, but often the bread is past it's sell by date. I used to be a fan of Big One bread but now I go the distance and buy at the Bakery next to Tesco Chalong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katabeachbum Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 Quality bread can be bought at the bakery next to The Family restaurant. Not expensive either. And the rolls (buns) are good too. Big One in Kata, exellent Hamburger and Hot dog bread Mmmmm... not so sure. If very fresh the bread is acceptable, but often the bread is past it's sell by date. I used to be a fan of Big One bread but now I go the distance and buy at the Bakery next to Tesco Chalong. Big One Kata is supplied by baker twice a week, but I wont tell when but I will try Family/Tesco Chalong Rawai baker. Basicly I am happy as long as sugar content is low. it all becomes fresh with a few seconds on the grill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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