Overall Rating
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8.5 / 10
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Off late, the choice of dine in or the item I order ends up as a burger. Clearly not a good and healthy sign, but come on life is all about cheating the daily routine. No doubt there are a few brands in the Emirati market that offers fitness oriented burger and sandwiches, but I like to stick to the policy of if you do it you got to do it big.
There are many newbie Emirati burger joints that have emerged recently, thereby increasing the overall competition in the market. However, something I have noticed and which fascinates me is the concept of keeping the menu simple. I personally prefer to call them #HiddenGems. Unlike the day to day cafeteria that uses ready-made frozen patties, such dedicated burger joints follow the process of developing in-house burger patties with a touch of their own mix. Everything is freshly prepared in-house itself |
One such joint is Astoria Burger which located on Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (Sharjah Emirate). They have kept the menu simple mainly with the option of a few appetizers, burger meat & chicken, few dessert and freshly prepared mojitos. The ratio of quality price and quantity, are all on the positive curve. However, the only downside I felt is the lack of space in the outlet. Therefore, I would recommend Astoria Burger as an apt takeaway option. Parking? Ample of space right outside the outlet.
I was unaware of the brand till I was invited by my foodie bloggers to join them for a mini kitty party session. The pecks of dining with other bloggers, is the willingness to share and to try out multiple options from the menu.
I was unaware of the brand till I was invited by my foodie bloggers to join them for a mini kitty party session. The pecks of dining with other bloggers, is the willingness to share and to try out multiple options from the menu.
From the appetizer section, we ordered a Dynamite Shrimp (AED 25) and a Cheetos fries with cheese (AED15). Out of the two,, #MyFavourite pick would be the Dynamite Shrimp, simply because of the bang-on homemade sauce and the perfect crunch it had in every bite. I would like to stress on the word homemade mainly because of the genuine and simple flavor the sauce had.
This doesn’t mean that Cheetos fries would not deserve the limelight attention it deserves. The simple combination of French fries topped with melted cheese and crushed Cheetos chips is something unique It is a decent pick with ample quantity and the right amount of gooey cheese. However, the fries got soggy over time.
This doesn’t mean that Cheetos fries would not deserve the limelight attention it deserves. The simple combination of French fries topped with melted cheese and crushed Cheetos chips is something unique It is a decent pick with ample quantity and the right amount of gooey cheese. However, the fries got soggy over time.
From the main burger section, we ordered Astoria Chicken Burger (AED 25); Chicken Cheetos Burger (AED 29) and Astoria Burger (AED 28)
Let me start off with #MyFavourite and the one I chose as my pick, which is none other than the Astoria Chicken Burger. The burger is prepared from a deep-fried breaded chicken fillet along with cheese and chicken sauce. The chicken sauce is yet another #SecretSauce of the brand. To add an extra crunchiness and a health factor in the burger, fresh lettuce is also used. This burger is phenomenal and could be considered as the right definition of a crunchy-cheesy melt fix.
As the other two burgers were ordered by my fellow bloggers, I was unable to experience a full-fledged flavor and taste. But never the less, from what they commented I could sense a positive feel about the sliders.
Let me start off with #MyFavourite and the one I chose as my pick, which is none other than the Astoria Chicken Burger. The burger is prepared from a deep-fried breaded chicken fillet along with cheese and chicken sauce. The chicken sauce is yet another #SecretSauce of the brand. To add an extra crunchiness and a health factor in the burger, fresh lettuce is also used. This burger is phenomenal and could be considered as the right definition of a crunchy-cheesy melt fix.
As the other two burgers were ordered by my fellow bloggers, I was unable to experience a full-fledged flavor and taste. But never the less, from what they commented I could sense a positive feel about the sliders.
Chicken Cheetos Burger (AED 29) is very similar to the Astoria Chicken Burger but a few changes which would be the replacement of chicken sauce with a special spicy sauce making the slider hot. Another difference would the extra crunch element which would be the use of crushed Cheetos chips.
Astoria Burger (AED 28) is a simple preparation of grilled beef patty with melted cheese and beef sauce. The healthy element that comes with the burger would be the use of an extra veggie instead of one which would be tomato and lettuce.
Astoria Burger (AED 28) is a simple preparation of grilled beef patty with melted cheese and beef sauce. The healthy element that comes with the burger would be the use of an extra veggie instead of one which would be tomato and lettuce.
As a lubricant to our rush eating, we ordered the Passion Strawberry Mojito (AED 15). The mix of citrus and berry was very refreshing and soothing. A must-have mojito especially during scorching summers and humid evenings.
The #BestSeller and the highlights from the menu would be the Lotus Ice cream and the Lotus Milkshake with crushed lotus biscuits and lotus spread. Lotus Ice Cream is the usual vanilla ice cream although with right thickness. It was a perfect delight to indulge with lotus spread topping.