"Something about watching beef patties smashed on a grill within an inch of their lives gets our heart rate racing. And the burger-making station at this in-and-out style spot by Tottenham Court Road station makes for a pulse-quickening show. The chefs rush around, throwing potato bun bottoms in takeaway boxes, while another fills the huge griddle with perfectly round wagyu patties, before smashing onions into them, and topping with American cheese while it’s still sizzling. It’s a chaotic, pickle and jalapeño-filled scene—that results in one of London’s best burgers. photo credit: Aleksandra Boruch photo credit: Aleksandra Boruch photo credit: Aleksandra Boruch photo credit: Aleksandra Boruch photo credit: Aleksandra Boruch The awkward, limited, practicality-over-comfort stool seating means taking food away is what you’ll want to do, but we’d suggest risking lower back pain to eat these burgers fresh. That way you’ll get to enjoy the charred, meaty edges, creamy, spicy ‘special sauce’, and crispy shallots before they turn soft. Food Rundown photo credit: Aleksandra Boruch Wagyu Cheese Smsh Bn It’s a short menu, but we will always opt for the cheese. And this one is particularly great. It starts with a soft potato bun. Two flattened wagyu patties have onions melted into them, and they’re stacked with gooey layers of orange cheese melted between them, and messily thrown in pickles and jalapeños. It’s a perfect, slightly spicy smashburger that’s so moreish we’d suggest skipping the chips and ordering two burgers instead." - Rianne Shlebak
