Photography by Abdulaziz Al Herz
We ate a burger every week for the past two months and here are our thoughts.
I Wish Grill and Café
Hafith Ibrahim St., Khobar
We ordered the Double I Wish Burger and had mixed feelings. The bun was excellent and the thickness and portion size were ideal but it needed a little extra spice. Still, definitely a must try.
| Bun | 5 |
| Thickness | 5 |
| Juiciness | 3.5 |
| Portion | 4 |
| Taste | 3 |
Grill Shack
King Fahd St., Khobar
Tiny! Even their Double Grill Shack Burger was on the smaller side. The bun and thickness were not too bad, but overall not enough to keep us coming back.
| Bun | 4 |
| Thickness | 4 |
| Juiciness | 3 |
| Portion | 2.5 |
| Taste | 3 |
Gourmet Kitchen Burger
Mall of Dhahran
This was an epiphany. We ordered the Persian Lamb and everything was on point, from the spices and the service to the portion and the plating. We’re particular about our burgers and GKB totally understood us.
| Bun | 4 |
| Thickness | 5 |
| Juiciness | 5 |
| Portion | 5 |
| Taste | 5 |
Fuddruckers
Rashid Mall, Khobar
We expected nothing less from Fuddruckers. We ordered the Tumbleweed and enjoyed it thoroughly. The bun was exquisite, the cheese – beyond perfection and the meat was sensational.
| Bun | 5 |
| Thickness | 5 |
| Juiciness | 4 |
| Portion | 5 |
| Taste | 5 |
Wayback Burgers
King Salman bin Abdulaziz Rd
Oh, how we’d looked forward to this, ever since the opening soon sign went up. We ordered the Double Bacon Burger and finished it in a single bite – not at all worth the price.
| Bun | 3 |
| Thickness | 3 |
| Juiciness | 4 |
| Portion | 2 |
| Taste | 3 |
Burger Stop
Prince Mohammed bin Fahd St., Dammam
Turki Center, Khobar
Burger Stop is one of the most creative with its burgers. The Cheese Explosion is just that – an explosion of cheese amidst a juicy patty and perfect sauce. It’s hard not to get obsessed.
| Bun | 4 |
| Thickness | 5 |
| Juiciness | 4 |
| Portion | 5 |
| Taste | 4 |
Ranch Burger
Prince Mohammed bin Fahd St., Dammam
The only problem with The Ranch is that it isn’t big enough. The bun, however, is perfect and the meat is fresh, soft and juicy.
| Bun | 5 |
| Thickness | 3 |
| Juiciness | 4 |
| Portion | 2 |
| Taste | 4 |
Bun & Patty
Prince Turki St., Khobar
Again, the portion problem. We had the Original Hamburger, and while it wasn’t bad at all – definitely fresh – it just didn’t stand out.
| Bun | 5 |
| Thickness | 3 |
| Juiciness | 3 |
| Portion | 2 |
| Taste | 3 |
Elevation Burger
Prince Turki St., Khobar
The Elevation Burger is a must try just because there’s so much scope. It’s juicy, thick, fresh and delicious.
| Bun | 3 |
| Thickness | 4 |
| Juiciness | 4 |
| Portion | 3 |
| Taste | 4 |
FROM BAHRAIN!
Mooyah Burger
Juffair, Bahrain
We ordered the extra spicy Caliente, which was loaded with hot sauces and jalapenos and we can safely say Mooyah holds nothing back. The burger was the spiciest we’ve ever had and, from the looks of it, everything else on the menu is just as juicy and scrumptious.
| Bun | 5 |
| Thickness | 5 |
| Juiciness | 5 |
| Portion | 5 |
| Taste | 4 |
