For over a century, America has cultivated a growing obsession withfast-food burgers.
As moreburger chainshave proliferated, so have the various burger iterations.
Call it “common ground beef.”
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I’m referring, of course, to Habit Burger Grill’s Double Char.
Despite its obvious popularity, I’d never actually eaten this burger before.
According to the chain, it’s made from"100% pure ground beef."
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The meat is"fresh, never frozen.
“It’s also “grilled over an open flame,” not fried on a flattop.
But does the actual burger live up to its newfound hype?
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I had to find out.
Here’s my take on the Double Char, based on that impressionable first bite.
If you want cheese, that’s an extra 90 cents.
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The look:Highly crushable.
By that, I mean both compact and captivating.
The Double Char appeared well-designed to accomplish this.
Helpfully, it came partially wrapped in paper for easy holding and less mess.
A moderately thick slice of pinkish tomato held down the middle.
The two beef patties were piled on top.
The meat looked relatively thin, but oozing with cheese.
That’s when you know you’re in for an incredibly juicy burger.
And indeed it was.
The lusciousness was evident upon the first bite.
The beef was soft, rich, and satisfying, with a noticeable touch of smokiness from the grill.
Its fatty flavor was nicely balanced out by the creamy mayo, tart pickles, and refreshingly crisp lettuce.
Capping it all off, the caramelized onions added notes of tang and pepper.
It’s a very classic, comforting affair, made with good-quality ingredients and executed with precision.
That makes it a winner in my book.
