During a late night grocery shop a few weeks ago I stopped by the new Burger Theory on Liverpool Rd, on the site of the old Burgers Anonymous that I had never been to. I had the Jalapeno Theory ($15), a burger featuring two smashed beef patties, gooey American cheese, and slivers of jalapeno on a Martin’s potato roll bun.
All components of this burger contributed to its success. The Martin’s potato roll was soft and sweet, a totally premium ingredient that is a rare find in the smash burger scene. The patty was crispy on the outside and moist on the inside, layered with just the right ratio of cheese that made the burger tasty without being too sticky or oily. The flavour of the fresh jalapeno pepper was bright and zesty, cutting through the fattiness of the meat and cheese, though a greater quantity of jalapeno would’ve been preferred for my palate.
Overall it was a fairly good burger, possibly a bit small for the price, but to be fair a double quarter pounder at Maccas is $10.55 these days and sometimes it’s worthwhile to support a fledgling local business.
Burger Theory
277A Liverpool Rd, Ashfield NSW 2131