I don’t think I can ever be bored with Burger Cartel. I mean, I lost count already on how many times I’ve been here, yet I still keep wanting more and more. This time, I returned with my Dad for dinner after spending two days diving on the north east side of Bali. We were famished and we planned on getting ourselves filled with some nice mouthful burgers.
As always, I go for the Mozzarella Sticks for appetizer. Unlike how it used to be served, this time I got four piece instead of the usual three and they were not served on a bed of greens. The sweet and savory bolognese sauce is always my go-to dipping sauce to pair with the Mozzarella Sticks. It adds flavor and tanginess here and there to the pure savory deep-fried cheese.
Apparently, it was my lucky day. After a few failed attempts of not being able to swap my buns with anything that doesn’t have carbs in it, I finally got the chance to substitute the delicious brioche buns with mushroom, yay! I took the liberty to ask Richie beforehand whether or not I can still swap my buns with anything that doesn’t have carbs in it. “Yes, the full menu is adjustable. You can add and replace whatever you want,” he said. So, I had my burger with mushrooms. I know, this may be a let down to some of you burger lovers, but, hey, as long as I don’t have to bail on my diet, I’m all in.
I nudged my Dad to have the Piggy Blinders and he complied the moment he acknowledge that the burger consists of pulled pork. He was in the mood of having pulled pork anyway, so it’s a win-win solution. As for me, I had me the Killers, which consisted of fried chicken and beef patty in one stack. Talk about cardiac arrest, am I right? But, I guess, that’s why it earns the name the Killers.
I wrote about the Piggy Blinders before, but not about the Killers. Now, this burger, like I stated before, consisted of fried chicken and beef patty. Then, came along the other ingredients, such as cheddar cheese, red onion, pickled cucumber, pickled red cabbage, and some sauce to complete the flavor wheel. Since I had mushrooms to go with my burger, the truffle mayonnaise got extra strong. I’m not a big fan of truffle, the flavor is just too strange for my taste bud, but I got to enjoy it this time, maybe because the flavor blended so well with the mushroom. The fried chicken was not dry, despite it being well-fried, but not excessively juicy as well. It was to my liking. There was a hint of spiciness here and there when I bite into the chicken, enough to add some flavor, but not too strong for those who can’t handle spices. As for the beef patty, I asked mine to be cooked medium well. Thank God, the chef complied with my request. The meat was juicy as hell, the tenderness was on point, and I enjoyed every delicious bites.
The Killers, with mushrooms as buns substitute, is definitely a great option for those of you who are currently on a diet. It’s definitely fulfilling and you don’t get this guilt after devouring the whole thing clean. Care to try?
The Burger Cartel
Jalan Raya Pengosekan, No. 108
Ubud, Bali - 80571
Opening Hours:
SUN - THU: 11 AM - 11 PM
FRI - SAT: 11AM - 11:45 PM
Contact:
+62 812 9586 5347
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