Thursday, September 22, 2011

UMAMI BURGER - BELIEVE THE HYPE.

What's going on that's so special between those  "U"- branded brioche buns, you ask?  It's hard to describe everything that is Umami Burger.  First of all, is umami really the fifth taste?  Yes, it is. Umami taste can be created by using ingredients rich in Umami taste.  Your taste buds then detect the umami and the salivating begins.  So after salty, bitter, sweet and sour, umami is actually the fifth taste.

Umami Burger's menu keeps it simple, about nine burgers. You'll find beef, pork, portobello, garden, turkey plus the occasional guest star. Burgers are cooked perfectly.. medium rare and are garnished with items such as ... There is also a secret menu, with a few items, including the best burger ever.... the Spicy Bird. You have to ask for it. Actually, it's mandatory that at least one in your party actually order it. It's that good and it rivals their famous Truffle Burger. Burgers are on the small side but one should satiate you. If not, split tree among two of you. Fries are solid. Sweet potato fries are sweet and salty. Tempura Onion rings are greasy but stellar. Cheese fries, cheesy tater tots and smashed potatoes also make guest appearances.

Two words: Spicy Bird