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| - We are on the hunt for the BEST BURGER in Toronto! Stop #7: Bestellen
Bestellen is a European tavern on the west side of the city. It has a bit of a dark and sultry feel, so I'd say a good choice of venue for your next Tinder date. They seem to specialize in high quality beef and pork, fresh to def ingredients, plus they apparently have a roof top garden.
Now I know this is the Burger Hunt, but I came here with a friend who treated me to some fun dishes that deserve recognition. First up we had their oysters served with horseradish. Not much to say here; they were nice. Then came the Pig Ear. They serve these guys as little slivers of (likely) deep fried goodness. The crispiness and salty temptation of these made me understand how easily I could become obese. Next up came the Burrata, which is generally a mozzarella outer shell filled with cream. It was served with candy cane beets, blood orange, and a green of some sort. The cheese was surprisingly light, and the sweetness of the blood orange gave it a welcome accent. Lastly, we got the oxtail croquettes. They were served with celeriac yogurt, and a stupidly fresh tasting salsa verde.
On to the main show! I walked into this not knowing anything about the menu, and when I saw that their burger selection was a single burger... put simply, I was concerned. My worries were briskly eased. The Bestellen Burger features a picturesque brioche bun that stands out from your typical bun in a great way. Once you really settle into that first bite though, things get a smidge emotional. They serve this bad boy with caramelized onions, raclette (a cheese), and a beef patty that rivals Toma's. My goodness was that a thick patty, and thank God because that tender meat melts in your mouth oh-so well, especially as the raclette and onions do the same.
By the end of it all I had big dilemma. Bestellen serves up a burger without a lot of the fanfare of the other restaurants on the Burger Hunt, but damn did they do the basics proud! As of right now, Bestellen has muscled Holy Chuck and Wahlburgers out of the #2 spot, and made Toma feel a little unsafe at the top spot. Still though, Toma is the Truth. Anyway, the hunt is almost over! Loved the experience Bestellen! (And much appreciated chef Jordan)
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