It had been a while since I had a really good burger, so after doing a little bit of Yelp surfing, I decided to try out Naina's Kitchen - and how could I *not* try them out after seeing the words 'stuffed burgers' on their menu? As if I needed more convincing, their burgers have earned their share of awards over the years, including winning the 2016 Alberta Burgerfest, earning a silver medal at the 2016 Canadian Food Championships, and winning the 2017 YYC Burger Battle. With all that, I'm in!
I like the low-key atmosphere at Naina's, instantly comfortable when you walk in, with a friendly vibe and really friendly staff. The folks at Naina's are really great, and my server was really personable and made sure that everything was A-OK every time she passed my table.
Some very tempting poutines and grilled cheese sandwiches went by, but I kept my eyes on the prize, ordering the burger stuffed with bacon and cheddar. (There are a number of signature stuffed burger combinations on their menu, including one stuffed with bacon mac and cheese!) With the toppings on the inside, it takes a little longer for the burger to cook through, but the wait was well worth-it - a perfectly cooked burger with all sorts of delicious goodness in every bite. The burgers weigh in at a half-pound of Alberta beef, and they're generous with the stuffing, so if you cut your burger in half, make sure to hold your burger cut-side up! You'll need some extra napkins no matter how you bite into it, but once you do, you just won't care, going right in for the next bite.
I also ordered a side Caesar salad, and it was one of the best Caesars I've had in quite some time, with a really good (house-made?) dressing and using toast crisps in place of the traditional croutons, making for some crunch in every bite.
Naina's Kitchen knows their burgers and, for those of you who are a bit less adventurous, you can get a more traditional quarter-pound burger with the same array of options as toppings. There's definitely something for everyone on their menu, so grab your friends and head over to Naina's Kitchen for an enjoyable night out!