Byron Burger

In the world of eating out regularly, enjoyable constants are hard to find. There are those places you'll keep going back to, but finding one is not easy. As any regular readers will know, my ongoing romance with Le Vacherin and Launceston Place are testament to this. However, the kinds of places I feel the most smug about are the ones you see everywhere. Gems in front of you which other people might dismiss instantly.

Byron Burger is one such gem. The burgers here are just about the best you can get whilst still paying a reasonable price. Currently London-confined, the chain is about to expand all over the country and by golly, everyone's in for a treat. I remember going to Byron for the first time in Westfield and being thrilled that they did proper burgers, cooked to order, and a great milkshake to go alongside.

Since then, I couldn't tell you how many times I've been to various Byron branches across London. They are always there; convenient and appealing. The classic is always enough for me: a rare burger with simple trimmings, sauces and chips. It doesn't get much more satisfying. Add in a milkshake or two (if you're feeling adventurous) and it is exactly what you expect and hope for.

All that said, I worry if the Byron ship might be about to sail. Last time I was there, I mentioned I wanted my burger rare and they said I would have to do with medium rare. Not quite what I was expecting. It seems hard to believe that with the constant expansion (a new one seems to pop up in London every month or so), the quality and consistency won't suffer. I truly hope not, because this is one chain I'm absolutely stuck on.

They won't let you down, they won't overcharge, they won't do anything outside what you're expecting. Byron is (at the moment) the best chain restaurant in London, probably in the UK. They are superb at what they do and it is something worth trying out when you get a hankering for a decent burger at a decent price.

Byron Burger