Grill'd, Sydney

Grill'd is a casual burger joint, a chain in Australia. The premise is healthy burgers. They offer a slew of patty varieties, standard beef, to upgraded wagyu or organic beef, to pork belly, lamb, chicken, or veggie. The menu is rounded out by salads and a trio of fried items (chips, sweet potato chips, and zucchini chips).

I first visited Grill'd years ago, during one of my first visits to Sydney, as it was a common lunch destination from the office due to proximity.  I remember never really thinking it was great, but my co-workers all loved it, and certainly liked the "healthier" aspect of the place.  My memories are mostly "meh" and I never sought it out again.

That is, until I was attending a food festival and Grill'd was there, offering up an interesting sounding bite.

Sir Truffle Slider.

"Premium 100% Australian Wagyu Pattie with creamy Truffle mayo, Aged Cheddar Cheese, Smoked Sea Salt, Cos Lettuce and Fresh Basil."

I had the slider version of their signature premium burger, the Wagyu based Sir Truffle.

The patty was fully cooked, well done, and the wagyu certainly wasn't able to shine.  Sadness.

The bun was uninteresting, not fluffy, not brioche, no seeds ... just, a bun.  The cos lettuce was crisp and fresh.

The aged cheddar was quite good, quality, flavorful cheddar, and it was well melted.  The star though was certainly the truffle mayo.  Creamy, great truffle flavor.

I liked the truffle mayo and cheddar, but, alas, the overall sider was pretty dry and not good.  Perhaps better in full size form, made to order?

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