CLX reloaded
HiI have been quite pleasantly surprised by the reaction the search for Lesothos best burger has garnered. First, big ups those of you who read and appreciated the first installment of this series. Second, shout out to the five or six of you who went to try out the Cater City burger owing to the review I did. I hope it was as enjoyable as mine. I don’t know if I made it clear that my palette is quite basic. I like what I like, and it’s not based on intricate flavour combinations or the like. Just what works for me.
Somebody suggested I should try to build some type of criterion in to how I rate the burgers. I think I’ll try and do that. Systems and processes are the key to any sustainable entity aren’t they, Why not for this review series too? First, will be the quality (freshness/taste) of the bun. Then will be the kind of relish and/or sauces used, how do they combine, and how does that affect the flavour or more importantly the taste in my mouth. Then the finishes. Gherkin and tomato, or lettuce. Do they work in there, or not. Finally, the extras. Do cheese and bacon come as standard in the burger? Is there something I might not have thought of in there that makes the whole thing come together?
This week, my search finds me along the hustle and bustle of Kingsway. The main road in Maseru. Cuban Linx is the name of the establishment. I had no idea they even served burgers. I suppose this has come with the new facelift. A sort of, “new year, new me”. It’s strange eating a burger at a place where I used to eat good times and groove! However, as the old adage goes, “needs must”.
I’d like to build in a new segment to this burger review titled the “Corona test” and no that’s not administered with a thermometer (too soon?) Rather it is a check of how far I’ve gulped down my beer by the time my food arrives. This test might prejudice other establishments though, so perhaps we’ll leave it out for now.
I've come with a considerable hunger, and am ready to wash this burger down with my favourite Corona... Looking at the menu, this particular burger promises a lot.
One change from the previous review is that I’m writing this in the present tense. I’m reviewing this burger as I enjoy it... And it’s good. But it isn’t “Oh Gotts! Is like a tremm!” Good. Toasted bun, crunchy gherkin (mmm) fresh lettuce and tomato, melted cheese, feta cheese, a battered onion ring all SO good but the patty... The patty let’s the whole effort down because it doesn’t hit the spot. It’s missing that- French for- I don’t know what...
I’ve wolfed it down in double quick time owing to hunger, and am satisfied even if I’m not mindblown. Honourable mention must go to the chips which were really quite good!
I’m going to go ahead and score this burger a quite good seven-and-a-half.
Big ups to CLX reloaded...
