Assessment: Flippin’ Burgers, Stockholm, Sweden

Consider Stockholm’s culinary scene, and advantageous eating and chic eateries will little question come to thoughts. However typically, luxurious isn’t present in white tablecloths or elaborate tasting menus. A terrific instance of that is Flippin’ Burgers, an understated spot in Stockholm’s upscale Norrmalm district.

And whereas this may occasionally not match the mould of a typical luxurious expertise, Flippin’ Burgers’ dedication to high quality and ease has earned them a status as one of many metropolis’s best burger experiences. We referred to as in for lunch quickly after arriving within the metropolis to see what all of the fuss is about.

The meals

The menu reads: “Our philosophy at Flippin’ is to maintain it easy. A handful of burgers and shakes, fries on the aspect, a bunch of craft beers and a few pure wines”. However there’s extra to it than that. There’s a dedication to high quality elements and a meticulous consideration to element. And while the menu might seem simple, there’s lots that has gone on behind the scenes to realize the proper patty.

My spouse was delighted along with her conventional cheeseburger, which she stated was fairly probably the perfect burger she’d ever had. Cooked to perfection, the meat was juicy and tender, with a wealthy depth of flavour and refined seasoning to permit the pure style of the meat to shine.

The burgers are handmade, floor in-house with contemporary dry aged beef from three small Swedish suppliers, while the vegetarian various that our youthful son had is a pea-based patty from Past Beef. The bread is baked contemporary on daily basis at Magnus Johanssons Bageri, only a 10-minute drive away.

Myself and my different son selected to go slightly extra ‘off piste’ with the cricket burger, described as “A Colorado basic. Cream cheese, caramelised onions, pickled pink onions and jalapeño”. For these unfamiliar, crickets are thought of an eco-friendly supply of protein, and this burger was created from a cricket-infused patty, providing a twist that felt each adventurous and splendid. And while it’s a nod to the rising development of sustainable consuming, I’ll confess that the driving power for our selection was extra out of sheer curiosity.

That stated, we had been actually not disenchanted. It was so succulent and with a really refined earthiness that made it appear unexpectedly indulgent. Whereas consuming a cricket-based dish may sound daring to some, it was executed so nicely that it didn’t really feel outlandish in any respect. I would definitely strive different cricket-based delicacies once more, and the truth that it’s a sustainable, eco-friendly choice comes as an added bonus.

On the aspect, we loved the 2 varieties of fries – conventional fries often called ‘Flippin’ trade fries’ – and ‘Swedish natural fries’ that are double fried single origin natural potatoes from the fertile soils of Skåne in southern Sweden.

Flippin’ Burgers additionally serve shakes, sodas, juices, craft beers, ciders and wine.

The chef

Former engineer Jon Widegren is the mastermind behind Flippin’ Burgers. He spent six weeks travelling round America, studying the artwork of the proper burger, earlier than launching a crowdsourcing marketing campaign to fulfil his imaginative and prescient: a burger restaurant that prioritises sustainable, regionally sourced elements to ship an distinctive burger expertise with none frills. He was travelling on the time of our go to so we sadly didn’t get to satisfy however his affect permeates each a part of the restaurant, with all of the workers sharing his enthusiasm for the proper burger expertise.

The atmosphere

Inside, it’s a heat and welcoming house – a retro homage to a basic American diner. Partitions are adorned with a mixture of US imagery and memorabilia, while vinyl information present a glimpse into American music and popular culture. Seating is informal but fashionable, with high-backed leather-based stools on both aspect of glossy wood tables.

It’s a really casual vibe with industrial-style lamps casting a smooth glow over the tables. We arrived fairly early, simply as they had been opening, however this quiet house in a short time remodeled right into a bustling hub of dialog, because the ready workers scurried backwards and forwards with orders from the open-plan kitchen.

The price

Burgers fluctuate in price from 115 SEK for the standard, single hamburger to 165 SEK for a double BCJ burger (native natural craft bacon, cheese and jalapeños). Contemplating the standard and innovation behind the menu, that is unbelievable worth and quantities to simply $10-$20, no matter you select.

The ultimate verdict

In a metropolis recognized for its high-end eating places and advantageous eating, this isn’t “luxurious” within the conventional sense, nevertheless it’s actually an expensive tackle the burger. Mix this with a laid-back environment and you’ve got the proper elements for guilt-free indulgence. Not solely that, however there’s a dedication to high quality and sustainability, at a worth level that’s very a lot in attain of extra frugal travellers.

Dislcosure: Our go to was sponsored by Flippin’ Burgers and our journey was kindly supported by Go to Stockholm.

Paul Johnson

Paul Johnson is Editor of A Luxurious Journey Weblog and has labored within the journey trade for greater than 30 years. He’s Winner of the Improvements in Journey ‘Greatest Journey Influencer’ Award from WIRED journal. Along with different awards, the weblog has additionally been voted “one of many world’s finest journey blogs” and “finest for luxurious” by The Telegraph.