Evaluate: Flippin’ Burgers, Stockholm, Sweden

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

And whereas this may increasingly not match the mould of a typical luxurious expertise, Flippin’ Burgers’ dedication to high quality and ease has earned them a repute as one of many metropolis’s best burger experiences. We known 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 keep it simple. A handful of burgers and shakes, fries on the side, a bunch of craft beers and some natural 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 attain the right patty.

My spouse was delighted together with her conventional cheeseburger, which she mentioned was fairly presumably the perfect burger she’d ever had. Cooked to perfection, the meat was juicy and tender, with a wealthy depth of flavour and delicate 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 different that our youthful son had is a pea-based patty from Past Beef. The bread is baked contemporary day by day at Magnus Johanssons Bageri, only a 10-minute drive away.

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

That mentioned, we had been actually not upset. It was so succulent and with a really delicate 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 attempt different cricket-based delicacies once more, and the truth that it’s a sustainable, eco-friendly possibility comes as an added bonus.

On the facet, we loved the 2 forms of fries – conventional fries generally known as ‘Flippin’ trade fries’ – and ‘Swedish organic 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 right 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 fulfill however his affect permeates each a part of the restaurant, with all of the employees sharing his enthusiasm for the right burger expertise.

The atmosphere

Inside, it’s a heat and alluring house – a retro homage to a traditional 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 facet of modern wood tables.

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

The associated fee

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 unimaginable 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 fantastic eating, this isn’t “luxury” within the conventional sense, however it’s actually an expensive tackle the burger. Mix this with a laid-back environment and you’ve got the right elements for guilt-free indulgence. Not solely that, however there’s a dedication to high quality and sustainability, at a value 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 ‘Best Travel Influencer’ Award from WIRED journal. Along with different awards, the weblog has additionally been voted “one of the world’s best travel blogs” and “best for luxury” by The Telegraph.