Funky Chef, Pyrmont
It’s undeniable that the Plan B $10 Wagyu Burger has almost become a legend in its own right. Not really working in the vicinity I mourned ever having the chance to try it again, however when I walked past Funky Chef and saw a $10 Wagyu Burger up on the board I immediately jumped to the challenge. Not that it took a lot of convincing!
I wouldn’t necessarily call myself a coffee drinker and so don’t really think I can tell when I’ve been served a good vs. bad coffee, it just always seems bitter, hence the mocha. However, one thing is undeniable… pretty latte art makes any coffee appealing! The boys in my team think it’s illegal that I’m a coder that doesn’t like coffee, it’s supposed to be in our genes or something like that. Personally I don’t think coffee even wakes me up! Is that weird?
Phoenix Organic Cola
My co-worker swears by the Phoenix organic cola saying it’s nothing like the typical mass produced cans, the result is almost honey sweet and much less carbonated than I’m used to. I’ve only ever noticed this brand in the local cafes but browsing through their website shows they actually offer a wide range of drinks including hot chocolates!
$10 Wagyu Burger
At first glance the burger doesn’t seem overly different to a normal burger. It’s served simply enough alone on a wide plate, however the burger itself is easily 1/3 larger than Plan B’s burger giving it points on quantity alone. My greedy eye notices the layer of melted cheese AND unmelted cheese which makes my heart jump (if not my arteries).
Beetroot goodness
The real surprise comes when you begin to take the burger apart. I prefer my burgers with tomato sauce and lift the top to spread a layer of sauce and am surprised by a thick dab of beetroot puree! Beetroot is one of those things I just cannot keep off myself when eating it so having it in a spreadable form is a pleasant surprise. The base of the burger is generously buttered inching me ever closer to that heart attack. Bring it on I say!
The meat patty while not as tall as the Plan B burger is definitely filling as it spreads across the wider burger. The meat is lovely and juicy and the table soon falls into silence as we munch away. The burger is a little too large to handle easily I end up slicing it into two in order to handle it cleanly, even in halves by the end of the meal my stomach is groaning and I reluctantly give up my idea of dessert!
By the end of the meal I’m dreading the thought of rolling myself back to the office and just wish that I could take a nap at my table. I do believe I’ve found a worthy opponent for the Plan B burger but also do think that size wise the Plan B burger is a little more suitable for lunch! While the burger may be a once in a while indulgence at Funky Chef I’m sure I’ll be back for the numerous Quiches, sandwiches and lunch boxes I saw available for takeaway.
Funky Chef
182 Harris Street
Pyrmont NSW 2009
Ph: (02) 8223 1111
Web: http://www.funkychef.com/deli/index.asp
Funky Chef is open for Breakfast and Lunch, Monday to Friday.
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Minh is a food, photography, tv loving girl who on occasion likes to think that she can cook. I can't hold my drink for what its worth and have an unhealthy obsession with green tea products.
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This article was written on 13 Jul 2009, and is filed under Lunch, Sydney, CBD.
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nice way to do the beetroot.
.-= Simon Food Favourites´s last blog ..Jimmy’s Recipe Malaysia: Laksa, Sydney (7 July 2009) =-.
Oooh – pretty mocha!
How was the burger pattie? Any comparison to Plan B?
.-= Tina´s last blog ..The lunch collective – Part I =-.
Oohh competition for Plan B I must try!! How coincidentally I had Plan B today haha
.-= FFichiban´s last blog ..Kobe Jones – King Street Wharf, Sydney (2) =-.
Okay LOL, maybe I try one last burger, this one…
Want to overcome my burger hex with Rockpool & Plan B!
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Looks gooooood!
Don’t worry Minh, I too can’t/don’t drink coffee!! It’s hot chocolate or nothing.
You should come up to St Leonards/Crows Nest and check out some of the buger places there!
Looks delicious. I miss those creative burgers (with stuff Americans wouldn’t even think of putting in theirs) there. My favourite is with a fried egg, bacon, and a slice of pickled beetroot.
.-= Marc @ NoRecipes´s last blog ..Pastilla =-.
I’m not a huge coffee drinker either, I do have them occassionally, but can’t quite tell the difference between a great/not-so-great one – I much prefer my green tea (lol) – must be an Asian thing!
The burger sounds yum, I like the sound of the beetroot puree…
.-= Betty´s last blog ..Hugos Bar Pizza =-.
Aha! Sounds like we need to try this one too. I’m always up for a burger
ive heard many good things abt this plan b burger (all ositive actually!)
too bad im a traitor to the human race (vegetarian haha)
.-= betty´s last blog ..The Fair Trade Coffee Company =-.
i just like the name of the place haha
Ohhh yum – that burger looks soo good!! I would love to try it, especially with the beetroot puree… mmmmm
.-= Anita´s last blog ..Butter Chicken =-.
Oohh another $10 wagyu burger to compete with Plan B. Loving the beetroot puree addition to the burger. Too bad it’s only open on weekdays!
.-= foodie-central´s last blog ..Uighur =-.
Nice to see a post on my Sat morning coffee & muffin joint. From a coffee lover, the coffee here is great as I’m a fan on the Toby’s Estate blend which they offer.
Oh and to the person above me, it’s def open on weekends (Sat at least).
Aw it’s near where I used to work before.
Pyrmont area has quite alot to offer eh? Hmm i can feel my burger craving coming up..
.-= Yas´s last blog ..Late night self-indulgence. =-.
oh man. wagyu burger…. looks and sounds delicious!