It’s not every day that you come across a number one burger. However, when you do come across such a bold proclamation, you try to understand what makes it stand out, and if you’re anything like me, Google the burger and drool once the images load. The burger in question is The Big Matt from Hawksmoor, which went viral in New York and was voted “Number One Burger in the World” by the World’s Best Steak Restaurants in 2023. It is named after the inventor, restaurant label’s founder and group executive chef Matt Brown.
Since its introduction, the burger has become one of the most requested items on the steakhouse’s menu. On the Dublin menu, the sensational rendition of the cult classic is called the Hawksmoor Hamburger. It is not the same name, but if the food critics are to be trusted, your taste palette is in for an unforgettable experience.
Under no circumstances will I admit to eating a Big Mac just before sitting down to write this article. However, after swiping erratically at the pictures of The Big Matt and committing it to my memory until the end of time, I can assure you that this loaded masterpiece is a Big Mac replica made with premium ingredients — something an adult would eat, enjoy, and rave about.
““The total bill comes up to €21 which reinforces that it is indeed a burger for adults, effectively pushing aside us college-going, budget-bearing students”
Think: shiny, brioche buns, two in-house, dry-aged one hundred percent beef patties, melting double American cheese, Hawksmoor special sauce, well-shredded iceberg lettuce, fresh onions, and homemade pickles. Accompany it with the triple cooked beef-dripping fries and their homemade ketchup and you will experience a lunch to remember. The total bill comes up to €21 which reinforces that it is indeed a burger for adults, effectively pushing aside us college-going, budget-bearing students.
Now, as you can gauge from the above description, it is a towering contraption, considering it comes with two beef patties and all. One bite in and you’re bound to experience the sweet and sharp flavors enclosed within the world of the three buns, toppling be damned. So be prepared to take big bites of this burger. But in case it still transforms into a deconstructed mess on your plate, don’t worry. Food is food and the way you enjoy it is up to you. Besides, using a fork and knife to devour a burger shouldn’t be frowned upon, right?
It’s certainly a storied burger. Not only because it pays a gourmet style tribute to your childhood favorite burger but also because it successfully captured the media’s attention and will probably be a burger to remember until the end of time.
If you’re still debating whether it is the best burger currently, get this: The Big Matt is infamous for being a limited-time item, whether it is in Edinburgh or Liverpool. Hence the fact that it is still available in our city should make you run and not walk to this food establishment.
The bottom line is that if you’ve been in pursuit of a burger that provides that perfectly chargrilled beef patty flavor and the feeling of being delightfully full after burning a mid-sized hole in your wallet, The Big Matt is the answer to all such cravings! However, if you want to go back to the classic and nostalgic Big Mac because dishing out so many euros altogether makes you want to weep a little, then I suggest sticking to the familiar. But I wouldn’t mess with The Big Matt’s “Number One” title — it seems like it has been granted for a reason
Parting note: Hawksmoor’s The Big Matt would be an ideal choice for splitting it with a date or some family members since the portion sizes are huge. Happy Eating!
