Spade's Burger @ Sri Petaling

From the north (Penang) to the south (Johor) and stopping in between (Perak & Klang Valley), Spade's Burger has invaded us since 2013.  I don't really have a thing for burgers....and that's because they usually come with cheese and I'm no fan of that.  Of course, I can order them without cheese (if they don't foul up my order) though burger enthusiasts will say they just aren't the same without cheese! :O

The first time we went to try Spade's Burger at their Seri Petaling branch, we were astounded when told that they had run out of buns.  What?  Run out of buns?  How can a burger joint run out of buns?  They said the delivery of their buns had been held back to later in the evening.  We couldn't wait, so we left to look for another venue for dinner.

I ended trying Spade's Burger through delivery (which came from their Seri Petaling branch).  Of course, trying to find a burger without cheese is next to impossible.  I noted only two, Porkception (but it had sauteed pork belly which I'm not a fan of) and Phynix (but I don't fancy white sauce).  So, I made sure I just stayed clear of those that had cheese sauce and sharp cheddar.

I went with Dark Knight @ RM22.14 in a set with fries and drink (RM15.79 a la carte) coz that's one of those that didn't have the words cheese sauce or sharp cheddar in its description.  Spade's burger are known for their pork burgers, no time for chicken or beef burgers here....wuahahahaha!  It comes with a pork patty (there's an option for beef patty too), cheddar (at least not sharp cheddar), cheese crisp, caramelised bacon bits and Spade's sauce.

The pork patty that was well seasoned and juicy with a very good sear was in between some fresh, crisp lettuce and halved cherry tomatoes.  The top side of the burger was filled with the house Spade's sauce that had bacon bits in it.  It was lightly tangy and very tasty.

I left special instructions to omit the cheddar (luckily they did) and cheese crisp but it was a blessing in disguise that they forgot about the crisp cheese as I didn't know I would enjoy it so much.  It doesn't taste cheesy at all but savoury, crisp and very fragrant.  I would definitely not omit this in the future (hey, I even want more)...kekeke! ;P

Someone did mention that the charcoal bun was not fresh, nor soft and fluffy (when she ate it), but luckily, I didn't have that problem with their Seri Petaling branch (maybe that's why they ran out of buns as they ensure their buns are delivered fresh daily).  The ones I had were adequately soft and fluffy, perhaps not as soft as some others but I'll gladly accept that as they hold up very well during delivery.  I've had my share of buns that were too soft and they become soggy after absorbing the sauces to the point of almost disintegrating when you bite into them.  So, I don't mind a slightly denser texture actually as long as the bun is still fresh.

The other burger we ordered (which I didn't taste) was the 300 @ RM22.78 in a set with fries and drink (RM16.43 a la carte) which consisted of 2 x pork katsu, 2 x cheddar, bacon and teriyaki mayo.

You can make it a combo by adding fries, Spade's salad, salted egg fish skin, porkets or fried bacon strips and a soft drink (choice of Coke or Sprite, Minute Maid orange or ice lemon tea).  All the add-ons are also available as sides (in larger portions) with more choices of onion rings or salmon & chips.

The very thick cut fries (as proper fries should be) were crisp on the outside and soft on the inside.  Not only were they thick cut, they were cut from very large potatoes as evidenced by some pieces as long as 6 inches. Ooo, I like them thick and large....that way the potatoes stay fluffy after they've been fried, not shrivelled and dry.

The two Spade dips provided for the fries, one is like a tangy thousand island sauce while the other is on the spicy side.  Both were good though I preferred the tangy one a bit more but because the sauces were in such tiny containers and the fries were so thick and chunky, you'd end up finishing both (maybe not even enough).

Their burgers range from pork to beef, chicken to salmon and mushrooms to veggie.  All the burgers are priced around RM12 - RM20 (for the burger alone) although do note that not all burgers that can be eaten on-site are offered in their delivery menu.  They also have seasonal burgers throughout the year and some come with rather quirky names but what they offer via delivery tend to be limited, in fact you may not even be able to get some of the burgers on their regular menu.

My Personal Opinion

As long as I stay clear of those with cheddar (especially the words sharp or gooey) or cheese sauce, I think I should be alright.  In fact, I'll be more than alright (happy even) if I stick to the ones that come with their Spade's sauce (so good)...and, for once, I don't even mind a cheese crisp (or two) in between! ^_~

Their claim of "not the best, just better" burgers is certainly conservative and non-boastful......and you know what, I have to agree with that.  I foresee there'll be more Spade's burgers delivery in the horizon! ^.^

Spade's Burger

77-1 Jalan Radin Bagus

Sri Petaling

57000 Kuala Lumpur

Tel: 03-9054 4388