It's a
good thing a coworker gave me a coupon to buy one get one free, because the
second one might not be around in another two hours. Bask in it’s deliciousness!
First
things first, unlike a lot of places with "mushroom & Swiss"
burgers (read: McDonalds), this one isn't just canned sliced mushrooms topped
with Swiss cheese. Not that the Mickey D's one is bad, but it just can't
compete. To begin with, these are real
Portobello mushrooms (the taste is unmistakable to fellow fans of the fungus),
cooked up with mild young, still-green onions (a much cheaper commercial
substitution for shallots, which works nicely) in a creamy mushroom gravy with
a nice herb blend. A powerful flavor, but not one that overpowers the
trademark Thickburger patty, and is accented nicely by the mild Swiss
cheese. Top it off with Hardee's subtle sourdough toast, and you've got a
winning combination that better get added to the regular menu. Otherwise,
I'm off to hunt me a Hardee's exec.
The
bad: It's messy. Well, to quote Hardee's sister chain in the West,
Carl's Jr., "if it doesn't get all over the place, it doesn't belong in
your face." Just don't take the collar-wrapping off, and you should
be fine.
The
Verdict
5/5.
I will most definitely be getting this again. Perhaps tomorrow?
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