Bianca: I’ve long admired the burgers at Inferno Grill for a little while now. I don’t venture too far East very often, so it’s usually a bit of an adventure for me. But the universe aligned when we farewelled Alex on his 7-week overseas adventure. With Sydney Airport a short 10-minute car ride away we high-tailed it over to Inferno.
7:30 pm on a Thursday night and the place was heaving. There was a steady flow of dine-in patrons, takeaway and the usual delivery service guys, so it was obvious Inferno have a pretty strong following in the area.
Milkshakes and burgers are the epitomai of godly creations but my delicate stomach is a temperamental beast, so I really don’t like to tempt fate too often. BUT I was easily swayed when owner Michael mentioned the Choc Peanut thick shake $6. More often than not, milkshakes are something that sounds so easy in theory but fail miserably most of the time. I can honestly say, that this was probably one of the better shakes I’ve had. Thick, with a full peanut flavour. Incredibly rich and totally worth the bloating. The Choc Nutella $6 was equally delicious but just a fraction sweeter.
Not only did I need to work out what I was going to order but I had to sway everybody into ordering different burgers and making them think it was their idea the entire time! Mum is boring and went with the Honey Badger -w/ grilled chicken, bacon, avocado, coleslaw, honey mustard mayo (aged cheddar, which was removed) $14. For those wanting a healthier option, this is probably a good choice but it lacked that wow factor for me. I found the grilled chicken a little tough. Adding fried chicken, on the other hand, would have changed the flavour profile completely. As is stood, 2/5 pickles.
It gets much much better, don’t be alarmed. The older brother went with the Southern Fried – w/ crispy chicken, lettuce, aioli & bacon $ 13. A really solid fried chicken burg (sandwich, for the purists) the chicken had a light coating, similar to KFC. I appreciated the shredded lettuce which really does make life a whole lot easier. An ample amount of sauce to coat the chicken. I cannot express enough just how good the maple glazed bacon was. Honestly, some of the best bacon I’ve ever had. I’m a fiend for crispy bacon but here, it just melted in the mouth. The only thing I question across the 4 burgers was the burger bun. A damper style roll, yet more yielding and soft. Not my first pick but I’ll allow it. 3.8/5 pickles.
Dad initially had eyes for my chosen burg but I changed that quick smart, instead steering him towards the Lord of the Fries -w/slow cooked beef, beer-battered chips, aioli, caramelised onions, American cheddar & bbq sauce $15. If you like your burgers messy and saucy you’re going to love this one. With a glorious Vesuvius level of cheese oozing everywhere, the beef was incredibly tender and full flavoured. The best thing? Not a lettuce leaf in sight.
And finally, the main event. I went with the Super Trooper -w/beef, 4x maple bacon, 4x American cheddar, ketchup, aioli, mustard & pickles $14 + an added mozzarella patty. There’s a whole lot going on here but there is A LOT to like. First up, the beef, with a good deal of seasoning this had an almost Mediterranean flavour profile. The cheese and bacon ratios were riiiiiiiight up my alley and despite being in abundance I didn’t think their presence loud or overpowering. Perfect ratios of sauce. I liked the texture of the mozzarella patty but it’s not really a cheese known for a strong flavour so it got lost here. Easily one of the best burgers I’ve had lately, a strong 4.6/5 pickles.
Carbs are always a necessity, the Onion Rings (L) $9 were a standout, crispy batter and the biggest coup, not at all oily. Thick cut chips (L) $9 were equally great.
I was really impressed with the burgers at Inferno Grill if they were closer I could easily see them being a firm favourite. I’ll be back and I have my eyes on the Donald Mick Ronald 🙂 Big Mac anyone?
Bianca
*For Food’s Sake dined as guests but all opinions are our own.
Haha your line, “I had to sway everybody into ordering different burgers and making them think it was their idea the entire time” had me laughing. You look so innocent but you’re a mastermind 😉
Not a fan if damper but that super troooer looks damn good!
Totally agree about the bun! I’ve never been a fan of damper rolls, way too dense and overpowering for a burger!
hooooly moly all that bacon on your burg!