Burger Freak Belmont review: April Ooi visits stunt burger shop for chicken burger, pork belly burger

For as long as I’ve lived, I have always loved a theme. Themed birthday parties, theme parks, theme songs — the list goes on. And being a foodie, I find themed eateries especially exciting. So when I found out about Burger Freak in Belmont, I knew I had to visit. When you walk in, you are greeted by skull paraphernalia, Halloween props and the most amazing mural featuring spooky media icons. It was safe to say I was sold on the interior alone. Burger Freak is known for its stunt burgers, and it was difficult to decide on which one — so we got two. Their Master of Pork Belly ($25) was a very tender tempura pork belly burger with lemongrass slaw and Vietnamese inspired flavours. It even included a house made pate. Whilst there was a lot going on, it all worked impressively well. We also tried the stunt burger of the month. In May, when we visited, it was the Kbird Killah ($25), a sweet and spicy chicken burger with crispy chicken and a creamy slaw. Not only are the stunt burgers spectacular, the classics are well executed too. I enjoyed the classic cheeseburger ($16), which had a brilliant smashed patty with the crunchiest latticed edges. This beast of a feast wasn’t complete without sides and dessert. Luckily, Burger Freak offers a wide range to suit just about anyone. I was obsessed with the J-Bombs ($14), Burger Freak’s take on a jalapeno popper, except bigger and better — the smoked brisket is a game changer. The Buffalo loaded brussel sprouts ($24) were also good. The crispy rimmed sprouts went surprisingly well with the spicy saucy chicken. I love dessert, but sometimes I feel like my Asian tastebuds stop me from enjoying treats that are too creamy or sugary. Nevertheless, I still enjoyed the banoffee ($15) and pecan pie ($15). Even if it was more for the fact that it made me feel like I was in an American sitcom, rather than for the flavours. Burger Freak’s stunt burgers aren’t just for show — they taste great and are priced reasonably for the work involved in putting together a party of flavours. I may have visited purely for the theme, but I’ll be returning for their freakishly good food. Burger Freak Belmont Unit 2/110 Robinson Avenue, Belmont OPEN Tuesday-Thursday 11am-8pm; Friday 11am-8.30pm; Saturday 11am-8pm; Sunday 11am-7pm CONTACT 6186 5382, burgerfreak.com.au BOOKINGS No THE VERDICT Massive burgers and a unique concept make Burger Freak a must visit for fans of all things fried, juicy and cheesy. 16/20