Dear AHT: Jo'Burger in Dublin

Posted by Robyn Lee, September 10, 2009 at 2:00 PM

Clicking into the AHT inbox, here's a recent recommendation we received.

Dear AHT,

A few days ago I was fortunate enough to be visiting Dublin in Ireland and decided to make a trip to an establishment I have heard a lot about: Jo'Burger. Located in the student quarter of the city, its graffiti-covered walls, tight communal seating, and loud music may not appeal to everyone, but the quality of their burgers is certainly good enough to unite all.

After perusing the diverse number of opportunities on the menu, I opted for a beef burger with smoked Applewood cheese, fresh apple, and JoBurger relish with a side of sweet potato fries. A short wait and a sup on some peculiarly pleasant organic cola later and my prize arrived—sizeable, succulent and enveloped in a delectably fresh bun.

Cooked to preferential perfection and juicy, but not dripping, the burger was one of the best I've experienced in a while. The trademark JoBurger relish combined with sweet slices of fresh apple complemented the well-seasoned patty and cheese beautifully. I had trouble trying to fit it all into my mouth, but after completing the seemingly impossible, I felt truly rewarded and my taste buds danced happily in thanks. The bun was almost as ambrosial as the burger and when I'd consumed all the meat, I satisfied myself by using it to mop up all the remaining morsels of relish. Both me and my girlfriend left feeling full, satisfied, and a little regretful that we would not be able to visit again in the near future.

Although the service wasn't exactly ground-breaking, the prices rather high (although this is typical for Ireland and not solely a JoBurger shortcoming), and the music perhaps a little too loud, the burgers were delicious enough to convert me. If I were a Dublin native, I would certainly add JoBurger to my list of regular haunts.

Yours Sincerely,
David Gerrard

Jo'Burger

137 Lower Rathmines Road, Dublin 6, Ireland (map)
01 4913731

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