Our suburban search for burgers takes us this time to Kelana Jaya's Nom Nom Chomper, Puchong's Old School & PJ's Burger.It.
First up, Nom Nom Chomper, where color-soaked Wolverine-to-Hulk posters make it clear that the owners make theirs Marvel. Note: the outlet is closed Sundays.
Nom Nom's bulked-up burgers should satisfy superhero appetites, at prices far from villainous: this 200-gram behemoth of beef with mustard, balsamic vinegar & BBQ sauce costs RM13.90+ (that includes the side salad & chunky chips).
Not a total triumph; the house-made charcoal bun tips close to stodgy. The patty's OK though, densely packed for a comfortable chew.
Nom Nom's Big Bird Burger: Pan-fried chicken breast (thigh meat would be more succulent) with mustard & cheddar cheese. A little too sodium-loaded.
Next stop: the family-friendly OldSchool at Bandar Puteri Puchong.
Hefty house burger, with the ubiquitous charcoal bun (mercifully fluffier here), pork patty, ham, back bacon, caramelized onions, pineapple & tomato chutney.
Scores for tangy juiciness, but (personal preference) we're not passionate about pineapples, so we'd swap the fruit for a fried egg instead.
Only 4.5 percent alcohol, but that's nevertheless better than nothing.
Also available: pork pate & char siew bahn mi, though that's a hot seller that finishes fast.
Wrapping up with Burger.It, a side business of
iCook Italian Gastronomia in PJ 3 Two Square.
The whopping 18-recipe menu boasts what it calls "Italian-style" burgers; the choice with the highest proportion of familiar Italian ingredients is "Genova" (RM16.90+), listed with Parmesan & fontina cheese, basil pesto, tomatoes & arugula.
Dissection: The bun's chewy-doughy, pleasing some patrons who consider lighter ones too airy, while the Aussie beef patty's reasonably moist & tasty, with fresh accompaniments & fries. But the Italian flavor's only halfway there; there's very little pesto & virtually no cheese (what surfaces seems to be mayo instead).
Still, burger fans in PJ can give this a shot; lamb, chicken & veggie patties are also available, with other toppings that include goat's & gorgonzola cheeses, aioli, roasted eggplant & peppers, olive pate & oregano.
Good news for fans: iCook should be opening another branch at Sri Hartamas' Plaza Damas 3.
All in all, none of these three places offers extraordinary burgers, but all have their plus points.
NomNom Chomper,
Ground Floor, Kelana Jaya Square, Jalan SS7/26, Petaling Jaya.
OldSchool,
22A, Jalan Puteri 2/4, Bandar Puteri Puchong.
Burger.It @ iCook Italian Gastronomia,
3 Two Square, Petaling Jaya.
