Introduction
Welcome to the ultimate burger showdown! Today, we have three of the best chefs in the world competing to see who can make the best burger. Our esteemed judges will be tasting each burger and deciding which one is the best. We can’t wait to see who will come out on top!
Chefs Judge Which Burger Is the Best
It’s a tough job, but somebody’s got to do it. Professional chefs from around the world have gathered to judge which burger is the best. The competition is fierce, with each chef bringing their own unique style and flavor to the table. Who will come out on top?
The burgers are judged on a variety of criteria, including taste, texture, presentation, and overall flavor. Each chef has their own signature style, and the judges must decide which burger stands out from the rest. The chefs have been given a limited amount of time to prepare their burgers, so they must make sure that every bite is perfect.
The judges are looking for a burger that is juicy, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. They also want to see a burger that is visually appealing, with a bun that is toasted to perfection and a patty that is cooked just right. The judges are also looking for a burger that is unique and creative, with ingredients that are unexpected and exciting.
At the end of the day, the judges will decide which burger is the best. The winner will be crowned the champion and will receive a prize. Who will come out on top? Only time will tell.
For years, Five Guys and In-N-Out have been whipping up delicious burgers and fries for the masses. Five Guys, founded in Virginia in 1986, is most known for its large selection of burger toppings, whereas In-N-Out, a West Coast staple, has been around since the 1940s and is famous for its cheeseburgers. But although both make delicious food and have become national sensations, which one is actually better?
To help us answer the age-old question, “Is Five Guys better than In-N-Out?” we enlisted chefs to weigh in. The results? A resounding “not a chance.” Read ahead to learn the reasons why chefs think In-N-Out is far better than Five Guys.
Many chefs love In-N-Out burgers because they taste great and use simple, high-quality ingredients. “Personally, I have a soft spot for In-N-Out,” says Jakob Miller, barbecue pitmaster and founder at Barbecue Pals. “Their burgers are made with fresh, never frozen beef, and the toppings are always crisp and flavorful,” Miller also comments on how In-N-Out always uses soft, warm buns and offers a secret sauce that “adds the perfect amount of tang.” “I also appreciate that they use real potatoes for their fries, which are always crispy and delicious,” Miller adds.
Chef Jeff Osaka, the owner of the conveyor belt sushi joint, Sushi-Rama, has been eating at In-N-Out for nearly 40 years and agrees it’s an “all-around better burger.” “Simple ingredients—from the fresh, never frozen, ground beef, hand-torn lettuce, and an always fresh bun,” he adds. The fries? Osaka says he’s not really a fan. “They’re not great and never were,” he adds. “They even used to use premium potatoes—Kennebecs—but it never made a difference.”
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Jessica Randhawa, the head chef, recipe creator, and writer behind The Forked Spoon, prefers In-N-Out over Five Guys any day. “The quality and quantity of the ingredients on a basic In-N-Out hamburger or cheeseburger are just about as close to perfection as possible on a burger,” Randhawa says. She also shares that none of the ingredients in In-N-Out burgers overpower each other, and the burgers are just the right size. “The size of the burger itself is also not too big, meaning you can get every ingredient in every bite,” Randhawa adds.
Chef and author Allen Bixby says that, although this was a difficult choice, he prefers In-N-Out because of its simple, high-quality menu options that make ordering a breeze. ” I love the Five Guys format where you get exactly what you want on your burger, but there’s a lot of decision-making there,” says Bixby. “I’m going to go with so easy and so good at In-N-Out.”
Chef Kevin Tien, chef of Moon Rabbit and 2023 James Beard Award Semifinalist , echoes this sentiment and feels that In-N-Out’s smaller menu allows them to focus more on the quality of their burgers. “My decision is solely on the burger—I would pick In-N-Out,” Tien explains. “I find that even though the options and menu may be smaller, it gives them a better focus on the quality of the burger they are putting out.”
Tien shares that at Five Guys, there are often too many topping options to choose from. “While the burger is tasty, I find that it is normally all squished or smashed in between the buns and hard to discern the flavor of a classic simply well-executed burger,” Tien adds. “The In-N-Out burger is perfectly layered and presented whether dining in or taking out.”
Celebrity chef Gerald Harley is a fan of In-N-Out because its burgers are always perfectly seasoned and never overcooked, unlike Five Guys burgers which are often greasy. “An In-N-Out burger is undefeated and always my top choice,” says Harley. “The meat is never overcooked or over seasoned—’animal style’ me any day!”