CEO Mark K says their burgers are the best because they make all their burger patties from their own soy protein-based recipe and only use the best ingredients available for their fillings.
“We offer a burger that’s more sustainable and offers less harm to animals and the environment,” he says. “Our patties have one third of the fat of a beef patty, and taste a whole lot better!”
The full range covers all bases and tastes – with the Original, the Spicy, Big Mark (their take on the Big Mac), Chick’n, the Guru and Parma all available in ‘mini’ or ‘big’ size, with either a single or double patty. Taking Mark’s advice, I opted for the mini Original in a meal deal with a sampler fries and drink, and a side serve of the sauce of the month – the Pakistani lime, chilli and mint chutney. The burger was the perfect size for a midday meal, with not a pesky piece of onion or garlic in sight.
I was a little unsure about how the soy patty would go down, after some bad experiences with dry supermarket-bought ones recently sampled at a friend’s place, but I must admit I was pleasantly surprised.
While it didn’t quite stay in its place, and kept trying to squeeze itself out of the fresh bun, the New York pickles were a treat, the rennet-free cheese creamy and the combination of Belgian mayo, mustard and ketchup pretty perfect.
But as the patty contains virtually no fat, and managed to keep me satisfied hours later with its high protein content, I was happy to accept its slippery ways, and finish it off with the freshly cut and crispy fries and tasty chutney.
Definitely a great snack-on-the-go, or larger meal if you opt for the bigger size or double patty, Mark says that possibly the only situation a LOTF burger might not suit would be underwater.
“It ruins the texture,” he says, which I would tend to agree on! But if you are looking for a quick and tasty way to do something better for yourself and the environment, then this is the best place to get a quick and healthy bite.
And if you have an Apple or Android device, you can skip the lines and order and pay directly from your seat.
BY COLLETTE SWINDELLS
