Since the rise of the fast-food phenomenon in the mid-to-late 20th century, burgers have become a popular dish in Australia. The American diner-style restaurant experience had a massive impact on Melbourne and Sydney’s suburbs. Due to the accessibility, low cost and trends, burgers are dominating the landscape of Australia’s food establishments.
Burgers have become the “perfect cheat meal”; however, they are not as unhealthy as people think; all you need is the proper ingredients.
Everyone knows how to make a burger, it sounds straightforward to fire up the grill and make delicious burgers, but there’s a lot more to it than that. If you’ve ever cooked a burger at your home, the results might not have been as perfect as you thought. It might have been cooked perfectly from the inside but was totally flavourless, or it might have had a nice flavour, but the inside was overcooked. It is also likely to leave you with more leftovers of your fillings than you know what to do with.
Here are the reasons why burgers will never be a part of my at-home cooking menu:
It’s not cost-effective
Grounded meat, bun, cheese slice, veggies, mayo and some seasoning – making a burger requires a good amount of ingredients. It’s not cheap as you think, and you can’t buy just a single bun or slice of cheese anywhere. You have to buy the entire packet, which will be way too much for many people.
Also, you will need a good amount of time to make it, and with that many ingredients, there will be lots of leftovers. Overall, it is going to be more expensive to make your burger at home, so instead, go and buy one from a restaurant.
Restaurant Burgers Taste Better
Unless you are a chef, there is no chance restaurant burgers taste the same as homemade ones. It’s obvious that most food will taste better when cooked by professionals. It’s their job, unlike us, who only cook burgers occasionally. They know which ingredients are better and how to get the most out of them.
Apart from experience, the ingredients and tools they use are specifically made for cooking burgers, which makes the burger taste better. Even if we manage to get the best ingredients, it’s very rare for a home cook to have the same tools as a restaurant.
Lots Of Effort
A burger might seem like an easy dish, just a bun and patty, but it takes lots of effort than you think. From getting all ingredients from the store to preparing everything and cooking, it can be a bit of a hassle. I don’t know about you, but I want my dinner to be nice and easy after a hard day at work.
Well, I don’t want to go through all the pain. It’s always easy to go to a burger joint and order a delicious burger. So, that’s what I do, and that’s why I will only ever order burgers from my favourite burger restaurant, Milky Lane. Their burgers are incredible, but they also have amazing sides, desserts and drinks.
🛑 HUGE NEWS - GIVEAWAY TIME (4 x $200 VOUCHERS) TO CELEBRATE THE BEST COLLAB OF 2025 ft Clayton’s World, Milky Lane and Jarritos 🛑
As you might have heard, King Clayto has taken over our kitchens and bars to design a run of Specials tailored to all his faves which we will post this week 🥵 and hes not happy with our team 🤣 make sure you watch till the 2nd half for MAX vibes from the big fella hahahaha
To enter ⤵️
1. Tell us your closest ML store 🍔
2. Tell us who you’d share it with 👨❤️👨
3. Make sure all are following @milkylaneofficial @claytons_world_ and @jarritosau
4. Share to your story for bonus entries 🎫
5. One comment = one entry ✅
We will draw the winners on our story and as comment replies next Monday 21 July - PLEASE be wary of fake accounts asking you for private details etc we will NEVER do that ❌❌❌
🍸 JARRITOS ‘KIWI MANGO BOBA’ COCKTAIL // AVAILABLE NOW DURING JULY ONLY 🍸
This whimsical delight is where tea time meets party time and Kiwi Popping Boba burst through layers of Mango Nectar, Rooibos Tea Syrup and Butterfly Pea infused Gin, lifted by Peach Schnapps and a citrus kick of Triple Sec. Topped with the tropical sparkle of Pineapple Jarritos and crowned with a fluff of Fairy Floss and Fresh Kiwi — it’s juicy, floral, and totally dreamy 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
Run, don’t walk, because it’s only around for another few weeks 🥵🥵🥵🥵
🦁 MR BEAST FEASTABLES MEGASHAKE 🦁
💥💙 LIMITED EDITION ONLY for the School Holidays 💙💥
We’re showing some LOVE to one of our fave chocs Feastables and dropping the wildest shake everrr 😱
💙 Electric blue whipped cream
🍫 Feastables choc chunks
🍓 Raspberry drizzle
🥜 Nutty rim crunch
⚡️ And a MEGA BEAST topper to finish it off!
Only available THESE school holidays and only while it lasts… 🕒
🔥 At EVERY Milky Lane location nationwide.
👑 MEET & GREET @claytons_world_ THIS SAT // FREE BURGS & CUSTOM TEES 👑
Sydney get ready, this Saturday at Milky Lane Parramatta, you’ll have the chance to MEET and snap a PIC with Burgah Royalty 🤌🏽
📍 Milky Lane Parramatta. 20-22 Macquarie St Parra
⏰ 12pm till 3pm
ℹ️ FIRST 100 people get a FREE Clayto’s Chicken Burgah + Jarritos combo.
NEXT 100 will get a FREE ML x CW x Jarritos custom tee & bottle of Jarritos
EVERYONE gets a pic.
📸 We will have someone there to take your pic on your own phone for instant uploads.
🎧 DJ spinning from 12pm for max vibes
Please be early as we’re expecting big numbers to meet Clayto and share a snap together 🩷
‼️ BREAKING NEWS — King Clayto 👑 has taken over our kitchens this July, he’s fired ALL our staff 🤯 and he’s designed the Monthly Specials to his own tastes!!! We weren’t up to standard and he’s not impressed 😤
A VERY special @claytons_world_ x @jarritosau x @milkylaneofficial collaborative takeover with 5 DELICIOUS new products - think Lamington, Meat Pie and the old Chicken Burgah, all signed off by Clayto ✅
We’re gonna give away 5x $50 vouchers to enjoy the new products + 5 LIMITED EDITIONS co branded tees - just drop a few mates below 😈
🥺 LAST CHANCE BEFORE THIS BEAUTY ENDS AND WE ROLL OVER INTO JULY SPECIALS NEXT WEEK - WHOS TAKING YOU 🥺
We’re gonna give away ANOTHER $100 voucher this Sunday so drop a friend below who’d love this drink and you’re in with a chance 🩷🩷🩷🩷
#sweettreat #desserts #cheatmeal #milkylaneperth #milkylane
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