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Green Mango (8.5)

Tucked in a small stall in Chaussee de Vleurgat, Green Mango is one of the new burger joints that popped out in the Ixelles neighborhood recently. As it is walking distance from the Burger bloggers' HQ, we decided to use our lunch break to try it out.



And we were not disappointed!

Burgers (and the food in general!)

The burgers were huge, and together with an equally delicious portion of fries – it was hard for us to savor in the taste AND still be able to come back to work.  But despite our limited time to eat, we all shared the impression that it was a worthwhile experience. The burgers came in plenty of varieties - each having their own flavors that fit any taste buds. At the same time, you also get a hefty selection of shakes and smoothies to go with your meal.  It was a complete package!

Atmosphere

The restaurant atmosphere was generally pleasant. It was very quiet which is great when you want to be able to talk without shouting across the table.  The waitress was very welcoming and the service was cordial even for Belgian standards!



Our overall take?  This is one of Brussels’ best kept secret when it comes to delicious and well-priced burgers. It definitely ranks high in our list and we’ll for sure make plenty of visits.

Grade: 8.5/10

Manhattn's Brussels (7.5)

Our first burger place was Manhattn's, where they promise american style burgers and hand-cut fries. Overall experience was satisfying but not impressive.

Industrial coolness @ Manhattn's
Industrial coolness @ Manhattn's

Manhattn's Brussels
Manhattn's Brussels

Menu: Great choice of burgers, soft drinks and sauces. Options for vegetarians are a plus.

Burgers: Decent meat and really good sauces (especially mayo). But overal no wow affect if lined up next to other burger places. No special creativity in combination of flavours and the buns are a bit too puffy and not warm enough. Fries are hand cut but unimpressive, especially for Brussel's standards.

Manhattn's burger
Manhattn's burger


Ambient: Mantattn's looks positively industrial and gives that cool hipster underground feeling. Black wall paint, a brick wall, industrial looking lights and of course the hipster bulbs. The waitors are very friendly but staff at the counter seems a bit lost.

Practicalities: They have only two toilets, so if you need to go you better be fast. However, they're quite efficient so you won't wait too long for your food even if there is a cue. However their "pay before eat" system doesn't make you feel very special.

Overall rating: 7.5