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Palatte Take
“Mini Japanese-inspired burgers with bold umami flavors packed into a soft bun — Ku's playful nod to East-meets-West indulgence.”
Double Cheese Bun
Thunderbuns | Smashburgers
“Two aggressively smashed patties blanketed in double American cheese — a molten, lacy-edged masterpiece that redefines what a cheeseburger should feel like.”
Connected by intense umami richness and handheld eating energy
Prego no pão do caco (100 gr. tenderloin)
Portugália Tasca
“A hundred grams of seared tenderloin, pink and buttery, nestled in a soft pão do caco with garlic and mustard — Portugal's answer to the steak sandwich, and a better answer at that.”
Connected by deep savory richness and handheld eating energy
Bifana no pão do caco
“Juicy, garlicky braised pork sliced and piled into a pillowy pão do caco flatbread — the sandwich Lisbon's streets smell like, now on Bakkersstraat.”
Smashburger Combo
“The full Thunderbuns experience in one glorious deal — a smashed-to-perfection patty with your choice of sides that makes every bite feel like a steal.”
Bacon Jam
Janana Burger
“A slow-cooked, deeply caramelized bacon jam that is smoky, sweet, and savory all at once — spread it on your burger and prepare for a revelation.”
Engudaye wot
Lalibela
“Meaty mushrooms simmered in a richly spiced sauce that is so satisfyingly substantial it makes even dedicated meat-eaters forget what they're missing.”
3 Gangen Rijsttafel
Kathmandu Kitchen
“A Nepalese-Indian feast in three acts — starter, main, and dessert — that turns a single table into a journey through the Himalayas and the subcontinent.”
Salsiccia e Friarielli
Bella Storia
“A deeply Neapolitan soul in Amsterdam — bitter friarielli greens and fennel sausage on a scorched crust is regional cooking at its most honest.”
Connected by intense umami richness and celebratory warmth