Astro Fries — Restaurant in Basel

I am a big burger enthusiast. Whenever visiting new places, I make it a point to get a taste of the local burger.

From Junk and Dumbo in Paris to Le Smash and Maijard in Amsterdam, Shake Shack in NYC, Burgermeister in Berlin, and Flippin' and Franky's in Stockholm, each spot offers its unique take.

While all of these places are incredible, Astro Fries is the first that has inspired me to write a review. Their attention to detail is evident in every bite. The potato bun melts with each bite in your mouth. The smashed patty is fried to perfection. Diced onions and pickles mix up beautifully with the cheese. And of course the fries. Crispy on the outside, smooth on the inside. Perfection.

And while the quality of the burgers is amazing in all of the places, peeps working in Astro give off such a great vibe that if you're planning to visit Basil and you like them apples, it's a must on...

Right now I am not totally satisfied.

I ordered the chili cheese chicken burger. The buns are good, but the toasting could have been a tad lighter and the saucing heavier, it was a bit dry. But the chicken...

The chicken was awful. Most likely thigh filet, which was deboned and cut not quite correctly, leaving in a few gristly, chewy, fatty pieces. Okay, no big deal, meat doesnt always come properly pre-cut.

But man, the taste. Clean your fryers, guys, I beg you! The used fritteuse oil taste was smothering. Like biting into an overflowing ashtray. Like drinking the contents of a spittoon from a wild west tavern, full with chewed tobacco.

However, I do give the benefit of the doubt and will give a second chance, due to all the raving reviews.

TLDR; avoid the chicken burger. try everything...

I visited the place due the many great recommendations and reviews. Unfortunately, I had to disappoint. Even the staff was super friendly, the place is a rundown corner place with cheap tables and benches. Forget any proper burger sitting option. Of course, this wouldn't be that bad if the price wouldn't be as high as any other normal burger place one's.

About the food. Well, it wasn't my cup of tea. The burger bun is terrible. Cheap, sugar heavy, artificial "bread". The fries, which is their signature dish, was soggy. At least the fry tasted ok with the sauces and cheese, but I would rate is average or bellow...