DRIP — Restaurant in Manchester

I was recommended this place as one of the best burgers in Manchester so I had to come try it. I placed my order on Just Eat for ASAP collection (8.50pm) but immediately the restaurant confirmed the time at 9.20pm. It was Saturday night so not unreasonable. Soon after it was pushed back to 9.30pm, not ideal but okay. Then at 8.50pm I get a message through Just Eat saying the food was ready to be collected. I called the restaurant to check and they said it was indeed ready, but that they could keep the food warm for me. Unfortunately I lived 20 mins away which meant by the time I would get there, come back and eat the food it would be at least 40 mins after it was cooked - probably not going to be too fresh. When I got there and let them know what happened they said there were issues with Just Eat but I didn't really understand the explanation. I realised there I forgot to order a milkshake so I bought one there and they made it quickly for me in about 5 minutes. Not the best start.

When I got home the parmesan fries were quite tasty and the portion is huge. Unfortunately being in the box for that long they were completely soggy and did not have much discernable texture. I will give the benefit of the doubt and recommend them if they're more fresh. I also ordered the smash stack burger with turkey bacon extra. Again the burger was huge but very soggy. The chicken coating still did have a bit of crunch on the exterior but otherwise was falling apart and same with the brioche bun. The burger was nice though, each component was tasty and well seasoned, but I think it was too many flavours for me and hard to differentiate. Perhaps my fault for choosing that, I think I will come again and try the double smashed "Burger Bae" so that I can compare it with other burger places.

Overall the meal was quite pricey but I did go for some extras - places like Burgerism and Burger Republic have meal deals and include turkey rashers as part of their deal. They do have a few tables for after the Covid restrictions are uplifted but it is a small area downstairs (not sure if there is more seating elsewhere). I would definitely recommend this place to try and the parmesan fries are a highlight, and I will come back to try a normal smashed burger - but I suspect there are other places in Manchester which are...

When we got there it was extremely busy and there was no seats available to sit down. The place can accommodate around 10-12 people max so bare that in mind if you're going with your family. However we got lucky as a group of people left within 2 mins of arrival.

Now the food. The food was absolutely delicious. I got the Philly cheese steak burger with parmesan fries, bbq chicken wings and the mac n cheese. The wings were well cooked but a little cold by the time I got around to them lol. The steak in the burger was juicy, tender and marinated very well. I would have liked the cheese oozing out the sides but that's just me. All their fries are so nice. Not greasy at all and seasoned well. The mac n cheese is not a traditional mac n cheese where the pasta is mixed in a cheesy sauce with cheese melted on top. It's without the sauce and has some asian influence to it with a little hard cheese melted into it, still very nice but not mac n cheese according to me

Overall really happy with my first experience of this place. The owner is such a nice guy who listens properly to what you want.

The phone doesn't stop ringing which can be a little annoying if you're there for a while. Maybe just take it off the hook? But maybe I'm just being picky because I can't really fault the food haha

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Seen a lot of good reviews and they’re definitely true! Ordered the popular “drip” burger as a triple - not your usual smashed patty as they add that desi style of spice to it but still enjoyed it! Nashville chicken burger was a decent chicken fillet burger (too much competition in manny). The brisket loaded fries was AMAZING! So tender and juicy even though it looked dry from being pulled apart so much. The chicken tenders are huge, juicy and succulent. Everything was definitely made fresh to order as we waited about 20 minutes for food and could see chefs cooking walking in. Mac and cheese was okay, not very cheesy nor creamy but i think its usually used as an extra topping on the burgers but they gave me as a seperate portion as I requested.

Downside is that there is hardly any nearby parking. Youve got to be lucky to get a spot. Also, the place is small, can fit about 10-12 people max. But they have great takeaway boxes so should be fine to munch in the car.

Staff are lovely.

All cost £36 along with 2...