Fast food chain from Netherlands that ‘beats McDonald’s’ has launched in London
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We’ve seen an influx of American and Canadian fast food chains setting up shop in London lately, but a burger joint from the Netherlands has just opened its doors. Fat Phill’s, which is said to be home to Amsterdam’s ‘best burger’, has quietly launched in Clapham Junction, serving up smash burgers, American style sandwiches, loaded fries and mac and cheese.
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The chain, also known as Fat Phill’s Diner, is still relatively new, having only been founded in 2019 by Armin Vahabian, but it’s already got 18 locations across the Netherlands. It’s been brought over to the UK by Freshly Baked Ltd, the franchisor behind pretzel joint Auntie Anne’s UK, and the first site here opened in December.
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The menu is all about the burgers, and the theme is very much the bigger the better, with customers able to triple any of the items as they please. Perhaps the largest item on the menu is the Big Belly – a quadruple cheeseburger served with crispy bacon. However, it’s the signature Double Cheeseburger that the chain is best known for.
There’s also a Tamale Burger for those who like it hot which features a Double Cheeseburger, glazed onion, grilled jalapeños, spicy mayo and mustard. But if you prefer chicken to beef, there are also a few chicken options made using Nashville Hot chicken.
Other items on the menu include the Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich which sees thinly sliced ribeye steak topped with cheese, onions, jalapenos and Phill’s secret sauce. There’s also loaded or layered fries, Buffalo Wings, a selection of sauces such as Ranch and Truffle Mayo, and milkshakes in flavours like pistachio.
