However, there are those who see it differently, praising it as a 'powerful concept' and a 'great way to reconnect people with where their food comes from', even calling it, if you'll excuse the pun, 'real food for thought', reports the Manchester Evening News.
The eatery has been turning heads mainly due to chef Sam Buckley's remarks to the press, where he said the venture aims to explore 'the notion of fast food in a social and historical context'.
I tried out UK's 'most pretentious' burger where a Happy Meal costs £40 Manchester's foodie scene is buzzing with chatter about the city's latest pop-up diner, Humbug, which has been causing quite a stir and not just locally.
The brainchild of the team from Stockport's Where The Light Gets In, this new burger spot in the city centre is all about sustainability, serving up 'nose-to-tail' burgers, mushroom popcorn, and yes, you read that right, there's a £40 deposit to dine (but more on that later).
According to Sam, each of the 1,200 burgers sold will be sourced from a single Cheshire-bred Red Poll cow named Maraschino, with patties made from prime cuts, offal and everything in between.
