“Where’s the beef? … not in our burgers!”
With 35% of Brits saying they actively have meat-free days, the demand for meat alternatives in the food-to-go market is ever growing. In response to this trend many restaurants have brought out vegan and vegetarian alternatives to some of their most popular items. We thought it was time to put some of these plant-based delicacies to the test.
With 2020 bringing the introduction of a new range plant based alternative burgers in fast food restaurants we’ve decided to sample the veggie and vegan options from KFC, Burger King, Nando’s and Oatopia (A Cronx local). Here are our thoughts.
The Colonel’s secret: KFC’s zero chicken burger (£3.99)
Our overall favourite tasted just like a KFC chicken burger. The Quorn fillet worked perfectly and had an excellent texture with the best value for money.
Account manager Anna says: “I’m loving the vegan-ifacation of the high street. I’ve probably had one of these burgers a week since they launched. Previously off limits, the Brixton KCF has never seen so much of me. Quorn is arguably best utilised as a chicken substitute when it comes to texture, and this burger is as good as the real thing.”
The local: Oatopia’s spicy bean classic burger (£6.50)
Our second favourite overall had great flavour and looked amazing. It wasn’t a meat substitute though – instead it had a patty packed full of beans and greens – so didn’t feel like it was replacing a meat burger.
The classic: Burger King’s Rebel Whopper (£5.49)
Our third placer had a great texture and tasted just like a regular whopper. A great veggie alternative to a classic.
The cheeky one: Nando’s super green burger (£8.15)
Nando’s came in 4th place. It was a pricey option that tasted good, but had no better overall flavour than any of the other options.
