Given Arno’s Butcher and Eatery’s famed status as the cult destination for amazing prime cuts (the week-long waiting list is quite epic), it’s no surprise that its offshoot burger outpost of the same name turns out equally satisfying gourmet treats.
Situated a few blocks from the grill house on bustling Narathiwat road, Arno’s Burger is a no-frills fastfood shack with an eyecatching, mustard-colored logo. The small space has the humble yet trendy charm of an all-American diner, with an open kitchen dominated by sizzling grills.
As expected, the menu showcases Chef Arnaud Carre’s expertise with meat. Here, the beef is sourced from the same first-grade suppliers that service his beloved steak joint. A classic New York-style burger, stuffed with 200 grams of dry-aged beef, bacon, caramelized onions, tomatoes and lettuce, is complemented with either blue cheese or cheddar, and your choice of sides (B220 or B330 for a doubled-up portion). You can also opt for fancier variations like the steak tartare-inspired burger mixed with Rochester sauce and cognac (B350) or a lamb burger that’s dealt a spicy kick by Moroccan herbs (B350). Non-meat eaters can go for the second-to-none vegetarian option that sees Portobello mushrooms and caramelized onions paired with the intense flavors of a thick avocado sauce (B280).
A lunch set tenders the New York-style burgers with a smaller patty and comes with an extra drink. They also offer also a limited selection of meats (starting from B400) as a preview to what’s being served at the steakhouse.