PonsonBurger returns to Ponsonby’s main strip from 26th May — 8th June, celebrating International Burger Day (Wednesday May 28th) with two weeks of delicious dining. There are upwards of 30 locations participating, all putting their best foot forward with delectable creations that run the gamut from wildly inventive to mastery of the classics, with something for every taste and proclivity.
If it’s Asian flavours that appeal, Azabu is serving up a refined wagyu katsu number on a brioche bun with Tokyo katsu sauce, cabbage, and Japanese mayo, while, over at perennial favourite The Blue Breeze Inn, you’ll find an irresistible take on a bao, combining the flavours of a classic American cheeseburger with the soft, fluffy texture of a bao bun.
Elsewhere, venues are serving up mouthwatering burgers that speak to each location’s unique essence. At Daphne’s, macadamia-crusted market fish is paired with baby cos and sauce gribiche, nestled in a soft brioche bun. Farina has reimagined the classic schnitzel, pairing a crisp breaded veal cutlet with eggplant parmigiana made with tender eggplant, rich tomato sauce, and gooey buffalo mozzarella, and newcomer Edie’s has perfected the chicken sandwich, crafting a juicy chicken schnitzel with iceberg and super creamy housemade chive mayo, housed in a freshly-baked sourdough ciabatta roll.
While the full line-up looks delectable, we’ve rounded up up our tops picks below. The countdown begins…
