While in Norrland (northern Sweden), I had to try the native burger franchise. I'd been to Max before, but always in southern Sweden, and it had been a while, so even though I never really appreciated the place, I gave it a go.
Where: The outskirts of Örnsköldsvik (if there is such a thing in a community of that size). The restaurant sits a the foot of a skijump slope.
Burger: The "Max burger". A very fresh thing, made to order. Topped with tomato, onion, lettuce, ketchup and "white dressing" (=mayo), the burger looked nice, giving a fresh impression and all, and was of a good size. But the meat just isn't there: it's got absolutely no taste. And when I break off a piece of the patty to taste it, I still don't notice it. Boring! The rest of the ingredients are all good, but there's no punch, no presence. Might as well order a salad!
Drink: Self-served coke. No free refills though
Side 1: Fries. Thin-cut and well prepared. Salt at your own discretion. All good.
Side 2: Onion rings. Crisp, tasty, perfectly fried onion rings. So much onion taste, yet good batter. Clearly the highlight of the meal and the one area where Max beats Burger King hands down.
Cost: 84 Skr. OK considering the size of the meal.
Question: Why not set up a decent ordering system? First I have to order my burger from person 1, who tells the kitchen what to prepare. Then I have to tell person 2 what I just ordered, plus which side order I want. He then tells me I should've ordered my onion rings from person 1, but person 1 only seemed interested in burgers. Person 3, who's making the burgers, then needs four attempts to not put cheese on my burger. Each time person 2 has to remind him not to do it. Each time person 2 is too late. Clearly person 1 didn't pass on the order, which makes her redundant in this process. At least that's what I think happened, but it could be I got confused from having to wait for too long while being very hungry.
Sunday, July 25, 2010
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