The softest rolls, smothered in a variety of garnishes, dripping with sauce or simply all extras removed for the traditional taste, burgers continue to be a firm favourite for Kenyans.
Tomorrow is International Hamburger Day, and to celebrate the world’s favourite bunned sandwich Uber Eats has compiled the list of the nation’s favourite flavour combinations, additions, subtractions and down-right quirky requests when it comes to the world-famous sandwich dish.
Best Burgers
Tough days, cheat meals and well-deserved spoils can only be commemorated with the very best in taste and flavour, and in Kenya, locals munched on multiple beef burgers, as this was the most ordered burger, with the largest single order since the beginning of the year being over 85 burgers!
Bacon cheeseburger was a close second followed by the Texan burger. These honourable mentions prove that Kenyans take the basic bun and truly make it the supreme sandwich.
Burgers are the meal for any type of day and go down great at any time. Locally, the most popular ordering time is between 12:00 - 13:00 PM with thousands of orders coming through, while dinnertime at 18:00 PM was a close second.
“We have focused our efforts through the app on showcasing our diverse selection while providing a platform for business growth and earnings for delivery people and restaurants,” says Nadeem Anjarwalla, General Manager of Uber Eats in Kenya.
Favourite Flavours
While the old-school burger consists of a protein staple topped with a mayo-whip, lettuce and trimmed with fresh tomato, locals are anything but basic in taste. No stock-standard ground round will do. The more well done and spicier the better, coupled with a side of spicy chips.
Other favourite sides included fried onions and coleslaw, with only a handful of eaters adding a soft drink to their meal.
Quality in Quarantine
With social distancing becoming the norm, homes have become safe spaces and with Uber Eats, staying fed is convenient. With the app’s leave at door policy, all orders are dispatched via contactless delivery, making satisfying any hamburger hankering as good as done. Another feature added to the app during lockdown allows customers to easily send treats and share the status of delivery with a simple tracking link.
It’s the ultimate customisable meal, that’s strong enough to stand on its own, or perfect with some chips. Be it simple and traditional, bunless or double, gourmet or vegan, there is a burger for anyone this International Hamburger day and it’s just a tap away with Uber Eats!
