There are 3 branches of the Swiss gourmet burger chain Holy Cow and one of them was just on the way to my hotel, so it was just a matter of time, before cravings and curiosity took over, and I went inside to see what it was all about.
Holy Cow doesn’t look very gourmet, but a quick glance at the menu (and later, a visit to their website) reveals, that they’re serious about burgers. Most of the ingredients are locally sourced, and Holy Cow has a goal of purchasing at least one product from each canton in the country.
The menu was a mouthwatering collection of tempting creations such as the Yo Ginza burger with teriyaki sauce and wasabi mayo and the Viva España burger with goat cheese and chorizo. Though I wanted to see how they handled the basics, so I ordered the Big Beef, which is Holy Cow’s no-frills burger with caramelized onions, lettuce and ketchup. With so few ingredients, it’s even more important that each item is flawless, and while I would have liked to add a slice of tomato and maybe a dollop of that kind of sauce you get at ShakeShack, the Big Beef was still a very good burger.
The bouncy, light buns embracing the Swiss beef patty had both sesame seeds and poppy seeds on top, which I think was a nice little detail. As you can see in the photos, it’s a big bun, and the bun-to-other-ingredients ratio was slightly off, but nothing that couldn’t be fixed with a slice of Swiss cheese (order the Big Cheese instead of the Big Beef) or the afore mentioned tomato.
So what’s the verdict? On my personal burger hit list I’ll add Big Beef somewhere after ShakeShack’s Shack Stack and the chanterelle burger at Gordon Ramsay BurGR (which I btw don’t think they make any longer). That’s not bad at all, considering how much I love the other two.
Holy Cow, Zähringerstrasse 28, Zurich
Welcome to Mitzie Mee, a website about food, travel, and New York City
After my onsen visit, I went for a stroll in some of the Odaiba shopping malls. I always end up at Decks, when I’m in that area. Not so much because …
Morning coffee at Tea Garden in Mae Sot is such a nice experience. The cafe is tucked away, just off the busy Intharakiri Road, and the small tables in the …
This pasta dish is top of mind, when I’m craving something quick and tasty, but with nothing in the fridge. It’s incredibly simple, and once the pasta is cooked, the …
I’m often asked where to go for dinner in New York City, so I thought I would put together a list with some of my favorite restaurants. You’ll find options …
With a jar of Dan-Dan sauce in your kitchen arsenal, you’re never more than 10 minutes away from a delicious meal. Whether you’re a seasoned chef or a hurried home …
The lettuce cups with roast duck are great as an elegant appetizer, offering a nice balance of savory and sweet. We’re talking tender duck breast paired with a smooth, duck …
Bibimbap is a true Korean classic, and one of those dishes that I never get tired of and I’m not kidding when I’m telling you that I could eat bibimbap …
The New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) is located in the Bronx, New York City. Spanning approximately 250 acres, it’s one of the largest and most renowned botanical gardens in the …
When I’m in Ubud I always try to book at least a couple of days at Praety Homestay. It’s a beautiful guesthouse surrounded by lots of greenery, and the breakfast, …
I think we can all agree that dim sum is nicest, when you can order many different kinds of small dishes to try, so even though I love dim sum, …
Leah and I are on a Thai food roll, and our latest find is Fish Cheeks on Bond Street. It was a friend of Leah who suggested that we tried …
I found Momosan by pure coincidence, when the peak of my ramen cravings happened to coincide with me, just walking by the ramen restaurant on Lexington. At first glance, Momosan …
