Our New Burger Mondays: Why South African Burgers are the Best
The humble burger: messy, indulgent, quick, comforting - it doesn’t get much better than biting into a soft bun and feeling the sauce dripping off your fingertips in grubby delight. We know that burgers stand as a timeless London staple, and so, here at Vivat Bacchus, we want to do a reintroduction to the best around: none other than the South African burger, of course.
We may be biased, but we have to admit that South Africans do meaty meals best. In fact, ‘Burger Mondays’ have become a staple across the country, offering an excuse for South Africans to indulge in excellence. Now we want to show you how to take your average side-of-the-road patty and turn it into something spectacular - all from the heart of London. And what’s even better? We’re making this endeavour affordable for our guests and brightening up Mondays while we’re at it! Introducing our spin on Burger Mondays: buy one get one free at Vivat Bacchus London Bridge.
Burger Mondays at Vivat Bacchus London Bridge
Turn that Monday frown upside down, as with our new deal you can get two burgers and fries for the price of one: that’s just £19.50 altogether! Choose between the succulent Surrey Hills Burger, the smokey Peri Peri Chicken Burger, or the renowned Ostrich Burger, for a true taste of authentic South Africa.
Londoners are a sucker for a good burger (apparently, we eat more than the rest of the UK!), but at our South African oasis in London Bridge, we’re taking this to a whole new level. Grab your partner, friends colleagues, and family members, and make your way down to the best South African restaurant in London Bridge (that’s us!), so you can appreciate why we call South African burgers the best out there!
As with all burgers, the toppings really make or break the South African style, so have fun personalising yours with the extra sauces, toppings, and additional sides available (all sold separately). Some of the classic South African combos include cranberry and brie; pepper melt (peppercorn sauce and cheddar); blue cheese and biltong; or chakalaka and egg. Our mouths are watering just thinking about it!
These toppings elevate a burger to be extra flavourful and delicious. In fact, they’re so good, let us tell you a bit more about two of the South African staples.
Biltong
Firstly, the incredible biltong, which originated in South Africa, is a lean meat that is salted and dried in strips. Some may compare it to the American beef jerky, but biltong is often softer, saltier, and thinner, making it a perfect topping for any burger.
Including biltong in your bun is a sure-fire way to give it that South African essence, making it extra meaty, which is what we’re all about. Bite into this one and experience an explosion of carnivorous glory.
Chakalaka
The other South African topping staple has to be the vegetable relish, chakalaka. Made from beans, fresh veggies, onions, pepper, and tomatoes, this relish has a bit of a spicy kick to it. Usually served with bread, pap, samp, stews, or curries, chakalaka sits perfectly inside a burger, filling your mouth with flavour. Try this true South African delicacy at your own risk as - warning! - this one will be messy.
Ordering a burger is a guaranteed winner of a dinner, but our South African restaurant in London Bridge is really taking things up a notch, rivalling the best burgers in London. Perfect for a quick after-work bite to satisfy your cravings, we’re sure our new burger deal at Vivat Bacchus will propel you through the week.
