White Castle Burgers Vs Wendy's Burgers, Which is the Real King of Burgers (part 2)

My last article I took on the monumental task of deciding which was the better burger the MacDonalds Big Mac or the Burger king Whopper. And after extensive and delicious taste testing and hands on research I was forced to conclude two things: One that I was full beyond belief, and two that the Burger king Whopper was the better of the two sandwiches. But why should I stop there? As we all know there are a number of fast food chains in the nation and while they may not be as prominent as Burger king or MacDonalds they are no less delicious in their take on the hamburger. Thus I decided to pay a visit to the local Wendy's and White Castle to attempt to find out which of these fast food middle weights has the better burger. As I did in my previous article, I feel it prudent to give you some background on the composition of the different burgers and their respective restaurants.

my last article I took on the monumental task of deciding which was the better burger the MacDonalds Big Mac or the Burger king Whopper. And after extensive and delicious taste testing and hands on research I was forced to conclude two things: One that I was full beyond belief, and two that the Burger king Whopper was the better of the two sandwiches. But why should I stop there? As we all know there are a number of fast food chains in the nation and while they may not be as prominent as Burger king or MacDonalds they are no less delicious in their take on the hamburger. Thus I decided to pay a visit to the local Wendy's and White Castle to attempt to find out which of these fast food middle weights has the better burger. As I did in my previous article, I feel it prudent to give you some background on the composition of the different burgers and their respective restaurants.

The first restaurant I visited was Wendy's. Although not as harold a name in fast food as Burger king or MacDonalds, Wendy's is far from being a slouch. I have heard it argued by many fast food fans that their fries are actually superior to the "Americas favorite fries" of MacDonalds. But how does their burger stand up? The Wendy's Classic Single hamburger is composed of: one quarter pound of beef, lettuce, pickles, ketchup, sliced onions, tomatoes and optional American cheese. This delicious sounding burger is Wendy's answer to the Big Mac and the Whopper. However unlike its counterparts the Wendy's classic single is set on a seedless classic style bun. It also differs from the Big Mac and the Whopper with its unorthodox square beef patty. When one envisions a hamburger one naturally pictures a circle shaped beef patty so as to fit perfectly in the circle shaped bun. However Wendy's opted to use square shaped beef patties giving it an unusual appearance however this does not seem detrimental at all to their hamburgers. If fact I would dare say it makes it more attractive to the pallet. The classic single is served in a thin aluminum wrapper much like the Whopper. However unlike the Whopper the aluminum wrapper of the classic single gives it an edge in that should one decide to place ketchup on wrapper to aid in dipping of fries the ketchup will not eat through the wrapper and make a mess. The taste of the Wendy's single is a force to be reckoned with, it can also be personalized with respect to its toppings like the Whopper. However Wendy's unlike Burger king has not adequately advertised this fact to the customers in my opinion. The Wendy's single also makes the best of the healthy list in that it has significantly less calories then the Whopper or Big Mac. 430 calories total.

After slowly enjoying the Wendy's classic single in all its hamburger glory. I made the journey of an exhausting two city blocks down to White Castle. White Castle hamburgers are indeed a classic and unique to say the least. Unlike Burger king, MacDonalds or Wendy's; White Castle does not have a single burger which they advertise above their other sandwiches. In other words there is no Whopper or Big Mac that stands out above the rest. Thus I was forced to consume the regulation hamburger that they offer. The White Castle hamburger is far smaller then the others I have written about in both length and width. It is similar to the Classic Single in that both have chose a unusual square shape for its beef patty however the White Castle hamburger also differs from its counterparts in that it is neither flame grilled nor is it fried. The beef is steam grilled on a bed of chopped onions giving the White Castle hamburger a unique and delicious taste. White Castle hamburgers are also more simply constructed then the other sandwiches mentioned, composed of: grilled onions, a small beef patty, ketchup and a slice of pickle. All on a small seedless bun and served in a box style carton with a slot for easy access and transportation. Now it is important to understand that what the White Castle hamburger lacks in size it makes up for in numbers and price. It is customary that a person ordering hamburgers in White Castle order them in allotments of ten, however a person may purchase as many or as little as he of she wishes. I have personally seen a customer order literally a hundred of these little bursts of flavor. The price of each hamburger bought individually is only about thirty cents making the White Castle hamburger the ideal hamburger for large parties. It also is the champion of the calorie wars depending on the number of burgers one eats as each White Castle hamburger is only 140 calories.

So which of these delicious sandwiches is the best, The Wendy's Classic Single or The White Castle Hamburger. After a number of exhausting bites I have to conclude that the Wendy's Classic Single is the better burger. Although I believe whole-heartedly that the White Castle hamburger tastes better, I believe the sheer number of burgers one must consume to get full from White Castle has hurt the franchise. As well as the fact that one is inevitable left with larger amounts of trash to dispose of when one eats White Castle. and unlike the Wendy's Classic Single, White Castle hamburgers are pretty basic in their composition and cannot be altered to the customers liking.