From value menu mouth-waterers to gourmet patties laden with every extra imaginable, Oahu’s North Shore just might provide burgers as legendary as it’s surf. “I love the Twice-As-Much burger from Seven Brothers,” said Jon Ako, a junior music major from Maui. “Especially with the extra jalapenos. It’s filling, it’s delicious, and it’s not too expensive either. I could probably eat that everyday.” With the expansion of Seven Brothers, burger lovers don’t have to travel to Kahuku for a meaty meal any more. “I loved to eat at Kahuku Grill, but it is far away,” said Ako. “Now that Seven Brothers is here, they should be getting a lot of business from car-less students in Laie.” For those with means of transportation, succulent burgers are no longer a rarity. Other restaurants like Ted’s Bakery and Kua Aina in Haleiwa also provide an incredible burger on a more generous budget. “Ted’s just gives you such large portions it’s hard to turn down,” said Jordan Barrus, a senior political science major from California. “It’s a challenge to finish the whole thing. Ted’s is just so good no matter what you get.” Even for those burger enthusiasts with red-meat fearing palates, places like Kua Aina Burger provide alternatives for omnivores and carnivores alike. Items such as the teriyaki chicken burger and the Ono fish burger are frequented as well. Whitney Yun, a sophomore in graphic design from California loves the fish burger. “I don’t like to eat beef, but the fish burger there is really good. To me, it tastes just as good as any burger could, but just more healthy.” North Shore is grounds for some burger experimentations unique to Hawaii only. Kua Aina offers the Loco Moco burger, blending the local favorite of eggs and gravy with a traditional hamburger. Kahuku Grill also offers the Paniolo burger, a tribute to the Hawaiian cowboys of old, which celebrates an assortment of extra add-ons, such as onion rings and bacon. Despite the diverse variety of sandwiches offered through the North Shore’s many burger joints, some still remain true to the classics. “I still haven’t had a burger better than a good ol’ Big Mac. I don’t need to spend $10 for a burger when McDonald’s has a Big Mac for cheaper,” said Barrus.
Writer: Austin Meldrum~Multimedia Journalist
