After working up an appetite roaming the city this summer, head to the 5 Napkin Burger for tasty, char-grilled perfection. Located in the heart of Hell's Kitchen, the decor is old school with a twist. Dozens of raw light fixtures hang from metal tracks on the ceiling reminiscent of a non-creepy meat locker. The old, white tiled walls look vintage without being dingy.
Three adults and two children can fit comfortable in the restaurant's oversized booths. (I know because I've tried.) A large bar in the back with a funky bottle display provides a focal point and adds to the fun feel of the diner.
Three adults and two children can fit comfortable in the restaurant's oversized booths. (I know because I've tried.) A large bar in the back with a funky bottle display provides a focal point and adds to the fun feel of the diner.
Southwestern and Shrimp Tempura Rolls
The menu doesn't just have delectable burgers, they're also known for sushi, salads and interesting starters. We dug right in to the Southwestern Roll
The Shrimp Tempura Roll was just as good with cucumber, radish, sprout and avocado. The smooth texture of the avocado was a nice contrast with the crunchiness of the shrimp.
filled with spicy yellowtail, cilantro, chayote wrapped in a scallion soy wrapper and topped with jalapeno and tobeko. The flavors were fresh and light with just the right kick from the jalapeno at the end. It was refreshing to find a roll not completely made of sticky rice. I also really enjoyed the plating of the dish and the vibrant colors of the ingredients.
The Shrimp Tempura Roll was just as good with cucumber, radish, sprout and avocado. The smooth texture of the avocado was a nice contrast with the crunchiness of the shrimp.
filled with spicy yellowtail, cilantro, chayote wrapped in a scallion soy wrapper and topped with jalapeno and tobeko. The flavors were fresh and light with just the right kick from the jalapeno at the end. It was refreshing to find a roll not completely made of sticky rice. I also really enjoyed the plating of the dish and the vibrant colors of the ingredients.
Burger for Two
For dinner I decided to split the Burger for Two. This monstrocity of meat is made with two 8 oz. beef patties, cheddar, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles and 5N sauce. The beef was tender and grilled a perfect medium rare. I'm not quite sure what was in their secret 5N sauce, but it definitely added a rich creaminess to the dish.
I was this close to getting the Ahi Tuna Burger, marinated in ginger, scallions it's topped with a soy wasabi mayo and tempura fried onions on a sesame egg roll.
Tip: Want a refreshing drink for summer? Order their mojito for a minty mid-day treat.
I was this close to getting the Ahi Tuna Burger, marinated in ginger, scallions it's topped with a soy wasabi mayo and tempura fried onions on a sesame egg roll.
Tip: Want a refreshing drink for summer? Order their mojito for a minty mid-day treat.
Mojito:)
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