Jamwon Station burger joint: signature set & chicken bites, Bas Burger

I really love hamburgers, so I'm always hunting down handmade burgers from different brands. Bas Burger Jamwon Branch turned out to be even better than I expected, so I'm writing up a detailed review. Hopefully it helps anyone looking for a good handmade burger near Jamwon-dong.

Where Bas Burger Jamwon Branch is and how to get there

Bas Burger Jamwon Branch is at 41 Sinbanpo-ro 47-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul, on the first floor. It's an easy walk from Jamwon Station or Express Bus Terminal Station on Subway Line 3, so access is great. The moment I opened the door, the smell of patties grilling hit me and my appetite switched on right away.

What I ordered at Bas Burger Jamwon Branch

This time I ordered the most basic, signature item, the Bas Burger set, and added 2 pieces of mozzarella chicken bites as a side. Seeing the tray filled with so much food, I was already getting excited.

How the Bas Burger set tasted

The most memorable parts of the Bas Burger were the soft, buttery bun and the bursting-with-juice patty, and the French fries in the set were satisfying too. I tried the burger first, and the moment I took a bite, the softness of the bun wrapped around my whole mouth. The bun had a flavor like it had been lightly toasted in butter, and with every chew the patty's juices burst out. Wonderful.

The patty was clean and rich with no gamey smell at all, and the fresh, crunchy lettuce and ripe tomato made the balance great. Add the melty cheese and the special sauce, and you really get that deep handmade-burger flavor. The French fries in the set were crispy outside and fluffy inside, and I kept reaching for them.

The free potato chips: how big is the portion?

Bas Burger Jamwon Branch serves potato chips by default, and a heap of thin, crispy chips came piled on one side of the tray. Honestly, these free chips were what surprised me and filled me up the most.

The chips have a different charm from regular fries: salty and nutty, so I kept grabbing more. A burger set alone often feels a bit small, but thanks to these chips I finished the meal properly full and satisfied. Dipping them in ketchup or mayo was a lot of fun too, and by the time I finished them I was totally stuffed.

Mozzarella chicken bites (2 pieces) and the ranch-style sauce

The mozzarella chicken bites I ordered as a side came as 2 pieces, with chicken and stretchy mozzarella inside a crispy coating, served with a white ranch-style sauce. They were fried a lovely golden brown and looked delicious.

Inside the thin, crispy coating were mild chicken and plenty of stretchy mozzarella. One bite and the soft cheese fills your mouth after the crunch. Dipped in the white sauce (a ranch-style sauce) that comes with it, the richness of the cheese is cut while the tangy, nutty flavor is amplified. Really great. It was just the right amount and taste to go along with a burger.

Is Bas Burger Jamwon Branch good for lunch or a date?

Between the taste, the atmosphere and the generous portions, Bas Burger Jamwon Branch works well as a lunch spot for office workers nearby or a weekend date. The quality of the handmade burger, made with fresh ingredients, was great, but the biggest plus for me was that the free chips kept me full and happy to the very end.

I think it will become my go-to place whenever I crave a handmade burger. If you're ever near Jamwon-dong, I really recommend stopping by to see the charm of Bas Burger for yourself!