Euljiro handmade burger spot: Double BAS vs Hawaiian, BAS Burger

Where is BAS Burger Euljiro Branch and when is it open?

BAS Burger Euljiro Branch is at 11 Euljiro 12-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, in the B1 basement of Theso Soho Hotel, 146 m from Exit 10 of Euljiro 3-ga Station. It is open every day from 11:00 to 20:30, with last order at 20:00.

There is no parking of its own, so I recommend a nearby public parking lot or public transit.

A franchise that felt like an independent handmade burger shop

When you want a handmade burger in Euljiro, BAS Burger Euljiro Branch is a good place to stop by haha. BAS Burger is already a pretty famous franchise among handmade burger fans, and the Euljiro branch seemed popular too haha.

I like burgers in general, so this time I ordered the Double BAS Burger and the Hawaiian burger as sets and ate the sides properly too, lol. What I loved most is that you can keep grabbing self-serve potato chips haha. While waiting for the burgers, I kept picking them up one by one and my hand just wouldn't stop. I came expecting a franchise burger, but it was good enough to pass for an independent handmade burger shop!

Atmosphere and seating at BAS Burger Euljiro Branch

From the entrance, BAS Burger Euljiro Branch had a strong American-style burger joint vibe.

There are several tables inside, so it looked fine for a filling lunch. Euljiro is a neighborhood full of office workers, so picking a lunch menu is surprisingly stressful, right? At times like that, nothing is as quick and filling as a hamburger, lol.

Menu and the self-serve potato chips

BAS Burger Euljiro Branch sells a range of handmade burgers, plus fries, chicken, beer and more. The burgers range from a basic cheeseburger to ones with multiple patties and the Hawaiian burger with pineapple, so choosing is half the fun.

And what I personally liked most was the self-serve potato chips!

You can help yourself to crunchy chips, so I wasn't bored even before the burgers arrived. Little services like this make me unexpectedly happy haha.

You can also help yourself to sauces, but I guess a lot of people leave them unused. There was a note saying so.

How did the Double BAS Burger and Hawaiian burger taste?

This time at BAS Burger Euljiro Branch I ordered a Double BAS Burger set and a Hawaiian burger set, and picked cheese bacon fries and onion rings as sides.

Double BAS Burger set ₩15,200 – a meat lover's burger with real patty presence

As the name says, the Double BAS Burger has two patties, so it was a great pick for really enjoying the meat. One bite brings the juice of a thick patty together with the savory cheese, and vegetables tucked in between make it fun to eat a hefty burger.

Personally, I think a handmade burger needs a patty with real presence, and the Double BAS Burger really delivers that meaty feeling haha.

With the bun, patty and vegetables all coming together, it felt more like eating at a specialty handmade burger shop than at a franchise.

Hawaiian burger ₩13,700 – sweet and salty balance from pineapple

The Hawaiian burger adds pineapple to the patty, so it's a good choice if you like sweet flavors. The sweetness of pineapple on top of the savory, salty patty keeps the taste from getting heavy on one side haha.

If a burger with only strong meat flavor feels a bit much, a combo like the Hawaiian burger seems good. If the Double BAS Burger is for enjoying heavy meat flavor, the Hawaiian adds sweetness, so each had its own charm.

Sides: onion rings and cheese bacon fries

Onion rings – crispy outside, soft and sweet onion inside

The onion rings at BAS Burger Euljiro Branch are crispy outside with soft, sweetly flavored onion inside, so they go well with a burger. If you like a crunchy batter, this seems like an easy side to enjoy haha.

The texture is different from french fries, so I was glad I chose two kinds of sides.

Cheese bacon fries – salty, savory flavor

The cheese bacon fries are crispy fries topped with cheese sauce and bacon, so they suit anyone who likes salty, savory flavors. The flavor is richer than plain fries, and alternating with the burger was definitely a good combination.

That said, the burgers themselves are filling, so if you order several items, it's better to share them along the way, lol.

Who should go to BAS Burger Euljiro Branch, and which burger to pick?

BAS Burger Euljiro Branch felt less like a franchise handmade burger place and more like an independent burger specialist. The Double BAS Burger had clear patty presence, and the Hawaiian burger added the sweetness of pineapple, so I could enjoy two different charms. With cheese bacon fries and onion rings, it was a filling meal, and being able to eat self-serve potato chips freely was a small thing I liked too haha.

If you're looking for a good place to eat in Euljiro and want a handmade burger that's a bit different from the usual franchise burger, it's worth a visit. It also seemed like a decent option when you're wondering about lunch near Euljiro 3-ga.

• If you like a burger where the patty flavor shines: Double BAS Burger
• If you like sweet combinations: Hawaiian burger

A place to remember when you want a hearty burger with sides! If you're looking for a burger place in Euljiro, put BAS Burger Euljiro Branch on your list haha.