Euljiro burger spot before closing, chicken cheese sticks: BAS Burger

BAS Burger Euljiro Branch: a lively Euljiro burger spot even just before closing

I'd been hunting for a good place around Euljiro 3-ga and finally made it to BAS Burger Euljiro Branch, a seriously hip handmade burger spot in Euljiro. It was a weekday, right before closing time, and the place still felt lively, which really got my hopes up! I wondered why so many people recommend this Euljiro burger place! The moment I opened the door, the delicious smell made my mouth water!

The burger I ordered was the wasabi shrimp mayo, and from the first bite, the juicy patty and fresh vegetables were a fantastic match! The rich, savory flavor filling my mouth was just superb! The bun was soft and warmly toasted, and the patty was crisp on the outside and moist inside, the perfect texture! The sauce wasn't overpowering and let the ingredients shine! I could really feel the charm of a true Euljiro handmade burger here!

You can clearly tell how fresh every ingredient is! The quality of the meat was excellent, with deep flavor and no gamey smell, and the lettuce and tomato were crisp and fresh, making the burger even richer! I thought it was amazing how every ingredient does its own job and still comes together as one perfect taste! The quality lives up to the premium handmade burger reputation!

The french fries I ordered with the burger were salty and crispy, the kind of addictive you keep reaching for! They're good dipped in ketchup, but just as appealing on their own! The coating isn't thick, so you taste the potato fully, and being freshly fried and hot made me happy! It was another reminder that burger and fries is always the right combo!

The atmosphere is clean and comfortable, great for eating solo or with a friend! The staff were friendly too, which made the meal even nicer! If you want a proper handmade burger in Euljiro, BAS Burger Euljiro Branch is a no-regrets choice! Next time I'm looking for a place in Euljiro, I'll come back to BAS Burger without hesitation!

BAS Burger Euljiro Branch opening hours

BAS Burger Euljiro Branch is open daily from 11:00 to 20:30. It's at B1, Seosohotel, 11 Euljiro 12-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul.

What is BAS Burger Euljiro Branch like inside?

BAS Burger Euljiro Branch is a casual space with a red BASBURGER neon sign, vintage brick and deep green walls. There are high tables and stools, plus a counter lined with craft beer taps.

Walking down the hip Euljiro street, a bright red neon sign caught my eye! The BASBURGER lettering glows even from far away! Through the window I could see customers sitting close together and cute decorations, which made me even more curious! Inside, the vintage brick and deep green walls create a unique mood! The high tables and stools felt casual yet comfortable! At the back counter, a row of beer taps looked refreshing just to look at! You can't skip beer at an Euljiro burger place like this! I loved that you can pair the food with all kinds of craft beer!

What's on the BAS Burger self-serve bar?

The self-bar at BAS Burger Euljiro Branch has warm potato chips plus ketchup, mayonnaise, mentaiko (pollock roe) mayo and BBQ sauce, all free. The chips are great to nibble on while you wait for your order.

As eye-catching as the cold beer was the self-bar! Plenty of crispy potato chips were kept warm! It was fun to grab them one by one while waiting for my order! Beside them was a really wide range of sauces! Besides the basic ketchup and mayonnaise, you can enjoy mentaiko mayo and BBQ sauce for free too! Being able to pick by taste made it even better! Thoughtful touches like this make the sense of an Euljiro restaurant shine! Choosing the sauces to eat with my burger ahead of time was quite fun too!

BAS Burger Euljiro Branch menu and what we ordered

At BAS Burger Euljiro Branch, I ordered the wasabi mayo shrimp burger set and the Smoker Bacon Grills.

• Wasabi mayo shrimp burger set
• Smoker Bacon Grills

The tray: burger, sweet potato fries, cola and packaged sauces

The wasabi mayo shrimp burger set and the Smoker Bacon Grills came on a tray with the burger, sides, cola and an orange sauce. BAS Burger's house-made ketchup and mayonnaise were also provided in individual packets.

Seeing everything neatly laid out on the tray made me smile! The golden fried sides looked crispy on the outside! Just looking at them, I could almost smell the savory aroma! I was looking forward to eating them with the orange sauce next to them! The sweet potato fries came in a generous portion too! The handmade burger had fresh vegetables peeking out, which looked even more appetizing! With a cold cola, it was a perfectly set table! BAS Burger's own ketchup and mayonnaise came in individual packets, neat and tidy! I liked being able to choose to my taste! Seeing this attention to detail, it's definitely a proper Euljiro handmade burger place!

How are BAS Burger's sweet potato fries and chicken thigh cheese sticks?

At BAS Burger Euljiro Branch, the sweet potato fries were salty-sweet and crispy, and the chicken thigh cheese sticks were crisp outside with stretchy cheese inside. Dipped in the orange ranch sauce, the savoriness doubled.

The piping hot sweet potato fries caught my eye first! The golden fries were salty and sweet at once, just superb! The crispy texture kept me reaching for more! The chicken thigh cheese sticks next to them were freshly fried and hot too! I loved the crisp outside and the moist, stretchy cheese inside! Dunked deep in the orange ranch sauce, the savoriness doubled! They came generously piled on a paper tray, so the portion was hearty too! Personally I love dipping in lots of ketchup, so I squeezed out extra! A great side menu, worthy of an Euljiro restaurant.

Next, the chicken thigh cheese sticks: the savory aroma hit my nose first! White cheese powder was sprinkled over the crispy golden exterior! When I bit in, the soft inside wrapped gently around my mouth! The warm, salty flavor blended pleasantly! Dunked generously in the orange sauce that came with it, the savoriness got even richer! The combo of tender chicken thigh and cheese was charming the more I chewed! Eating it with the sweet sweet potato fries gave even more variety of flavor! A filling side that's easy to enjoy without feeling heavy!

How was the BAS Burger wasabi mayo shrimp burger?

The wasabi shrimp mayo burger at BAS Burger Euljiro Branch was packed with lettuce, thick tomato and a hefty patty between a moist bun. It came in paper wrapping printed "AS YOU WANT", easy to hold and eat in one hand.

At last, time to taste the main menu, the wasabi shrimp mayo burger, in one hand! Just like the paper wrapping that says "AS YOU WANT", the ingredients I picked were all packed inside! Fresh green lettuce sat generously between the buns! The thick-cut tomato and hefty patty gave a weighty, filling feel! I liked the softness of the moist bun, as if freshly baked! Biting in, the crunch of fresh vegetables with the savory patty was fantastic! With such a stuffed handmade burger, it was a really satisfying meal! I wondered if this is the charm of an Euljiro burger! I want to visit again, it's truly the best!