Rating
Burger: 8/10
Bap 7/10
Relish: 4/10
Sides: 5/10
Ambience: 8/10
Total rating: 32/50
Gower Kitchen opened in Summer 2012 and is a quirky and quaint, local restaurant and tea shop in Uplands, Swansea. It's popular with students and Mumsy-types who enjoy vintage china, excellent (Teapigs) tea and kitsch posters.
The burger was enjoyed as part of their lunch time deal where all main courses are discounted. It arrived and first impressions were good - all parts of the burger were secured with a sprig of fresh rosemary. The rustic cut chips were presented in a bowl, alongside a sour cream and chive dip.
The toasted white bap was crusty but not too crusty. The bacon was smoked, which was a nice touch but in some ways seemed to overwhelm the subtle flavour of the patty (which was *excellent* - juicy and flavoursome).
The cheddar cheese was a nice touch, keeping with the classic, British theme of the burger. Greenery was provided by fresh watercress, which was a welcome change from crunchy, American-style salad.
The cheese and chive sauce was a risky choice for a side, and - in my opinion - the burger was lacking tomato/chutney/relish underpinnings. That said, it did go excellently with the chips, which were perfectly cooked and definitely from fresh potatoes.
£10.50 seemed a very good price for this gourmet delight, staff were friendly, and the atmosphere was light and sociable.
http://gowerkitchen.com
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