Chori burger tops New York’s ‘Battle of the Burger’ 2014

Jeepney’s first-place winning chori burger. (Photo: Jeepney Facebook page)

MANILA – A longtime Pinoy favorite, the Chori Burger has won the palates of diners in New York, as well. The chorizo-based burger concoction came out on top at the Big Apple’s annual burger showdown, Battle of the Burger held last Thursday.

Filipino-themed gastro pub Jeepney entered the decidedly Pinoy take on the American classic  in the 2014 competition, and their efforts were well-received by diners.  Their version of the chori burger  bested other burger entries and took first place in the contest.

Described by the event host, Time Out magazine, as “shellacked in banana ketchup and Maggi aioli, and topped with chorizo-esque longganisa,” Jeepney’s delectable entry was awarded the golden burger trophy, to the approving nods of satisfied New York foodies.

Coming in second and doing Filipino cuisine proud, as well, was a burger from the Pork Slope; a Filipino-American restaurant by former “Top Chef” contestant Dale Talde. Astoria Sports Bar’s Twist & Smash’d burger placed third.

“WE DID IT! 1st Place at Time Out New York’s Battle of the Burger!!!!! Thank you to all who voted!” enthused Jeepney on its Facebook page.

Located in New York’s East Village, Jeepney is a sister restaurant of the raved about Maharlika Filipino restaurant, also in New York.  Other acclaimed items on Jeepney’s menu are the bulalo, pinakbet salad, adobo wings, arroz caldo, and puto’t dinuguan.

“WE DID IT! 1st Place at Time Out New York’s Battle of the Burger!!!!! Thank you to all who voted!” reads the text on Jeepney’s photo post. (Photo: Jeepney Facebook page)