I would be incredibly shocked if a self-confessed Moray foodie was yet to hear of or come across Humble Burger.
The business, run by husband and wife Mike and Jennifer McEwen, has grown exponentially since its inception in January 2021, to say the least.
Starting their journey in a renovated food van, the couple recently took on a permanent kitchen residency at Elgin bar Foggies – a move that resulted in people swarming to the new location in the first few days of opening.
I had sampled some grub from Humble Burger back in its food truck days. The order was swift, the food was tasty, and the team was super attentive.
But it just so happened that Julia and I were headed through Elgin shortly after the exciting move to Foggies.
With that, we decided to check out the new space and test whether or not the food was still of the same high calibre.
Humble Burger: What is it and what’s on offer?
You can grab a dish (or several) from Humble Burger inside Foggies Bar, located on Munro Place in Elgin.
The business is known for its hefty, colourful, and eye-catching dishes that range from dirty fries and burritos to, of course, burgers.
The menu isn’t overly complicated, which I love. Humble Burger’s team know what they do well and don’t see the need to change it.
It is open from noon to 3pm and 4.30pm to 9pm Wednesday to Sunday, and orders can be placed by calling 07498 925711.
The order:
Verdict: Halloumi burrito
Halloumi is definitely one of my favourite foods. If I spot it on a menu, I get an overwhelming urge to order the dish that features it.
Humble’s halloumi burrito comprises a 12-inch tortilla wrap with Mexican beans, rice, guacamole, salsa, cheese, salad and sriracha mayo.
The mayo was creamy and slightly tangy, the beans and rice were soft, the salsa had a nice warming kick, and the salad provided a subtle crunch.
I loved the coriander, while Julia would have liked a bit more spice.
It was also nice to see that the wrap itself wasn’t greasy or wet.
As for the star of the show, the halloumi, it boasted a nice level of salt. And yes, it did squeak – something I for one always look out for. Already, the bar had been set high.
Presentation
Julia: 3/5
Karla: 3.5/5
Taste
Julia: 4/5
Karla: 4.5/5
Verdict: Barbecue pulled pork loaded fries
You can’t go to Humble Burger and not request a side of loaded fries.
Julia loved these from the get-go, instantly complimenting the fluffiness of the fries and the fact they were skin-on. And when we got started on praising the barbecue pulled pork, we couldn’t stop…
It boasted a melt-in-the-mouth texture that married perfectly with the sriracha mayo and salt and chilli toppings. The toppings included chilli, spring onion, coriander, red onion and peppers.
We would order this again and again.
Presentation
Julia: 4/5
Karla: 4.5/5
Taste
Julia: 4.5/5
Karla: 4.5/5
Verdict: Tandoori chicken burger
The pair of us were keen to put some chicken to the test, so added a Tandoori chicken burger to our order.
It definitely looked the part with its sesame seed bun and featured some ingredients that sounded really interesting – onion bhajis and minty mayo.
The cheddar, lettuce, and red onion really worked, especially the raw crunchy onion.
The chicken was more on the dry side in my opinion, but Julia complimented its juiciness in the middle. The mayo was an interesting addition.
Presentation
Julia: 3.5/5
Karla: 3.5/5
Taste
Julia: 3/5
Karla: 3/5
Verdict: Mac ‘n’ Black
This is a prime example of Julia and I leaving the best item until last. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the iconic Mac ‘n’ Black burger.
We had seen a number of pictures of this beauty before stopping by and heard superb things. I can assure you that it didn’t disappoint.
A six-oz beef patty, panko macaroni cheese and black pudding round, cheddar, chilli jam, lettuce, tomato and mayo are all sandwiched between a sesame seed bun to make a gem of a burger.
We couldn’t decide what the highlight was – simply down to the fact that everything was delicious.
The panko macaroni cheese and black pudding round was crispy on the outside, yet soft and gooey on the inside, while the patty itself was incredibly juicy.
I think Julia favoured the chilli jam above all as it added a lovely sweetness to the burger, rounding everything off. The only thing? Less lettuce please.
We cannot recommend stopping by to try one for yourself enough.
Presentation
Julia: 4.5/5
Karla: 4.5/5
Taste
Julia: 4.5/5
Karla: 5/5
The Mac ‘n’ Black came out on top at Humble Burger in Elgin, racking up a score of 18.5/20.
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