{"id":19928,"date":"2016-04-18T02:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-04-18T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/?p=19928"},"modified":"2023-09-05T16:07:48","modified_gmt":"2023-09-06T02:07:48","slug":"review-red-robin-red-ramen-burger","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/2016\/04\/18\/review-red-robin-red-ramen-burger\/","title":{"rendered":"REVIEW: Red Robin Red Ramen Burger"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Red<\/a><\/p>\n

Much like how all the Brits are stealing all the good lead acting gigs (Rick Grimes, Daredevil\/Matt Murdock, Norman Bates\u2026 yes, they\u2019re all Brits!) chain restaurants are taking food crazes and making their own versions. Dunkin\u2019 Donuts did it with the Cronut, and Red Robin is doing it with the Ramen Burger.<\/p>\n

People seem to get upset about the so called \u201cfood plagiarism,\u201d but imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, so people should chill out. These foods typically come from big cities like New York or Los Angeles, and seeing as not all of us live in those cities, we deserve to try it too. We have food rights! Pretty sure that\u2019s what Patrick Swayze died fighting for in \u201cRed Dawn.\u201d <\/p>\n

Red Robin\u2019s version of the ramen burger, dubbed the \u201cRed Ramen Burger,\u201d features the ramen noodle bun, is topped with teriyaki and chiu chow aioli, fried jalape\u00f1o coins, chili-infused shredded cabbage, carrot and onion, and is garnished with basil. <\/p>\n

\"Red<\/a><\/p>\n

The first thing you will notice with the burger is it is going to be a messy affair. I\u2019m talking three to five napkins, minimum. Maybe a wet-nap. The ramen bun falls apart faster than a millionaire\u2019s marriage to a stripper he fell in love with after seeing her on stage. You typically don\u2019t eat burgers with a knife and fork but this is one you\u2019ll want to deploy the silverware for. <\/p>\n

They did a good job with the bun. The ramen was crispy on the outside, and when you bite into it there is soft ramen on the inside. That seems really tough to pull off. The bun is apparently seasoned but there wasn\u2019t any noticeable taste, just tasted like normal ramen.<\/p>\n

The teriyaki and chiu chow aioli dominates the burger and is easily the strongest flavor. Teriyaki is, er, teriyaki, and chiu chow is God knows what. The first four Google search returns didn\u2019t give me a clear answer so I gave up. But the sweet teriyaki most definitely runs the show.<\/p>\n

\"Red<\/a><\/p>\n

Next you have the ginger-infused cabbage, carrot, and onion mix. This did not belong on the burger. The taste did not stand out at all because the teriyaki covered it up, so there\u2019s just this shredded vegetable nuisance you have to deal with throughout the course of the burger. Honestly if you order it you should hold the veggies. They just get in the way, kind of like me in a pickup basketball game. <\/p>\n

The fried jalape\u00f1o coins are insanity. They weren\u2019t spicy but they just melt in your mouth. You still get that jalape\u00f1o flavor but without the sweating, coughing, eye watering, and the pointing and laughter of your fellow diners. The coating on the peppers was buttery and delicious. If these coins were a real currency, they\u2019d be, like, the golden dollar of fried coins. <\/p>\n

\"Red<\/a><\/p>\n

My burger was cooked perfectly and overall was a unique treat that you don\u2019t typically see anywhere. The ceramic cat in the burger promo suggested I eat the burger with a Not Your Father\u2019s Ginger Ale, so I gave in like a sad sheep and listened. They did pair really well together, and I got a good chuckle when the bartender handed me the bottle and I exclaimed, \u201cThis isn\u2019t my father\u2019s ginger ale!\u201d Oh man, it gets me every time! It doesn\u2019t seem to get anyone else though. The bartender didn\u2019t acknowledge the joke, he just asked if I needed anything else. Yes, I do. I need you to laugh at my joke so I don\u2019t feel like a King Goober. <\/p>\n

(Nutrition Facts – Not available on website.)<\/small><\/p>\n

Purchased Price:<\/b> $11.99
\nSize:<\/b> N\/A
\nPurchased at:<\/b> Red Robin
\nRating:<\/b> 7 out of 10
\nPros:<\/b> Ramen bun is neat. Nice teriyaki flavor. Fried jalape\u00f1o coins are heaven. Making jokes about your father\u2019s ginger ale.
\nCons:<\/b> Teriyaki flavor takes over at times. Burger is rather messy. Veggies just get in the way. Having your father\u2019s ginger ale joke fall flat.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Much like how all the Brits are stealing all the good lead acting gigs (Rick Grimes, Daredevil\/Matt Murdock, Norman Bates\u2026 yes, they\u2019re all Brits!) chain restaurants are taking food crazes and making their own versions. Dunkin\u2019 Donuts did it with the Cronut, and Red Robin is doing it with the Ramen Burger. 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