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| Photo by Andrew Hockridge |
Date Visited: December 7, 2022
Location: Midtown
BurgerTours Rating: 8.5/10
| Taste | Messiness | Price | Venue | Pluses |
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| Awesome | Messy | $11-$15 | Fast Food | Veggie |
Drew’s Review
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| Photo by Andrew Hockridge |
Ever find yourself looking to boost your curiosity and deep
dive into the depths of your creative imagination? Have you always wondered
where you can find joy in these dark times? In other words, are you ready to
become inspired?
For this month’s BurgerTour, we take you to Rinspire Burger,
a burger joint that opened not too long ago in Midtown Toronto, just north of
Eglinton on Yonge Street. The dine-in space is small, but the location and the
people it attracts is large. The walls are coloured and decorated in very
vibrant bright colours and meant to bring joy to the gloomy Toronto winter
weather.
The menu is really diverse with offering 100% all-Canadian
beef patties, high quality ingredients and as Mark will attest to, vegetarian
options. Not only do they feature burgers, but because Rinspire Burger is located
within a sushi burrito shop, they are among only a few of Toronto’s burger
joints featuring an Asian-fusion inspiration. And if burgers aren’t your thing,
they also have poke bowls.
Many of the options to top your burger are Asian-influenced;
curry chicken, cheddar chicken, fruity tofu, salmon, and kimchi beef options.
Looking over the burger menu, I wanted to keep things simple and order something
that didn’t take away from the flavour of the meat. In conclusion, I ordered
the Rinspire cheeseburger with lettuce, tomato, ketchup and pickles. A very
simple order.
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| Cheeseburger/Photo by Andrew Hockridge |
The burgers were ready within a matter of minutes and we
grabbed our orders and brought it back to our table. The patties are thick and
succulent and grilled to perfection. The tenderness of the patty was another
plus. The flavour of the meat was juicy, fresh and savory. Every bite was more
satisfying than the last. The potato buns were soft and as I wasn’t expecting,
managed to stay together in my hands.
The fries on the side were a plus as well. They were fresh, crinkle-cut
and lightly salted and were the perfect compliment to an outstanding burger.
Overall I’m proud to admit Rinspire Burger is among one of
my new latest cravings in the city. The burger was immaculate and I was
extremely satisfied. The meat was tender and grilled to my desire. This burger
stop offers a variety of burgers with hundreds of ways to top ‘em. I’ll be
looking to return in the near future to try more from their Asian-inspired
menu. If you ever wanted a burger place to put a smile on your face, then
Rinspire Burger is the spot for you.
8.0/10
Mark’s Review
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| Crispy Tofu Burger/Photo by Mark Avila |
Finally made it to December! And for our last burger tour of the year, Andrew decided to surprise me with the location. Having told me that this joint is right at the corner of Yonge & Eglinton in midtown Toronto, I narrowed it down to two burger joints. And what luck that the surprise location he took me to was, Rinspire Burger! This joint has been on my list for quite sometime, and was thrilled that this was the place he chose for our final burger tour of 2022.
Browsing through the menu, I immediately shifted towards the vegetarian section as I was drawn by their Crispy Tofu Burger. A crispy tofu patty layered in tomato, lettuce, jalapeño aioli, and general Tao sauce, it was a fusion burger that I was excited to try.
Presentation wise it was small and compact, but oozing with flavour. The crispy tofu patty was definitely the star of the show, only because of the crunch it gave when I took my first bite. It was my first time having a tofu substitute, but I say it worked very well. I was sceptical since tofu is usually soft and delicate, but the way it was fried managed to keep itself together. The jalapeño aioli gave the burger some heat, while the general tao sauce added a subtle sweetness. A perfect balance to mellow out to contrasting flavours.
Overall, a great burger. There’s nothing much to critique, but I just wish it was bigger. Rinspire Burger lived up to my expectation, and is definitely a new favourite. A good joint if you’re looking for a light and tasty burger. A perfect way to close off 2022!
9/10
