Restaurant Creates Polarising Lamington Burger For Australia Day

With Australia Day just around the corner, loads of businesses are getting ready for an influx of custom thanks to the three-day weekend.

Naturally, lots of bars and restaurants will be creating Aussie-themed twists on their products to help celebrate the big day - providing plenty of room for controversy on social media.

That's where Chuck Wagon 175 comes in. The Adelaide restaurant has revealed its Australia Day burger; a hefty looking bacon double cheeseburger... but instead of burger buns, they've made things extra-Aussie by chucking it between two lamingtons.

There are plenty of food items that pair savoury with sweet, like pineapple on pizza, or fried chicken with maple syrup and waffles. Still, this pairing is somewhat... unexpected.

The restaurant chucked a photo of the meal onto Facebook and it was met with a big reaction.

It seemed to divide people; some of whom seemed stoked they could tuck into a hearty Aussie meal and others who appeared disgusted.

Chuck Wagon 175

One person said: "Individually great, not so sure in the same mouthful, and I couldn't take it on a ride, not sure it would fit in me pocket."

Another asked: "Are these cream filled lamingtons or plain? Just trying to work out how many extra cholesterol tablets I'd need to take."

A third added: "Now that might be worth putting pants on for!"

Those who weren't deterred by the creation asked about other food inclusions like beetroot or pineapple to make it even more Aussie.

Just a month ago, Smiths also got in on the act by introducing a new lamington chip flavour.

Smiths

Olivia Sutherland, Smith's marketing director, said: "We know Australians are increasingly keen to try new flavours, and interest is growing in sweet and savoury combinations.

"Our latest innovation combines a sweet, quintessentially Aussie cake with Australia's favourite potato chip. It seemed the perfect way to celebrate the Australian summer.

"In our lamington chip, you will find hints of flavours including chocolate, coconut, cream and butter!"

Topics: Food, News, Australia

Stewart Perrie

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