"Smash burgers helped kick off the first real burger hype in Germany and pushed quality standards far beyond the dry, oversized patties that dominated the 2000s."
"For the first time ever, Berlin now has a meaningful lineup of steakhouse burgers worth seeking out: patties of at least 150 grams, cooked juicy, often medium-rare."
"The thicker, juicier patty, the one that actually requires high quality meat, high fat content, and careful temperature control, simply fell out of fashion."
"That shift has made us excited about burgers again."
Smash burgers became the dominant burger style in Berlin during the early 2020s, leading to a surge of similar establishments. Their ease of preparation and affordability contributed to their popularity, while the steakhouse burger, requiring higher quality meat and careful cooking, fell out of favor. Recently, Goldies Bar at KaDeWe began experimenting with steakhouse-style burgers, sparking a revival. By 2026, several restaurants started offering quality steakhouse burgers, featuring juicy patties and emphasizing the importance of great beef, reigniting excitement in the burger scene.
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