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Which burger would you prefer?-Cultural differences?

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Stopshoutingtv · 19/08/2026 21:55

Option A: Bbq burger on a burger bap with cheese, ketchup, salad, wedges and corn on the cob

Option B: Grilled burger (no bap etc) with plain pasta and salt

We had Dds friend over for lunch after Dd asked her if she wanted to come for burgers and toasted marshmallows. She was quite confused about the burger as has it like option B at home, aside from at McDonald’s.

Which burger do you prefer and can anyone guess which country we’re in?

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tobee · 19/08/2026 23:50

AdjectiveColourNoun · 19/08/2026 23:42

Just tell us the country OP or this will hit the tipping point for boring / tedious. You can still rescue the situation 😜

Harsh. But fair 😉

AdjectiveColourNoun · 19/08/2026 23:42

Just tell us the country OP or this will hit the tipping point for boring / tedious. You can still rescue the situation 😜

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Stopshoutingtv · 19/08/2026 23:39

Rostbif · 19/08/2026 23:33

Is option B in France?

Non

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Rostbif · 19/08/2026 23:33

Is option B in France?

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Stopshoutingtv · 19/08/2026 23:31

ktopfwcv · 19/08/2026 23:28

Posting just to see when the country is given out

I want someone to get it 😁

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ktopfwcv · 19/08/2026 23:28

Posting just to see when the country is given out

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Stopshoutingtv · 19/08/2026 23:27

Judystilldreamsofhorses · 19/08/2026 23:26

I don’t know which country but I would be very sad to be served option B.

So dry

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Judystilldreamsofhorses · 19/08/2026 23:26

I don’t know which country but I would be very sad to be served option B.

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Stopshoutingtv · 19/08/2026 23:26

Not 🇯🇵

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TofuTuesday · 19/08/2026 23:24

Is it Japan, my brother in law went recently and described something similar

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Stopshoutingtv · 19/08/2026 23:24

As in the school serves it for school lunch, with lots of salt 😬

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mynameiscalypso · 19/08/2026 23:24

sheepandbear · 19/08/2026 23:10

Yep. Very normal to have the burger without bun in France, accompanied by pasta or veg, although we would call it a “steak haché” not a “burger.” It’s pretty common.

However, even in France, “burger” involves a bun, cheese and ketchup, salad etc. Usually served with frites.

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We were in a restaurant last week where they had a kids menu with a choice of steak haché and chips or burger (in a bun) and chips which did not seem to me like much of a choice really although does neatly prove your point!

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Stopshoutingtv · 19/08/2026 23:23

My children also eat the burger with plain pasta for school lunch sometimes or with rice and veg, which seems more normal

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Stopshoutingtv · 19/08/2026 23:21

VioletSeagull · 19/08/2026 23:19

I’m reminded of a thread on MN many years ago when someone was outraged that her son had been offered noodles to accompany a burger. She kept repeating, “It’s a burger. It needs wedges” as if that was some sort of law. 😅

I’ve never said the word bap in my life, but I like the way it sounds.

As for where you are, Germany?

😂Has to be with wedges

Not 🇩🇪

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Stopshoutingtv · 19/08/2026 23:20

ASingleDayOnVenus · 19/08/2026 23:18

The Philippines 🇵🇭

No

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VioletSeagull · 19/08/2026 23:19

I’m reminded of a thread on MN many years ago when someone was outraged that her son had been offered noodles to accompany a burger. She kept repeating, “It’s a burger. It needs wedges” as if that was some sort of law. 😅

I’ve never said the word bap in my life, but I like the way it sounds.

As for where you are, Germany?

ASingleDayOnVenus · 19/08/2026 23:18

The Philippines 🇵🇭

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Stopshoutingtv · 19/08/2026 23:15

Ponderingwindow · 19/08/2026 23:09

I would expect an undressed burger and the cook to ask cheese or no cheese. Each person can add the condiments and vegetables of their choice.

Why would everyone want the same thing?

I did ask, but our family just all happens to like it the same

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Stopshoutingtv · 19/08/2026 23:13

WerewolfOfLoudon · 19/08/2026 22:54

Chicken Milanese, easy dish to make at home too.

Are you in the States?

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No

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Stopshoutingtv · 19/08/2026 23:12

Goodmorningeveryone26 · 19/08/2026 22:53

Hungary? Poland?

No

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hellotomrw · 19/08/2026 23:10

Option A is what most people think if when people say they are having burgers. Never heard of a burger patty with pasta before…

sheepandbear · 19/08/2026 23:10

mynameiscalypso · 19/08/2026 22:10

I’d assume you’re in France and it’s more like a steak haché rather than a burger.

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Yep. Very normal to have the burger without bun in France, accompanied by pasta or veg, although we would call it a “steak haché” not a “burger.” It’s pretty common.

However, even in France, “burger” involves a bun, cheese and ketchup, salad etc. Usually served with frites.

Ponderingwindow · 19/08/2026 23:09

I would expect an undressed burger and the cook to ask cheese or no cheese. Each person can add the condiments and vegetables of their choice.

Why would everyone want the same thing?

AtlasCedar · 19/08/2026 23:01

A obviously.

Although in Japan they often served hamburger which was bunless, cooked in a sauce and served with rice. I wasn’t a huge fan.

Lomonald · 19/08/2026 23:01

Needmorelego · 19/08/2026 22:48

I am going to confess that I have been known to eat a burger accompanied by a packet of Super Noodles 😱
AKA "all I could find in the cupboard".

I would eat that.! I don't have a bun/roll/bap I usually just have a burger and chips or wedges at home . Or if at a bbq Burger with just cheese on top, i find the burgers and bread too much.