Even More Burger-Licious Offerings at Juicy Burger Fest 2024
Buns out, fun’s out! Juicy Burger Fest 2024 is just around the corner, all set to kick off on Saturday (Jun 8) at XIDIANJIYI FunsTown. We’ve already taken a gander at some of the vendors set to show off their burger prowess at the fest as well as all the great entertainment lined up and now we’re going to explore all the remaining vendors we’ve got in store.
Q Mex Bar & Grill 库迈墨西哥餐吧
Last year’s Juicy Burger Cup winner Q Mex is aiming to win over your hearts and stomachs once again with their specially created, exclusive burger for the fest. Called the Q Animal it pays tribute to California-based In-N-Out’s iconic Animal Style Cheeseburger, a legend since its debut in 1961. Q Mex’s executive chef Marcus Medina grew up eating In-N-Out burgers in 1970s California and is excited to showcase his take on this classic. Their version sees two juicy, mustard grilled, Australian Angus beef patties paired with double cheese, lettuce, tomato, grilled onions and special burger sauce all inside one of their soft burger buns. Along with the Q Animal they’ll also have their classic Q Mex Double Burger too.
It isn’t just an exclusive burger they’ve got up their sleeve though, Q Mex is also partnering with iconic beverage brand Chi Forest for the fest for a special drink collab featuring two specials: a Peach Mojito and Peach Mango Iced Tea (alcoholic and non-alcoholic versions). They’ll also be bringing some of their iconic Bulldogs, but this time they’re turning things up a notch with their Double ROC Cocktail Bulldogs for what is sure to be one hell of a strong concoction!
Side Street 街旁
Side Street will be bringing some Vietnamese flavor to the fest with their exclusive burger the Hanoi Heat. It features an Angus beef patty, grilled pineapple, fresh bell peppers, sweet and sour pickled carrots and daikon, peanut sauce, coriander and sriracha for a spicy kick. They’ll also have their popular burger The K.O., which sees double Angus beef smash patties topped with red and white cheddar cheese, IPA caramelized onions and a signature K.O. sauce. Plus their vegan burger the Hutong Hipster which is one of the best veggie burgers in Beijing, made from a spicy spinach and potato combination it’s layered with red onion, tomato, lettuce, tamarind sauce, and mint sauce.
Wild Kite 野风筝
Brewpub Wild Kite has embraced the dragon theme of this year’s fest with their exclusive Blazing Dragon King Double Smash Burger. Two Wagyu beef patties are smashed directly onto the grill creating a super crispy exterior but juicy interior, they’re then layered inside one of their burger buns with grilled onions, homemade cucumber mustard sauce and a few vegetables for a bit of crunch.
They’ll also have their Preserved Eggs with Chili Wagyu Burger, a burger that was originally created exclusively for last year’s Juicy Burger Fest but was so popular Wild Kite decided to make it a permanent item on the menu. It's a Classic Wagyu burger doused in a spicy pepper sauce made from distinctive Sichuan and Hunan spices, and, for that special twist, there's a century egg added on top.
Jing-A 京A
Beijing brewery Jing-A has created the exclusive Jing-A Truffle Wagyu Burger for the fest. A freshly made thick Australian Angus grain-fed Wagyu beef patty is smothered in a truffle sauce for an umami kick and then sandwiched in a handmade whole wheat bun. Along with the exclusive burger, they’ll have the Stout Bacon Wagyu Burger, an upgrade of their Stout Bacon Cheeseburger, which sees an Australian Angus grain-fed Wagyu beef patty layered with bacon, red onion, cheese and special Black Velvet Stout syrup all finished with a smear of special mayonnaise created thanks to a partnership between Jing-A and Heinz Selection.
BURGE'S Bistro&Bar 小伯格酒馆
BURGE’S Bistro&Bar will be offering two exclusive burgers at the festival. The first is the Cheese Mushroom Burger which takes the classic combination of mushrooms and beef and then adds rich black truffle sauce and fresh arugula. The other is the Smoked Chipotle Eggplant Chips Burger which takes the classic Chinese dish 地三鲜 dìsānxiān, consisting of eggplant, potatoes and green peppers, and adds it to a classic beef burger with some added chipotle spice. They’ll also have their Burge’s Beef Burger, an Australian Wagyu beef patty paired with buffalo cheese, secret onions, and special burger sauce on a multi-leavened French butter bun.
DOSH GASTROPUB 到时精酿餐吧
DOSH GASTROPUB is taking a classic and putting it into burger form with their exclusive Maryland Crab Cake Burger. It features a traditional Maryland crab cake paired with a carefully crafted mascarpone tartar sauce all inside a soft burger bun. They’ll also have two of their signature burger the Stout and Smoked Cheese Burger and the Parma Ham Burger, the latter of which sees smoky, salty, Parma ham layered atop a wet-aged beef patty. Then comes the melted cheese and a special handcrafted sauce. Finally, a fluffy brioche bun brings it all together for a loving embrace.
Famous 肥猫墨西哥餐吧
Mexican restaurant FAMOUS has created a special dragon-themed dessert burger exclusively for the fest. Called The Song of Ice and Fire-Dragon Ball Flame Ice Drinking Burger (that name is nearly as long as the book series themselves), it sees two scoops of ice cream nestled inside a sweet bun then topped with cone fragments, strawberries and a drizzle of chocolate sauce.
For a savory option, they’ll have the Mexican Spicy Beef Rib Burger which takes selected New Zealand beef ribs and then grills them at a high temperature, it’s then paired with Cheddar cheese, Mexican chili and diced chili peppers.
He Burger He Burger手工汉堡
Bringing some Yunnan flavor into the mix is He Burger with their exclusive Wa Sour Mango Fried Chicken Burger. Inspired by their Service Ambassador Mia, who is from Yunnan and belongs to the Wa ethnic minority. The burger's highlight is a hometown-style mango salad based on a recipe handed down by Mia's father, consisting of green mangoes, fragrant willow leaves, Wa coriander, and prickly ash oil topping freshly fried chicken pieces, making for a burger that is crispy, tangy and refreshing!
Along with the exclusive burger, they’ll have the Don’t Tangle Beef Burger which is a classic burger with two Australian beef patties, lettuce and cheese and for vegetarians the Tofu Burger, a Japanese-style burger that takes egg tofu then layers it with shredded seaweed, Japanese-style pickled radishes, shallots and teriyaki sauce.
Notos 楠风
French restaurant Notos will be serving a Black Truffle Mushroom Wagyu Beef Burger at the fest. A Wagyu beef patty is slathered in their homemade truffle sauce then stuffed inside a super soft homemade bun and topped with mushrooms.
BA Burger 棒啊汉堡
At the fest, BA Burger will be offering an exclusive Beijing-themed burger called the I Love Beijing. An Angus beef patty is smothered in erba jiang – the traditional Beijing hot pot dipping sauce made from two parts peanut to eight parts sesame paste – melted cheese and finished with lettuce. They’ll also have a Classic American Beef Burger which takes an Angus beef patty and covers it in honey mustard sauce then stuffs it inside a milk bread bun.
CAMP4 岩肆
Climbing-themed burger joint with a side of craft brewing CAMP4 will have an impressive five burgers at the fest including two exclusive ones: the Daqi Corainder Head Burger and the Mexico City Burger. The former is for coriander lovers, featuring an Angus beef patty piled with Daqi’s secret pickled radish, spicy crispy lotus root slices and oodles of fresh coriander. The latter adds house-made avocado salsa and crispy corn chips to an Angus beef patty.
The other three burgers they’ll have are their CAMP4 Signature Burger, Smoked Chicken Thigh and Spinach Burger and for vegetarians, the Chickpea Hummus Oyster Mushroom Veggie Burger. Aside from burgers, they’ll have the Fresh Moon Sour Brut IPA, a fruity beer with a super dry body and hoppy aroma.
Great Leap 大跃啤酒
Beijing stalwart Great Leap is keeping things simple with The Old Fashioned Burger and The Bacon Cheese Burger. The latter is their recommended option with an all-imported Australian Angus beef patty, roasted tomato sauce, and choice bacon. This year, why not pair their burgers with the new Fiery Glaze Pepper Sauce from Heinz Selection for a truly enchanting experience.
Rich Burger 发财
Rich Burger will have a range of burgers at the festival including an exclusive co-branded burger with Heinz Selection named the Pineapple Teriyaki Cheeseburger which is inspired by teriyaki from Japan and is customized with Teriyaki Sauce by Heinz Selection. The sauce perfectly compliments the beef patty, creating the ideal balance of sweet and sour.
TOMI 思佳达
Healthy ice cream brand TOMI has crafted an exclusive dessert burger for the fest. White peach ice cream is nestled inside a cookie style burger bun for a sweet treat that’s perfect for cooling down. They'll also have a range of their signature ice creams available as well.
Lipton 立顿
Globally renowned tea brand Lipton will be serving their carefully crafted summer supermodel water at the fest. They’ll have their popular Green Grape Tea and White Peach Americano along with a Limited Edition Burger Festival Special drink which will be unveiled at the fest.
Beijinger Swag Store
If you want to nab yourself a Juicy Burger Fest limited edition t-shirt or some other burger themed merch, then head of to the Beijinger Swag Store to kit yourself out with all things burger related!
A Note From Our Sponsor
This year’s Juicy Burger Fest is brought to you by Heinz Selection and here are a few words from them:
"Heinz Selection was created as an initiative to connect the best local and independent burger houses to consumers worldwide. As of 2023, it has spread to 22 countries around the world, enabling burger restaurants to tempt more fans through their doors.
Since entering the Chinese market in 2022, it has cooperated with many well-known burger restaurants like Fat Cow, Johnny Moo, Mr. Rocky and others, launching several limited-time-offered burgers like the Christmas Tree Burger, Rainbow Burger or Western Legend Beef Burger.
As an official brand, Heinz Selection works to benefit a multitude of burger restaurants while also exposing people to the world’s favorite burger sauce. By collaborating with burger restaurants to bring novel and special Western food experiences to them, it also enables customers to learn more about Heinz’s portfolio and their capacity for innovation."
Don't forget that along with Juicy Burger Fest our Juicy Burger Cup is also in full swing, with the opening round running until noon, Friday, Jun 7. So if you want to make sure your favorite burger place makes it through to the next round, get voting now by scanning the QR code below!
We're also still recruiting burger aficionados to join our panel of Burger Experts who will pick this year's Juicy Burger Cup winner, if you think you've got what it takes, follow this link.
Juicy Burger Fest 2024 is happening from Jun 8-10 from 11am until 9pm at XIDIANJIYI FunsTown. Early bird tickets are RMB 25, VIP tickets are RMB 168 and standard tickets (available at the door) are RMB 30. You can purchase tickets by scanning the QR code in the poster above.
XIDIANJIYI FunsTown西店记忆funstown
18 Fangjiacun, Gaobeidian, Chaoyang District
朝阳区高碑店乡方家村甲18号
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Images: Uni You, the Beijingers, courtesy of the vendors
