The Fat Hippo Underground - The Beast Beneath

Newcastle's premier burger house now has a city centre brother, bringing the chief of beef burgers to the masses - opening up their world of monstrous delights to every man, woman and child out there and not just the students of Jesmond. This hippo is a little more up market than it's student-loving sibling, although it also looks like 80s Dutch sex dungeon...but this is brilliantly dirty food after all. The concept hasn't changed, beastly succulent burgers accompanied with a variety of interesting topping choices that literally ooze personality and character are on offer here. But what's key here is that it isn't the same menu offered in a new location. They've done exactly what the Fat Spoon has hankering for, a new menu that will push the boundaries of your comfort zone. Whilst the original Fat Hippo was an adventurous creature that frolicked with new flavours, the Underground is completely rabid and out of control, but in a delicious way of course. Candied bacon, cronuts, rib meat and peanut butter are just a few of the highly interesting augmentations they've made to the classic beef burger. Bacon jam is sheer smut, but fantastic on literally any vessel. And like the original venue, the service is chirpy and fun; and the food is great value for money. The starters and desserts are simple but pleasant, completely overshadowed by the extravagant burger selection. OK the Undergound is still pretty rough around the edges, the door to the mens toilet needed to be fish-hooked open by a waitress with a fork to gain access. But if its a unique, fresh and enlightening burger you're after, then the new Fat Hippo Underground has what you need to stop you turning into a raging beast. 90%