One of my 2023 resolutions is to eat less meat, which is why I knew I had to try the Burger King plant based Whopper.
I've recently found myself eating a lot of meat on a weekly basis, even when I'm organised and planning my meals, so I really want to branch out and enjoy more meat-free alternatives. When it comes to fast food from the likes of Burger King or McDonald's, I usually opt for something like a Double Cheeseburger of the Chicken Royale - but I fancied a change.
As delicious as both of those burgers are, I wanted to see just how meaty the new Burger King Plant-Based Bakon King burger tasted. After trying the McDonald's McPlant burger and being very impressed, I wanted to see if the Burger King one could compete with McDonald's triumph.
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The much-loved Bacon King range is back from today (January 4) and includes a plant-based twist. The new Vegan Royale Bakon King features crispy vegan Bakon and vegan Cheeeze and, joining it on the menu, is the new 'Plant-Based Bakon King' which I managed to try today.
As a disclaimer, the Plant-Based Bakon King is plant-based, but it's actually cooked on the same broiler as the original meat Whopper "to deliver the same unique flame-grilled taste". That means it can't actually be classed as vegan, which is a real shame for my vegan and vegetarian friends.
Nevertheless, I still wanted to give this plant-based burger a go as a nice change from heavy meat options. The burger features a flame-grilled Plant-based Whopper in a classic Whopper bun, layered with slices of vegan Cheeeze, strips of vegan Bakon, all topped with egg-free mayonnaise and ketchup.
It all sounded absolutely delicious to me - but what does it taste like?
The burger
In terms of aesthetics, the burger looked pretty good. It had just the right amount of sauce and wasn't too sloppy or mushy, which can often be a bit off-putting.
The vegan cheese did have quite an artificial look about it, and it wasn't exactly melted on the plant-based bun, but as a whole the burger looked generally neat and tidy. To look at from a distance, the burger didn't look any different to a beef burger, and one big bite confirmed that it tasted exactly the same as one too.
I was actually really impressed by the taste of the burger; it had that juicy flame grilled vibe that Burger King is known for - but that could be because it's cooked on the same grill as the beef. Again, I'm a little sad for my vegan and veggie friends that this can't really be an option for them, but for those looking for a lighter meat-free alternative, it's spot on in terms of taste.
The vegan mayo was really nice and creamy and complimented the burger well. In terms of consistency, it was beautifully light which makes a change from the usual greasy heavy fast food burger. The bun was light and fluffy and the burger was filled with plenty of different flavours.
I'd probably say my least favourite part of the burger was the cheese because it was quite rubbery and a bit of an odd consistency. It tasted absolutely fine, but the consistency was a bit off for me.
The verdict
I actually loved this burger and I'd go as far to say I preferred it to the McPlant and, because of its smoky flame-grilled flavour, it just tasted a lot 'meatier'. Like the McPlant, the burger was light yet still filling, and it had loads of flavour.
I'd go as far to say I actually preferred it to the meaty Whopper, because of its lighter consistency. I'd urge you all to give this a try if you're looking for a meat-free alternative, because the flavours were unbelievable.
The Burger King 'Bakon King' vegan range is available to order now (January 4). Find your nearest Burger King here.
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