The Place
Anytime we hear of a new place serving up burgers in Canton, we’re happy to say the least. Just a few strides south of Tristan’s Calmex restaurant, Urban Grill is the newest Western dining option in the Tianhe South neighborhood.
The Food
Urban Grill is a beef-focused shop specializing in burgers and steaks, all of which are made with imported beef, according to the shop’s menu.
After perusing the burger and steak options, we opted for the meat patties, ordering the ‘guacamole’ (RMB78) and ‘cowboy’ (RMB68) burgers. While we waited for the cook to whip these bad boys into shape, we indulged ourselves with a round of decently priced Coronas (RMB20 per 330-mililiter bottle). For those not passionate about Mexican cervezas, Stella Artois can be had for RMB25 per bottle.
The burgers arrived on a round wooden plate and were served with a side of thick-cut potato wedges, with ketchup and Tabasco sauce conveniently located on the table for added flavor.
Image by Daniel Mendoza for That’s
The guacamole burger came extra cheesy with a modest portion of an avocado blend spread under the top bun. The burger was decently sized and flavorful; however, the bun left much to be desired, looking nothing like the toasted buns we saw on the menu and arriving somewhat cold.
The cowboy burger was much the same, substituting guacamole for caramelized onions, bacon and barbecue sauce. In hindsight, we reckon the ‘double burger’ (RMB85) would be the way to go, offering twice as much beef for just RMB7 more than the price for the guac burger.
While we didn’t try any steaks on our visit, Urban Grill serves Australian beef ribs (RMB168) and Picanha (RMB108), among other bovine options. The shop also offers vanilla ice cream milkshakes, giving patrons with a sweet tooth a creamy treat, with flavors like banana Nutella, avocado and coconut mango.
The Vibe
While Urban Grill doesn’t boast a very large space, the shop has a decent layout with a long high-top table near the bar slash cash register and low tables occupying the vast majority of the restaurant area. There is also an outside table just beyond the shop’s open-glass front door concept – for the smokers.
Still relatively new and in its opening phase, this urban F&B joint makes for a decent place to grab a beer and a bite.
Price: RMB80
Who’s going: curious passersbys, meat freaks, cheap beer seekers
Good for: burgers and beer, creamy shakes, quality TV programming
Nearest metro: Tiyu Xi Lu (Exit H), 10 minutes' walk
[Cover image by Ryan Gandolfo/That’s]
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