Address: No. 223-2 Jinhua Street, Taipei Taiwan. 台北市大安區金華街223之2號
Telephone: (02)2358 1809
Hours: Mon-Fri: 11:00AM-10:00PM ; Sat-Sun: 10:00AM-10:00PM
I might have been away for a while, but that doesn't mean I haven't been eating. It's true that most of the food that makes up my diet now is courtesy of the generous government of Taiwan as part of my mandatory military service, but I will not neglect my blogging duties and fit in posts when I can. Appreciate the patience, and hope that you dear reader will still check back when you can and spread the good word.
Cozi Burger was one of the last meals I enjoyed with my friends before my hair was taken from me. It is part of the ever expanding net of western eateries that is finding a stronger and stronger foot hold here in Taiwan. I'm certain there will never be a day when the Taiwanese Xiao Chi that I love so much gets replaced by foreign fare, but the margin will probably continually get smaller at an ever diminishing rate.
1885 Burger Store is the only other burger joint that I've properly reviewed on this blog, and in my estimation, Cozi Burger falls short of the quality established by 1885. I happily and greedily devoured every bite of my burger here at Cozi, but there were somethings lacking that would've turned it from a good/decent burger to a fantastic one.
Besides the burgers that inhabit the menu, Cozi offers a wide selection of American Brunch options and a variety of pastas. But I always like to point out, when the word burger is explicitly worked into the title of your restaurant, a burger is what I shall order. Cozi is located right next to Patisserie la Douceur in the widely popular Yong Kang Street area that is famous for its fantastic food. The decor is simple, and has ample seating as the restaurant is divided into two separate levels.
Where as at 1885 Burger I opted for a simple burger to really taste the flavor of the meat itself, at Cozi, I decided to try a more adventurous approach and tried a burger that was a little bit more off the beaten path. You are not mistaken, that is a combination of bananas and peanut butter heaped on top of a burger patty. I've seen PB and B sandwiches, but they were of course missing the beef that makes this combination so intriguing (and possibly disgusting to some).
Cozi, isn't the only burger joint that offers this combo, but most other burger places I think leave out the banana and just incorporate the peanut butter, but who couldn't use some extra potassium in their diet? Upon the first bite, my taste buds were a little thrown off, and thought that it was slightly too sweet and cloying. But I must say, as I moved along, I began to enjoy the burger more and more and thought while this isn't a type of burger everyone can find joy in, people who enjoy an interesting mix of textures can definitely give it a try.
Cozi, isn't the only burger joint that offers this combo, but most other burger places I think leave out the banana and just incorporate the peanut butter, but who couldn't use some extra potassium in their diet? Upon the first bite, my taste buds were a little thrown off, and thought that it was slightly too sweet and cloying. But I must say, as I moved along, I began to enjoy the burger more and more and thought while this isn't a type of burger everyone can find joy in, people who enjoy an interesting mix of textures can definitely give it a try.
Burger selections tried by my friends. Fish Burger, Philly Cheese Steak, and the Lucy.
The biggest disappointment according to my friends was the fish burger. She complained of its dryness and the hardness of the skin. Having a bite of it myself, I can confirm her reports about the burger, and is definitely an option I would stay away from. The other two burgers were perfectly fine, and I was happy with the portions offered by Cozi.
I think my two complaints about the burgers here are about the patty and the bread. Lets be clear again that I enjoyed my burger, but the bread wasn't soft enough (for my tastes) and the beef was slightly overcooked and lacked that.. juiciness I want when I dig in. With so many burger options cropping up all over the city, there really isn't a need to settle for something that you don't deem to be worthwhile. As far as gourmet burgers are concerned (i've subsequently eaten at both Evan's and Bravo Burger), Cozi ranks last in my estimation.
If I were to be walking by, and was in need of a hamburger fix, then I would very happily walk through its doors, but if I had options, then it is my opinion that Cozi deserves to be ignored.
Over Cozi Burger Receives:
-Til Next Time-
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