Guess who’s back, back again? B-Rex is back, tell a friend. If that doesn’t get the classic Slim Shady song stuck in your head, well… we can’t be friends. Last week I was delighted to be invited to the relaunch of the classic Byron B-Rex burger at their High Street Kensington restaurant. If you’ve never heard of the B-Rex (or his friends C-Rex and V-Rex), then read on!
*Full disclosure, my meal at Byron was free in return for this blog and social media coverage – FYI I ate it all myself!*
Byron Burger B-Rex is back!
What is B-Rex?
The B-Rex (or Byron-osaurus Rex burger) is a burger beyond all others. It’s a classic Byron hamburger patty topped with an onion ring, cripsy smoked bacon and American cheese. The addition of jalapenos, sliced pickles and onions, BBQ sauce and mayo makes it the ultimate BBQ burger (according to Byron).
Why is B-Rex back?
Yes I brought my own T-Rex to faceoff with the B-Rex!
Originally launched in 2014, the B-Rex was one of the most popular burger specials at Byron. When it came off the menu, the fans cried… so Byron have brought it back, alongside some new specials (see below!)
T-Rex ready to dive in!
But I don’t eat beef/meat…
Don’t worry! Alongside the B-Rex is the C-Rex or Cluck-osaurus – a chicken version of the burger; and the Veggie-saurus V-Rex. The V-Rex has a veggie patty and no bacon.
Who ordered salad?!!
I knew when I walked into the restaurant that I had to try the classic B-Rex, it simply smelt too good not to! (Plus I’m an omnivore).
Tell me about the sides!
T-Rex checking out the B-Rex
Their classic sweet potato thin fries, the courgette fries and classic onion rings
Then T-Rex tried to get up close to my courgette fries – but he wasn’t getting them!
As well as the usual onion rings, courgette fries and sweet potato fries, Byron have launched the B-Rex loaded onion rings.
These are their homemade beer battered onion rings, topped with cheese, bacon, jalapenos, pickles, onions, spicy BBQ sauce and mayo.
What about the milkshakes?
Well there is a special triple chocolate milkshake launched too, the Choco-osaurus Rex…
I made do with an Oreo milkshake, which I pimped out with a shot of rum and additional trimmings at the Freak Shake bar on the night.
T-Rex checking out my hard Oreo milkshake
I didn’t go too mad pimping my shake….
I have to admit that the milkshake was just one thing too much, I couldn’t finish it! But it was nice to try instead of a dessert.
The Verdict
Getting stuck in….
The B-Rex burger was so tasty, that I ate the whole thing! I even managed to finish the sides that I was sharing with my friend, however the milkshake was one thing too many.
Whilst I wouldn’t recommend this meal for every week (I’m sure the burger alone was close to 800 calories!), it would be good for a treat or special occasion. It’s great to push the boat out and try some decadent like this every once in a while!
Byron Burgers can be found in various locations around the UK, check out their website for your closest branch.
Tell me, which burger would you choose?!
Sarah says
Just as I think I’m getting the hang of this vegetarian lark, I read about burgers and my good intentions fly out the window. Honestly, these burgers look great. I may just have to plan a quick London break lol
Katie says
Hehe they have a veggie option too Sarah!
Céline says
What a fun concept! I’d love to try their vegetarian option too.
Katie says
I hope you get to try it Celine!
Nafisa Habib says
Haha, yes high calorie food, but I loved that they got veggi patty with no bacon option to try. Yes, in a special occasion great to taste. Your big bite making me to try once the fresh and delicious B-Rex burger 🙂
Katie says
Thanks Nafisa – I hope you get to try it!
Bilal Hussain says
Omg this looks so mouth watering! I dont eat bacon but the concept of onion rings on top makes it sound so yummy!
Katie says
The onion rings definitely make it a large burger – they can do it without bacon or even a veggie version too Bilal!
knycx says
I am not a burger fan so I don’t usually visit a burger place. But thanks for the introduction about the place and glad that you enjoyed the food!
Anshula says
My mouth is watering after reading this post! Love that you added a bit of rum to the oreo milkshake. Never had sweet potato fries before! I’d love to try them!
Katie says
Sweet potato fries are the BOMB Anshula – you gotta try them!