Fat Hippo is opening its first London branch on Shoreditch’s Great Eastern Street.
The Newcastle-founded burger joint, which already operates in 15 UK cities is known for its unusual combinations.
Signature burgers include the PB+JJ – two beef patties loaded with chunky peanut butter, American cheese, bacon jam and smoked chilli jello, as well as the Honey Monsta – two beef patties topped with American cheese, a buttermilk chicken piece, smoked bacon, pink pickled onions, Fat Hippo sauce and hot honey.
There are also five vegan burgers as well as sides, shakes and sauces to choose from, including the Notorious VFC 2.0, a southern-fried plant-based chkn piece, loaded with waffle fries, vegan cheese, lettuce, pickles, BBQ sauce and zinger mayo.
All burgers are served in toasted demi brioche and come with free hand-cut chips as standard, made from potatoes sourced from Fat Hippo’s dedicated field in Northumberland.
Fat Hippo’s menu uses 100% British beef from Aubrey Allen, boneless buttermilk fried chicken (Halal certified) and plant-based patties from The Vegetarian Butcher.
Sides include famous beer battered cheese balls, Frickles (fried pickles), Wachos (a waffle nacho hybrid) and wings, whilst not missing out on their signature ‘Dirty’ loaded fries, waffles and tater tots, to enjoy alongside.
Drinks include; Fat Hippo IPA, Fat Hippo Hillbilly lager and slushes and shakes, the PB+Jack with Jack Daniels, peanut butter, honey and in-house vanilla ice-cream.
Regular weekday offers will be available such as the ‘Fast Hippo’ lunch burgers and chips for £8, and the ‘Hippo Hour’ – two courses for £16 and three courses for £18.50 from 5 – 6pm.
Monthly specials and rewards on the Fat Hippo app are also available, on iOS or Google Play.