Diner says ‘a lot distinction’ between Shake Shack’s new Bishan outlet and Jewel flagship retailer

It seems that not all burgers are created equal — not even when they’re from the identical model.

Shake Shack opened its ninth outlet at Junction 8 in Bishan on Thursday (Oct 14), however a fan of the burger chain was left underwhelmed.

Stomper C stated she visited the shop at round 4.30pm and was shocked that there was no queue.

C had beforehand shared images of lengthy traces at Don Don Donki’s newly-opened Northpoint City outlet and for Hokkaido Baked Cheese Tarts at Causeway Point.

She instructed Stomp: “I like queues, taking photos of queues and generally becoming a member of queues, so I made a decision to take a look at the excitement at Shake Shack’s newest outlet.

“To my shock, there was no queue. Properly, good for me.

“The primary ground was totally seated, whereas the second storey was fairly empty. In between is a tedious flight of stairs that will help you burn energy, haha.”

The Stomper stated: “I ordered my normal favorite of a ShackBurger for $9.70. The burger was not unhealthy however nothing to shout about. It was additionally on the drier facet and never juicy or nearly as good as I keep in mind it to be.”

C, who has visited Shake Shack’s flagship retailer at Jewel Changi Airport a number of occasions, finds that the standard and style of meals there may be nonetheless the very best.

She added: “I went to the Orchard Highway outlet as soon as and by no means went again once more. Equally, the Bishan outlet can be disappointing in comparison with Jewel’s. There’s a lot distinction.

“Simply zoom in on the meat patties in my images. You possibly can see that the burgers on the Jewel outlet look a lot juicier and have extra sauce (even on the underside bun).”

Stomper C’s ShackBurger at Jewel Changi Airport: “Scrumptious and stored me coming again for extra.”

Stomper C’s ShackBurger at Junction 8: “Dry and disappointing.”

C stated: “$9.70 for a single burger is pricey, and never value it for this high quality. I’m not complaining in regards to the price ticket, however the high quality has to justify it.

“I’ll in all probability solely patronise Shake Shack at Jewel though all the opposite retailers are nearer to me.

“It is undoubtedly not a fluke or about reducing prices as I’ve been to the Jewel outlet many occasions because it first opened and the disparity is apparent.

“I ponder why the inconsistency?”

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