Fat Hippo Shoreditch

Irresistible Burgers with Unmatched Customer Service

My visit to The Fat Hippo in the heart of London was a hearty embrace amidst the pulsating soundscape of passionate chatters and carefree music. It's an establishment that wraps you with lively warmth—the kind that resembles meeting up with an old friend. Special mention to the servers, particularly Elizabeth and Verona, whose warmth defied standard hospitality, offering genuine laughter and attentive service, rendering the evening into one of casual joy rather than just another meal. My dining companion and I tried the Swiss Tony and the factually larger-than-life but delicious Honey Monsta, both brilliant constructs, tantalizing our taste buds.

The burgers were indeed delightful—dense, yet skillfully seasoned so that they hit the flavor notes just right. However, I did feel an occasional burger suffered from dryness, a note echoed sparingly by fellow patrons. Yet, nestled between relentless positive capers bubbling with tales of delightful wings and epic community spirit from characters like Tory, such shortcomings seemed forgivable. This establishment wears comfort on its sleeve, and sure, while some dishes chartered the boundaries of oiliness, they resonate unhindered happiness in terms of sheer culinary aspirations. Sharing a nod to fine vegan options and even featuring something as proudly Scottish as Irn Bru on tap, The Fat Hippo knows its craft while vibrantly inviting everyone to partake in their taste revolution funfest. It’s honest food served without pretension, encouraging you simply—inkallpigage—to 'come back famished.' — Nigel Gourmet