The restaurant credited with creating Europe’s largest burger is to open in Epsom this month.
Blacks Burgers, a family-run restaurant and takeaway, will replace the old Mae Ping Thai restaurant, opposite Epsom station, on Waterloo Road, on August 20.
The restaurant, which currently has its only branch in Purley, is famous for The Beast - 6lb 10oz of beef, nine rashers of bacon, nine slices of cheese, three tomatoes, lettuce, three 30cm diameter slices of bread, 1lb of chips and a milkshake, which customers can sign up to attempt to eat, alone, or in a group of four.
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Phil Herodotou, from Epsom, who will manage the restaurant, said that although The Beast will not be a regular feature at the Epsom branch, the challenge may be arranged "every one or two months" for those brave enough to try.
He said: "Epsom is a busier area than Purley, it’s a good spot for a restaurant.
"It’s different from your McDonalds or fast-food restaurant in that we are talking about high-end, quality meat.
"But there will be a similar dining experience to Nando’s - casual and family-friendly.
"Everyone likes a burger. Hopefully people will enjoy it and there’s already a buzz around us opening there."
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