Emily - Brooklyn

10/10. When we were planning for this trip we specifically planned our itinerary around Emily BK after seeing multiple YouTube videos selecting Emily as the best burger in New York. Boy did it not disappoint. Everything we've had was exemplary. The spinach and fig salad was excellent and the yuzu vinaigrette was so appetising. However, the star of the show was without a doubt the signature Emmy burger. I could only describe it as a unity, or a finished product nothing was out of place in this burger and it needed nothing, regardless whether it's ingredients or seasoning. The secret Emmy sauce was playing hide and seek with your taste buds, carefully to not overpowering the taste of the dry aged beef patty. And don't get me started on the pretzel bun, which absolutely stole the show. I simply could not comprehend how a burger bun was crispy on the edges but so tender in the middle, and it gave the burger a much needed textural layer since it lacked a crispy element. The complementary fries was huge in portions and fried to perfection. Was it expensive? Yes. Will I have dreams about this burger? Also yes. It's very comforting knowing you've had the best burger that you possibly could ever have and put this food category to rest. It straight up murdered the competition for years to come.

The carrot appetizer was delicious. I only wished the portion was bigger. The pizza was excellent. Will be back soon.

TL;DR: Pizza is important, and Emily takes it to a new level. There are about a million places to grab pizza in NYC, and Emily is a place you have to check out. The red and white pizza lists are both fantastic from start to finish. Not a big pizza fan but going to dinner with a bunch of pizza lovers? The Emmy burger is, in my humble opinion, a perfect burger.

Might be the best burger I've ever had. Pizza was top notch as well. Excellent service and food quality.

This is the tastiest burger I've ever had in New York. It's impressively large with rich layers inside, including crispy bits that add a delightful texture. The beef patty is tender, and what makes it special is that you can't customize the ingredients. Perhaps it's the secret to maintaining its unique taste consistently.