Agadir broke new ground in Israel when the hamburger chain opened in 1997 as the premium hamburger alternative to the better-known brands with the familiar English names. And it has certainly carved out a successful niche for itself, earning such accolades as Time Out Magazine’s Eating and Drinking award for best Israeli hamburger five years in a row; making American Express Departures’ list of 10 Best Burgers from Around the World; and most recently, coming out on top of Channel 10’s taste test comparing the country’s leading hamburger chains.
Not content to rest on its laurels, Agadir keeps upping its game. Last year, it introduced for a limited time a hamburger made from famous Wagyu beef imported from Japan, and now it is back by popular demand. The burger doesn’t appear on the menu, but the wait staff will explain it: 250 grams of freshly ground Wagyu beef cooked to your order (medium is recommended) and served on a brioche, with lettuce, tomato, dill pickle and red onion. The Wagyu burger meal (NIS 89) includes a generous side of French fries and beer.
The Wagyu burger also comes with homemade tartar sauce, fortunately served on the side, because the thick, juicy burger really needs no condiment. It definitely lives up to its billing as one of the best burgers available in an Israeli chain restaurant. If you do want a condiment to moisten the brioche, there are plenty to choose from: ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, barbecue sauce, Tabasco sauce and Thousand Island dressing.
Of course, neither is the beer de rigueur. Agadir has a full bar, serving both specialty and classic cocktails. The house red sangria served hot is a good choice on a cold winter’s evening.
Besides the Wagyu, Agadir has a full complement of burgers in a variety of sizes, as well as a standard restaurant menu offering starters, salads and sandwiches, including vegetarian and vegan options and a kid’s menu. There are also several tempting desserts (NIS 33).
The chain offers discounted meals every weekday (business lunches from noon to 5 p.m.) and again late at night (after 11:30 p.m.). Delivery service is also available.
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