Burger King’s been a little bit cheeky with its new beef wellington bu
Last year, Burger King baffled fast food fans when it announced it was launching its most premium burger ever.
The Wagyu cost £11 and featured 100% British Wagyu beef, flame-grilled in Burger King’s signature style.
It was such a big deal that it managed to earn the support of renowned chef Gordon Ramsay, who described the menu item as ‘amazing’ and even appeared in adverts for it.
Flash forward to today, and the ‘gourmet’ burger is back on the menu once more, and there’s a new twist on it available too – The Wagyu Wellington.
According to the chain, this brings all the ‘indulgence’ of a classic beef wellington to the table, but ‘without all the faff’.
What’s in the new Wagyu Wellington burger?
The new burger features 100% British Wagyu beef, flame-grilled, and paired with a creamy porcini mushroom sauce.
This is then topped with bacon, rocket, caramelised onions, and crispy onions, and sandwiched inside a brioche bun.
For those confused by the concept of ‘British Wagyu’, as Wagyu is traditionally Japanese, BK has an answer for this.
A spokesperson explains: ‘While Wagyu is renowned for its Japanese heritage, this burger is distinctly British by crossing Wagyu cattle with British dairy cows, sourced from grass and forage-based herds across 700 UK farms.’
What else is joining Burger King’s menu?
The Wagyu is back, and then there’s the Wagyu Wellington, available from March 24 for a limited time only.
Also joining the line-up are Truffle Loaded Fries, which Burger King claims will ‘knock sub-par roast potatoes out of the park’.
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How does the Wagyu Wellington taste?
Metro’s lifestyle editor, Rachel Moss, gave the burger a try and thought the fast food chain had been ‘a bit cheeky’ with their description of this one.
‘Let me be clear, this burger does not taste like a beef wellington; the mushroom duxelle of the traditional dish is more of a subtle, peppercorn sauce, while the customary pastry is nowhere to be found.
‘But that’s probably a good thing, because Burger King has managed to make the tastiest burger I’ve ever had from a fast food chain. And no, sceptical reader, this is not an advertorial. It really is that good.’
She continued: ‘The beef and bacon have the distinctive flame-grilled edge that, in my opinion, always makes Burger King superior to McDonald’s. The patty also feels higher quality than anything else I’ve tried on either menu. I don’t care about the semantics of whether British Wagyu is technically Wagyu. Whatever it is, it’s delicious.
‘The crispy onions add a delicate crunch, while the rocket delivers fresh notes I associate more with restaurant-quality food than something delivered to my desk in a paper bag.’
The only real issue? The price, which at £11.29 without sides was ‘off-putting’ for Rachel. However, she admits it hasn’t put her off entirely.
‘Would I buy again? Yes. Do I think Burger King has been a bit cheeky with the Wellington name? Also, yes.’
Will you be trying the new Wagyu Wellington from Burger King?
First-person and opinion commissioning editor, Maicey Navarro Griffiths, was also a fan of the Wagyu Wellington, saying: ‘It was a delicious burger that really felt thoughtfully put together.
‘The meat and bread both tasted high quality and much richer than a typical fast-food option.
‘The crispy onions and the fried onions on top were my favourite part, though, as they added a great crunch and flavour.’
She added: ‘The mushroom sauce was a nice touch, keeping everything moist without being overpowering. The mushroom flavour itself was subtle, which worked well.’
Metro tries Burger King’s Wagyu burger…
Metro’s specialist food writer, Courtney Pochin, headed down to Burger King to give the chain’s most premium burger a try, ahead of its initial launch in 2025.
She said: ‘The Wagyu is, without a doubt, the best burger I’ve ever tried from Burger King.
‘The difference in the quality of the product is immediately obvious – from the box it’s served in (which pops open like you’re unwrapping a present when you lift the lid), to the generously sized patty and the taste of the meat itself.
‘This isn’t your standard fast food burger, it’s got a much richer, beefier flavour – you can really taste the meat, even with all the other toppings, the right balance is there so that the flavour doesn’t get lost.’
She continues: ‘The array of different onions pairs nicely, adding sweet, acidic and umami notes into the mix, as well as offering contrasting textures. The peppery rocket adds a nice bite as well as a pop of colour too.’
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