The £350 Luxury Burger Experience
A London-based TikTok sensation has sampled what's being called the capital's most expensive burger - a £350 creation featuring caviar and lobster that left him both impressed and determined never to purchase it again.
Carmie Sellitto, who has built a substantial following of 1.3 million on TikTok by reviewing restaurants and testing whether their high prices are justified, visited Otto's in Bloomsbury to try their extravagant Le Burger Deluxe.
The 26-year-old content creator shared his experience in a video that has already attracted more than 322,200 views, sparking widespread discussion about the value of ultra-expensive dining experiences.
What Does £350 Actually Get You?
Otto's, an old-world French restaurant known for its velvet décor, antiques, and theatrical presentation of high-end dishes like Canard à la Presse, offers this extraordinary burger for a staggering £350.
The dish features several premium components:
- Meat crafted from four prime cuts
- A complete lobster claw garnish
- An entire pot of caviar
- White sauce and egg yolk accompaniments
- Potato crisps instead of a traditional bun
Notably absent was the conventional burger bun, a detail that would become a significant point of discussion among viewers of Carmie's review.
The Verdict That Surprised Everyone
Despite his initial scepticism about the price tag, Carmie found himself genuinely impressed by the quality of the ingredients. "The lobster claw tasted pretty good," he reported. "The meat was perfectly pink, and the taste blew me away."
He described the surreal experience of eating such expensive meat, mentioning that the chef personally came over to offer him mustard during the meal. "I was just glad to be in his presence," Carmie admitted.
When he combined all the elements into one bite as intended, the flavours apparently delivered an exceptional experience. However, when asked if he'd spend £300 on the burger again, his answer was emphatic: "Obviously not."
The TikTok review, captioned "I can't believe I spent £300 on this," has gathered 14,100 likes and 500 comments, with many viewers expressing disbelief at the burger's composition and price.
Public Reaction to the Premium Priced Burger
The response from social media users highlighted the divisive nature of such luxury food items. Many questioned the fundamental definition of a burger without a bun, with one commenter stating: "That's not a burger" and another adding "Burger without a bun is pointless."
Several viewers expressed that even if they were wealthy, they wouldn't choose such an extravagant option, with one person commenting: "I guarantee if I were super rich, I would still go to Burger King for my dinner."
Another sceptical viewer remarked: "At £300 it should come with its own cow and an acre of field," while others questioned the use of caviar as a justification for high pricing, suggesting it often doesn't live up to its luxurious reputation.
The absence of traditional burger accompaniments like sauce or salad, combined with the extraordinary price point, left many wondering about the true value proposition of such dining experiences in today's economic climate.
