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US restaurant with ‘burgers to die for’ to open ‘biggest and best’ UK site yet – plus it’s giving out free food
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A US restaurant chain has said it will be opening its "biggest" location yet in the UK - and customers can get their hands on free burgers.
Popular New York burger joint Black Tap will be opening a new venue in Soho, London, on April 17.
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It said the restaurant would be its "biggest, most ambitious location yet".
To mark the occasion it will be handing out 100 burgers for free on opening day - and it's first come first served.
Fast food fans will need to queue up to get the tasty deal when the restaurant opens at 11am.
They'll be able to get their hands on the chain's All American Burger, which has a thick 100% beef patty, cheese and Black Tap's special sauce.
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Veggies and vegans can get the Falafel Burger instead, made with a falafel patty, vegan feta, pickled onions, hummus, tahini, coriander and parsley on a whole wheat vegan bun.
The chain has 23 locations across the globe, including seven in the US and one in London's Westfield Stratford.
The Soho venue will be its second restaurant in the UK.
Reviewers at its Westfield restaurant say the "burgers are to die for" and the food is "outstanding".
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One rave reviewer wrote: "YOU HAVE TO GO HERE!!... A slice of authentic America that cannot be missed.
"The food is unreal and the shakes not only taste great but are what Instagram dreams are made of!"
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Diners at the new restaurant will be able to try new London-exclusive creations, including the Big Apple Shake and the Londoner Burger.
The Big Apple Shake has a cream cheese frosted rim, classic graham cracker crumble, a towering slice of New York cheesecake, and a whole funfair-style toffee apple.
The Londoner Burger comes with a premium thick beef patty, stinking bishop cheese, Sammy Smith's apple cider jam, watercress, radish and Dijon mustard vinaigrette.
The new 5,000 sq ft restaurant will be set across two floors and has a ground floor bar for cocktails as well as a basement dining space.
Chris Barish, chairman of Black Tap, said: "Opening in London's Soho feels like coming full circle for us.
"We started as a small 15-seat restaurant in New York's Soho a decade ago, and now we're bringing that same energy and passion for craft burgers to London."
The US restaurant chains that have landed in the UK
The move comes as more American fast food chains have been making their way to the UK.
Huge brand Popeyes first crossed the Atlantic in 2021 and it now has 50 stores in the UK, with plans to expand further.
Meanwhile Church's Texas Chicken, which reviewers have branded "better than KFC" is set to open its first UK sites.
It says it has plans for 900 branches across the country.
Wendy's, renowned for its famous square burgers, is opening its 50th store in the UK this year.
It's said it plans to establish 150 locations across the country by 2028.
The expansion is set to create over 150 jobs.
Meanwhile sandwich chain Which Wich is launching its second UK store on London's Fleet Street in June.
The Texas-based chain, which first arrived in the UK in 2018, has a flagship location at Central St Giles.
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The Which Wich website boasts of “custom-crafted sandwiches and salads” with “over 60 toppings to create a masterpiece”.
Another American chain that's made its mark on the UK is Wingstop, which now has 57 sites here.
How to save money eating out
THERE are a number of ways that you can save money when eating out. Here's how:
Discount codes - Check sites like Sun Vouchers or for any discount codes you can use to get money off your order.
Tastecard - This is a members club where you pay to have access to discounts worth up to 50 per cent off at thousands of restaurants. It costs £4.99 a month or £34.99 for the year.
Loyalty schemes - Some restaurants will reward you with discounts or a free meal if you register with their loyalty scheme, such as Nando's where you can collect a stamp with every visit. Some chains like Pizza Express will send you discounts for special occasions, such as your birthday, if you sign up to their newsletter.
Voucher schemes - Look out for voucher schemes offered by third party firms, such as Meerkat Meals. If you compare and buy a product through CompareTheMarket.com then you'll be rewarded with access to the discount scheme. You'll get 2 for 1 meals at certain restaurants through Sunday to Thursday.
Student discounts - If you're in full-time education or a member of the National Students Union then you may be able to get a discount of up to 15 per cent off the bill. It's always worth asking before you place your order.
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