Secret Menu: Scratch's Killer Truffle Smash Burger Packs an Umami Punch
You're in for an earthy, savory, truffle-tinged ride with this one.
(SPOT.ph) Burgers have long been top-tier crave material, but in past couple of years, the spotlight has specifically zoned in on smash burgers. No wonder—the patty-smashing process creates a crisp, browned surface and lacy edges that pack plenty of meaty, umami, savory depth (thanks to what's called the Maillard reaction). It's a divine prospect as it already is, but imagine a juicy, loaded smash burger with the earthy, aromatic soul of truffle. For a limited time, you don't have to dream as Scratch in Poblacion has an Umami Truffle Smashburger on the SPOT.ph x Esquire Secret Menu.
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Secret Menu burger at Scratch in Poblacion
Scratch makes an excellent smash burger on their regular menu, and they're taking things up several savory notches by adding truffle to the mix. The result? The uber-rich, no-holds-barred Umami Truffle Smashburger that's available for a limited time. Scratch takes their signature patties—meaty, well-seasoned champs they are that are smashed to slightly-charred perfection—and dollops over a heady truffle umami sauce and sweet-tangy relish for contrast. Everything comes together in between their house-made potato buns, whose pillowy, lightly sweet character allows the umami-forward fillings to shine.
Scratch's Umami Truffle Smashburger is part of the SPOT.ph x Esquire Secret Menu, a month-long partnership that lets you try exclusive items from top restaurants in the city using your UnionBank credit card. Just let the servers know your order, and charge the total amount of purchase to your UnionBank credit card—note that restaurant representatives might ask for proof of identification. Only one credit card can be used per transaction, and the promo cannot be combined with upgrade certificates, other promotions, packages, and privilege/VIP cards. These are available for dine-in and takeout; no minimum spend is required.
You only have until April 29 to try this and other Secret Menu items from participating establishments. Don’t forget to tag us on socials (@spotph), and use the hashtags #SpotTheSecretMenu #EsquireSecretMenu #UnionbankSecretMenu when you post!
Read more about the SPOT.ph x Esquire Secret Menu. Scratch is at 5666 Don Pedro Street, Poblacion, Makati City. For inquiries and reservations, contact 0954-240-4764. For more information, check out Scratch’s Instagram page.