One80’s famous Nawabi Galouti lamb burger has done it again, taking the crown at this year’s Burger Wellington, beating out nearly 200 other contenders! It’s a big deal, as One80 is the first restaurant in the competition's 15-year history to win twice—and back-to-back no less!
The Nawabi Galouti is a burger like no other, featuring a tender lamb patty, a pulled lamb shoulder filo cigar, lamb snow, and chicory, all nestled in a Clareville Bakery croissant bun. Inspired by the Awadhi Nawabs of Northern India, who were known for their love of cigars, rich food, and, well, no teeth, Chef Chetan Pangam created a ‘toothless kebab’ dish, just like the Nawabs would have loved!
Judges were blown away by the lamb’s silky, pâté-like texture and the passion that went into the burger.
Chetan got right to work on this year’s burger after his 2023 win.
During the three-week Visa Wellington On a Plate festival, thousands of burger lovers flocked to nearly 200 venues, devouring an estimated 200,000 burgers!
Fans meticulously planned their burger-eating adventures with spreadsheets and schedules to make the most of this epic celebration.
This year’s burgers were paired with Garage Project beers, and Pete Gillespie, co-founder of Garage Project, collaborated with Chef Chetan to brew Susegad, a Goan Spice Witbier, for the winning burger. Pete said, “Nawabi Galouti with Susegad was the perfect pairing. Pulling off a win twice is a huge feat, especially with the incredible competition this year.”
As a bonus for burger fans, One80 is planning a Burger Off event where you can taste both of their winning burgers from 2023 and 2024.
In 2023, an Indian street food-inspired burger took the first prize at the Burger Wellington awards.
After a week of judging, it was decided One80 Restaurant's winning Goan Chicken Ros Pao burger was a "real flavour journey".
The burger was packed with a richly spiced chicken curry and a Ros omelette inside a unique Poee-style bread bun.
Executive chef Chetan Pangam took inspiration from his hometown of Goa and the street food there he loves.
Visa Wellington On a Plate 2024 Winners:
- WINNER: One80 Restaurant ‘Nawabi Galouti’
- SECOND PLACE: Zephyr Cafe ‘A Frankenstein Adventure’
- THIRD PLACE: Sushil's Musclechef Kitchen and Café ‘Celebration of Spices’
Regional Winners:
- Kapiti: Hey Coastie ‘Cluckin’ Good Chilli Crisp’
- Porirua: Sushil's Musclechef Kitchen and Café ‘Celebration of Spices’
- Hutt City: Baylands Brewery ‘Stack Attack’
- Upper Hutt: Keihei Chicken ‘Gimme A Coal’
- Wairarapa: The White Swan Country Hotel ‘Fowl Play’
