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eSDee

10-24-2005, 10:04 PM

So as I said in another thread, I am heading to the Big Apple next month and although there are a million better places to eat while visiting, I can't shake the feeling that I gotta eat a White Castle burger while I'm out there. I have never had one even though I have known about them since I was a kid. The Beastie Boys have been singing about them since I was about 9. I've always wanted to try them, although I have heard some East Coast folks say they're pretty crappy (the burgers not the people ;)). But I feel like I gotta have one. What do you all think who have had them? Are they all that and a bag of kettle chips?

Honest opinions are appreciated. You won't hurt my feelings.

Airencracken

10-24-2005, 10:05 PM

Whitecastle makes me think of krystals. :drool:

oblongmelon

10-24-2005, 10:17 PM

eSDee

10-24-2005, 11:00 PM

PrObLy

10-25-2005, 01:12 AM

Dude, buy a ****ing crave case.

you won't regret it.

best money you'll ever spend in your life.

i wish i could have white castles right now... i just drank 4 pitchers of beer. I yearn for those little guys. The onions explode like flavor crystals...unfortunately the closest WC is on the harlem rd. exit off of I-80. (~220 miles away)

* ok, seriously, if you're sober you'll think they're pretty ****ty....but I promise if you get **** faced you'll think they're the best thing ever.

I would probably kill for some white castles right now.

Whatever you do, DON'T RESORT TO THE FROZEN KIND.

yippiekiyeh

10-25-2005, 01:36 AM

white castle burgers are average burgers. In-n-Out is tastier.

Nija

10-25-2005, 02:27 AM

White Castle Sucks.

BigJon

10-25-2005, 04:19 AM

Yeah...gonna eat White Castle? ...bring TP

nickel

10-25-2005, 04:41 AM

i think you have to be stoned/drunk/wasted/tanked/buzzed to think White Castle is the god of burgers.

that or find a real cool cheetah to give you a ride there and then i'd say it was worth the trip.

LPMiller

10-25-2005, 04:53 AM

they call white castle burgers gut bombs. Your first time might result in some late night....issues.

faither

10-25-2005, 05:19 AM

I love White Castle...maybe once a year. Any more often may cause permanent damage. They're also very helpful for flushing your colon and intestines. You've got to try it. We used to go to one in East Rutherford after a Jets' game.

For deli, try Katz's. Yum, yum in my tum tum!!!

nickel

10-25-2005, 05:29 AM

http://www.carnegiedeli.com/Large%20CBplus.JPG
that is definitely a poster picture for one of the 7 deadly sins :gle:

gwilks98

10-25-2005, 06:43 AM

Belly bombers rock and suck at the same time. They're NOTHING like Krystals, except maybe in size.

White Castles is definitly an acquired taste and you're digestive system will hate you for a good 10+ hours after it. But they're so worth it. Try a double bacon cheeseburger, chicken rings, the chicken sandwhich and the jalepano burger.

find a real cool cheetah to give you a ride there and then i'd say it was worth the trip.

LOL :heh:

MikeD

10-25-2005, 06:46 AM

http://www.carnegiedeli.com/Large%20CBplus.JPG

Just looking at that mound makes me want to :puke: ...

MikeD

10-25-2005, 06:46 AM

The Beastie Boys have been singing about them since I was about 9.

Yeah bro, we love 'em!!!

:)

oblongmelon

10-25-2005, 07:01 AM

Oh my god is that like 8 slices of cheese? :eek: Is that how most of their sammiches look like? I don't know if I could handle one of those bad boys.

I'll definitely stop by if I'm in the neighborhood though :)
Yep. Carnegie Deli is famous for their sandwiches..you're bound to run into someone famous if you go there..they seat people family style at long tables..which is cool because people from all over the world go there and you never know who you'll sit by..naturally, they do have small tables too but those are for select people...The put bowls of pickles and green tomatoes on the table when you "eat in"..and man o man..after a pickle or two you won't want to eat anything else..4 people can share a sandwich I might add..prices vary but are quite inexpensive if you ask me..I paid 9 dollars for one last time I was there..Their coleslaw ROCKS. mmmmmm...
hehe do yourself a favor and bring a few baggies (to snag some pickles for the ride home ;) )..but also because even if you ask for the remainder of your sandwich "to go"..for some reason, they don't survive the trip in the wax bags..It took me a week to eat an entire sandwich..the ruebens are positively sinful I tell you..but the corned beef is right up there too..mmmmm

Oh..and don't forget a piece of cheesecake while you're there...you cannot miss this for sure..Order the cheesecake and eat that and pickles while you're there-then take the sandwhich with you! hahah

guiseppewv

10-25-2005, 07:06 AM

White Castle Sucks.

:stupid:

guiseppewv

10-25-2005, 07:09 AM

http://www.carnegiedeli.com/Large%20CBplus.JPG
http://www.carnegiedeli.com/cdnyinfo.htm#NYC%20Deli%20Map
http://www.carnegiedeli.com/

Now that is what I call a real sandwich. I could go for one of those. :lick:

TofuNinja

10-25-2005, 07:57 AM

so is fresh White Castle's beter than frozen? That is all we get here in So Cal. Frozen White Castle's... from what I am reading it looks like Frozen is the way to go... never had a gut bomb from a Frozen White Castle.

baggio248

10-25-2005, 08:23 AM

The Carnegie Deli was fantastic. 15 bucks for a sandwich with a otn of meat. It was a bit much. Two of us split one, and we still couldn't finish it. The pickles are fantastic though!!

oblongmelon

10-25-2005, 08:25 AM

The Carnegie Deli was fantastic. 15 bucks for a sandwich with a otn of meat. It was a bit much. Two of us split one, and we still couldn't finish it. The pickles are fantastic though!!

:)
what kind did you get? The best part about Carnegie is that you can design your own sandwhich and get EXACTLY what you want..one time I got pastrami with coleslaw, red onion and cheese all on rye..mmmmm the coleslaw really made the sandwich..
what I wouldn't give for one o' them half sour pickles right now..mmmm

WhiskeyPapa

10-25-2005, 08:28 AM

I love White Castle, but like faither, maybe once a year. It's not that the burgers are so great, it's more the whole experience. Go at 2am for the maximum experience. You also need to eat at least 10 sliders to get the full effect.

I've had frozen White Castles from the grocery store, and while they taste similar, there's just something missing.

BigJon

10-25-2005, 08:51 AM

Now that is what I call a real sandwich. I could go for one of those. :lick:
:stupid:

That looks good. I just hope the coleslaw is good too. I hate bad coleslaw.

DarkFury

10-25-2005, 09:15 AM

Honest opinions are appreciated. You won't hurt my feelings.
As long as your tummy is made of "cast iron" and you can handle the excess grease and onions that make many folks cry out in pain... (RAAAZOOOR BLAAADESSS!!!!")

Then you should be fine... They taste ok going in, but they feel bad coming out, hence I stay far far away from them.

They are teh KILLAZ... :shifty: :eek:

ray

10-25-2005, 09:17 AM

This is what I think of White Castle burgers

:puke:

Markel

10-25-2005, 10:10 AM

I was once having a conversation with a co-worker about sliders (the REAL name for White Castle burgers). He was saying that for greater efficiency, you should eat them while sitting on the toilet. I suggested that an even greater efficiency would be to throw them directly into the toilet and cut out the middle man. :hihi:

Every once and a while some guys will bring in a crave case at lunch and have some leftovers. The jalapeno cheese sliders aren't too bad.

It used to be that White Castle joints (I refuse to refer to them as restaurants) seemed to be built out of closed-down gas stations. I hypothesised that when there was no more room underground to drain the oil from cars that the gas station would move out and White Castle would move in and start pumping the oil back up.

Lolita

10-25-2005, 11:17 AM

I've lived in NY for 14 years and I have a White Castle 2 blocks from my house and I am proud to say I have not once tried it in all that time. I am planning to keep that streak going.

If you're going to be in NY, there's just so many choices for good food. I say don't waste a meal on White Castle.

Jane83

10-25-2005, 12:44 PM

that picture is sick.
and even if white castle sucks, i would go in and get one just to say that i have, and have my own opinions

baggio248

10-25-2005, 12:49 PM

:)
what kind did you get? The best part about Carnegie is that you can design your own sandwhich and get EXACTLY what you want..one time I got pastrami with coleslaw, red onion and cheese all on rye..mmmmm the coleslaw really made the sandwich..
what I wouldn't give for one o' them half sour pickles right now..mmmm

I got a simple pastrami with cheese on wheat I think. It was really good, just alot. MMMM pickles......those are so good. I wish I had a jar.

I found a place by Pasadena/Alhambra that actually serves White Castle Hamburgers. Not sure if they are just microwaving the frozen ones.

Markel

10-25-2005, 07:42 PM

One thing that is really good at White Castle is their onion rings.

ladyluck

10-25-2005, 08:18 PM

i've always wanted to taste that burger too....lemme know if its good....or better than In N Out's burgers <---- LOVE LOVE these burgers

molecularfire

10-25-2005, 08:42 PM

White Castle burgers are pretty good and unlike the majority of those on the boards, I've never had any intestinal problems with the burgers. That said, nothing beats a couple of double-doubles.

Airencracken

10-25-2005, 08:43 PM

NOTHING is better than In-n-out. Nothing.

DarkFury

10-25-2005, 09:12 PM

White Castle burgers are pretty good and unlike the majority of those on the boards, I've never had any intestinal problems with the burgers. That said, nothing beats a couple of double-doubles.

i.e. the man with the "cast iron" stomach/grease catcher. :heh:

DarkFury

10-25-2005, 09:14 PM

whitecastle burger is the best!!!!
That is not a White Castle burger in that pic. :heh:

Sirrich3

10-25-2005, 09:16 PM

In-n-out!!!!

DarkFury

10-25-2005, 09:17 PM

:thud: :duh: :duh:
Umm.. that's what I'm saying too..

speedracer120

10-25-2005, 09:37 PM

esdee, just remember they had the munchies from hitting the pipe. Not exactly a very lucid state of mind. :bandit:

ladyluck

10-25-2005, 09:51 PM

ok....yes in n out rules, what was i thinking....be right back now i'm hungry :)

attgig

10-25-2005, 10:11 PM

This is what I think of White Castle burgers

:puke:

what the.... you call yourself a newjersey-ian? what the...

and even if white castle sucks, i would go in and get one just to say that i have, and have my own opinions

word... esde, that's what you should do.

One thing that is really good at White Castle is their onion rings.
100% agree.

i've always wanted to taste that burger too....lemme know if its good....or better than In N Out's burgers <---- LOVE LOVE these burgers
absolutely not even close to in-n-out burgers. in-nout burgers are about fresh quality meat burgers. white castle is filling your stomach with some greasy goodness.

anyways, my take on white castle... they're great! if you're a person who enjoys a salad for a meal, loves fresh vegetables, and wants to have a good quality meal, do NOT go to white castle.

but if you love a philly cheesesteak or your steaks drowned in butter... white castle is right up your alley. they're sliders. the onions are very much like philly cheesesteaks' grilld onions, the bread...not real bread, the meat, not real meat. but they just REALLY REALLY hit the spot for me. and I NEVER had any problems with the runs.... but of course I grew up with these things as a kid - I would go at least once a month to the white castle and gobble up a bunch of these. man, now i regret not taking the trip out to a whitecastle this past weekend when i was up there.

ladyluck

10-25-2005, 10:21 PM

attgig...i agree. in n out is ALL about fresh quality meat. i should know that, i used to work there for 3 years :)..i still eat there, cant get enough of it. i need to diet LOL hehe

eSDee

10-25-2005, 11:41 PM

DarkFury

10-26-2005, 10:48 AM

Alright that settles it. I'm gonna get me some sliders, if only so I can say I did it. My stomach is pretty tough so I'll give it a shot. I'll let you all know how it turns out!

Thanks for the advice everyone :cheers:
/me hurries to buy some stock in Charmin, Angel Soft and White Cloud... for yet another satisfied White Castle customer. :heh:

Enjoy! :D

Markel

10-26-2005, 10:54 AM

avlena

10-26-2005, 11:00 AM

http://www.carnegiedeli.com/Large%20CBplus.JPGforget white castle-go to the CARNEGIE DELI on Seventh betweem Fifty fourth and Fifty fifth... NOW there is some good eats..
White castles will give you serious trots..very greasy, and kinda nasty..
http://www.carnegiedeli.com/cdnyinfo.htm#NYC%20Deli%20Map
http://www.carnegiedeli.com/

I always get a Reuben, and two potato knishs (to take home) mmmm....ps..the half sour pickles and green tomatoes they have are worth tasting too..mmmm

Yeck... I tried Carnegie Deli, and I don't see the point, other then as a novelty. The sandwich is too big to take a bite out of, so I ended up just eating it in pieces - essentially, I was just eating slices of lunch meat, one at a time. I prefer to have a big bite of bread/meat/cheese/lettuce/dressings then to eat it all individually, no matter how good the meat is.

Although, I will say that their cheesecake is fabulously yummy!

attgig

10-26-2005, 01:36 PM

Don't forget the Pepto Bismol! :heh:

OK esde, here's what I would suggest:

2 regular sliders (or slyders, an alternate spelling) - for the experience
2 jalapeno cheese sliders - my personal preferance
1 order of onion rings - because they are really good
supplemented with anything else off the menu that strikes your fancy

not enough...

http://www.whitecastle.com/_pages/menu.asp?menu=slyders

when i was 6 years old, i could eat 4 sliders and onion rings and still want more.

the "supplemented with anything else" has to be at least 4 more sandwiches.

(man i'm drooling looking at that webpage).

zenbooty

10-26-2005, 01:59 PM

Alright that settles it. I'm gonna get me some sliders, if only so I can say I did it. My stomach is pretty tough so I'll give it a shot. I'll let you all know how it turns out!

Thanks for the advice everyone :cheers:
Hey, there's a White Castle on 8th Ave. A block from my work. Wanna "slide on in" and "meat" for lunch? You can even bring the camera if you want.

Jane83

10-26-2005, 03:59 PM

im actually watching the dvd right now...haha funny stuff

gwilks98

11-10-2005, 04:48 PM

Esdee....whatever happened? Did you survive?

eSDee

11-10-2005, 05:56 PM

Next weekend! :D

BigJon

11-10-2005, 06:33 PM

Don't forget the beano and pepto bismol.

DarkFury

11-10-2005, 07:21 PM

and the TP... :D

dougadam

11-12-2005, 03:53 PM

It’s to much

:munch:

LegendKiller

11-13-2005, 10:45 AM

Sliders are nasty. The chicken rings are OK though.

YanksFanRy

11-13-2005, 12:52 PM

I'll be in NYC next weekend too. Yay Big Apple. Anyway, there's a White Castle in St. Louis, been a couple times. It's nothing fantastic, but it's fun. They taste good, I've never had stomach problems from them, but they're nowhere near as good as In-N-Out. Still, that's not the point. They're not advertising as high quality fantastic wonderful burgers. Just little munchies. Go in, get a couple for a snack, say you've done it, get a better dinner somewhere else later

BigJon

11-13-2005, 01:21 PM

Nah...just get a case for dinner.

10-20 sliders will do the trick.

YanksFanRy

11-13-2005, 11:25 PM

Sorry BigJon but I have to disagree. Yeah it would due, but you're in New York. Go someplace more exciting and special than White Castle! Just get a lil fix.

eSDee

11-13-2005, 11:52 PM

Sorry BigJon but I have to disagree. Yeah it would due, but you're in New York. Go someplace more exciting and special than White Castle! Just get a lil fix.

I think that's what I am going to do. My lady and her aunt are gonna let me hit one up on the way into the city. I'll probably take them to go, then enjoy them in the back seat on the way to a good Italian restaurant ;)

5 more days! :lick: