Developed by the team from Hard Rock Cafes in Bangalore, Bucharest, Gramado, Kathmandu and Pittsburgh, the delicious new burger will be available on the limited-time menu at Hard Rock Cafe Maldives.
Starting today, Hard Rock Cafe will be holding a special event to celebrate the anniversary of Hard Rock International.® Hard Rock Cafe Maldives and other locations around the world will debut five culturally inspired burgers on their menus to coincide with the limited-time return of the World Burger Tour competition. Tourists and locals visiting the Maldives can enjoy the following burgers:
• Bucharest Burger: 7-ounce steakburger, garlic-horseradish aioli, marinated Camembert cheese, tomato, smoked shoestring onion, frisé lettuce and cranberry jam – developed by the Hard Rock Cafe in Bucharest, Romania.
• Bangalore Burger: A 7-ounce steakburger, American cheese, sweet and spicy mayonnaise, black bean corn salsa, roasted jalapeños, guacamole and shredded lettuce – a creation from the Hard Rock Cafe in Bangalore, India.
• Gramado Burger: 7-ounce steakburger, garlic aioli, crispy mozzarella fritters and turkey bacon jam – created by the Hard Rock Cafe in Gramado, Brazil.
• Kathmandu Burger: Prepared by Hard Rock Cafe in Kathmandu, Nepal, it features two smashed and stacked burger patties, sweet chilli mayonnaise, provolone cheese, caramelised onion, avocado and tomato zucchini slaw.
• Pittsburgh Burger: Two smashed, stacked burger patties, Legendary Sauce, smoked turkey bacon, pickles, beer cheese sauce, whiskey bacon jam, American cheese and French fries – inspired by the Hard Rock Cafe in Pittsburgh, USA.
This year’s World Burger Tour competition kicked off with the first round of more than 150 new burgers, with Hard Rock Cafe chefs from around the world coming up with the best burgers with ingredients inspired by local culture and personal preferences. Based on sales performance, guest preferences and burger taste tests at original locations this spring, the top five finalists will advance to the final round and be added to all cafe menus for a limited time from June 14 to September 2, 2024.
“At Hard Rock Cafe Maldives, we take inspiration from the uniqueness of our location to create a memorable stay with amazing food, beverages and iconic memorabilia like Lady Gaga,” said Frederic Lebegue, General Manager, Hard Rock Hotel Maldives. “We invite our guests to try our limited-edition burgers in the Hard Rock World Burger Tour contest and hope their favorite will make it onto a global menu. We are thrilled to have our cafe as one of the destinations showcasing the flavors of Hard Rock from around the world.”
Additionally, guests can enroll in Unity by Hard Rock™, a global loyalty program that offers a variety of benefits and services at participating Hard Rock locations, including Hard Rock Cafe Maldives. Members can earn Unity Points and redeem them for free nights, dining experiences, great merchandise and more. Members also receive exclusive access to offers, promotions and rewards, as well as exclusive discounts at participating Hard Rock properties, including a free birthday dessert.
