Burger King’s new “Higher” Whopper options some slight enhancements, together with a brand new bun, new mayo, and a clamshell field as a substitute of a wrapper.
It is usually $7.99 in my space (Los Angeles), however I used the Whopper Wednesday deal to get it for $3.99. As an apart, the pricing at my native Burger King is a bit bizarre. A Whopper is $7.99, a Double Whopper is $9.19, and a Triple Whopper is $11.69. This implies a second patty prices $1.20, whereas a 3rd prices $2.40. Additionally, a Whopper Jr. is $4.59, however a Double Whopper Jr. (it is the identical factor, solely with a second patty) is $7.99(?!). That is $3.40 additional for a second small beef patty.
I ordered the Whopper reduce in half with a beef patty that got here contemporary out of the broiler (it is an choice when ordering by way of the app).
The brand new bun is essentially the most noticeable change to the Whopper. It is a glossier bun that is barely moister and softer. It gave the burger a extra premium appear and feel. The brand new mayo could have been barely creamier than earlier than, however I write that with a slight squint to my eyes and pursed lips.
The clamshell appeared to make the Whooper much less squished, though it was nonetheless barely compacted from having them reduce the burger in half.
The meat patty was piping sizzling and juicy, however did not in any other case stand out in style or texture. The grill marks had been gentle, and the patty lacked that charred smokiness you hope to get from cooking over an open flame. It was fairly common for a fast-food burger patty.
The lettuce, onion, and tomatoes had been sub-par. They lacked taste, and the lettuce was barely wilted. My native Burger King doesn’t have a great observe report of produce high quality. The pickles had been okay, although.
I preferred the steadiness of the mayo and ketchup in my burger. It wasn’t too heavy with a measured dose of candy, tangy, and richness.
General, Burger King’s new “Higher” Whopper was solely barely higher than earlier than and middling so far as fast-food burgers go. I actually wished it tasted extra flame-broiled.
Dietary Data – Burger King Whopper (2026)
Energy – 710
Fats – 42g (Saturated Fats – 12g)
Sodium – 1250mg
Carbs – 57g (Sugar – 14g)
Protein – 34g
