Mr. Broast, Morton Grove

Last year, I'd seen an Indian/Pakistani place setting up for Iftar, after we'd just finished eating too much banchan at San Soo Kab San, in Morton Grove.

Well, this isn't that place-- a new tenant has been there just a couple months: Mr. Broast "Home of the Zinger Burger."
The online menu (link below) looks like ordinary fast food, with Peri Peri Chicken being the most exotic thing there, plus a bevvy of fried veg in the appetizers.

Now, I had to find out what a Zinger Burger is.

After some fourth-time's-the-charm auto repair in Niles, I stopped in for some lunch.

The Zinger burger, it turns out is a fried chicken sandwich, with cole slaw and spicy mayo.
The guy at the counter graciously offered to swap out the fries for the fried okra I was interested in, in the meal package ($7.99, $6 for weekday lunch, although I would not be surprised if they're less likely to swap out at the lower price).

The okra was only OK: the breading was a little hard instead of light and crisp (Cracker Barrel makes my favorite chain restaurant version). The sandwich, though, was very, very good: a very thick, juicy chicken breast, crunchy crust and slaw, soft bun, and a tasty if not as advertised spicy sauce. They did provide hot sauce, though, which woke things up.




They do have some Indian and Pakistani dishes, may be worth trying on a future visit. LTH North Lunch group, perhaps, when Indian comes up on the cycle next.




Mr. Broast Morton Grove
7947 Golf Rd
Morton Grove, IL 60053
847-965-2422
http://www.mrbroast.com/

I've been to the one out here in Aurora. Though I've not tried the Zinger Burger, I have tried the regular broasted chicken. It's not what you expect when you think of broasted chicken. It definitely has a spicy component to it. The pieces are also a decent size compared to most carry-out places. The fries are actually excellent, as they too are spicy. And the biscuits have a nice sweet touch to them.

I'm really a big fan of the place though I have to admit I can't afford to go there often.