Visiting VaKA Burger at the Mess Hall in Tustin has been on our to-try list for a while now.
The Mess Hall has several restaurants housed together in a cool-looking building. We went for an early dinner on a Saturday night and it was pretty empty. It is probably more of a lunch destination? (NOTE: VaKA Burger is closed on Sundays!)
There was plenty of seating inside, as well as outside.
We ordered at the counter. I like that the VaKA Burger menu is simple. All burgers are currently $9.99. Fries come separately, but they cost a little less if you “add” them as a side to your burger.
n ordered the VaKA Burger: Beer Batter Tempura Ring, Muenster Cheese, Bacon Jam, VaKA Signature Smoked BBQ Sauce
D & k both ordered the TRuFF Burger: Baby Rocket Arugula, New York Sharp Cheddar, White Truffle Oil, Caramelized Firestone DBA Onions, Roasted Garlic Aioli
k says she is a fan of truffles and truffle-flavored foods-who knew?
I ordered the BRiE Burger: Baby Arugula, French Brie Cheese, White Truffle Oil, Caramelized Firestone DBA Onions, Roasted Garlic Aioli.
I am usually drawn to brie at restaurants, partly because I never eat it at home.
We anxiously waited for our buzzer to let us know that our food was ready. It took a little while, but probably felt longer because we were hungry. We only added fries as a side to two of our burgers, and that was plenty for the four of us.
Here is an inside shot of my glorious burger. It was an umami explosion! The chef who made up these flavor combinations definitely knows what he is doing. Even the house-made ketchup tasted gourmet. At first I thought the burger did not look very large, but it filled me up. Everyone in my family was impressed with VaKA, and we would recommend a visit if you are in the area.
1705 Flight Way #6
Tustin, CA 92782