Best Burger In California? HIHO Cheeseburger Copycat Recipe!

[@mikeflorence8655]

Hi Greg, it's Mike Florence. I'm a seafood chef specializing in every kind of shellfish. I;m working in the county of Kent in England. Firstly Man, thank you sooooooo much for all your burger uploads, I've learnt enormously from you. I really like your modest style of presentation and your considerable expertise. Long may you run!!!! See Ya, Mike.

[@BallisticBurgers]

Thank you very much, Mike! I would love to visit England, so maybe (someday) we can tip a beer. Cheers!

[@SmokedReb]

Grass fed wagyu sounds like it would be the best of both worlds. Like you said, the patty formation was a little off putting but I wait to get my hands on some grass fed wagyu to attempt this burger because it looked amazing!!! Thanks for sharing, brother!

[@TenaciousTheSketcher]

I learned all my burger making skills from your channel! You make them all look amazing!

[@Michael-vg5tl]

I’m really confused with all this burger/ketchup drama lol. I actually do get it when it comes to hot dogs, but 100% nothing wrong with ketchup on a burger. Great video btw, looks great!

[@BallisticBurgers]

I'm confused by the drama as well Michael.

[@hammer911tube]

Ok, but what's wrong with ketchup on hot dogs?! What's the story? It's like the classics: hot dog with ketchup, mustard and maybe mayonnaise

[@kurt3543]

@@hammer911tubeI don’t get it either. If you want ketchup have it. If you want mayonnaise, have it. I don’t get why it is anyone’s business

[@CriticalEatsJapan]

Made a jalapeno burger for dinner, but you just reminded me that need to try making a grilled mustard burger at some point ---next time I will👍

[@dave1970555]

Looks so delicious. Thanks, Greg, for cooking all different types of burgers. 🍔 Keep up the good work. 😁😁😁😁😁

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Great looking burger Greg!!! I am going to try that mustard trick tonight!!! I love that wildfire griddle!!!!

[@BallisticBurgers]

Thanks for watching, Jeff! Cheers, brother!

[@davidmccleary5540]

Not wanting ketchup seems to be an 'in crowd" thing. Tastes great. What does Hi Ho charge per burger? Now I'm hungry 😅

[@WilliamHilscher-v9v]

Regardless of the price, I know it's got to be delicious. With or without ketchup.

[@imcharming4808]

Any good chef will tell you ketchup is irreplaceable. And not “gourmet” or homemade. I’m talking Heinz. It adds umami and sweetness. It’s a must on burgers for me. After that, mayo and onion. Everything else can take away from the structural integrity of the burger and doesn’t add much.

[@kurt3543]

@@imcharming4808why did we start using the word umami?

[@BallisticBurgers]

I copied their Double which is $9.95.

[@davidmccleary5540]

@@BallisticBurgers Wow that is a good price for what you cooked. I was figuring 20 bucks. Great cook

[@teedoubleu2580]

I follow you since many years. You are great! Please keep on on creating this great content. I loved the mexican stuff also a lot. Like the streetfood corn and so on. But your Burger VDOs are the best on YT!!!!!

[@BallisticBurgers]

I appreciate that! Thank you!

[@seanscrivens9554]

Don’t worry Greg. As a Canadian I love ketchup on my burger. I love your channel and your cooking. Don’t let haters get you down. You do what you do!! I’ll always watch regardless!

[@realtoast7036]

Man that cheeseburger looks good! Also, the first time in my life to hear someone doesn't like ketchup on a cheeseburger. It's not necessarily a must-have. But it's certainly acceptable.

[@BallisticBurgers]

I've learned from making these videos that some people are very "triggered" by ketchup. Louis Lunch in New Haven, CT have signs that say, "No Ketchup"

[@leedoss6905]

I can't stand ketchup on a hamburger. Yuck. Mustard and mayonnaise are okay.

[@heresjohnny58]

People can be so snobby when it comes to food takes. Let people eat what they want, who cares? Rhetorical question btw, I ain't asking.

[@neilmccormick2064]

There's currently an anti ketchup thing for some reason, personally I don't get it . If you dig ketchup have ketchup.

[@kennybaumann2117]

It's amazing to me the number of people that snob on ketchup but will put on a slimy piece of tomato. There are some combinations of burgers that ketchup works on, like this one, but I personally have never had one that a raw tomato slice has.

[@Mickcotton]

I’m making my Burgers Today. Thick Pub Style w/ Mild Cheddar Cheese & Onion 1/3rd lb. Patties 😂❤. Thank you so much Greg for your outstanding Lessons. Cheers 🍻

[@BallisticBurgers]

Sounds like a killer burger Mike! Cheers, Brother!

[@ivse9696]

The burger looks delicious again, the certificate and background information are excellent as always 👍👍👍

[@BallisticBurgers]

Thank you for watching!

[@ethernalspirit4559]

I was just at HiHo last week. Your burger looks better!

[@craigregan1930]

Good, looking burger! I wouldn’t worry about what other people think, you know what they say about opinions!

[@jpdunphy1]

A perfect compromise between speed and presentation! Bravo!

[@garyjennings9458]

Ketchup or not, that thing looks amazing Greg! I just might have to order some of those patties 😋

[@BallisticBurgers]

It was good! Cheers, Gary n Heather!

[@brewerfireguy]

Great video Greg. Im out west but was recently in MD and grabbed some Martins potato rolls and Heinz habanero ketchup. If I can’t make a burger that isn’t killer with those 2 ingredients I don’t deserve to eat burgers. Ketchup on burgers is just fine.

[@dbryant965]

Greg, when are you going to do a Carolina style burger??

[@jonnyg6137]

Adore these videos. Keep up the great content , thank you

[@joshhoffman1975]

So many burger things I haven't seen before in that video, thank you! ❤🍔

[@MrRatFinkster]

Worst thing to watch on a Monday morning where I feel like I need to be healthy this week… now all I can think about is a burger

[@jeromehahaha118]

Burger legend. Love your videos so much!!

[@BallisticBurgers]

Thanks so much for your support!!

[@jameskane6273]

I like the idea of a stainless griddle. Tired of rust on my Blackstone.

[@hichamchahrour313]

Great looking Burger 👍🏻 Regarding onion jam i saw few videos of hiho structuring the burger But they never been above patties I think either on the heel under patties or between What's ur opinion

[@davidandrews-lq6vy]

Gonna try putting mustard on before I grill the burgers , i like the idea , sounds delicious

[@Andrew-ks7zj]

I suggested this! Thank you, Greg!!! Cheers!!!

[@jeffstevenson9770]

Interesting about the mustard, but do you think its flavor would be different if it were grilled as opposed to cooked on a griddle?

[@FireWaterCooking]

Ketchup on burgers is just fine... Ketchup on hot dogs, I'm out..LOL - Another great video Greg!

[@Brian-to1du]

My burgers never look as good as yours. Amazin' stuff!

[@CoolJay77]

The burger looks great. I've had HiHo double cheeseburger, I highly doubt they use two, 5oz patties. I read somewhere that they use 1/6 lb patties, therefore 1/3 lb for a double. Your version would be thicker and juicier. I agree with you on Wagyu patties. I'd rather stick to whole muscle ground quality Angus beef.

[@ultraspinacle]

Greg, another burger that has some info on KZbin here is the Father’s Office burger, also located in Santa Monica, and also with a couple of locations in LA. Check it out. Would love to see a recreation of that. They are amazing!

[@michaelhagemann5999]

If you're traveling through Santa Maria CA make sure you stop at Orcutt Burgers, it's the same style of burger as In-n-Out and Habit, however, their fries are the best, they remind me of fries that have been par boiled, chilled, then finished frying in hot oil.

[@jsnrdy408]

Love the channel. Do you sell the ballistic burger hats you wear? I’d love to get one…

[@billy9245]

That burger is beautiful, brother!

[@mcvickerf]

Putting musard on before gilling a burger, definitely changes how it tastes. Great vid

[@garysherman8592]

The burger looks delicious AS ALWAYS

[@Eustace.h.plimsoll6625]

Looks fantastic!

[@risboturbide9396]

Great job, man! Ketchup is good 🍻🍻

[@PicSta]

In theory, there are so many cheeseburger combinations you can make, but before you start to laugh now, my personal simplest iconic cheeseburger is the McDonald's one, when it's freshly made. It's by far not the tastiest burger, but the combination of ketchup, mustard and diced onions make this burger a great cheeseburger. Why I think this HIHO cheeseburger goes super close to that specific taste. Plus the pickle slice, which some people hate or love. Great looking burger and good job. :)

[@BallisticBurgers]

Yes! It's funny because I hardly ever go to McDonald's, but every once in a while, I crave that 2 cheeseburger deal and pull on into the drive-through! LOL!

[@PicSta]

@@BallisticBurgers Exactly, I don't know what it is, and I always regret eating them every time. Then your hunger returns just two hours later and all burps end in that smell like picklely-cheeseburger flavor. What is kinda disgusting to me. Thankfully, I'm not starving it for the next few months...

[@johndavis7944]

HiHo Cheeseburger Away.... The way I see it is, if it's got mustard, it's got to have ketchup! They're like Ma n Pa Kettle. Ain't much fun one without the other. Great looking burger and that onion jam...Ooh yeah. Nice one Greg 👍🤤😀

[@sebastianbyden9685]

Makeing my mouth water

[@michaelduncan2759]

Hey Greg, what about the signature double cheeseburger from A Frame in L/A.? It has tomato confit, pickled red onions, hot sauce and sharp cheddar cheese, all on a buttered brioche bun.

[@BallisticBurgers]

Good call! I'm thinking about maybe a short series of Top LA Burgers. It's like a 2-hour drive for me, so maybe get a hotel and burger-binge for a couple days?

[@michaelduncan2759]

@@BallisticBurgers That would be an epic series, especially if you were permitted to film at the location with the craftsman involved.

[@scott729]

I agree, make it the way it is sold. Looks damn good Greg and I can take or leave the ketchup .... most places I am used to Indiana and Ohio put ketchup on a burger. I generally do not when I make them at home.

[@adaadjoh]

Ketchup on a burger always makes me nostalgic for the little hamburger that comes with the Happy Meal at McDonald's.

[@niklaspilot]

I really like Ketchup on a burger, especially together with yellow american mustard and american cheese. It just seems to scratch that "McDonalds Cheeseburger" itch that I sometimes have :D

[@woodsiethewestie6263]

Greg I’m a kiwi. All our beef is grass fed here which gives it the flavour. We have incredible meat. Our lamb and pork is also fantastic. Give it a try if you get the chance

[@ronaldyeater3322]

Sup Greg, great looking burger brother, right does look like bubba lol, I've grown to use ketchup on burgers, like you said it's in most sauces anyway, might order those burgers, didn't notice if cooked frozen or thawed? Make huge batches onion jam, can always heat with tomatoes or bacon.. I've done the mustard basted burgers and honestly don't know why I don't always on thinner burgers? Cuz issues I'm having thicker pub burgers med/rare, no pickles or lettuce, unless chopped, great to see a video, enjoy summer bro👊, tyvm tc 🍔

[@Sfglutton]

Question Greg: is it true that when Innout mustard fries their patties, they don’t salt them? Never knew that!

[@Scott924m]

Since Wagyu means Japanese cow is that burger from a New Zealand Japanese cow . If I buy a cow is it a Scott Wagyu ?

[@BallisticBurgers]

Herd this before. Get it? "Herd". I think the West has adapted "Wagyu" in the same way we would say Angus her Hereford. In Japan, the various breeds are referred to by colors or horn size. They really don't have names. So saying, "American Wagyu" makes a lot more since than saying, "American Red."

[@michaelhagemann5999]

That looks like a great burger, I went to the HiHo burger website and read their menu, it looks like you made the HiHo Double, most of their burgers you can order as a triple, make it spicy or add pastrami. One burger stood out on their menu, it's "The Big Matty" where they drop the ketchup and add Matty Sauce, the question is what's in their Matty Sauce? They sell it on the side to dip your fries in so maybe it's a ketchup and mayo combination with Worcestershire sauce and other seasonings. It looks like you're going to have to make a follow up video on HiHo Burgers.

[@okunka]

I'm from NYC. Ketchup is great! Even McDonalds only puts Ketchup in NYC, no mustard.

[@Tyi276]

I grew up eating All American burger Drive inn Massapequa NY!

[@craigregan1930]

You obviously have some serious talent. Any thoughts on opening your own burger spot?

[@victorbitter583]

Of late I have been making double 1/4lber McDee's clone burgers with 5 1/2 oz patties. Mustard and ketchup are a must on these burgers. They just wouldn't be the same without that Heinz chup though ours here in Aus looks a bit darker than yours. cheers.

[@frenchfriar]

People need to stop with the ketchup hate. It's a condiment that *compliments* what it's put on, *if used correctly*. Sure, you don't want to drown something out with ketchup, but you don't want to skip it when *copying a recipe* either. It won't be the same without it. If you don't like ketchup, skip it, but don't complain about it. I think ketchup adds flavors you wouldn't have without it. I'm all for it, when used judiciously.

[@BallisticBurgers]

Exactly!

[@sjh60633]

Eagle Rock Beef from Colorado. The fat, the coarse blend, the fact that the beef cows are very well cared for... Better than anything you have ever had.

[@Timbalo0]

I was less surprised by the ketchup, but the lettuce on the ketchup hit me by surprise 😁

[@BallisticBurgers]

Yes! I found that odd as well.

[@DonPandemoniac]

Have you ever had habanero ketchup? Absolutely fantastic on burgers and grilled meat.

[@Frie_Jemi]

I've heard of people who say mustard ONLY goes in a hot dog 🌭 and ketchup cannot go on one. But I've always thought ketchup, mustard, mayo. Standard burger toppings or mix them and add relish for ghetto Mac sauce

[@jasonwilke7327]

I like your channel as a burger lover :) But what is the deal with your hate for un-perfect round patties lol? There may be a reason behind it? or not... It might help with the patties not swelling in the middle so much, but who knows... Will be trying this one. Have a good one.

[@BallisticBurgers]

No, they do this to make them look hand pressed. I would rather them just be circular, that's it.

[@dwaynewladyka577]

I think that burger looks great. Ketchup is fine on burgers for me, but not on hot dogs. Cheers, Greg! 👍🏻👍🏻✌️🍔

[@TheShootersBay]

I love ketchup mustard onion pickle on my burgers.

[@victorbitter583]

That's all you need on a cheeseburger.

[@DentalBeaker]

Ketchups always about balance. It’s sweetness balances out the fattiness of the beef and acidity of the mustard. There’s other ways to do that like a burger sauce or Caramelized onions but ketchup does the trick just fine.

[@quincee3376]

I hate the shape too. One more reason to like Greg. I'm with you. Great video.

[@stevenramsay1249]

Over here nz and aussie we call it tomato sauce and it's a must in a burger otherwise it's not a burger 🍔 😊

[@dustydustydusty]

Honestly I've been forming my burgers in the ring on the grill lately. Yes. Forming the pattie on the grill as it is cooking. I meant griddle not grill.

[@etherdog]

Greg, it is not just the 7 dwarves (anachronistic and inappropriate term, but that is Disney) but this looks "pretty good".

[@TheSkidrowyachtclub]

Heinz makes a ketchup with no added sugar. It made me like ketchup again!

[@attorneyrobert]

I would love to see you do Father's Office Burger, said by many reviewers to be the best in the country!

[@BallisticBurgers]

Thanks for the suggestion, Robert. Father's Office is definitely on my list. Next time I make it up to LA, I will stop in and try one. Cheers!

[@denniscarter483]

Greg !! You forgot the tomatoe ! Lol

[@randyroth6115]

Excellent job on the burger. Copycat means copy not almost like it. Bring on the ketchup. Love your content and love making the burgers you make.

[@WGG-01]

I think the problem with ketchup is a lotta places over-do it, a little ketchup goes a long way that's why I much prefer something like thousand-island. But I also feel that way about mustard and I have seen some monsters drench their burgers in mustard.

[@watermain48]

I've been ordering burgers without ketchup for the last fifty years. I used to order the Big Boy burgers at Bob's without the red relish even. Great looking burger, even with the ketchup...

[@BallisticBurgers]

Thanks for stopping by! I haven't been to Bob's Big Boy in a while. Need to hit Burbank one of these days. Cheers!

[@watermain48]

@@BallisticBurgers I'll bet it's still good...

[@jeffhaddox2239]

I eat ketchup on burgers and hot dogs I don’t understand the hate. I don’t understand Ranch Dressing on pizza??? Oh wait this is a burger video 🤣

[@carolinabeacher1558]

thumbs up for ketchup on that burger, some burgers i choose different condiments or just vegetables, but that burger looked like something id put ketchup on since there were no tomatoes and it would be a good blend with the onion jam. guess what i also do, i sometimes put ketchup on my hotdogs :)

[@mikeflorence8655]

Hi Greg, it's Mike Florence again. Thanks for your kind reply below. If you make it to London, England I will gladly host you and your good lady to a real fine lunch and diner. Do please lemme know if you plan to come over. Best regards Man. See Ya, Mike.

[@michaelhagemann5999]

There's another restaurant in Santa Monica that serves Burgers and it's been in business since 1947, it's non other than Mel's Drive-In the official end of Route 66. You could walk to Mel's Drive-In from HiHo burgers, you might want to give Mel's Drive-In a little attention by making one of their burgers.

[@latigomorgan]

Not sure what the hangup is with ketchup. If you don't like it, don't eat it. I do want to try the mustard, though. That looks interesting. I don't have an In-And-Out where I live, and the last time I tried one was in Denton, Texas. Wife and I barely made it back to our hotel room and were sprinting for the bathroom. I can't even remember what we ordered - I just remember the results.

[@eleishar18]

Ketchup in burger or hot dog is an awesome addition. Maybe we don't see "pure" ketchup in many burgers, but let's be honest it's present in most kinds of burger sauce, so I don't get the drama.

[@drew4021]

Personally I don't care about the ketchup thing one way or the other. Just keep on bringing us those burgers Greg!

[@donmorgan3710]

Until I started watching your channel, I had no idea that ketchup was controversial.

[@americanboy9554]

Yeah, even Motz gets it wrong a lot with his re-creation recipes.

[@hippydippy]

Look's great, but I'd try chili sauce instead of ketchup. Video quality is top notch bwt.

[@jesusm2159]

6:04 char grilled better

[@sdega315]

Tomato and burgers are a good match! Add a tomato?... No ketchup. No tomato?... Add some ketchup!

[@LYNNSTER1971]

It would be great if you could show the burger after you’ve had a few bites.

[@LeonRedfields]

I feel like any burger you make with wagyu is going to taste good

[@michaelbaumgardner2530]

I like chup on my burgers...and that burger looks like a winner to me

[@BallisticBurgers]

Thank you, Michael!

[@D2Kprime]

I'm 45 years old. Whether it was major fast food restaurant-chains like McDonald's, Burger King, Wendy's, etc, local restaurants that serve burgers, or cooking them at home, ketchup is a *NORMAL* thing for a hamburger. Not every burger has or needs ketchup, but I don't know where this nonsense of ketchup on a burger being "wrong" came from. It needs to go away. For me, if I just want a good ole' fashioned American hamburger, ketchup is a must. However, there are many burgers that I enjoy that don't use ketchup. For me it depends on the type toppings I am putting on it. If it is something onion-heavy like a patty melt, I usually don't put ketchup on that.

[@BallisticBurgers]

Agree with everything you said. Thanks for watching and the comment!

[@curtdunlap6818]

Ketchup? What's wrong with ketchup? I don't know this HIHO, but I'd spread a little mayo on it too, just to make the HIHO snobs whine! 😆

[@63ah1275]

I don't do it often, but, used sparingly, I'm not completely against ketchup.

[@jaquestraw1]

I love ketchup on a burger. Put ketchup on a hot dog and I unfriend you 😄

[@Timmycoo]

Lmao after having an onion jam, complaining about ketchup seems moot. But that burger IS pretty!

[@joeburns1571]

Ketchup drama lol Use it or don't. I think it's time for a Ballistic Burgers favorites edition video. And add in what burger do you cook for the family when the camera isn't watching?

[@rhinomechanics8423]

W0W ! THATS A GREAT LOOKING BUGER GREG. ( Ketchup good dietary sources of lycopene. ) 🍅 🍔

[@chicomarlin1246]

This may be reckless speculation but some people are saying HIHOs first location was on Figueroa Street and the servers actually came up with the name. Idk, it’s just something I heard

[@BallisticBurgers]

That's a great story if it's true! LOL! Figueroa is out of control!

[@ichbinkyle]

I get the ketchup controversy to a certain point. But if you like it, that’s what it’s there for! People that talk smack on steak sauce are also goof balls. If I cooked my steak I’m going to like it, but that doesn’t mean the lady or guest next next to me is going to be thrilled. If they ask for A1 or Worcestershire or whatever, I won’t be offended. If you like it, use it. Either way, that burger looks delicious🤘🏼 I’ll do it with my preformed, frozen, Walmart patties and be happy.

[@jesusm2159]

Bison burger 🍔 please spicy

[@matthew1667]

This channel should be way bigger than it is. Fuck youtube.