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Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Bacon, bratwursts and burger buns: Magpie by Burgertory in Taman OUG is a meat lover's paradise
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — Some meals demand the formality of cutlery — the polite lift of a fork, the careful placement of a serviette. This is not one of them. The Bacon Madness Burger demands both hands, sleeves rolled, and a willingness to lose a little dignity. Smoked cheese melts into the warm bun, wrapping the tender pork patty in mellow richness. Crispy onion adds a structural crunch, while candied bacon scatters sweet, smoky notes — a flicker of black pepper keeping them in line. This is Magpie by Burgertory — new name, familiar spirit. I remember Burgertory from its days in SS15, Subang Jaya, back when the artisanal burger wave was cresting. Now finding a new home in OUG, the shop gets plenty of natural light via windows and skylights. There's the same meticulous attention to meat, bun, and everything that fills the space between. The space gets plenty of natural light via windows and skylights. — Picture by CK Lim For a middle lot, the dining area feels unexpectedly airy yet also cosy, thanks to warm bulbs under woven shades. It's a sweltering afternoon outside, so we share a jug of Draught Summer Kombucha. Bright with citrus and speckled with basil seeds, this refreshing drink gets a much appreciated lift from mint leaves. Back to the burgers. Whilst I celebrated a riot of pork patty and bacon bits, my dining companion leaned towards the sea — or rather, the Chipotle Prawn Burger. A jug of Draught Summer Kombucha. — Picture by CK Lim Here, the prawn patty has a sweet, buttery undertone; its mellow chipotle heat unfolding slowly rather than rushing forward. Cabbage slaw sits on top, less of a garnish than a necessary counterweight. Even the fries served alongside the burgers are worth noting: golden, crisp without being greasy, more than holding their own against the main acts. Indeed, for lovers of pork burgers, the menu doesn't disappoint. The Swine Bacon & Cheese Burger features streaky bacon and cheddar while the Big Fry Belly Burger surprises with a crunch that yields to perfectly rendered fat. Chipotle Prawn Burger. — Picture by CK Lim Across the board, patties are juicy and well-seasoned. If you must have your beef, The Pig & Cow is your go-to: a savoury trifecta of beef, bacon and onion rings. Almost over the top — but not quite. We admire the delicate balancing act: the portion sizes are generous without tipping into excess. It's not just burgers, of course. From the kitchen, a plate of Iberico Pork Ribs passes my table, trailing a ribbon of smoke-sweet aroma. German and Thuringer bratwursts are served with sharing in mind — robust and a perfect pairing for an icy Weihenstephaner. The tempting deli display. — Picture by CK Lim Near the counter, a deli display tempts the takeaway-minded: New Zealand Garlic Lamb Chops; Cajun Ring Sausages; smoky Chorizo with an unexpected spicy kick. I spot a dry-aged Australian ribeye, its marbling a promise of indulgence. Such an enticement: all the meat we could bring home. Or we could simply return to dine here. Either way, the restaurant's motto — emblazoned on the long feature wall like a hypnotic suggestion — puts it best: The Best Memories Are Made Around The Table. The restaurant's motto on the wall. — Picture by CK Lim Whether we share another Bacon Madness Burger or bring a chain of bratwursts home to simmer then grill, it doesn't matter so long as we are creating more memories — delectable ones, of course — around our table. Magpie by Burgertory 25, Jln Hujan, Taman Overseas Union, KL. Open daily 11am-10pm Phone: 011-3316 7582 FB: IG: * This is an independent review where the writer paid for the meal. * Follow us on Instagram for more food gems.
Malay Mail
a day ago
- Business
- Malay Mail
Bacon, bratwursts and burger buns: Magpie by Burgertory in Taman OUG is a meat lover's paradise
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — Some meals demand the formality of cutlery — the polite lift of a fork, the careful placement of a serviette. This is not one of them. The Bacon Madness Burger demands both hands, sleeves rolled, and a willingness to lose a little dignity. Smoked cheese melts into the warm bun, wrapping the tender pork patty in mellow richness. Crispy onion adds a structural crunch, while candied bacon scatters sweet, smoky notes — a flicker of black pepper keeping them in line. This is Magpie by Burgertory — new name, familiar spirit. I remember Burgertory from its days in SS15, Subang Jaya, back when the artisanal burger wave was cresting. Now finding a new home in OUG, the shop gets plenty of natural light via windows and skylights. There's the same meticulous attention to meat, bun, and everything that fills the space between. The space gets plenty of natural light via windows and skylights. — Picture by CK Lim For a middle lot, the dining area feels unexpectedly airy yet also cosy, thanks to warm bulbs under woven shades. It's a sweltering afternoon outside, so we share a jug of Draught Summer Kombucha. Bright with citrus and speckled with basil seeds, this refreshing drink gets a much appreciated lift from mint leaves. Back to the burgers. Whilst I celebrated a riot of pork patty and bacon bits, my dining companion leaned towards the sea — or rather, the Chipotle Prawn Burger. A jug of Draught Summer Kombucha. — Picture by CK Lim Here, the prawn patty has a sweet, buttery undertone; its mellow chipotle heat unfolding slowly rather than rushing forward. Cabbage slaw sits on top, less of a garnish than a necessary counterweight. Even the fries served alongside the burgers are worth noting: golden, crisp without being greasy, more than holding their own against the main acts. Indeed, for lovers of pork burgers, the menu doesn't disappoint. The Swine Bacon & Cheese Burger features streaky bacon and cheddar while the Big Fry Belly Burger surprises with a crunch that yields to perfectly rendered fat. Chipotle Prawn Burger. — Picture by CK Lim Across the board, patties are juicy and well-seasoned. If you must have your beef, The Pig & Cow is your go-to: a savoury trifecta of beef, bacon and onion rings. Almost over the top — but not quite. We admire the delicate balancing act: the portion sizes are generous without tipping into excess. It's not just burgers, of course. From the kitchen, a plate of Iberico Pork Ribs passes my table, trailing a ribbon of smoke-sweet aroma. German and Thuringer bratwursts are served with sharing in mind — robust and a perfect pairing for an icy Weihenstephaner. The tempting deli display. — Picture by CK Lim Near the counter, a deli display tempts the takeaway-minded: New Zealand Garlic Lamb Chops; Cajun Ring Sausages; smoky Chorizo with an unexpected spicy kick. I spot a dry-aged Australian ribeye, its marbling a promise of indulgence. Such an enticement: all the meat we could bring home. Or we could simply return to dine here. Either way, the restaurant's motto — emblazoned on the long feature wall like a hypnotic suggestion — puts it best: The Best Memories Are Made Around The Table. The restaurant's motto on the wall. — Picture by CK Lim Whether we share another Bacon Madness Burger or bring a chain of bratwursts home to simmer then grill, it doesn't matter so long as we are creating more memories — delectable ones, of course — around our table. Magpie by Burgertory 25, Jln Hujan, Taman Overseas Union, KL. Open daily 11am-10pm Phone: 011-3316 7582 FB: IG: * This is an independent review where the writer paid for the meal. * Follow us on Instagram @eatdrinkmm for more food gems.
ABC News
01-08-2025
- Business
- ABC News
Burgertory boss Hash Tayeh sold restaurant to career criminal amid business sell-off
The beleaguered former boss of the Burgertory restaurant chain transferred ownership of a burger joint to a heroin-addicted car thief amid a sell-off of now defunct businesses. The transferee, who is currently on remand over more than 30 drug, theft and weapon charges, is now accused of failing to honour a $500,000 leasing deal. Hash Tayeh founded the Burgertory franchise, which has outlets across Victoria, in 2018, but resigned as CEO of the company less than a month after being hit with a $1 million tax bill for debts allegedly run up by 13 companies. Company documents show Mr Tayeh sold Burgertory Mentone, which ran a short-lived burger outlet in Melbourne's south-eastern suburbs, to 30-year-old George Sakun, of Dandenong, in March 2023. At the same time, Mr Sakun also replaced Mr Tayeh as director of the company. The month after Mr Sakun took over Burgertory Mentone, Mr Tayeh resigned as director of another 17 businesses, where he was replaced by his 23-year-old executive assistant, Ismail Ibn Anass Oumacha. Mr Tayeh has defended the transactions, saying none of them were an attempt to avoid liabilities associated with the companies. "I do not and have never avoided obligations," he said. "I am working through every legal and commercial matter transparently and with full engagement." Mr Oumacha has been approached for comment. In the Federal Court over the past two months, the ATO has liquidated 13 Burgertory-related companies, but Mr Tayeh has told the ABC the chain is in good financial shape and said the ATO's pursuit of him is due to a "campaign of targeted harassment". On March 1 2023, between two stretches behind bars, Mr Sakun purchased Burgertory Mentone and another company, Wrath BBB, from Mr Tayeh, company documents show. By then, the burger outlet on Balcombe Road that Burgertory Mentone ran had been closed for a month — it shuttered in February 2023, according to Facebook posts, the Uber Eats website and the property's landlord. The outlet was only opened in August 2022, according to a post on Burgertory's Facebook page. When the business was closed, it carried a substantial ongoing liability — a 10-year lease at $51,000 a year plus GST. The company has since been deregistered and the landlord told the ABC he hasn't received any rent since the outlet closed. The space has been empty since and is currently for lease. "He [Mr Sakun] abandoned the store without notice, stripping the premises of all equipment and fittings, which put our company in an extremely difficult and unfair position with the landlord," Mr Tayeh said. "Despite having no legal obligation to do so — as the lease and responsibilities were with Mr Sakun — we stepped in, restored the premises to the landlord's satisfaction, and funded all agreed repairs in good faith. "The legal and financial obligations for the store were always with Mr Sakun as the franchisee and operator." Mr Sakun is currently on remand and could not be contacted for comment. Wrath BBB was associated with the Bean Lab coffee shop in Braybrook, but Mr Tayeh said the company no longer had anything to do with the business, which was now "owned and operated by a completely separate entity with no connection to me". Neither of the companies Mr Sakun took over are subject to ATO action. Burgertory Mentone was deregistered in April and Wrath BBB is in the process of being struck off. Mr Sakun faced the Dandenong Magistrates' Court last month, where he said he would plead guilty to at least 37 offences, including stealing cars and possessing drugs and weapons. The court heard he had begun an apprenticeship as a mechanic but not finished it. "It seems like he's running some kind of operation. He doesn't steal the cars but they come to him to be touched up," magistrate Christina Windisch said during the hearing. The court heard Mr Sakun was receiving regular methadone injections to combat his heroin addiction while serving his third stint in prison. He has been on remand to face his current set of charges for more than seven months. He was previously sentenced to 10 months' jail in December 2021 and two months' jail in July 2023 over offences including drug possession, reckless conduct endangering life, possession of a controlled weapon and theft of a motor vehicle. The court heard that in January last year police found a black Holden Colorado ute worth $25,000 when they arrested Mr Sakun and two others in Hampton Park over an unrelated matter. It had been reported missing by the woman who owned it and was bearing fake numberplates when found, the court heard. The court heard that when he was questioned by police, Mr Sakun said: "You are close. I didn't steal the car." Instead, he said he bought it off a Facebook page where stolen cars were traded. "I knew it was hot, yeah, no-one sells a Colorado for $500," he told police. He also stole a $22,000 Nissan Skyline and $4,000 Holden Astra, the court heard. Mr Sakun also pleaded guilty to charges of possessing heroin, cocaine, amphetamines, cannabis, a flick-knife and knuckledusters. Ms Windisch rejected Mr Sakun's bid to be released immediately on a community corrections order because he'd reflected on his conduct. "How is his thinking different now? He's done previously two lengthy periods of imprisonment," she said. "I have nothing before me that show's that there's been any change in his thinking." She adjourned the hearing to August 4. Mr Tayeh announced he was stepping down as chief executive of Burgertory last month after the ABC revealed the burger baron owes the ATO $1 million in tax that has not been paid by companies in the group. Mr Oumacha is director of all but one of the 13 Burgertory-related companies recently liquidated by the ATO. Mr Tayeh told the ABC he still believed he still believed he was being "targeted" by the ATO. "I absolutely believe I am being targeted," Mr Tayeh told the ABC. "The timing, context, and intensity of the scrutiny are far from standard, especially for a group of businesses that are transparently structured and operated in accordance with advice from professional advisors. "I built Burgertory with zero external capital and turned it into a nationally recognised brand. "We've expanded across Australia and are preparing for our first international store opening. "While the media now wants to paint me as some kind of crook or manipulator, let me remind you: this brand was built with transparency, integrity, and a strong sense of purpose."
The Age
16-07-2025
- The Age
Burgertory owner Hash Tayeh steps down as CEO
Fast-food chain boss Hash Tayeh has resigned as CEO of Burgertory, months after police launched an investigation into an alleged bomb threat made to one of his restaurants. In an Instagram post on Wednesday night, Tayeh said the decision to step down as CEO of Burgertory and food and beverage company QSR Collective was not made lightly. 'The reality is, I've been subjected to targeted attacks, politically motivated smears, and ongoing harassment, not because of any wrongdoing, but because I've dared to speak out against injustice,' Tayeh wrote. In April this year, police launched an investigation into an alleged threat by a defence contractor to bomb one of Tayeh's Burgertory outlets. Loading The threat to 'park a couple of b0mb$' outside the hamburger restaurant in Tullamarine was allegedly made on LinkedIn and posted under the profile of army veteran-turned-defence industry expert Guy Langford. In two separate incidents in 2023 and 2024, Tayeh's home and the now-closed Caulfield Burgertory outlet were firebombed. Following the incidents, The Age revealed the alleged arsonist accused of firebombing the Burgertory restaurant told covert police officers the attack was linked to the conflict in the Middle East, contradicting authorities' repeated claims there was no racial, religious or political motive.
Sydney Morning Herald
16-07-2025
- Sydney Morning Herald
Burgertory owner Hash Tayeh steps down as CEO
Fast-food chain boss Hash Tayeh has resigned as CEO of Burgertory, months after police launched an investigation into an alleged bomb threat made to one of his restaurants. In an Instagram post on Wednesday night, Tayeh said the decision to step down as CEO of Burgertory and food and beverage company QSR Collective was not made lightly. 'The reality is, I've been subjected to targeted attacks, politically motivated smears, and ongoing harassment, not because of any wrongdoing, but because I've dared to speak out against injustice,' Tayeh wrote. In April this year, police launched an investigation into an alleged threat by a defence contractor to bomb one of Tayeh's Burgertory outlets. Loading The threat to 'park a couple of b0mb$' outside the hamburger restaurant in Tullamarine was allegedly made on LinkedIn and posted under the profile of army veteran-turned-defence industry expert Guy Langford. In two separate incidents in 2023 and 2024, Tayeh's home and the now-closed Caulfield Burgertory outlet were firebombed. Following the incidents, The Age revealed the alleged arsonist accused of firebombing the Burgertory restaurant told covert police officers the attack was linked to the conflict in the Middle East, contradicting authorities' repeated claims there was no racial, religious or political motive.
