Entry № 077_LON · Verified Apr 2026
About
The London chapter of the Paris burger brand, Dumbo Shoreditch brings its beef-patty-on-potato-bun format to Bethnal Green Road — a concise menu and a conviction that the hamburger needs no embellishment to be excellent.
Editors’ notes
“An actual smashed burger with crispy edges and all!!! The special sauce was a highlight as well as the nuggets. We also loved the jar of spicy. Truly a 10/10 dining moment! The staff was lovely. Can’t wait to come back.”
“Burger was 10/10 really. Crispy edges. Great taste. Easy to eat (as in, not too messy). Fries were way too salty for me, couldn’t finish them. Just ruined the overall experience from being 5 star. Didn’t realise there was seating. I stood outside for perhaps 10 minutes or so, then when they took my order they asked ea…”
“Pathetically thin burger, can't believe they serve this - taking smashed to the extreme. The patty was so thin it had no juiciness like you want in a burger, and the amount of meat used for each was so little you couldn't even taste the beef flavour over the bun and pickles and sauce. Usually appreciate a simple menu p…”
“YES! Bring back short, simple menus and a simple premise. Only 2 choices for hamburgers: £10 smash cheeseburger or £12 vegan option. I had the smash burger + fries. I didn’t realise they had seating at the back, it’s so cozy! Probably not ideal for group settings. The playlist they had on was very vibes. The bun was s…”