Pirate's Cove - Chiang Mai

This is The Pirate's Cove Burger. The photos don't really do it justice. It is cheaper than Mike's and much better. The patty is a blend of Grade A Thai beef, mixed with some ground pork. In Thailand Grade A refers not just to quality, but also to fat content, so pork is needed to get that proper juiciness you want in a burger.
While I am a burger purist, meaning I don't believe in adding flavouring to the meat, Mark adds a blend of herbs that perfectly compliments the flavours of the meat.
I suppose most people when making burgers just get to heavy handed with adding stuff. Eggs to hold together, then breadcrumbs to dry it out a little, and far to many spices, to the point where you no longer taste the meat. Also the mixing required caused the fat to emulsify, which give you meat loaf not a burger. Ho, ho sorry I am getting off topic here.



If you are craving a good burger when in Chiang Mai, Pirate's Cove is the place to go. The bar always has friendly ex-pat faces, (over the years it has become a favourite meeting point before a night out). It is not just the food that is good and cheap. The happy hour specials are great, and the Chang Draught comes without the major hangover of bottled Chang.
The bar has a wall of fame/shame for the 60 in 60, which is 60 shots of Chang Draught in 60 minutes. It sounds easy, but it is not for the faint of heart; many, many have tried and failed.