Most burger places come out to play after dusk. But sometimes you just have a burger craving in the middle of the day. Thank God for places like Jackson's, who serves up good streetside burger grub for lunch...
Jackson’s Burger in Section 14 PJ has been around for decades but it was only recently that I came across this gastronomic find. Run by Mr and Mrs Han, many might wonder how did the name “Jackson” end up in the equation. No, the couple are not ardent fans of the late King of Pop. But they do flip hundreds of those juicy burgers every day of the week.
The Hans’ business partner, Jackson, started the burger stall in the 70s but has since moved away and left the couple in charge. I was quite pleased when I found that I can come here for lunch. Yes, they only open during the day from 11am to 5pm (provided it’s not raining). Needless to say the Hans are giving Ramly a run for his money. The plus side of Jackson’s burgers is that they not only have chicken and beef patties, but crab and fish are also tossed on to the grill.
While you might think the patties are your garden variety, factory mass-produced meat, I have to regale that they are actually not. The source of the special home-made patties is however unknown. The van is parked under a tree opposite two houses along Jalan 14/29 in Section 14 and plastic stools are laid out for customers to go al-fresco. While enjoying my crab cheese burger topped with fresh onions and cucumber between two toasted buns, the lunch crowd started coming in for their feed. You can also choose to add egg or cheese with your burger. Canned drinks are also available to quench your thirst. Mrs Han’s cool composure was endearing. She handled the grill while Mr Han took the orders and did the packing, with a bit of bickering thrown in when one of them messes up.
"The fish burger has real chunks of fish!"
You have to try the Fish Burger here as it is real chunks of fish. On a breezy sunny day, sitting under the tree with a succulent burger and a cold drink couldn’t get any better.
After devouring what was obviously a very tasty “street corner neighbourhood” burger I thought this was a good alternative to the usual lunch menu of rice or noodles. While I try to add a good portion of vegetables into my daily diet, the thought of a juicy, cheap burger trumped the greens. I was told that the Hans’ regular customers are those who have been visiting there since they opened and now even bring their children to try the delicious burgers. “We get a lot of them coming back and the people who work nearby here. It’s easy for them to get a bite to eat without having to go far,” said Mrs Han. Bear in mind if it gets real busy, the waiting time for your burger might be longer than expected as many come with extra “tapau” orders.
So now if you’re feeling like having a cheap tasty burger for lunch, you know where to go. Just look out for the white van on the side of the street.
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Hmm... which burger shall I have for lunch?
I remember Jackson when he started. I was in secondary school then and would drop by at his stall at the 'Hilton Drive-in' stalls along Jalan Raja Chulan opposite the swimming pool. He was among the first to sell burgers and hotdogs in KL, I think. After returning from overseas, I found he was still there and his stall was a sort of 'contact point' for old school friends who also went there. He would tell us who was in town and who went where.
I knew there was a 'branch' in PJ further down the road from the big Toyota showroom near the PJ mosque but never went there.
I've thought about Jackson over the years and wonder what happened to him. I told my son about him sometime back and he's the one who discovered this article today!
by CyapNovember 22, 2009 2:42PM
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Foodster's Verdict
Jackson’s
Taste
Address:
Along Jalan 14/29,
Section 14,
Petaling Jaya Tel:
Open:
daily from 11am to around 5pm
Pros:
Cheap and not too greasy. Also more variety than your usual street burger joint.
Cons:
A bit hard to find if you're not too familiar with PJ. Only open for lunch
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I remember Jackson when he started. I was in secondary school then and would drop by at his stall at the 'Hilton Drive-in' stalls along Jalan Raja Chulan opposite the swimming pool. He was among the first to sell burgers and hotdogs in KL, I think. After returning from overseas, I found he was still there and his stall was a sort of 'contact point' for old school friends who also went there. He would tell us who was in town and who went where.
I knew there was a 'branch' in PJ further down the road from the big Toyota showroom near the PJ mosque but never went there.
I've thought about Jackson over the years and wonder what happened to him. I told my son about him sometime back and he's the one who discovered this article today!
by Cyap November 22, 2009 2:42PM
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