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Burgers, not
business plans.

Smashfire started as a weekend pop-up with one flat-top and a queue around the block. The menu is still short on purpose.
Chef plating food at the pass under copper lamps

It started with one cast iron pan

Two friends who missed the thin, crusty diner burgers they ate abroad started smashing patties on a borrowed griddle at a Sunday market. They sold out by two in the afternoon.
The restaurant came later, and so did the fried chicken. What did not change is the rule: if it cannot be cooked to order in under ten minutes, it does not go on the menu.
Friends sharing burgers and fries around a table

From grinder to bun

Grind

Chuck and brisket go through the grinder every morning, coarse, for a loose patty.

Smash

A ball of beef hits the iron and gets pressed flat with a heavy steel press.

Sear

Ninety seconds over open flame builds the crust. One flip, cheese on, done.

Stack

Butter-toasted bun, sauce, pickles, onion. On your tray inside ten minutes.

Stories are nice.
Burgers are better.

SMASHFIRE
Flame-smashed burgers, crispy chicken and thick shakes. Dine in, take away or get it delivered.
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18 Harbour Lane
Nungambakkam
Chennai 600034
+91 44 4718 2290
Hours
Mon to Thu: 11 AM to 1 AM
Fri to Sun: 11 AM to 2 AM
Delivery till 1:30 AM
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