Finally... finally... FINALLY stopped at Jumbo's Win Win in Philo. Headed back to Bay Area early after a stay on the North Coast, and the magic formula for not wading through the ever present lines and crowds at this roadside institution seemed to be a midweek lunch stop. Maybe 6 people total already there.
Walked in and gave the menu a quick look over. There's the regular menu plus a few specials listed to the side. Wine, beer, and soft drinks available on a menu near the register. It was a toss up between the Jumbo Burger or the Okie Onion Smash Burger. After some advice from the friendly counter person, I went with the Okie Onion Smash Burger, double patties. Husband ordered the Chicken Karaage special. Bottled sparkling water and a Pliny the Elder brought us in at $42 tab (plus tip).
We grabbed seats in the garden out back with was super pleasant with lots of tables, chairs, and fun artwork. You could even ride a hippo or a giant tortoise while eating if you're so inclined.
Food was brought out to us (normally they call numbers, but it was on the quiet side today). My Okie Onion Smash Burger was huge. Grilled onions, melty cheese, double patties, and generous portions of crisp iceberg lettuce, pickle, and tomato slices topped the meat, and the toasted brioche bun was slathered with a thousand island-like spread. I was able to use my hands for about half, but had to resort to a knife and fork to finish it off. A delicious mess!
Husband liked the chicken karaage, but they were more chicken nuggets than karaage. When I think of karaage I think shatteringly crisp pieces of chicken in a light potato starch breading. This was more cornmeal breaded and fried. Good, but not quite karaage. No complaints tho as it was also delicious with the spicy mustard.
Didn't order fries or ice cream this trip, but that's what the next trip to Philo is for.
What's left to say? Great food. Great drinks. Come off peak hours for an easy in and out experience. Def a must stop! read more