Whopper

What is it?

Flame-grilled beef sits in a sesame seed bun with sliced tomato, lettuce, mayo, pickles, white onion, and ketchup. A quarter-pound patty stays substantial against the vegetables and sauce, and the open-flame cook gives it a charred edge that's different from the brand's flatter-grilled burgers. Compared with smaller burger options on the menu, it's the larger signature build, and it's been on the menu since 1957. Structure is simple and familiar: bun, beef, toppings, sauce, then another soft bun to hold it together. Each component plays a specific role, with the pickles and onion cutting through the richness of the beef while the mayo and ketchup keep the bun from feeling dry.