The Legend of Oklahoma's Fried Onion Burger | Burger Bucket List
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- The hyper-regional Oklahoma fried onion burger has become the stuff of legend. From tutorials flooding your social feeds, to pop-ups in far-flung places like Brazil and Argentina, the onion burger is seemingly everywhere, thanks in no small part to Burger Scholar George Motz. But before it became a global phenomenon, it all started in a small, quiet Midwestern town.
So it's only fitting that Motz and chef Alvin Cailan go on a quest to visit the birthplace of the ORIGINAL fried onion burger in El Reno, Oklahoma, where the tradition of smashing onions into burgers has been going on for nearly 100 years. The verdict? LIFE-CHANGING.
That's right. Motz and Alvin are embarking on an epic road trip in the 'Burger RV' to survey Oklahoma's best hyper-regional burgers. Stop #1 is the Meer's Store, a remote burger joint situated in a defunct gold-mining outpost that specializes in giant long-horn smashburgers. Stop #2 is at Johnnie's in Oklahoma City, where they make two VERY unique styles: the Theta burger and the Caesar burger. Finally, at Stop #3, they visit the fried-onion burger capital of the world, El Reno- specifically Sid's Diner, where owner Marty Hall has been perfecting the 'Okie' burger for decades.
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Can a super fan get in on a burger show ???? Lol I know. I know. 😆. But i can burger dream
You were in Oklahoma and didn't stop in shawnee for HAMBURGER KING like you did years ago... what is wrong with you that totally "the" best burger in Oklahoma
NIC'S in OKC is usually ranked 1 of the best burgers in the nation.
you need to add NFA burger to your list. Its an Atlanta legend that while still fairly new is toppeling every other burger place in Atlanta as well as in the South East
Y’all better keep making this stuff, we need more George in our lives
I do not fear the man who has practiced 10,000 different burgers... I fear the man who has practiced the same burger 5 million times
Love this❤️
I fear the burger that becomes a man
@@NeutralGloomBotI fear the burger that was a man
Sound knowledge there. Could save your life one day, OP.
Nice Bruce Lee reference there haha 👏
I honestly got a tear in my eye when Marty said "Thank you" to their compliments.
I wasn't tearing up... must have been my allergies 😢
Same
Me too!🥹
I think it was just the onions for me.....
i got all teary eyed when he said "You get your daddys name on something you'll do the best you can" after saying his dad never saw the diner open.
Marty almost brought tears to my eyes. What a wholesome and historical man
He seems like such a kind man! I wish him the best!
I will never get enough of The Burger Scholar or The Burger Show. I am a huge burger fan and have learned a lot from you guys. Every time I travel I have to try a local burger.
Bruh I begged them for more Motz and they delivered
My thoughts exactly. Huge burger fan and I've learned so much from the burger scholars and the burger show.
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Marty is the “it ain’t much, but it’s honest work” type of guy and he deserves all the respect in the world
Man people like Marty just put a smile on my face
I’m from El Reno and Marty is the real deal!! He’s as genuine as he appears to be.
There are VERY FEW Marty's left in this world......
I've gone to Sid's a couple of times in my life, and each time I've gone, I've noticed one thing: Marty always tries his best to speak with every single person in the diner before they leave. he's just one of those people that wants to make you feel at home when you're at his restaurant
The production quality on this episode is top notch. Excellent job!
Anything with the burger legend George Motz is high quality stuff!
exactly my thought
the musical score is top notch as well.
Fr this is better than some tv productions
What can I say some people like to look at high definition videos of Cheeseburgers, that's not a crime yet is it?! Hahahahahahahaha 😂!!!
I went on a Burger Quest last year along the entire Route 66. Over 2200 miles and Sid's had the best cheeseburger basket amongst the rest. I had sixteen burgers in sixteen days. Sid's was life changing for me.
I’m rebuilding a truck to do this trip. I can’t wait. Glad I’m not the only food nerd to drive all that way for burgers.
The look on Marty's face when George walked in was just heartwarming. Like man hadn't seen his best friend in years, and may have been just that. I could watch these shows forever.
As a Oklahoma local I can confirm that Marty is like the most Oklahoman man ever. The best example of that OK hospitality
As a born Oklahoman I'm thrilled with this episode. Best of luck to George and Alvin and thanks for the spotlight on our amazing burgers!
Is it just me, or, when I thought George Motz just peaked about his knowledge on burgers history, when they release another video with him, I just get mind blown again.
This guy is truly a living encyclopedia about burger history, it's fascinating.
The best episode yet. I never thought that I'd ever make Oklahoma a vacation destination.
It’s got some nice places to eat. Lived here my whole life
if you come to oklahoma for burgers. Nic's grill in OKC is a must.
The first Sonic was in Shawnee, OK
@@uns33n I remember Brownie's in Tulsa being really good when I ate there as a kid, but that's been a long time. Wonder if it's still just as good 20 years later.
Oklahoma does three things right, burgers, bbq, and chicken fried steak. If you ever come here i definitely recommend Luke's bbq, and Tally's
Why did this feel like a series finale? Amazing quality to this episode, please keep this series going!
I got the same vibe. All the stuff after made it seem that way.
Alvin has about another 5 years if he's lucky, hopefully he will see the light and change his ways.
@@BigPoppa-Monk Seems like an unnecessary comment for a video not in any way about health and fitness. I like to mind my own business but you do you bud. 👍
@@heslinjustin Just goes to show you don't care if he dies young, you do you bud 👍
@@BigPoppa-Monk You think what you're saying is helping? Like I said, you do you...bud🤟
That caesar salad burger is honestly absolutely brilliant.
A caesar salad is basically a deconstructed burger anyway: sallad, red onions, parmesan cheese, a sauce, crotons, bacon and chicken.
But turning the sallad into what's basically a coleslaw is another layer of amazing. It's something I'm totally gonna steal and tinker with.
I love Sid's!!! Marty is a class act. Thank you for highlighting one of Oklahoma's hidden gems.
I never knew about the Oklahoma smash burger before this channel and now I don’t make burgers any other style. Basically I just want to say thanks to you and the Oklahomans
As someone from there, we just call it a burger.
Oklahoman here, we just call it an onion burger we're about as oblivious to this phenomenon as we can be
l got a bit emotional there when it came to Sid's. It's where George got his beginnings and inspiration to be where he is at now. And Alvin is there too soaking up all this beautiful history so that someday maybe he can share his experiences and knowledge to the next person who appreciates a good burger!!
The way Marty's face lit up when George walked in. What a humble, gracious spirit of hospitality. Feeding your community is a sacred calling, and for Marty and the Sid's family, "community* means anyone who loves burgers, no matter where on Earth they're from.
But he's also a living custodian of not just burger history but American history Of COURSE eating here was a pivotal moment in George's trajectory as the world's leading (possibly only) burger historian. What a treat!
The cinematography. The story telling. The raw emotion. Thank you for inviting us on this journey. What a treat! This was so intimate, in the most heart-warming way possible. One of the best episodes by far!!
Marty is a national treasure and he and his restaurant and his legacy should be protected at all costs.
This may be the best production that I have ever seen made for TH-cam and man, I've seen a LOT. Borderline emotional at times, and Ken Burns level depiction of Oklahoma. I'm just blown away.
Thank you!
@@EricLongden I'll be watching out for more of your productions, my man! Insta-subbed.
I’ve never been to Oklahoma, but now I want to go just to see Marty. What a genuine person and you can really tell how much pride and heart goes into everything he does. Great episode!
So nice seeing Sid’s diner. This was probably the key moment of this whole show
I finally have a valid reason to visit Oklahoma. I will have this OG onion burger in my face very soon.
I legit felt what George and Alvin were feeling at Sid's. It's a surreal feeling being in a place of legendary status.
This was one of the best things I've watched on TH-cam in ages. Thanks Alvin, George and the production team.
Arguably the most important Burger show episode so far, this is straight up American cultural heritage
George is a national treasure
Whoever directed and edited the intro on this absolutely knocked it outta the park.
I love these longer than 10 min food videos, full of people displaying the true meaning of life so beautifully.
The true meaning of life? Lololololololol
@@b1k2q34 yeah man, finding what you love and serving it to people. Marty is a stand up man honoring his father’s name. And Motz and big homie out here spreading the word to millions based off of what they love. That’s beauty bro.
@@b1k2q34 by the way.. you have made many of your last comments as super negative comments while laughing at people, as we can see them in your account. Believe in Love my friend. You will be less bitter 💜🩵💙
Man when Alvin takes a bite and it cuts to Marty you can just see the amount of love and genuine care he has on his face man. That is a man that absolutely loves what he does, I love him already
When I was a little kid my dad would take me out to Sid's and we'd sit right where y'all sat and get a double with cheese and some chili cheese fries. Some of the happiest memories of my life were right there. Thanks for sharing in the love.
I'm a simple man. I see Motz, I smash the like button.
The best burgers never come from "restaurants", they come from burger joints.
Quality ingredients, innovative cooking and presentation styles, plus the atmosphere of the place.....the formica counter top, the round swivel stools, a little Jerry Lee Lewis on the jukebox.
But man......them onions!😉❤️
i wish i had HALF the love and enthusiasm for anything, that George has for burgers.
Go find it! Just try stuff out, and have fun with whatever you try to get into. Something will click.
Good folks like Marty really make me want to visit the mid-west and go on a food adventure. Marty just talking was putting a big ol' smile on my face.
The passion for burgers is infectious and how nice of them to visit the cows who give us the beef we enjoy everyday!!! God bless America and its burgers...from an Australian....
Also the way Alvin brings the excitement out of George. I could watch this team all day.
Coming from an another Okie, this episode is 100% ON POINT!
There are so many awesome Burgers in Tulsa where I grew up, and throughout the rest of Oklahoma! Come and enjoy hearts full of hospitality and a fistful of happiness in my home state.
I struggled to stay awake through all my history classes yet I click these videos as soon as I see them. I love the presentation of history via food.
Every episode feels like you’re with your friends, just learning about burgers; And it’s the BEST!
Facts
Over 5 million burgers from one man. He deserves the medal of honor. Keep on brother.
I love George and Alvin best combo on YT
It's great seeing so much history, and seeing George being like a little kid in the candy store.
George moment in el reno really made my cry. Live is about those moments
I went to church with Marty for several years in El Reno, Oklahoma. He is a good, humble man.
Hickory sauce is life. First time I had it was probably in the late 60's at a place called Beef n Bun it was a Saturday treat with my granddad I was about 6 or 7 yrs old. Everytime I have a Hickory burger it takes me back
I'm from CA and have many relatives from central Oklahoma. My first onion burger was in Chickasha OK it changed my life forever. Thanks guys for the memories.
Never seen the show before..., title came up "Burger bucket list"..., instantly gave it a thumbs up. 🤣
As much as I love the Burger show and George’s Burger Scholar eps there is something so special about these road trip episodes. This one had an almost spiritual quality that was just beautiful. More please.
Thank you George and Alvin for keeping this history alive!
Man that moment at 13:51 was just pure. You can see how much they truly appreciate each other
I’ve been visiting my cousin in Yukon, OK and we’ve been to Sid’s twice in the past 3 days. The burger was so delicious (as was everything else we had).
We worked up the nerve to ask the server if we could get a picture with Marty, and he was just so sweet and funny and gracious. I don’t know how often I’ll be back out this way (it’s a long way from Las Vegas), but Sid’s will be a MUST STOP for me if I’m ever within a couple hours’ drive.
Your personalities are perfect together. One is super hyper, excitable talks fast and the other is so chill and talks slow and calm. Love you guys. Thanks for showing us burger history.
Marty is such an amazing person! What a legend!! This place is now on my bucket list, hope to visit it one day. I hope you read this and that you have many more wonderful years smashing burgers.
It's worth the stop, I was there last year and it's fantastic
the history and the people are great. burgers are pretty overrated in my opinion. pretty bland.
God, Marty had me crying for the whole of the bit at Sid's. I'm English, but when I think of what the heart of America is, it's good common people such as Marty, who do a regular job amazingly well, with a smile, are friendly to you, and are contributing to the great American song through that.
Brilliance on screen. Simple as that.
I love how this show supports family run businesses
As an Oklahoman thanks for highlighting these places! I have only had Johnnie's but now I know where I need to go next time I need a road trip and a burger. ❤ I never knew the onion burger started here, I have had plenty of them but now I need the original.
You sir George Motz lead me to open a restaurant in Harbin, China. I started it in 2021, and I'm going to be opening my second restaurant this summer
As someone who grew up in El Reno, I can tell you that burger is something special. And no one does onion fried burgers like my hometown. I go home for two reasons only. See family and eat onion fried burgers.
Slaw dogs slap too
That menu at 14:36. If you ever find a place with a menu like that, you know you’re in for a treat.
If you’ve never been to Oklahoma, they really do have some insane burgers
Man, seeing that moment when George and Marty see each other was just magical!
I got a little choked up when Marty and George locked eyes. They really owe so much to each other
Marty Hall is my HERO. Such a sweet genuine and grateful guy
Thank you guys so much. As an Okie that has moved, episodes like this make me a little less homesick and remind me of why I love Oklahoma. It's also a nice reminder of the foods I love and haven't had in a while. I remember many hiking trips ending in a trip to Meers
Matthew McConaughey HAS to play the great Marty Hall in a movie.
I grew up in Oklahoma and it wasn't until recently that I learned about this style of burger. My mom would make burgers with grilled onions separately, but never smashed them into the burger.
The next time I end up in Oklahoma, I am making a special trip to El Reno to get this burger!
Y'all may not have intended this, but y'all are promoting a greater understanding and appreciation of the good folks throughout our country.
Everything came full circle in this episode. I sincerely hope you do more episodes of the Burger Bucket List, but if this is the final episode, it was absolutely a fitting farewell to an amazing series.
Best episode this far. Lot of very humble people in Oklahoma by the sounds of it. ❤
Marty seems like an absolute sweetheart. Man deserves every good thing that comes his way.
Being an Okie from the Meers area I talk about the seismic burger wherever I go. It's great to see the restaurant get some coverage
Where my Okies at. 🤘💀🤘
This is definitely one of my favorite shows uncle motz and cousin Alvin keeping the American traditions of burgers alive and I am 100 behind this thank you and I need to go to the restaurant George is opening
Uncle and cousin? K. Lololol
Marty seems like a real deal, salt of the earth, respectable and respectful gentleman. I've got to get out to Oklahoma to meet 'em.
I like to make and eat my own burgers when I watch this show to truly share the appreciation. Burgers are indeed one of the tastiest foods there is. It's one food I don't think i ever get tired of.
Marty seems like such an awesome guy! This whole episode was great!
This is some of the best food content I've seen. Best episode of the burger show. Keep the trip going!!
And Marty thanked God, how humble. Thanks
I never thought a burger show would make me cry.
I live in Texas and Marty makes me want to drive 8 hours just to try Sid’s dinner. He seems like such a genuine guy, I pray many blesses over his life.
Marty from Sid's is the best person. What a gem. Excellent production!
A few years ago my wife and I moved across the country, and I had hoped to hit a handful of burger places along the way. Dyer's in Memphis, a slugburger in northern Mississippi, etc.
The Oklahoma fried onion burger from Sid's is the only one we ended up timing correctly to be able to get, and I'm so glad that we stopped. We sat outside under that little pavilion to the left of the restaurant so we could keep an eye on our cats in the car while we ate.
Thanks to George I now have a burger bucket list, and this was the first one I got to cross off!
I remember when I was a kid and we would drive from OKC to Enid to visit our Great Grandma and we would always stop for the burgers at Sid's .
I live in Colorado now and I would happily drive back just for their burgers !!❤
One of my favorite shows on TH-cam 💛💛💛💛💛
I'd love to go to all of these places, especially Sid's! Those onion burgers look absolutely perfect!
I've been to them all. I'm a local here in OKC. Sid's is great but don't sleep on Robert's Grill which they mentioned but didn't go to. Also here in OKC is Nick's Burger which is considered top five in the world.
We finally got to enjoy our first real burger day festival in the 4 years we've lived here locally. I've had Johnnie's and tonight we went over to Sids after my wife and I watched this episode. The owner's daughter and staff were delightful, the burgers delicious, and the fries plentiful!
"You put your daddy's name on something, you are going to do the best you can!" Wise words my guy
More episode like this! Motz is a legend
I live in Norman, and I go to OU. Have a few friends that are Thetas, and I’m not sure that they know that there’s a world famous burger named after their sorority.
I’ve been to Johnnie’s and it’s top tier, but I’ll be hitting the other 2 spots soon.
My wife is from El Reno, and I've met Marty a few times. He is even more humble, kinder, and more gracious than you see here!
It truly warms my heart that so many have recognized how great he is in the comments
As an Oklahoma, I love how you went to every spot that has a significant burger that would make my top 5 burgers of all time and they are all in the same state
Perfectly produced video. The outtakes are 10/10
That Caesar Burger... All in one meal...
Now I need to grab a burger for lunch... 🤤
The Ceasar Burger at Johnnies is a KILLER. Highly recommended. So is Sid's.
In the first minute of this vide there is more solid videography than most movies these days.
Watching Marty hand George the trowel and telling him it's his turn is just too heart warming. You know that was a great moment for him.