08-07-2025
New burger joint opens in heart of city
A NEW burger joint has opened up in the heart of the city and, if you like your patties smashed, it could be the place for you.
Smashing Stack opened on Friday, June 27 and, after a slow beginning, its owner is proud that his blood, sweat, and tears are paying off.
"I've lived in Salisbury for years, and I wanted to offer something different," said Kai White, the owner.
Mr White said it was "smash burgers" that gave him an edge on his burger-flipping rivals. He said: "There's only one other place that does them. We got the idea from Hungary.
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"I know it's an American thing, but I spent a lot of time in Hungary, and there's a company, 'Simon's Burgers', that took off there."
He continued: "The way it's cooked, the burger caramelises on the outside and locks in the flavour. There's no seasoning, no extra ingredients, just the beef."
Despite only being 29, the businessman has years of experience in food and hospitality, having worked in some Salisbury hotels and for household names, like Domino's - where he was an area manager.
He said: "I've always worked in hospitality, and I used to work in hotels. I want to do something for myself instead of working for other people."
He took the plunge to open his takeaway restaurant after Lee's Fish Bar closed. Mr White said: "The opportunity came up and we said, 'Let's go for it.'"
The name of the restaurant has no particular significance. According to the owner, he "thought it was quite a nice name."
It is also the name of the takeaway joint's signature burger, the 'Smashing Stack Burger', which has three patties, "triple cheese" and bacon.
Asked if, a week in, he was still sure of his choice to open his own business, Mr White said he was "happy."
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He said: "It's been painful and a lot of work, but it's been alright since the refurb. It took a lot of hard work to get it where I wanted it to be.
"There were a lot of late nights spent getting it ready. Come and give us a try and let us know what you think.
"We've had really good feedback."
Smashing Stack can be found at 37 Milford Street, Salisbury, SP1 2AP. It is open Sunday to Thursday from 4pm until 10.30pm, and 4pm until 3.30am on Fridays and Saturdays.
