While the Office Burger's creator, head chef and Father's Office owner Sang Yoon,[3] has long denied revealing the exact ingredients of the burger, in 2001, Yoon did reveal that the burger patty was a combination of sirloin, chuck and dry-aged New York steak trim.[4]
Others in the media have attempted to deduce the exact recipe of the Office Burger themselves, speculating the burger is made with an amalgam of dry-aged beef, blue cheese and Gruyère cheese, caramelized onions, applewood bacon[1] compote and served on a toasted oblong shaped[5] French baguette.[6][7]
In regards to the creation of the Office Burger, Yoon has been dubbed "the mastermind of one of the country's best burgers."[8] Yoon has also said the Office Burger was greatly influenced by French onion soup, one of Yoon's most favorite dishes[9] and Yoon's favorite steak, ribeye, dry-aged from Peter Luger Steak House.[10]
No-modification policy
Sang Yoon has a no-modification policy for the Office Burger that will not allow substitutions or add-ons of any kind such as ketchup.[11] When asked about the no ketchup Office Burger policy Yoon explained "It just doesn't need ketchup. I didn't realize that would be so controversial."[8]
The no-modification policy applies to all food served at Father's Office.[12]
Delivery
In 2020, it was announced that the Office Burger would now be available for home delivery.[13]
Reviews
Esquire magazine called the Office Burger "one of the best burgers in the world."[14]
Bon Appétit magazine said, "Yes, it's messy. Yes, it's a little dated. (Father's Office has been serving up this burger since 2000.) And yes, my stomach hurts after wolfing down the whole thing in a matter of minutes. But also: None of that matters because the Office Burger is perfect."[1]
