Of course, this may depend on the size of your bun as what you probably don't want is flaps of smash burger wafting around ...

Dishes include hot honey chicken ($16) and smoked pork ($16) sandwiches; "Roulette Wings" ($16); pork belly bao buns ($16), cheesesteak egg rolls ($14); steak frites ($28), wild boar Bolognese ($ ...

America is a hamburger-loving populace. Within the last decade, however, there's been an undeniable shift away from large, jaw-unhinging burgers towards stacks boasting slimmer characteristics ...

and the bun is resilient in the face of ketchup and mayo. But until other fast food chains step up their game, Smashburger reigns supreme.

Smashing the meat makes the patty wider, allowing more of it to cook on the griddle. Searing it adds flavor and locks in juices.