From the great Roger Ebert's review of "Harold & Kumar Go To White Castle":

Is a slider worth the trouble leaving home and journeying through two states? If you're stoned and have the munchies, as Harold and Kumar are, and if you're in the grip of a White Castle obsession, the answer is clearly yes. The only hamburger worth that much trouble when you're clean and sober is at Steak 'n Shake. Californians believe the burgers at In 'n Out are better, but that is because they do not appreciate the secret of Steak 'n Shake, expressed in its profound credo, "In Sight, It Must Be Right." (Many people believe the names of In 'n Out and Steak 'n Shake perfectly describe the contrast in bedroom techniques between the coast and the heartland.)

Both Steak 'n Shake and In 'n Out make a fine burger. But even though some of my roots are in the Midwest, I think I might have to give the nod to In 'n Out.

Comments

[jonmc]

vidiot, my brother, you are well aware that one of my parents first dates was at the White Castle on Queens Boulevard. So, if for no other reason than being thankful for my existence, you must despite the nobility of steak & shake, give the murdrburgers the nod.

[Vidiot]

I like White Castle (and I like its southern sibling, Krystal, even more.) But there's really no comparison to either Steak 'n' Shake or In 'n' Out.