I’m a carnivore and would definitely notice the difference in a Pepsi challenge of the patties themselves, but the overall taste and presentation make this place pull ahead of all the meat-based alternatives.
I feel like we’ve crossed a threshold. This was literal sci-fi just a couple of years ago.
It's honestly more exciting to see where we're going to do once we're at "seamless replica" and can start playing with the capability to make brand new things.
I've tried several Beyond burgers at various restaurants, and all of them were the worst burgers I've ever had. Dry, tasteless, and chewy - absolutely nothing like real meat. Do a degree that I question if they're all being prepared wrong.
So yeah, if you cook a beyond pattie to the same visual cues as a regular burger in a restaurant in that way, it'll dry out. The instructions on the package are all that's needed. Oil, hot pan, 4 minutes on each side without moving it around and done.