Two FEMAIL reporters went to test out the burger - and tried to find out what is in its secret recipe

It's a thick, flavorsome patty, topped with crisp lettuce and juicy tomato, sandwiched between a quality bun, and was recently named the 'world's best burger'. The really interesting part, however? It is entirely meat-free.

Superiority Burger in New York's East Village has wowed vegans and carnivores alike with its secret combination of plants and 'nutty' base sandwiched between two soft buns. But does it really live up to the hype?

GQ said it was the best burger in the world - despite it being vegan - last month, and the news spread like wildfire.

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Is it really the 'world's best burger'? Two FEMAIL reporters put Superiority Burger's signature patty to the test in order to see if it really lives up to the hype

The vegan: Deni Kirkova, 25, who is a vegan, said that the burger was surprisingly tasty and filling, despite its tiny size, and was a meal in itself, without the addition of her side dishes

Many bloggers and social media users - including meat-eaters - agree that the chunky patty - which contains zero dead animal - is better than any beef burger they've tried.

At $6 (£4) the Superiority Burger comes sandwiched in a bun with iceberg lettuce and tomato on top, plus dill pickle and sauce.

Owner of the joint and ex-hardcore punk drummer, Brooks Headley, keeps the recipe top secret. All we've heard so far from speculating press is that the patty is 'nutty'.

Brooks has said: 'I don't need something indistinguishable from meat in order to feel like I'm eating a hamburger.'

He adds: 'It's not just about the patty. It's the squish of the bun, the crunch of the lettuce and the tang of the ketchup – there's something primally satisfying in all that.'

But while Brooks is obviously pleased as punch with his burger - how does it fare when put to the ultimate taste test by not one but two FEMAIL reporters, one of whom is a vegan, while the other enjoys meat so much she would go as far as calling herself a carnivore?

Popular spot: Superiority Burger's vegetarian and vegan offerings attract legions of hipsters and food-lovers

Woah nelly: Deni was amazed by the hefty size - and height - of the patty

The vegan: Deni Kirkova, 25, from London, is a UK FEMAIL Reporter

On a recent trip to New York, I brought two friends along to Headley's restaurant and ordered three burgers - one for each of us - and an assortment of vegan side dishes.

As we began to tuck in the place was filling up fast and there was soon a queue outside the door.

Upon opening up my foil and paper wrap I was gravely disappointed to find a teeny tiny sandwich not much more than the size of my palm, although what it lacks in width it makes up for in height.

I bit into it and and, 'wow', the patty is thick and soft while the bun is small and sweet.

I chew for a while and debate with my friends what array of ingredients gives it its distinctive flavor.

Sweet treat: Deni is pictured with Superiority Burger's creator, Brooks Headley, while enjoying the eatery's sorbet cheesecake dessert

Plenty on offer: To accompany her burger, Deni ordered a range of salads and a doner kebab-style sloppy mushroom sandwich

We hazarded that it was made with mung beans, quinoa, walnuts, chickpeas and, based on the flavour, onion and carrot purée.

And despite the burger's diminutive size, it took ages to eat. By the time I was halfway through it, I was already quite full.

Once I had finished I couldn't have eaten another bite and my friends agree with me that it's satisfying on all levels being filling, tasty, and worth a 3,459 mile journey from London.

In the name of research we also sampled a doner kebab-style slopping sandwich (incredible) and a sorbet cheesecake dessert with sweet crunchy nutty bits on top (lush).

It left us with such an impression that we were discussing the beauty of the food for the rest of the night.

FINAL RATING: 10/10

Best burger in the world? US Femail reporter Erica Tempesta is pictured with a vegan Superiority Burger, which she picked up at the restaurant and brought back to the office

Popular place: Erica can be seen waiting in line at the tiny East Village restaurant, which only seats about five to six people at a time

Small package: The beloved vegan burger is slightly bigger than a traditional beef slider

The meat-eater: Erica Tempesta, 30, from New York, is a US FEMAIL Reporter

Whether it's made of meat or entirely vegan, there is no way that I would ever turn down the chance to try the 'world's best burger', so I was thrilled when I was asked to sample Superiority Burger's beloved vegan creation.

While I have been a meat eater for almost my entire life, I was a vegetarian for two years in my mid-twenties, so I know plant-based burgers can be delicious when done right.

However, it is difficult for me to believe that a vegan burger can really outshine its meaty counterparts.

Superiority Burger is only a few blocks away from my office and opens at 6pm, so I left work at 5:45pm in the hopes of beating any potential lines.

When I arrived there were only two other people in line, and while my heart wanted to order the vegetarian burger, which includes muenster cheese, I decided to go all out and order the vegan version.

At the counter, the woman taking my order warned me that the burgers are tiny, and while the sides that people were eating all around me looked amazing, I stuck with just the burger so my taste buds wouldn't get overwhelmed.

Moment of truth: When Erica bit into the burger, she immediately tasted the tomato dill pickle topping

Thick and nutty: Erica noted that the burger was thick and the texture was a bit gritty, and while she believes it is a great vegan option, she wouldn't say it is the best burger she has ever had

And while I planned on dining in the restaurant, it is tiny and all the seats were filled, so I took my burger back to the office where I can enjoy it in peace.

The burger is only slightly bigger than a slider, so the woman at the counter was not kidding about its size. When I first bit into it, I immediately tasted the tomato dill pickle, so in that respect it tasted like standard burger with a nuttier texture.

Although I have no problem with a grittier burger, I imagine someone who isn't accustomed to vegetarian options being turned off by the texture.

Overall, the burger was thick and it had a nice flavor, so I would definitely agree that it is a fantastic vegan option.

Meatless burgers can be unappetizing at times, but I would say this is a tasty substitute for beef and would definitely eat it again. With that being said, I wouldn't tout it as the 'best burger in the world'.

And I personally don't see myself paying $6 for a vegan slider every time I have a craving when I can just order an actual burger at one of countless restaurants in New York City.

But the sides did look good, so maybe I will return one day.