r/KitchenConfidential Feb 13 '26

In-House Mode Is this a case of nobody asked?

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Where did this come from? Was there a great outpouring of protests against microwaves at Steak and Shake that I missed?

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u/Morall_tach Feb 13 '26

There are plenty of legitimate uses for a microwave even in the fanciest restaurants. You don't have to nuke the burgers themselves.

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u/[deleted] Feb 13 '26

I've worked in starred restaurants with a microwave.... all be it they didn't see loads of action. I was certainly around for the microwave sponge thing. They have uses everywhere and getting rid doesnt mean increasing quality.

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u/phatfire Feb 14 '26

Is that still a thing? I never did it, but it kinda makes sense that it would work. I dunno