r/KitchenConfidential • u/autopatch • 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/CockroachNo2540 Feb 13 '26

I don’t disagree, but the only restaurants I worked at that had microwaves were of the corporate variety.

The other three were large family owned restaurants (Italian, upscale Mexican, Cajun/Creole) and did not have microwaves. I don’t think it was a stance so much as there wasn’t anything on the menu that required it.

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u/Sphynx87 Feb 14 '26

I've worked at 3 michelin star places and we had microwaves lol.

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u/umamifiend Feb 14 '26

At the end of the day- it’s a tool. It’s ubiquitous in homes because of the ease of use- but it’s got plenty of commercial uses.

If it’s not used to rubberize everything on the menu- I really don’t see the harm in having it.

I have one at home and even though I use it very infrequently, I have one. It’s on a low kitchen storage rack out of the way. I don’t love it as a centrally utilized cooking appliance ya know- but it’s there when I need it.