Q&A with new Steak ‘n Shake owners

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Steak ‘n Shake, a chain with more 500 locations across the country, opened its first area restaurant on Oct. 15 at 2520 W. Main Street in Jeffersonville. (Katie Kohler/ MONTCO.Today)

By Katie Kohler

On Monday, October 22nd I sat down for a MONTCO.Today exclusive interview with Jolly Sikka, President of Ramy Enterprises and Steak ‘n Shake General Manager Vishal Joseph. The dining room, which has views of an open kitchen began to fill for dinner and the drive-thru welcomed those who preferred to take their food to-go.

Like Steak ‘n Shake’s signature milkshakes, it came with a tasty ending of  dinner consisting of a Prime Steak Burger, thin ‘n crispy fries, and yes, a chocolate and vanilla milkshake.

Steak ‘n Shake, a chain with more 500 locations across the country, opened its first area restaurant on October 15th at 2520 West Main Street in Jeffersonville. Sikka, the owner, also notes that a Warminster location will be opening next month.

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There are a lot of pizza and cheesesteak places in the area. What makes you think Steak ‘n Shake will do well?

Jolly Sikka  – I know there are places like Burger King and McDonalds around. Steak ‘n Shake is a popular nationwide franchise. The burgers we serve are prime sirloin meat. They are not like the other average burgers. The other restaurants, they are fast food. This is good food, served fast. It’s in between a Red Robin and a McDonalds. I thought it would be a fit for the area.

What makes your burgers special?

Vishal Joseph – Our burgers come from pure sirloin meat. We don’t make-and-keep. It’s fresh to order.

Sikka – The wait time might be a few seconds more compared to the make-and-keep, but I think our burgers are a lot fresher and taste better compared to a McDonalds or Burger King.

What are you most excited about?

Sikka – We are excited about our customer service, milkshakes, our Prime Burgers. The customers seem to love it. We’ve gotten a huge response.

What is the best compliment you can get?

Sikka – That they came in, liked the food, the ambiance and they leave with a happy face.

What is your favorite item on the menu?

Sikka – The Prime Steak Burger. It’s  6 oz. patty, brioche bun, American cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onion and pickles

There are about a dozen milkshakes on the menu. Some are classic and some are specialty like Butterfinger, Nutella and Oreo Mint. What is your favorite milkshake?

Joseph– Strawberry and M&Ms.

When you think burger you think fries. Tell me about Steak ‘n Shakes’.

Sikka – The fries are awesome. The fries are made fresh. They are shoestring fries and can come seasoned (parmesan cheese ‘n herb, Cajun). We also have chili cheese fries.

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