News and articles
The Big5 blog brings together articles about burgers, Tex-Mex, American diner culture, local Iasi guides and the stories behind the restaurant.
27 July 2026
Big5 Iasi received Restaurant Guru’s 2026 ‘Best Burgers’, ‘Best Mexican Restaurant’ and ‘Recommended’ distinctions, following its 2023 recognition.
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25 July 2026
Andrei and Teo launch Big5's new video series with crispy wings, Parmesan fries and cheddar sauce. Watch episode one and subscribe.
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November 30, 2025
The story of the diner begins in nineteenth-century America and arrives today in a reinterpreted form at Big5.
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November 30, 2025
The burger started from a simple formula and became a symbol of modern America, the diner, and global comfort food.
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November 30, 2025
An article built around seasonal comfort food and the Big5 burgers that hit the spot on cold days.
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November 30, 2025
A handy read for anyone opening the menu for the first time and wanting quick context on each burger’s style.
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November 13, 2025
An article about community, small gestures, and how a restaurant can build a memory, not just serve food.
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November 13, 2025
What Halloween looks like at Big5: themed decor, art on the walls, "scarily good" burgers, and the perfect autumn atmosphere.
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7 April 2026
Iasi deserves more than a quick stroll through Copou. A local guide to the places that actually matter, from coffee to restaurants, parks to terraces.
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7 April 2026
Monica and Claudiu lived nine years in California. They returned to Iasi in 2020 and opened Big5 American Diner during the pandemic. The story behind the restaurant.
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7 April 2026
The Big5 menu does not stop at burgers. Quesadillas, burritos, nachos and wings complete a Tex-Mex offering that is rare in Iasi.
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7 April 2026
An honest guide to Iasi for first-time visitors. Landmarks, food, transport and the things you only learn from locals.
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