BEING the contrary bunch that we are, often when something receives a rave review, we are predisposed to disappointment.

So the heightened sense of anticipation that filled me ahead of a visit to everyone's favourite burger place, was laced with reservation and suspicion.

Would it be more Boo hoos than Boo Koos?

Situated on The Moor, having opened in the middle of last month, it does its level best to lift a quintessentially Cornish building into a sassy American burger bar.

Lots of neon lighting sets the tone and the upbeat, cheery vibe inside gives it a real feelgood factor before you've even considered what to eat or drink.

We sat down to see staff and customers throwing out shapes to the Village People "classic" YMCA, which then made way for some disco classics from ABBA, Bee Gees and any other long-haired pop bands from the 1970s.

Bop while you burger.

My first flirtation with a menu was to clock the myriad ice cream shakes, flavours of which included Reese's Peanut Butter Cups and Kinder Bueno.

It was just past the midday watershed, so I had a beer instead. A Canadian bottled offering called Moosehead. Strong in volume, lacking in taste.

No matter, we hadn't come to drink. I opted for a Mushroom Swiss burger, harnessing memories from two decades ago of Burger King's wondrous creation.

This modern day version contained chestnut mushrooms, sauteed in salt, pepper, thyme and garlic. And Swiss cheese, obviously.

There are three sizes from which to choose - I opted for the "middle" one which was your classic burger size. Ample for lunch.

My partner pursued the sausage route, opting for the BBQ dog (one of five choices). There were also four chicken burger variations including the sinister sounding Pollo El Scorchio.

Breaking Bad, eat your heart out.

My burger was cooked to perfection - still a little pink in the middle (the modern way) but I'm fine with that. No-one likes a dried-up old chew-fest.

It was slightly heavy on the thyme, but not enough to spoil it, while the cheese was very mild in flavour and clung appealingly to the meat (and latterly my chin - not so appealingly).

My partner enjoyed their authentic dog as much for the American mustard as the meat.

We shared some fries, which, in keeping with everything else in Boo Koos, had their own distinctly-flavoured coating, adding an extra twist to the meal as we tried (and failed) to decipher what it was.

The restaurant is cleverly divided into high-sided booths, giving it a genuine diner feel particularly when you cast your eyes upwards at the twinkling beer signs and memorabilia on the walls.

When I did stand up, however, I realised just about every other table was taken. It was very busy for a weekday lunchtime.

Burgers, shakes and fries. That's what Boo Koos does. And it does it brilliantly. No frills, no complications and no delays, just a classic combination of good food delivered in quick time.

If it's a leisurely, discreet lunch that you fancy, don't go.

Key information

Drinks selection: A wide selection of American, Mexican and Canadian beers and a bucket load of ice cream shakes. Cider and wine also.

Our cost (two people, not including drinks): £20.35

Contact: Boo Koos, The Old Post Office, The Moor, Falmouth

Opening times: 11.30am-9pm

Ratings

Atmosphere: 5/5

Décor: 5/5

Food: 4/5

Service: 5/5

Overall: 5/5

Food Standards Agency Food Hygiene Rating: 5/5 (this is for its Helston restaurant - not yet available for Falmouth)

In order to ensure objective reviews, the Mystery Diner is carried out on an independent basis without the prior knowledge of the establishment.