There’s for sure a similarity in taste but I’d argue it’s kinda a cross between a cheeseburger and a Philly cheesesteak. The chop and cheese being mixed into the chopped meat changes the texture and how it tastes to my mind.

Also gotta remember this is something you get for dirt cheap and is there for you on a drunken walk home after the bars or a quick bite before catching a bus. It’s the cost and availability that makes it famous here.