Hans Im Glück

Hans Im Glück
362 Orchard Road

9 Raffles Place
#01-01 Republic Plaza

1 Harbourfront Walk
#01-57 VivoCity

71 Boat Quay

https://hansimglueck-burgergrill.sg/

Grünes Gold With Multigrain Bun, Sauteed Button Mushrooms (SGD $20)

Nutritious, Delicious German Burgers

(Ratings: On a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 = Worst and 10 = Best)
Overall: 8
Ambience & Setting: 9
Food & Beverage: 8
Service: 6
Value for Money: 8
Spent about SGD $27 per person.

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Hailing from Neuhausen-Nymphenburg, Munich, Bavaria, Germany, where it's been established since February 2010, Hans Im Glück made its foray into Asia with the opening of their first outlet in Singapore back in July 2018. Inspired by the titular character Hans Im Glück of the German fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm, founder-couple Thomas and Gunilla Hirschberger set out to offer healthy, nutritious burgers, in a fairy tale setting across all their restaurants worldwide. And just like the character of the story, the place welcomes you to leave your burdens, and journey on happily.

Ambience at Hans Im Glück channels the whimsical setting of a fairy tale. Warm spotlights overhead cast a soft glow on sturdy, German-made oak wood furniture, which are decently comfortable for lingering meals. About 180 imported birch logs and plants have been installed throughout the restaurant, recreating the feel of a German forest. Ample natural light streams through, lending a cozy, calming feel that is perfect for winding down.

Service at Hans Im Glück is friendly and polite, though interaction is limited and transactional in nature. Staff are quick to greet and seat guests, but with prevailing safety and hygiene measures, ordering is completely digital. The menu is clear and has good descriptions, so there is little need for the staff to have product knowledge. I note they clean up quickly when diners leave, and order fulfilment takes between 10 to 20 minutes.

Food at Hans Im Glück is focused on German style burgers and sides, with accompanying German beers and wine. Healthy and nutritious, with options for gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan, the burgers at Hans Im Glück are tasty and delicious, packed with fresh ingredients. I like that they offer a choice of burger buns. Portions are large for individuals. Prices are comparable to a cafe, budget about SGD $27 per person.

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Hans Im Glück Exterior

Hans Im Glück Interior

Forest Decor

Seating

Love the feel of the carved wooden condiment tray. The German Barbecue Sauce is creamy thick with bold tangy sour sweet flavour. The unique Orange Mustard Sauce has a mellow zesty fruity sweet sour flavour, with a thick creamy texture. The Happy Fries Mayonnaise is creamy thick with a milder milky sweet flavour than regular mayonnaise, lingering with a hint of savoury notes on the palate.

Utensils, Barbecue Sauce, Orange Mustard Sauce, Happy Fries Mayonnaise

The Coin is used to redeem a beverage, either coffee or tea, on your subsequent visit. It features the titular character of the German fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm.

The Coin

Mugs of German Draught Beers. The Helles Lager (SGD $15) has a mild, elegant taste of malts and hops with a soft sweet flavour. The Weissbier Wheat Beer (SGD $15) has a bright, refreshing taste of grains and hops with a full sweet flavour.

German Draught Beers

Helles Lager (SGD $15)

Weissbier Wheat Beer (SGD $15)

The Eistee Iced Lemon Tea Forest Berry Cucumber (SGD $6) has a pleasant blend of black tea, lemon, strawberry, raspberry, and cucumber. This has bright fruity zesty vegetal sweet sour earthy flavour, complex and distinct.

Eistee Iced Lemon Tea Forest Berry Cucumber (SGD $6)

The Original Mint Elderflower Thirst Quencher (SGD $6) has a refreshing blend of soda water, mint leaves, and elderflower syrup. The result is a bright and clean feel to the beverage, with herbal floral sweet flavour, nice.

Original Mint Elderflower Thirst Quencher (SGD $6)

Loved the Fritten / Fries, Thick-Cut (SGD $8), which have a slight crisp exterior that yields to reveal a fluffy interior. These fries have good starchy sweet salty flavour, with that familiar taste of potatoes. Good!

Fritten / Fries, Thick-Cut (SGD $8)

The Süßkartoffel-Pommes / Sweet Potato Fries (SGD $8) are decent enough, with the long straight sweet potato fries having a slight crisp texture and bold sweet savoury flavour. I like that it doesn't go limp. Worth ordering!

Süßkartoffel-Pommes / Sweet Potato Fries (SGD $8)

The Ringelrein / Beer-Battered Onion Rings (SGD $10) was excellent, with the large tender white onion rings coated in a crisp beer batter. You'll get the soft crunch, followed by the juicy satifying bite, releasing the lovely sweet savoury salty flavours within. Highly recommended!

Ringelrein / Beer-Battered Onion Rings (SGD $10)

The Heldentat / Feat Platter (SGD $22) is a platter for the undecided, offering a small sampling of most of their side dishes. Besides the Fritten / Fries, Thick-Cut; the Süßkartoffel-Pommes / Sweet Potato Fries; and the Ringelrein / Beer-Battered Onion Rings; there's also the Kikeriki / Chicken Wings. These spiced-batter chicken winglets and drumlets have a lovely juicy crunch to texture, with bold spice savoury salty flavour. Interestingly, there's a side of cream cheese for dipping, contrasting the other ingredients in taste. Worth ordering!

Heldentat / Feat Platter (SGD $22)

Kikeriki / Chicken Wings

Kikeriki / Chicken Wings

The Birkenwald With Multigrain Bun, Egg (SGD $21) features a thick tender juicy minced beef patty, layered with crisp fresh lettuce, crunchy red onions, juicy sun-ripened tomatoes, tender button mushrooms, and with an additional soft egg, within soft multigrain burger buns with creamy scallion sour cream sauce, and the signature house sauce. This has bold meaty vegetal sour sweet savoury eggy earthy grainy flavour, nicely satisfying. Good!

Birkenwald With Multigrain Bun, Egg (SGD $21)

Birkenwald With Multigrain Bun, Egg

Birkenwald With Multigrain Bun, Egg

Birkenwald With Multigrain Bun, Egg

The Scharfrichter Naked (SGD $16) features a thick tender juicy minced beef patty, layered with crisp fresh lettuce, crunchy red onions, juicy sun-ripened tomatoes, tender button mushrooms, crisp rocket leaves / arugula, without any burger buns, dressed with a thin 3-pepper sauce, and the signature house sauce. This has a distinct fiery sharp spicy meaty savoury vegetal bitter earthy herbal flavour, with a slight lingering burn. Good!

Scharfrichter Naked (SGD $16)

Scharfrichter Naked

The Grünes Gold With Multigrain Bun, Sauteed Button Mushrooms (SGD $20) features a thick tender juicy minced beef patty, layered with crisp fresh lettuce, crunchy red onions, juicy sun-ripened tomatoes, pliant aged cheddar cheese slices, and with additional tender button mushrooms, within soft multigrain burger buns with chunky avocado mash, and the signature house sauce. This has mellow vegetal grainy earthy sweet savoury salty flavour, with a refreshing feel on the palate. Highly recommended!

Grünes Gold With Multigrain Bun, Sauteed Button Mushrooms (SGD $20)

Grünes Gold With Multigrain Bun, Sauteed Button Mushrooms

The Elsasser With Sourdough Bun, Egg (SGD $20) features a thick tender juicy minced beef patty, layered with crisp fresh lettuce, crunchy red onions, juicy sun-ripened tomatoes, creamy brie cheese, and with an additional soft egg, within chewy sourdough burger buns with juicy lingonberry sauce, and the signature house sauce. This has robust fruity vegetal sour sweet savoury salty eggy bready flavour, complex yet satisfying. Highly recommended!

Elsasser With Sourdough Bun, Egg (SGD $20)

Elsasser With Sourdough Bun, Egg

Elsasser With Sourdough Bun, Egg

Elsasser With Sourdough Bun, Egg

The classic Hans Im Glück With Multigrain Bun (SGD $19) is probably the most straightforward burger here, a menu staple. It features a thick tender juicy minced beef patty, layered with crisp fresh lettuce, crunchy red onions, juicy sun-ripened tomatoes, crisp rocket leaves / arugula, wispy prosciutto di crudo / parma ham, and soft parmesan cheese, within soft multigrain burger buns with balsamic creme, and the signature house sauce. This has comforting meaty vegetal savoury sweet sour bitter salty grainy flavour, homely and familiar. Good!

Hans Im Glück With Multigrain Bun (SGD $19)

Hans Im Glück With Multigrain Bun

Hans Im Glück With Multigrain Bun

The vegetarian Wohlfein With Multigrain Bun, Egg (SGD $18) feels healthy, and almost makes you forget meat. It features a thick tender moist mashed walnut patty, layered with crisp fresh lettuce, crunchy red onions, juicy sun-ripened tomatoes, pliant aged cheddar cheese slices, crunchy walnuts, and with an additional soft egg, within soft multigrain burger buns with juicy lingonberry sauce, and the signature house sauce. This has strong nutty fruity vegetal sweet earthy herbal eggy flavour, wholesome and unique. Good!

Wohlfein With Multigrain Bun, Egg (SGD $18)

Wohlfein With Multigrain Bun, Egg

Wohlfein With Multigrain Bun, Egg

Wohlfein With Multigrain Bun, Egg

The Pfannekuchen Von Der Rolle (SGD $12) is a classic German pancake dessert, where the pfannekuchen is medium-thin and spongy, just slightly thicker than a crepe, and has a satisfying chew. Dusted with icing sugar, the natural grainy sweet flavour of the pancakes are enhanced with the accompanying apple compote, creamy and thick with bright fruity sweet flavour. A scoop of creamy smooth vanilla ice cream with bold floral sweet milky flavour completes. Highly recommended!