Best Of Singapore Hawkers & Casual Dining: Burger
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Nothing was sponsored, we visited as regular paying customers. Photos in this post were taken between 2000 and 2024 (across 24 years!), as such, the quality of photos varies drastically due to advances in camera technology. Mobile smartphones were in their infancy and had yet to become widespread.
Also Known As:
Burger, Hamburger, Cheeseburger
Average Price Per Serving:
SGD $4 - $30
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List in alphabetical order - click the links to jump to entry
- 1. Ashes Burnnit
- 2. Burger King
- 3. Carl's Jr.
- 4. Fatboy's The Burger Bar
- 5. Five Guys
- 6. Hans Im Glück / SERVUS German Burger Grill
- 7. McDonald's
- 8. Nothing But Cheese Burger (NBCB)
- 9. Shake Shack
- 10. Three Buns By Potato Head
- 11. Two Blur Guys
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Description:
The Burger is a Singaporean American dish that consists of a variety of meat, vegetables, and other ingredients, dressed with condiments, between 2 buns. Also known as Hamburger, or Cheeseburger, the Burger is usually priced around SGD $4 - $30 per serving. The name of the Burger is usually derived, either from its primary ingredients, an iconic location, a famous real or fictional person or character, or from popular culture. The Burger is a popular choice of meal for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
A Burger always features at least 2 buns (or more), never using regular sliced bread or toasted bread, unlike sandwiches (of which Burgers are a subset). The Burger buns are almost always wheat flour buns, though brioche buns, muffins, potato buns, and charcoal buns are common as well, carrying bready sweet savoury flavour with a soft fluffy texture. They may or may not be toasted. Most buns are usually studded with either white or black sesame seeds, lending a crunch to texture with a gentle nutty earthy flavour.
The fillings for a Burger vary widely. The most common ingredients include some combination of the following; tender minced beef patty with smoky meaty savoury salty flavour, tender boneless chicken breast or thigh with smoky meaty sweet savoury flavour, tender fish patty (Alaskan pollock, salmon, tuna, cod, halibut, dory) with sweet savoury flavour, juicy seafood patty (shrimp / prawns, crab) with sweet savoury briny salty flavour, crisp lettuce with vegetal sweet flavour, juicy tomato with vegetal sweet flavour, bouncy grilled mushrooms (portobello, button, shiitake), crisp fresh red onions with vegetal spice sour sweet flavour, tender caramelised white onions with vegetal sweet salty flavour, soft American cheese or cheddar cheese with cheesy milky salty flavour, soft fried chicken egg with eggy sweet savoury flavour, creamy mayonnaise with milky sweet flavour, thick barbecue sauce with smoky sour savoury sweet flavour, smooth tomato ketchup with vegetal sweet sour flavour, or thick mustard with sour savoury spice flavour. There are hundreds of possible combinations of ingredients for a Burger.
Opinions differ on how to define a well-built Burger. Some claim that it has to be messy, with ingredients and condiments falling out as you eat, while others claim that it should hold nicely together whilst eating. There should be a balanced ratio of ingredients and condiments, with the best Burgers offering a combination of flavours and textures. The Burger should also be sufficiently tall and wide, and visually appealing.
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1. Ashes Burnnit
@ 26 Teck Whye Lane #01-180
Opening Hours: Daily 11:30am – 3pm, 4:30pm – 8:30pm
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Burger (SGD $11.90) @ Ashes Burnnit.
Founded in September 2019 by Lee Syafiq, this Muslim-owned burger joint serves up delicious minced beef smash burgers, epitomised by their signature Ashes Cheese Burger.
Sandwiched between fluffy soft charcoal infused burger buns with bready earthy savoury flavour, is a bed of crisp lettuce with vegetal sweet flavour. Stacked with dual minced beef smashed patties which are juicy tender with meaty savoury salty flavour.
Layered with gooey melted cheddar cheese and the creamy house sauce for added cheesy salty spice flavour, slight kick of heat. Incredibly messy yet satisfying.
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2. Burger King
@ FairPrice Hub, 1 Joo Koon Circle #01-49
Opening Hours: Mon - Fri 7am – 10pm, Sat - Sun 8am – 10pm
@ Marina Bay Link Mall, 8A Marina Boulevard #B2-03
Opening Hours: Mon - Fri 8am – 8:30pm, Closed Sat - Sun
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Burger (SGD $11.40) @ Burger King.
Established by David Edgerton and James McLamore in 1954 in Miami, Florida, United States Of America, Burger King Corporation now has over 19,000 outlets in 121 countries.
The Ultimate Angus Beef Classic (SGD $11.40) is a premium take on their iconic Whopper burger. Buttery soft brioche burger buns stacked with crisp red onions, juicy tomato, crisp batavia lettuce, thick barbecue sauce, soft American cheese, crunchy turkey bacon, and a hefty juicy tender angus beef patty. Has bready sweet vegetal sour zesty tangy cheesy salty meaty savoury smoky flavour, yum.
The Double Mushroom Swiss Croissan'wich With Egg & Chicken Sausage (SGD $9.70) is a satisfying breakfast burger. Buttery soft croissan'wich stacked with dual juicy tender turkey sausage patty, fluffy egg omelette scramble, soft Swiss cheese, and bouncy sautéed button mushrooms. Has bready sweet vegetal earthy eggy savoury meaty salty smoky flavour, delicious.
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3. Carl's Jr.
@ KAP Mall, 9 King Albert Park #01-06
Opening Hours: Mon - Fri 11am – 10pm, Sat - Sun 10am – 10pm
@ SingPost Centre, 10 Eunos Road 8 #03-105
Opening Hours: Daily 10am – 10pm
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Burger (SGD $19.40) @ Carl's Jr..
Founded by Carl and Margaret Karcher in Anaheim, California, United States Of America in 1941, Carl's Jr. restaurants has over 3,800 outlets across 43 countries.
The Chili Cheese Angus Beef Burger (SGD $19.40) features soft wheat burger buns, juicy tender 100% chargrilled angus beef patty, chunky beef chili meat gravy, soft cheddar cheese, juicy tomato, crisp red onions, crunchy dill pickles, and creamy mustard. Has bready sweet meaty savoury spice cheesy salty vegetal sour earthy zesty tangy flavour, nice. Tends to get messy towards the end.
The Hand Breaded B.L.T. Chicken (SGD $15.90) features soft sesame seed wheat burger buns, chunky tender hand-breaded chicken fillet, crisp pork bacon rashers, juicy tomato, crisp lettuce, and creamy mayonnaise. Has bready sweet meaty savoury salty vegetal milky smoky flavour, tasty. Feels rather wholesome.
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4. Fatboy's The Burger Bar
@ 187 Upper Thomson Road
Opening Hours: Daily 12pm – 11pm
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Burger (SGD $25) @ Fatboy's The Burger Bar.
Founded by brothers Kennie and Bernie Tay in September 2009, this speciality burger store offers a build-your-own concept, alongside made-to-order burgers, all creatively named.
The Burgatory 2.0 (SGD $22) burger is aptly named. Between fluffy sesame seed wheat burger buns is stacked juicy tender grilled minced beef patty, crunchy jalapenos, gooey melted cheddar cheese, chunky beef chili con carne gravy, bouncy sauteéd button mushrooms, and crisp red onions. Garnished with 2 whole bird's eye red chilies, arrayed like horns. Carries bold bready nutty sweet smoky meaty savoury vegetal sour earthy cheesy salty spicy flavour, the fiery heat building and lingering on the palate. Hot.
The Ono Ono (SGD $25) burger has fluffy sesame seed wheat burger buns stacked with juicy tender grilled chorizo pork sausage patty, juicy grilled pineapple, gooey melted Swiss cheese, crunchy coleslaw (carrot, purple cabbage), crispy pork bacon rashers, and creamy honey mustard sauce. Carries enticing bready nutty sweet smoky meaty savoury vegetal fruity sour cheesy salty spice honeyed flavour, with a tropical beach vibe. Chill.
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5. Five Guys
@ Plaza Singapura, 68 Orchard Road #01-32
Opening Hours: Daily 11am – 10pm
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Burger (SGD $21) @ Five Guys.
Founded by Jerry and Janie Murrell in Arlington, Virginia, United States Of America, in 1986, Five Guys Enterprises operates over 1,700 outlets across 25 countries. The brand is named for the couple's 5 sons - Jim, Matt, Chad, Ben, and Tyler, all of whom run the business today.
The classic Cheese Burger With Add-Ons (SGD $21) feature fluffy sesame seed burger buns, dual juicy tender fresh minced beef patties, and gooey melted American cheese.
Add-ons of your choice are complimentary, here, I opted for crisp lettuce, crunchy dill pickles, juicy tomato, creamy mayonnaise, thick barbecue sauce, rich tomato ketchup, and crisp red onions.
Carries bready nutty sweet meaty salty savoury vegetal sour tangy zesty cheesy smoky milky flavours. It's greasy, messy, decadent, and oh so satisfying, a comfort meal that ticks all the boxes.
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6. Hans Im Glück / SERVUS German Burger Grill
@ VivoCity, 1 Harbourfront Walk #01-57
Opening Hours: Daily 11am – 11pm
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Burger (SGD $26.80) @ Hans Im Glück / SERVUS German Burger Grill.
Hailing from Munich, Germany, where founder Thomas Hieschberger established this speciality German burger restaurant in 2010. Formerly known as Hans Im Glück since their opening in Singapore in July 2018, they rebranded to SERVUS German Burger Grill in November 2024.
The Landgockel (SGD $26.80), meaning 'Country Rooster', has chewy sourdough burger buns, tender chewy grilled chicken breast, bouncy sauteéd button mushrooms, wobbly sunny side up egg, crisp lettuce, crisp red onions, juicy tomato, and thin mushroom gravy. Has bready sour meaty sweet savoury vegetal earthy eggy salty flavour.
The Wohlfein (SGD $25.80), meaning 'Well Home', has soft multigrain burger buns, tender crisp walnut patty, juicy lingonberries, crunchy walnuts, soft aged cheddar cheese, crisp lettuce, crisp red onions, juicy tomato, and sticky lingonberry sauce. Has bready nutty earthy fruity sweet cheesy salty savoury vegetal bitter sour flavour.
The Hans Im Glück / Rabauke (SGD $26.80), meaning 'Rascal', has chewy sourdough burger buns, tender juicy minced beef patty, soft parmesan cheese, stringy pork parma ham / prosciutto, crisp rocket leaves / arugula, crisp lettuce, crisp red onions, juicy tomato, and creamy balsamic vinegar cream. Has bready sour cheesy salty smoky meaty savoury vegetal bitter herbal sweet milky flavour.
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7. McDonald's
@ 267 Serangoon Avenue 3 #01-37
Opening Hours: Daily 24 Hours
@ 120 Pasir Ris Central #01-12
Opening Hours: Daily 24 Hours
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Burger (SGD $10.20) @ McDonald's.
Founded by Richard and Maurice McDonald in San Bernardini, California, United States Of America in 1940, and later expanded by Ray Kroc, the McDonald's Corporation has over 40,000 outlets across 120 countries.
The Double Filet-O-Fish (SGD $8) burger has fluffy wheat burger buns, stacked with dual tender flaky Alaskan pollock fish fillet, soft American cheese, and chunky tartar sauce. Has bready sweet savoury cheesy salty tangy sour zesty milky flavour.
The Double Quarter Pounder With Cheese (SGD $10.20) burger has fluffy sesame seed wheat burger buns, stacked with dual tender juicy grilled minced beef quarter pound patties, crisp white onions, soft American cheese, crunch dill pickles, creamy mustard, and rich tomato ketchup. Has bready sweet nutty meaty salty savoury vegetal sour earthy tangy zesty spice cheesy flavour.
The McSpicy With Cheese (SGD $9.60) burger has fluffy sesame seed wheat burger buns, stacked with chunky juicy crispy battered chicken thigh fillet, crisp lettuce, soft American cheese, and creamy mayonnaise. Has bready sweet nutty meaty spice savoury salty vegetal milky cheesy flavour.
The McGriddles Stack (SGD $8.15) is a seasonal breakfast burger offered twice per year in Singapore for a limited time. The soft maple flavoured griddle pancakes replace the burger buns, stacked with dual tender chewy chicken sausage patties, wobbly sunny side up egg, soft American cheese, and dual crisp turkey bacon rashers. Has bready honeyed sweet meaty savoury salty eggy cheesy flavour.
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8. Nothing But Cheese Burger (NBCB)
@ Orchard Central, 181 Orchard Road #04-23
Opening Hours: Daily 11:30am – 9pm
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Burger (SGD $24.60) @ Nothing But Cheese Burger (NBCB).
Selling 'vulgarly good cheeseburgers', this tongue-in-cheek brand was founded by Tommy Wong in February 2022, born out of a desire to satisfy his wife's Janice then-pregnancy cravings for cheeseburger.
The DCB (SGD $24.60), or 'Double Cheese Burger' has fluffy brioche burger buns, dual tender juicy 110g minced beef patties, crisp lettuce, juicy tomato, gooey melted cheddar cheese, crisp white onions, crunchy dill pickles, and a creamy secret house sauce. Messy with big bready sweet meaty savoury cheesy salty vegetal sour tangy earthy flavour.
The WTF (SGD $11.45), or 'What The Fish' burger has fluffy brioche burger buns, large tender flaky crisp battered dory fish fillet, gooey melted cheddar cheese, and a creamy tartar sauce. Luscious with mellow bready sweet savoury salty cheesy milky sour tangy flavour.
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9. Shake Shack
@ Jewel Changi Airport, 78 Airport Boulevard #02-256
Opening Hours: Daily 8:30am – 10pm
@ Great World, 1 Kim Seng Promenade #01-101
Opening Hours: Daily 11am – 9:30pm
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Burger (SGD $29.80) @ Shake Shack.
Established by Danny Meyer and Randy Garutti in Madison Square Park, Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States Of America, in July 2004, Shake Shack now operates over 500 outlets in 20 countries. The brand opened in Singapore in April 2019, attracting long queues, and now has 10 outlets across the city-state.
The Double ShackBurger (SGD $29.80) has fluffy crisp toasted potato burger buns, crisp lettuce, crunchy white onions, crunchy dill pickles, juicy tomato, dual tender juicy angus minced beef patties, gooey American cheese, crisp apple wood smoked pork bacon rashers, and creamy house sauce. Carries smoky bready sweet vegetal sour earthy meaty savoury cheesy salty zesty tangy flavour. Way too large to get a proper mouthful around it, starts to get messy towards the end.
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10. Three Buns By Potato Head
@ 36 Keong Saik Road
Opening Hours: Daily 12pm – 11pm
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Burger (SGD $25) @ Three Buns By Potato Head.
Founded by Ronald Akili and Jason Gunawan in Jakarta, Indonesia in 2009, this lifestyle brand opened in Singapore in June 2014.
The Smokin' B-Boy burger is a classic, with soft crisp toasted demi brioche burger buns, tender juicy Tasmanian vintage beef patty, soft smoked apple wood cheddar cheese, crunchy beer and treacle infused streaky pork bacon rashers, crisp battered white onion strings, thick barbecue ketchup sauce, and creamy smoked mayonnaise. Decadent with robust smoky bready sweet meaty savoury salty cheesy vegetal sour tangy zesty earthy milky flavour. Messy as you bite through.
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11. Two Blur Guys
@ 387 Jalan Besar
Opening Hours: Daily 12pm – 10pm
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Burger (SGD $21.90) @ Two Blur Guys.
Founded in June 2012 by Max Tung and Anthony Koh, this speciality burger store serves up hearty fusion renditions.
The Extreme Cheese Burger features soft wholemeal burger buns, large tender juicy minced beef patty, juicy tomato, crisp white onions, and 4 types of gooey melted cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, gruyere, nacho cheese sauce). Carries a righteous bready sweet smoky meaty savoury vegetal sour cheesy earthy salty flavour, yummy.
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