A well made burger is a thing of beauty. The elements are simple enough – bun, patty, toppings, cheese, and sauce – but the possibilities are endless and when it is done right, it comes together to form a masterpiece that is better than the sum of its parts. That’s when you know you’ve got a truly excellent burger.
So on days where your regular burger just doesn’t cut it, where do you go to get your burger fix? We’ve compiled the ultimate Singapore burger directory to help you find the perfect burger joint to satisfy your cravings. Don’t worry, we’ve got some plant-based options for vegans and vegetarians (or anyone, really) too!
DB Bistro & Oyster Bar
Established in 2010 in Marina Bay Sands, DB Bistro & Oyster Bar is best known for its extensive menu of bistro specialties and fresh seafood and oysters from around the world, including its selection of gourmet burgers. At $48, The Original DB Burger—a prime USDA sirloin burger with short ribs and foie gras—is a fan favourite.
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Omakase Burger
Priding itself as “The Most Awarded Gourmet Burger in Singapore” with six locations islandwide, Omakase Burger is known for its ultra-juicy burgers—so juicy that they had to design special wrappers to hold the juices in. Its Ultimate Cheeseburger consists of a quarter pound USDA Choice beef patty, Martin’s Potato Roll, American cheese, tomato and lettuce, topped with applewood smoked bacon, sauteed onions and mushrooms.
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The Goodburger
The Goodburger has been serving delicious plant-based burgers that “taste as good as the real thing” from its humble food truck since 2019, with a mission to drive change for a sustainable future, one burger at a time. One of its most popular burgers priced at just $18 is The Black Tie, made up of an Impossible patty, truffle aioli and rocket. Definitely a must-try for truffle lovers!
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VeganBurg
VeganBurg is the world’s first 100% plant-based burger joint founded in 2010, right here in Singapore! It aims to “inspire and excite the world to choose a plant-based diet as a means of planet restoration” with the opening of its first and only overseas outlet in San Francisco. From just $11.90, its best seller is the Avocado Beetroot Burger, which pairs a crispy GMO-free plant-protein patty with fresh avocado, beetroot, lettuce, Aussie onion and creole tomato.
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Out of the Bun
Located at FoodXchange @ Admiralty, Out of the Bun is known for its fresh ingredients, handcrafted brioche buns, secret sauce, and of course, generous patties that overhang out of the bun, hence its name. In celebration of this year’s national day, it created a new Chilli Crab Burger consisting of suuuuper crispy soft shell crab layered with mayo, lettuce, and chilli crab sauce. You can get it in a special promo set that comes with a drink, waffle fries and a side of spiced mayo from $18.80!
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Three Buns
Not only is Three Buns a restaurant that offers gourmet burgers and crafted cocktails, it also acts as a hub for supporting and building the local creative community, while working closely with international talent from the fields of Art, Music and Fashion. It uses only 100% grass-fed, free-range, hormone and antibiotic-free vintage beef and lamb from Australia and New Zealand, and now features a sustainable menu with a variety of plant-based options. We recommend trying Fun Boy Three, a $25 burger made up of a Tasmanian vintage beef patty, smoked Applewood cheddar, roasted portobello mushroom, garlic miso butter, double ketchup and truffled aioli in a toasted demi brioche bun!
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Working Title
If you’re looking for a place with artisanal coffee, gourmet burgers, grunge brunch and curated furnishing, Working Title is the place to go. At $23.80, its Holy Crab Burger—consisting of a crab and prawn croquette patty, iceberg lettuce, pickled red onion, habanero salsa and aioli sandwiched in between a brioche bun—is our top pick. Not to mention, every burger is served with a side of crispy fries at no additional cost, and you can choose to upsize them for just $1!
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Black Tap
Starting out in New York City, Black Tap made its way to Singapore to open its first and only Asia outlet in 2018. If the name sounds familiar to you, it’s probably because you’ve seen some of its over-the-top CrazyShake milkshakes that went viral on the Internet, heavily loaded with treats like cotton candy, cookies, sweets and even slices of birthday cake. If shakes aren’t your thing, Black Tap specialises in making craft beer and burgers. The All-American Burger—prime burger, lettuce, tomato, pickles, American cheese and a special sauce served on a soft potato bun—is a classic one that you can’t go wrong with. All burgers are served with fries too!
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Wagyu Bites
Wagyu Bites, as the name suggests, uses 100% real pure-blood black A4 Japanese Wagyu beef for all its burgers. Its signature Foie Gras Cheese Burger is made with a juicy Wagyu beef patty, topped with premium foie gras, tomatoes, onions, coral lettuce, cheddar cheese, Echire butter quality buns and its signature burger sauce. It brings you the best of both worlds in a fusion of an American-styled burger with Japanese roots.
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CARNE
Mauro Colagreco, an Italian-Argentine chef who is ranked 1st in the world according to the ranking World 50 Best Restaurants 2019, opened CARNE after perfecting the ideal burger made from premium quality ingredients. Its beef and chimichurri burger made up of a butter bun, 160g natural grass-fed beef, signature chimichurri, smoked scamorza cheese, pickled jalapeno, onion & tomato salsa and local arugula is one that you need to try.
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Fatboy’s
The first Fatboy’s restaurant opened along Upper Thomson Road in 2009, and has since expanded with two more outlets in Holland Village and at Northpoint City. Our favourite is one of its speciality burgers called Fat Basterd—double beef chuck patties, chewy bacon, cheddar cheese, a fried egg and homemade Fatboy’s BBQ sauce on a sesame seed bun.
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HANS IM GLÜCK
From grilled chicken breast to juicy beef to vegetarian and vegan burgers, the options at HANS IM GLÜCK are virtually unlimited. If you’re too spoilt for choice, we recommend the HANS IM GLÜCK burger—100% beef, fresh salad, red onions, sun-ripened tomatoes, Parma ham topped with parmesan cheese, rocket leaves, balsamic glaze and the secret HANS IM GLÜCK sauce.
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OverEasy
Opened in 2009, OverEasy is located by the bay and boasts sweeping views of the Marina Bay skyline, with interior that reflects a modern interpretation of the classic American diner, heavily influenced by the 1960s and ‘70s, injecting life into the business district with a convivial atmosphere. The “To-Die-For” Burger says it all in the name—signature Wagyu chuck blend patty, potato bun, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, pickle, OverEasy’s special burger sauce and a side of fries, all for $26.
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Shake Shack
The New York burger joint that took Singapore by storm when it first opened at Jewel Changi Airport in 2019 has since opened six more outlets around our island! If you want to try something a little different from their classic burgers, check out its vegetarian ‘Shroom Burger, which stars a crisp-fried portobello mushroom filled with melted cheeses, topped with lettuce, tomato and ShackSauce.
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Five Guys
This American fast-food chain arrived at our shores in late 2019 with the opening of its Plaza Singapura outlet, and now a second one at NEX. Priced at $17, the Bacon Cheeseburger comes with a pair of fresh patties hot off the grill, two slices of American-style cheese and two strips of crispy apple-wood smoked bacon placed on a soft, toasted sesame seed bun. The best part is that you can choose to add as many toppings as you want—lettuce, pickles, tomatoes, grilled onions, grilled mushrooms, jalapeño peppers and more—for FREE!
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Burger & Lobster
Burger & Lobster was founded in London in 2011, focusing on just two quality ingredients, tender Nebraskan beef and wild Canadian lobster, from the very start. It has opened not one but two restaurants in Singapore, at Jewel Changi Airport and Raffles Hotel. Its $24 B&L Beast Burger gives you the best of land and sea: Nebraskan beef patty topped with lobster meat, brie, truffle and tarragon mayo, fennel and Chinese cabbage slaw.
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Fatburger
Fatburger has made a name for itself since 1952 from its humble beginnings as a three-stool hamburger stand in Los Angeles, now with four locations in Singapore! It seeks out the freshest quality ingredients daily and handcrafts every burger to absolute perfection. The Single (Original) burger—a hand-pressed beef patty with lettuce, tomato, mayo mustard, relish, onions and pickles—costs $9.50 on its own, but you can make it “Fat” with fries and a drink for a total of $15.
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25 Degrees
25 Degrees is a burger, wine and liquor bar from Los Angeles, and has been endorsed by A-list celebrities as their go-to for comfort all-American fare that includes creamy milkshakes, juicy burgers and hot dogs, desserts and an all-day breakfast menu. Our favourite is the $14 Buttermilk Fried Chicken Burger consisting of chicken thigh, fresh tomatoes, lettuce, pickled daikon, spicy miso BBQ.
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8ASH
8ASH is a unique multi-concept casual diner located at Ann Siang Hill featuring three distinctive brands: 100% vegan burgers from Love Handle Burgers, Japanese-inspired burgers from Mirai Burgers and premium Japanese favourites from Hoshi Hill. Can’t decide between beef or seafood? For $20 at Mirai Burgers, you can get a Unagyu Burger made up of house-mixed wagyu patty, unagi, pickles, tare, sansho and lettuce.
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Sky Lido
Sky Lido, located at Concorde Shopping Centre, brings a modern rooftop bar and bistro experience featuring scenic views of the iconic River Valley and Robertson Quay area. The Sky Lido Cheeseburger, priced at $22, is a well-loved staple that features a seared aged Argentinian beef patty sandwiched between layers of cheddar, bacon onion jam, house dressing, balsamic ketchup, lettuce, semi-dry tomato, pickled baby radish and house-made brioche bun.
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Wildfire Burgers
Wildfire Burgers is a multi award-winning burger joint launched in Singapore in 2015, having quickly secured the title of Asia’s Best Burger within 12 months of opening. From just $9, you can get the Classic 001 Cheeseburger made up of USDA certified Black Angus beef patty, American cheese, caramelised onion, gherkin, master sauce, chipotle mayo and a brioche bun.
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Wolf Burgers
Wolf Burgers, founded locally in 2016, offers value-for-money wholesome gourmet burgers using fresh, quality ingredients, and no-frills cooking techniques. You can find them at eight locations around Singapore! You wouldn’t want to miss out on the Original WOLF burger—for only $9.90, you get a beef patty, cheddar cheese, WOLF sauce, sautéed onions, lettuce, tomatoes and pickles in between a brioche bun.
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Phat Burger Bro
Despite being established just last year, Phat Burger Bro has already made a name for itself in the local burger joint industry, serving handmade burgers “made by your bro”—comfort food that would make you feel right at home. One of its best sellers is the Classic Double Cheeseburger, made with 100% USDA beef, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, homemade pickles, grilled onions and their very own Phat Burger Sauce in a toasted sesame milk bun.
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BurgerLabo
Being crowned the best burger among 12 joints found in Singapore by The Straits Times in 2019, BurgerLabo is a definite must-try. Their Basic Burger, despite its name, is the one that gave BurgerLabo its winning title with its buttered buns, green wave lettuce, housemade sauce, organic tomato, two slices of American cheese and a house-blend 170g beef patty.
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Meatsmith
Meatsmith is no stranger to barbecue lovers, but it also serves some of the most delicious burgers in town! Its Bacon Double Cheeseburger features double beef brisket patties, topped with American sliced cheddar cheese, smoked bacon, house pickles and Meatsmith’s special burger sauce served in a housemade potato bun.
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District 10
Starting out as a bar and restaurant in 2009, District 10’s founder Chef Luca went on to expand his business to open an outlet in 2013 specialising in burgers among other items. One of their signature burgers is the Classic Spicy Fried Chicken Burger, made up of a generously thick piece of fried chicken dusted with spices, topped with red onions, lettuce, tomatoes and sriracha mayo.
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