The best burgers in Singapore to satisfy your craving (delivery + dine-in)

Edgy, unconventional and eclectic. Words that best describe Moosehead, a casual bar known for serving unfussy, globally-inspired cuisine. Their menu spans everything from tzatziki to tagliatelle, though that doesn’t mean they serve anything less than great flavours with some added oomph. That goes for their unassuming burger as well. It comes with all your typical trappings like caramelised onions and pickles atop a thick beef patty slathered with melted cheese. Though introduced initially as a quick lunch option, it soon proved popular enough to warrant a place on their dinner menu. Talk about elevated street food done right.

Available for dine-in, delivery or takeaway. Menu. Whatsapp 9833-4979.

Chef owner Dave Pynt has well made his mark on Singapore’s culinary scene – if Burnt Ends’ extraordinary reputation isn’t enough, its months-long wait for a table should speak for itself. Like other businesses, they’ve have to adapt to bring contemporary Australian barbeque to your home. Though you’ve undoubtedly got your eye on their signature selection of barbequed meats, we’d like to draw attention to their Sanger burger. Moist and toothsome pulled pork is sandwiched between toasted housemade brioche buns, cheddar, chipotle aioli and the requisite tangy slaw.

Available for dine-in, delivery or takeaway.

This international chain started in 2011 with a simple premise: taking the two ingredients in its name and doing it well. No prizes, then, for guessing what we’re going to recommend. Though their regular (and already delicious) burger comes with all the usual adornments like house-made pickles and burger sauce with a Nebraskan beef patty, you could opt for the version that comes crowned with lobster meat and brie cheese. The surf-and-turf-esque brings together the best of both worlds into a single, decadent sandwich. Else, you could always get their signature lobster roll that features a decadent mix of wild Canadian lobster, mayonnaise and plenty of the chain’s famous lemon and garlic butter (for dipping – or drizzling wantonly).

Available for dine-in, delivery or takeaway. Order online.

Three Buns is a burger joint brought to you by the folks of Potato Head Group headed by chef Adam Penney. He brings his experience from kitchens in London to create gourmet burgers from scratch, while allowing the restaurant to serve as a hub for local creatives in the arts, music and fashion. For grub, they’ve got an extensive burger and dog selection that’ll satisfy any gourmet street food cravings. They’ve also recently launched a sustainable plant-based menu for Earth Month centred entirely around alternative meats and plants, with a portion of proceeds heading toward their charity partner Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES). Else, they’ve also included sliders and kids-sized burgers if you’re ordering for smaller eaters, as well as a selection of made-from-scratch milkshakes.

Available for dine-in, delivery or takeaway. Order online.

The Full Metal Smokehouse delivers American barbeque without compromise, fired in-house in its specially imported smoker. No meal at the meat joint is complete without a taste of their deliciously smoky beef brisket – which is great, because they’re also offering it in burger form. Picture fall-apart tender brisket nestled between potato buns accompanied by tangy red onions and pickles. You also can’t miss the beef marmalade burger, a collaboration with another place on our list, Burnt Ends. Expect a brisket patty paired with a dulcet caramelised onion-infused beef patty topped with American cheese and house sauce for a rib-sticking meal that’s worth every additional stay-at-home workout.

Available for dine-in, delivery or takeaway. Order online.

Biseryu is offers succulent Japanese beef and hamburg steaks tucked away in Far East Plaza. Don’t let its less-than-stellar location fool you though: its hamburg steaks are made from 100 per cent Kuroge Wagyu from Hokkaido and go best drenched in a heart-warming umami bomb that is demi-glace sauce. If you’re looking for a Japanese-style burger with a juicy and tender patty, this is the place. Granted, demi-glace originates in French cuisine, but has found a solid footing in many home-style Japanese dishes, including hamburg steaks.

Available for dine-in, delivery or takeaway. Order online.

Caffe Cicheti- the convivial, brunch cousin of Italian joint Cicheti and boozy Bar Cicheti – serves unfussy Mediterranean fare with a local twist. Expect anything from typical brunch plates like an omelette infused with truffle salsa served along parma ham and sourdough and ricotta pancakes topped with fresh mascarpone to an antipasto platter and arrabiata. Of course, they’ve also got excellent burgers. Get the crispy rosemary chicken burger – which admittedly, isn’t very Italian at all, except maybe for its inclusion of salty Mediterranean staple capers in the aioli dressing. That doesn’t mean it isn’t great grub though – because it is. Else, there’s always their take on the meatball hero served on an open baguette.

Available for dine-in, delivery or takeaway. Order online or Whatsapp 8553-4119.

Wildfire Burgers is back. It took a brief hiatus from mid-2019 till now, having opened in 2015 to international buzz as it quickly signed a deal to open 38 outlets across China. At the heart of their renewed operation, a charcoal-fired Binchotan INKA grill helps the team get that requisite char and smokiness on their patties. Selling limited portions daily (starting June 1, available for pre-order now), expect classic American burgers on fluffy brioche buns, their signature twice-fried chicken and the dessert du jour, Basque burnt cheesecake.

Available for dine-in, delivery or takeaway. Order online.

Local craft-brewery Level33 offers more than just their own hoppy style beers and lagers along with a stunning view of Marina Bay. Chef Archan Chan’s playbook includes delightful bar bites, great weekend roasts and of course, stunning burgers. Koji, typically some kind of cooked grain inoculated with mold responsible for fermenting soy and sake, is applied liberally on Wagyu skirt and left for a couple of days. The enzymes in koji simulate the dry-ageing process that typically takes up to 48 days – the end result is an earthy and deeply, well, beefy piece of meat that Chan has combined with chimichurri, beer mustard and charred onions. What’s more, you can get one of their brews to-go along with it – now canned.

Available for dine-in, delivery or takeaway. Order online or Whatsapp  8511-4613.

Omakase Burger’s ridiculously juicy burgers (made from a blend of four different cuts of USDA choice grade beef) now come with Martin’s sandwich potato rolls. Its pillowy texture and delightful lightness are a marvel in their own right, and are used around the world by the likes of Shake Shack. It’s the perfect vehicle for soaking up anything leaking out of Omakase’s great burgers. That being said, they’ve got a pretty limited menu compared to others on this list: expect only classic burgers and sides done right.

Available for dine-in, delivery or takeaway. Order online.

Looking for a great place to hangout with like-minded individuals that are big on great burgers, lots of booze and music that’s just slightly too loud? The folks at Lapel loves pop culture and 90’s rock (seriously – check out their Facebook page if you’re ever in need of some old-school cool), which is why they’ve bringing that along with unfussy, but quality, grub and alcohol at their Seah Street gastrobar. Tuck into a selection of regionally inspired burgers, including the Messy Mexican, that somehow crams chilli con carne, pico de gallo and cheddar on top of a sizeable Australian grass-fed patty for a deliciously, well, messy burger. They’ve also got a selection of easy bar bites and beer on tap. Our take? Go for the food, but stay for the vibes.

Available for dine-in, delivery or takeaway. Order here.

Thanks to chef Florian Ridder – and his 966 square metre edible garden – The Summerhouse has made a name for itself while tucked away in Seletar Aerospace Park. The three-Michelin-star Le Belle Epoque alum now serves a variety of farm-to-table style plates that focus on fresh, seasonal produce. More than that, his food just tastes good. We’re especially fond of their (slightly controversially-named) Heart Attack burger that comes with a wagyu patty topped with caramelised onion, abalone mushroom and cheddar cheese all slathered in dollops of truffle mayo. If that’s a little too pungent for you, they also offer a solid pulled-pork sandwich complete with baby corn and usual BBQ sauce.

Available for dine-in, delivery or takeaway. Order online.

Unabashedly old-school with a love for plant-based food thrown in, Love Handle is the latest culinary concept by the Ebb & Flow Group headed by chef Addis Tan. Vegans (and their food) don’t necessarily have to be a dour, austere bunch: and with burgers like Love Handles’, you won’t have to. Expect typical American (but vegan) fare like a double cheeseburger or a breakfast sandwich – as well as a twist on the local pasar malam favourite, the Vegan “Ramli”. They’ve got almost everything down to a T: multiple sweet and spicy sauces, an eggless frittata and Impossible patty. The only thing missing is wrapping the “egg” around the patty – but who’s complaining?

Available for dine-in, delivery or takeaway. Order online.

For classic Los Angeles-style burgers oozing with Hollywood charm, head down to 25 Degrees. If you’re wondering, its name actually refers to the difference in temperature between a completely raw and well-done burger: so at the very least, you know they’re serious about precision. A tad ironic, when they’re also slathering the burgers with a bevy of interesting dipping sauces, toppings and deliciously melted cheese that’s been imported from a number of locales. We’re fond of the Number 2, a burger with pretty clear Italian influences with toppings like creamy burrata, prosciutto, pesto and roasted tomatoes. If you’re feeling adventurous, there’s always their Chipster Shake – which tops off your classic American diner milkshake with a handful of crisp potato chips.

Available for delivery or takeaway. Order here.

Black Tap opened two years ago in The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands to undulating queues and plenty of fanfare. While we’d like to say the spotlight was solely for their deliciously American burgers, we’d be lying: much of the attention was for Black Tap’s signature milkshakes to end all milkshakes. Their crafted shakes are a work of art as they’ve managed to cram crumbles, drizzles and cream atop their towering shakes. It’s an all-in-one dessert, and one that’s definitely meant to be shared. It doesn’t mean that their all-American burgers don’t deserve a fair share of the limelight though. It’s as much American in flavour as it is in heritage – every facet of the burgers are bold, savoury and moreish, and napkins are very much a necessity. With their burgers and shakes come your typical selection of sides, cocktails and beers, all very well-done and worth a night out during Phase 2.

Available for dine-in and takeaway. Find out more here.

This article was first published in The Peak.

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