Best burgers in Hong Kong
Where to find the city’s juiciest meat patties and fluffiest bunsThere is no lack of burger joints in Hong Kong, which makes it hard to decide where to go when you’re craving a good old burger – one with all the works, like a thick beef patty and two layers of American cheese. We’ve rounded up all the best burgers in the city for you, whether you’re looking for a classic cheeseburger or one topped with unconventional ingredients like foie gras.
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Beef & Liberty
With locations across Hong Kong and in Shanghai, Beef & Liberty offers some of the most creative burgers in town, all made from hormone-free, grass fed cows. Choose from its eleven burger options, including the classic Cheeseburger, the El Cabrón, The Notorious P.I.G and even a vegetarian Green Chile Cheese flavour made with Impossible meat. Not only does it tout a sustainable ethos with its vegetarian sister restaurant Leaves & Liberty, but it is also committed to giving back, often donating part of its revenue to organisations such as The Nature Conservancy and Hong Kong Cleanup.
Beef & Liberty, multiple locations including 3/F, California Tower, 30-32 D’Aguilar Street, Central, 2450 5778
Burger Circus
Perched on Hollywood Road in Central, Burger Circus is easy to spot with its brightly coloured interiors inspired by old-school American diners. This burger joint is conveniently located next to Hong Kong’s biggest partying district and stays open until 3am between Thursday and Sunday, drawing in crowds long after other restaurants have closed. Here, you can gorge on the classic American Cheeseburger or crank up the heat with the Spicy Chicken Burger, then wash it all down with an icy milkshake. Oh, and remember to snap a photo of the vintage decor for the Gram while you’re at it!
Burger Circus, 22 Hollywood Road, Central, 2878 7787
Burger Joys
Dubbed the In-N-Out of Hong Kong, Burger Joys opens from 11am to 6am to satisfy all your late night fast food cravings. The popular neighbourhood restaurant markets itself as a gourmet burger spot tailored for Hong Kong’s fast-paced lifestyle, using exclusively fluffy brioche buns, USDA certified Angus beef and locally produced veggies in its burgers. We recommend first timers to try its signature double cheeseburger and make it a combo with half a pint of beer and french fries on the side!
Burger Joys, multiple locations including Shop E, G/F, De Fenwick, 42-50 Lockhart Road, Wan Chai, 2787 1288
Burgeroom
This humble burger restaurant opened several years ago and quickly amassed a legion of fans with its quirky flavours. Touting multiple awards like Most Prestigious Restaurant and Best Western Restaurant as voted by Openrice, Burgeroom now has two locations in Causeway Bay and Tsim Sha Tsui, where it serves up its signature rich foie gras burger, portobello cheeseburger, soft shell crab burger and more. If you like a burger with a twist, Burgeroom’s offerings are for you.
Burgeroom, multiple locations including Shop D, G/F, Food Street, 50-56 Paterson Street, Fashion Walk, Causeway Bay, 2890 9130
The Diplomat
Five Guys
Five Guys took the city by storm when it first opened, drawing long lines during peak hours for months on end. Hailing from Washington, DC in the US, this American institution is known for its made-to-order burgers, hot dogs and fries, plus free and unlimited peanuts while you wait for your order. We love that it offers child-sized versions of its burgers, so we can save room for its indulgent handspun vanilla milkshakes.
Five Guys, multiple locations 60 Johnston Road, Wan Chai, 3618 9122
Honbo
Honbo blends right into stylish Starstreet Precinct with its photogenic white and blue exteriors. Instagrammers flock here for its decor, as well as its American-style burgers, which are made using its signature potato milk buns and fresh ingredients sourced from local farmers. As for what to order, its titular Honbo Burger is to die for, a concoction that includes two beef patties flown in from Wisconsin and two layers of thick, melting cheese. Are you drooling yet?
Honbo, multiple locations including G/F, New Sun House, 6-7 Sun Street, Wan Chai, 2567 8970
Main St. Deli
If you’re frustrated with McDonald’s burgers, which are becoming smaller and smaller over the years, then head over to The Langham Hong Kong for the meal of your life. At the hotel’s New York-style restaurant Main St. Deli, you’ll find a giant burger on offer – and by giant, we mean giant! The Monster Burger is aptly named for its 20oz premium black angus beef with ten toppings to choose from, served with salad and fries. Best shared between four people, you can even opt for the Monster Combo which includes four sinful but slurp-worthy milkshakes to take you straight to food heaven.
Main St. Deli, Lower Lobby Level, The Langham Hong Kong, 8 Peking Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2132 7898
The Big Bite
Veering away from the American-style burger, The Big Bite is a Canadian burger joint and a North Point institution, having been around even before the burger bug hit Hong Kong. It has an overwhelmingly thorough menu featuring char-grilled burgers, hotdogs, ribs, steaks, buffalo wings and a range of craft beers, so there’s something to accommodate everyone. You’ll find the place packed on Tuesdays, its designated Wings Night, where it busts out fried chicken wings of varying spice levels at $3 apiece.
The Big Bite, Shop 4B G/F Kar Fu Building, 196-202 Java Road, North Point, 6979 9690
The Butcher’s Club Burger
This burger chain has made a name for itself, even earning mentions in the Michelin Guide for its juicy bacon cheeseburgers. Born out of The Butchers Club’s desire to practise nose-to-tail butchery, it takes its burgers seriously: dry-ageing its meat, mincing its patties to order in front of the customer and grilling them to a perfect medium. It has locations in Wan Chai, Quarry Bay and Tsim Sha Tsui, all serving high-quality burgers crafted from its signature dry-aged black angus beef from Australia.
The Butchers Club Burger, multiple locations including G/F, Rialto Building, 2 Landale Street, Wan Chai, 2528 2083
