This Daniel Thaiger collaboration goes back to basics, aiming to recapture all that was good about old-school American fast food. The patties are made from prime cuts of Aussie wagyu and angus beef, nestled between local breadmaker Conkey’s steamed potato bun, which hold up admirably to the winning combo of gooey Cheswick cheese and garlicky Thousand Islands-like sauce. Available as double, triple and quad stacks in classic (B190/240/280) and BBQ (which adds bacon, jalapenos and a tangy BBQ sauce, B200/250/290) forms.
Available at G/F, SeenSpace, Thonglor Soi 13, 02-185-2366
The most rewarding of this Soul Food spin-off’s three new Thai fusion burgers. Served with sweet potato and mustard pickles, the pulled pork in khao soy curry is ferociously fiery with a satisfying crunch owing to its crispy egg noodles.
M/F, The Commons, Thonglor Soi 17, 02-101-4526
This no-frills beef burger features a seasoned 220-gram grass-fed patty, served without cheese with some veggies and a slathering of sauce.
2/F, Mahatun Plaza, Phloen Chit Rd., 02-650-7589. BTS Phloen Chit
Barbecue Pulled Pork Burger at Bricks & Bone (B200)
Bangkok’s first bourbon bar also does a solid line of barbecue dishes. Made with a sauce that mixes bourbon with dried chili, this pulled pork sandwich gives out a powerfully spicy kick.
2 Rama 9 Soi 41, 091-040-5174
Xi-An Burger at Xiao Chi (B180)
Derived from Xi’an’s Muslim quarter’s version of roujiamo (aka Chinese hamburger), this burger is made with panfried bao and chopped lamb shoulder that’s seasoned with Indian spices.
M/F, The Commons, Thonglor Soi 17, 02-185-2497
Made by the guy behind Nichada Thani’s BBQ Sandwich King, this classic barbecue sandwich features woodsmoked barbecued pork with Texas-style barbecue sauce.
9/F, Paradise Sukhumvit Hotel, Ekkamai Soi 12 (Soi Preedee 31), 093-426-3591
Rotating Specials at Chef Bar (prices TBA)
Chef Roland Graham incorporates top-grade produce in his burgers without compromising on comfort. One new offering sees Tasmanian wagyu topped with smoked duck breast, leek puree and local truffle brie, while another combines smoked Chiang Mai pork with pickled jalapeno and roast tomato remoulade, topped with jalapeno Jack cheese.
Sukhumvit Soi 21/2, 080-052-7336. BTS Asoke