This post is a collection of the best burgers I tried in Shanghai (and a few to avoid). And some that were not so good.
Highline Foie Burger
Not only a generous slice of foie gras, but also Parma ham make this burger particularly succulent. At 198 RMB the most expensive of this round-up, but also the most satisfying. They bring it cut in two. You might want to ask them to leave it intact.
The Grinder Foie Gras Burger
Here’s another foie gras burger with a generous amount of duck liver. Choose wisely the sauce to add. You can choose among mayonnaise, Thousand Island, sweet pepper, honey mustard, mayonnaise mustard, blue cheese, BBQ, or spicy. At 98 RMB is not breaking the bank.
Full review of The Grinder.
Beef & Liberty Ambrosia
A lamb burger topped with Greek tzatziki (a dipping sauce made with yogurt), red onion, mint, cucumbers, and cherry tomatoes. This was a burger full of aromatic flavors. Unfortunately a seasonal item for fall 2019. However all Beef & Liberty burgers are solid. It was 109 RMB.
Full review of Beef & Liberty in Shanghai.
Polux Burger
It may look small, but it is not. The patty sinks in the lower patty that is “excavated” to accommodate the extra meat. A very solid classic cheese burger. Only defect, the buns are a bit oily. Also, it may be overshadowed by so many other interesting dishes on the menu of Polux. 121 RMB.
Full review of Polux.
Shake Shack Smoke Burger
Of the iconic American quality burger chains (Five Guys, In and Out, etc.), only Shake Shack has landed to Shanghai so far. The smoke burger with crispy bacon to complete this spicy cheese burger is our favorite. 58 RMB for a single patty.
Full review of Shake Shack in Shanghai.
Robuchon Burger 👎
You would expect great things from the chef of the century, Robuchon, but his burger is quite ordinary and comes with just a 110-gram patty. Not cheap of course at 140 RMB. Just overpriced.
Full review of Le Salon.
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