April 18, 2018

Where to find unique burgers in Manila

In 1880, Fletcher Davis of Athens, Texas invented one of the most consumed food in the entire world: the burger. It grew in popularity and for years it has either been commercialized or given a twist by some of the world’s best chefs.

Gone are the days when a burger was just meat, vegetables, and sauces that are placed in a bun. In some cases, chefs add unusual ingredients such as gold, truffles, caviar, and much more.

We’ve listed down some unique burgers that you can find in Metro Manila. If you’re ever in the mood to splurge and devour, let this list guide you!

GILT Burger’s GILT Burger

GILT Burger (Php 888)

Fulfill your GILT-y pleasure and make your way at Guijo Street in Makati City. Where else can you find a burger that has three luxurious ingredients (truffle mayo, caviar, and gold)? GILT has been open for a few months now and has been serving unconventional burgers, like their signature GILT Burger. It has truffle mayo, caviar, and a 24-karat edible gold leaf. They almost use local ingredients and have their bread made by their friendly neighborhood Trigo.

Sweet Ecstasy’s Grilled Cheese Cheeseburger

The Grilled Cheese Cheeseburger (Php 295)

They say everything is better with cheese and we couldn’t agree more. At Sweet Exctacy a primed burger shop in Manila, they made two things that everyone loves and combine it into one dish. The Grilled Cheese Cheeseburger is burger patty with cheese and sauces smashed into two hefty grilled cheese sandwiches. Think of it as a sandwich and burger in one, crisp and gooey, this will make you want to order another one.

Ping Pong Diplomacy’s Wonton Cheeseburger

Wonton Cheeseburger (Php 265)

Ditching the bun has been a rising trend. This has resulted in burgers being presented in all sorts of unique and creative ways. Take Ping Pong Dynasty’s Wonton Cheeseburgers. Inside the crispy wonton wrapper is a wagyu-and-cheese combo. If you’re wondering where’d the lettuce go, there’s an option for you to wrap it in one and dip it in their sauce.

Zark’s Reaper Burger

Image source: Zark’s Facebook page

Zark’s Reaper Burger is not for the faint-hearted as it packs a heat like no other burger you’ve ever had. Prepare your tongues and lips for something extremely spicy. The Reaper Burger is a cheeseburger with Cayenne bacon and Zark’s Reaper sauce, made from world’s hottest peppers, the Ghost Chili and the Carolina Reaper. Take the challenge and the risk at it’s available on all Zark’s branches nationwide.

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