Summary

  • Burgers have become a global phenomenon, with incredible options available in countries like the U.K., Argentina, and Japan.
  • Restaurants worldwide are constantly competing to make the best burger, whether through fancy additions or perfecting the basics.
  • Even well-known fast-food chains like McDonald's have iconic burgers that are loved by millions, proving that simplicity can still be delicious.

Burgers are arguably one of the most beloved fast-food items in America, and travelers can find incredible burgers across the country. Indeed, it's hard to find a more satisfying feeling than grabbing a juicy burger with both hands and diving in for a first bite while the secret sauce drips down the arm. The North American staple is so popular that it's spread worldwide like wildfire is, of course, the burger. Now it's possible to find some of the world's best burgers in the U.K., Argentina and Japan.

Travelers will be seriously hard-pressed to find a single diner, pub, restaurant, or bar across the USA that doesn't serve at least some burgers. Of course, they can take a chance and have fun preparing burgers at home. Restaurants and burger joints nationwide and worldwide fight over the title of the world's best burger and are constantly trying to outdo one another, sometimes with fancy additions and sometimes by perfecting the simplicities.

UPDATE: 2023/08/04 14:01 EST BY LUANA FERREIRA

The World's Best Burgers Can Be Found In Surprising Countries

America's most beloved fast-food has conquered the world. Burgers have become popular in different countries, where they can add local ingredients and add rich flavors. Creating a list of the best burgers in the world is a challenging task, and this list was expanded to introduce more countries.

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16 Burger Joint, Buenos Aires, Argentina

While most people decide to visit Buenos Aires, Argentina, to discover its vibrant music scene, they will also find a rich cuisine that is a paradise for meat lovers. Argentina is famous for its meat, so it's no surprise they also have incredible burgers. The Burger Joint is often described as the best burger in Buenos Aires and can be found near Plaza Serrano, a bohemian borough.

The American is their most popular burger, featuring a delicious blend of meat, crispy bacon, cheddar and barbecue sauce. Guests can also choose other tasty options on the Menu, such as the Mexican (super spicy!) and Le Bleu.

  • Address: Jorge Luis Borges 1766, C1414 CABA, Argentina

15 Wagyumafia, Tokyo, Japan

Burger with lettuce, onions and tomatoes
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Burger with lettuce, onions and tomatoes

Wagyu beef is a famous meat produced in Japan, renowned for its marbling thin lines scarred along the flesh. The Wagyumafia has created a burger brand, The Burger, and its most famous product is the Big Wag, produced with 100% Wagyu patty.

The fancy restaurant became famous among celebrities and had clients such as David Beckham and Ed Sheeran, and it made the headlines with its $180 sandwich. They have seven restaurants, and three of them are members-only.

  • Address: 3 Chome-7-4 Jingumae, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0001, Japan

14 Bleecker Black Burger @ Bleecker, London, The U.K.

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two burgers with drinks on the background

Burger lovers will find this juicy plate of goodness over at Bleecker in London, aptly named after the owner Zan Kaufman's favorite street in Manhattan. The restaurant has received the outstanding accolade of the city's best burger not once but twice, voted by Time Out London.

The owner was inspired by a burger she tasted when in New York, so she decided to drop everything, move all the way across the pond and open up her own burger joint - and the determination and care really shine in the burgers, particularly the notorious Bleecker Black. No need for cutlery here. It's all about getting down and dirty with your burger mistress.

  • Where to find: There are at least seven Bleecker Black shops in London, some of them located neat tourist spots.

13 The Burger @ Raoul's, New York, The U.S.

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Two burgers

Nestled on Prince St in Soho, Lower Manhattan, New York, Raoul's offers a unique Parisian atmosphere with one of the world's most devourable burgers. Raoul's needs to limit its burger production with such a respected reputation. Otherwise, they'd never be able to meet the demand - the restaurant only makes 12 burgers a night, so samplings are competitive.

The seared patty on "The Burger' is heavy with brisket and sprinkle with peppercorns and salt, much like your classic peppered steak. It's served with sliced red onions, cornichons, and peppery greens, all on a challah roll, alongside a delectable cream-and-cognac au Poivre sauce like no other.

  • Address: 180 Prince St, New York, NY 10012, USA

12 The Jackie-O @ Fat Bobs Bar & Grill, Melbourne, Australia

Delicious double venison cheeseburger with olives and melting cheese on a toasted crusty bun served on a rustic wooden table alongside deer antlers
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Delicious double venison cheeseburger with olives and melting cheese on a toasted crusty bun served on a rustic wooden table alongside deer antlers

For the next leg of this juicy burger journey around the world is the Land Down Under, specifically the southeastern suburbs of Melbourne. In the industrial Moorabbin area, burger enthusiasts are shocked to find one of the country's best nestled in a place you wouldn't ordinarily expect. The aesthetic takes inspiration from the classic 1950s American diners, lined with neon and old-school signage.

Its go-to burger, the Jackie-O, comprises 180 grams of succulent beef pattie plus your classic garnishes: tomato, fontina cheese, red onion, lettuce, mustard, and a dollop of Fat Bob's magic sauce.

  • Multiple Locations

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11 Backyard Burger @ Gordon Ramsay Burger, Las Vegas, The U.S.

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Juicy burger

When you've got a name like Mr. Gordon Ramsay tied to the restaurant, customers walk in with only the highest expectations. And boy, does this Las Vegas establishment deliver on those expectations. It's the great chef's third restaurant in Vegas, and it is wildly popular amongst visitors, particularly those staying at Planet Hollywood. In September of 2016, Gordon Ramsay Burger clocked up two million burger sales, and the number has only continued to grow since then, so its popularity speaks for itself.

  • Address: 3667 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109, United States

10 The Burger @ Dirty Bones, London, The U.K.

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Burger on a table

With six ounces of aged beef alongside black treacle bacon, gooey gorgonzola sauce, pickled jalapeños, baby spinach, and a slathering of garlic aioli, 'The Burger' at Dirty Bones in Kensington, London is sure to satisfy burger enthusiasts, be them from the area or from afar. It's constantly rated amongst the most amazing burgers, citywide and across the continent.

The locale serves us various New York comfort food and cocktails, but the burgers are where it truly shines. Aside from its signature burger, the chefs have also conjured up burgers smeared with Welsh rarebit and well Cheeseburger Dumplings. Travelers can also find excellent burgers in Brooklyn.

9 The Ozersky Burger, Dallas, The U.S.

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Juicy burger

When you've been rated as the best burger in Dallas, a city with a booming foodie scene, then you know you've done something rather extraordinary. That's precisely the case with The Ozersky Burger at Knife Dallas, named after burger aficionado Josh Ozersky (who preferred his meals very simplistic).

There's nothing too fancy and unique about the Ozersky. It's just a basic burger served up perfectly. The 44 Farms beef is clean, the red onions are sliced to just the right level of thinness, and the pickles give it the overall balance to make it an absolute ten out of ten for execution.

  • Address: 5300 E Mockingbird Ln, Dallas, TX 75206, USA

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8 The Smokey Burger @ Burger Liquor, Wellington, New Zealand

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small burger

Yes, everything's bigger in Texas, but for our next stop, we're heading down to Wellington, New Zealand, where, apparently, everything's more delicious. Over at Burger Liquor, the owners wanted to dish up top-of-the-range burgers and drinks without customers having to wait half an hour, and they've executed their vision to perfection.

The Smokey Burger, its frontrunner meal, is served with an A-grade patty, topped with streaky and delicious free-range bacon, double-crumbed onion rings, a special Thai sauce, and a brioche bun. It's become a hit with locals. However, it is mostly yet to be discovered by international, though it's only a matter of time.

  • Address: 129 Willis Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

7 The Butchers Club Burger @ The Butchers Club, Hong Kong

Burger with fries and salad

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Burger with fries and salad

It might come as a bit of a surprise to find one of the world's best burgers (a dish that is typically American) in an Asian locale; however, when we consider the number of internationals in the city, as well as the fact that its executive chef is from Canada, it starts to make a little more sense. He even said himself that "hamburgers are something you grow up eating in North America," and he's brought that tradition and excellence to Hong Kong.

Over in Tin Wan, The Butchers Club's specialty burger comprises a dry-aged Angus beef burger with maple-glazed bacon, aged cheddar, and caramelized onion burger sauce. Yum.

  • Address: G/F, Westland Gardens, 12 Westlands Rd, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong

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6 Big Mac @ McDonald’s, Present In Over 90 Countries

McDonald's fries, burgers, and pizza slice
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McDonald's fries, burgers, and pizza slice

Call us crazy, but how can we possibly leave out a burger that sells 550 million times each year in America alone? That means that every second, there are 17 people across the country stuffing their faces with the McDonald's icon. It might not be topped with exotic truffles served alongside a sparkly bottle of rear 1950s Champagne, but it sells. And with those kinds of astronomical numbers, it must be doing something right.

It's layers of meat and bread, plus shredded lettuce, pickles, and McDonald's special Big Mac sauce, all served on a sesame bun - and apparently, the world can't get enough of it.

5 The Emmy Burger @ Emily, New York, The U.S.

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Burger with fries

Emily in New York is a restaurant that serves only one burger, the Emmy Burger. However, limited amounts of it are sold every day, and the meal costs USD 26 with the fries. Moreover, the Emmy Burger is made with a toasted pretzel bun bought from the Tom Cat bakery, 1-year aged Grafton cheddar, 1-month dry-aged beef from Pat LaFrieda, pickles, onions, and the delicious Emmy sauce. Tasting the Emmy Burger feels like heaven, and this meal deserves an advanced spot among the world's best burgers.

  • Address: 35 Downing St, New York, NY 10014, USA

4 Ari Gold @ Patty & Bun, London, The U.K.

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Burgers on a grill

Patty & Bun is a burger restaurant based in London, England. The chain also expanded into several other locations inside the UK, thanks to the uniquely delicious burgers they serve. Moreover, the restaurant uses golden brown brioche bread mixed with yummy meats that are sure to satisfy everyone's burger cravings. The Ari Gold is one original creation that Patty & Bun came up with, and other imaginative specials, such as the Smokey Robinson. When visiting Patty & Bun, people should also try the restaurant's unique sides, mainly its yummy rosemary salted fries.

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3 The Heart Attack Grill, Las Vegas, The U.S.

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heart attack grill in las vegas

So to be sure, the Heart Attack Grill's burgers are not the best - just their "Octuple Bypass" burgers with 32 ounces (or 910 grams) of beef are some of the world's largest burgers. The Heart Attack Grill markets itself on burgers being unhealthy and liable to give high cholesterol. Accordingly, the doctor (aka the chef) makes the largest and greasiest burgers for his patients (aka customers) served by the nurses (aka the waitresses).

  • Address: 450 E Fremont St #130, Las Vegas, NV 89101, United States

2 Kiwi Burger, New Zealand

Burger on a table along with olives and other ingredients
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Burger on a table along with olives and other ingredients

Kiwi burgers do not have any meat from the iconic Kiwi Bird (that is illegal and would be a prison sentence). Instead, they are burgers the way the Kiwis (aka New Zealanders) like them. Kiwi burgers are likely to have a round slice of pineapple (raw or lightly BBQed), an egg, and a slice of beetroot in them. The Kiwis and Aussies squabble about whether putting pineapple in a burger makes it a Kiwi or Aussie burger. Regardless it is a unique take on what a burger can be in this part of the world. MacDonald in New Zealand even made a Kiwi burger.

  • Where to try: Fergburger, Smash Palace, The White Lady

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1 Aussie Burger, Australia

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Burger with cheese and tomatoes

Are Aussie Burgers different from their Kiwi Burger counterparts? Maybe but they are similar (New Zealand and Australia may be very different countries, but their burgers are not). Basically, the Kiwis and Aussies like their burgers to have a whole egg, a ring of pineapple, and maybe some beetroot and salad in them. Next time in Australia, sample their burgers and see how they differ. But make no mistake. If a burger is labeled an "Aussie Burger" but does not have pineapple, then it is not an Aussie Burger.