Say "hotel chain" to a burger-lover, and you'll get a raised eyebrow at least. The world over, the hotel industry is a consistent under-performer if you're on the quest for a satisfying burger. So that's why the Pan Pacific in Orchard Road stood out - and it passed the test with flying colours and a side order of mayo. Here's why... Juicy burgers, Wagu beef, cooked any way you like - and being that Singapore is one of the foodie hubs of the world, chefs here are in fierce battle. Add to that a mix and match option of toppings (4 included in the price, yes, 4!), and you'll get a sense that this is no microwave-from-the-fridge endeavour. Quality bacon, good avocados, properly prepared eggs, and a crunchy chips that had been healthily dried. The Pan Pacific's kitchen boast a stack of local food competition awards, in case you're unlucky enough to have mates who don't share your burger obsession, then the buffets are worth a special visit. We saw lots of folks enjoying themselves, and they're great value for sure - but when it comes to burger-worship, how could you even think of a buffet.
- Burgers: 7.5/10
- Chips & Dips: 8/10 and good quality mayo
- Ambience: 6/10 - this is the only let down as it's still a hotel restaurant
- Value: 7/10 (Singapore isn't on the backpacker trail so nothing outside Chinatown will come in at 9+)
Located
on the edge of London’s Covent Garden district, this offshoot of the Soho House
club has open kitchens and flaming charcoal grills. Eat at the bar and watch
the chefs in action – and try to not order yourself a portion of truffle fries
tossed with parmesan. This is fresh food at its best, and with top quality
steak meat, you get to order your burger any way you like - from a blue to well
done. It will come with that sensational crispiness edge to the beef, and one
is easily enough to fill you up (no “double-up” options on the menu at time of
writing). For those branching out, lamb, chicken and mushroom burgers all make
guest appearances, and being Soho House, there’s no shortage of cocktails and
condiments to choose from, or charismatic staff to chat to. Like burgers? In
London? It’s a must. 
Discovered it totally by accident when passing by their Gloucester Road branch (almost opposite the tube entrance) and it made my day! Nice clean décor, simple menu with everything you need from a hamburger restaurant. Seriously good burgers served rare (if you like it this way) supposingly made daily from matured beef. Oreo cookies milkshake is must though you can shat one with a couple of friends if you count calories :-)
