Best Burgers in Melaka

Facing a low-cost apartment, who would have guessed the existence of a cozy place such as Owl’s Cafe? On top of that, while you can sip a great cup of coffee here, this is where you can sample some light and easy meals, including burgers and pastas. For those of you who love burgers, opt for its Mr Right (XL) Burger. Choose between chicken and pork, and you will be presented with a flavourful patty made with an almost completely lean meat and minced carrot, sandwiched between a sesame charcoal bun.

The Grilled Burger Steak is a monster among burger kind, if you ever are in Melaka and would want to treat yourself to an iconic western favourite, Monster Grill is your go to place. Sesame buns that hug slices of onions, tomato, lettuce, a strip of meat, and grilled patties of Chicken, Beef, or Lamb. All the meats are Charbroiled, so the patties of your choice have a low amount of fat at 5-7% with no oil and weighs in at 200 grams, that's half of the entire burger! Also they are infused with mozzarella and are held together by a mixture of breadcrumbs and eggs, that only enhances the flavours within. Topped with a special homemade sauce, one could only marvel at what is being put into their mouths.

Craving for a big fat juicy pork burger? Locahouz has plenty of different pork varieties to have you drooling for more. There’s the Pork Belly with Homemade Hot Sauce – a homemade ciabatta sandwiched together with a thick slab of succulent yet mildly spicy pork belly, cheese and lettuce. If that’s not enough, opt for the smoky BBQ Pork Cheese Burger or Charcoal Bun Pork Burger!

Oblong Burger Station KG 8 is known mostly for serving stellar burgers with novelty buns of various sizes and colours. As an owner that owns and operates, its own buns and patty-making facilities, this humble eatery is definitely worth the visit. Get your teeth into one of its scrumptious burgers, the Burger Charcoal Soft Crab. Thanks to its soft shell crab, this sweet-savoury, tender, crispy and juicy delicacy is topped over a bed of shredded salad, sandwiched between two halves of a toasted charcoal bun and is doused with luscious mix sauces at the top. A delightful plate of burger that is addictive enough to make you order a second one even before finishing! Alternatively, you may opt for Burger Cheppy Crable, which is equally good too.

If you are looking for some porky goodness, you definitely can’t go wrong with The Baboon House’s signature Aloha Burger. The pork belly is both juicy and tender, and delivers a melt-in-your-mouth sensation upon every chomp. Even if you are not into pork burger, other Aloha varieties such as the succulent Oriental Chicken Burger is equally amazing as well!

Literally translated as “Burgers of Death”, this stall somehow implies that its servings are not for the faint-hearted. But fret not, that’s just a name. Check out the Convert burger. The meat patty for this dish is specially cooked in high flame using melted butter and infused with garlic oil, giving the patty a distinctive whiff of aroma. The piece is then added on top of the oval-shaped omelette along with other toppings such as sliced onions and then over a hot dog bun. Mmm… now doesn’t that sounds sloppy and delicious?

If you are a true burger fan, then you must have heard of Fatboy's at Publika Mall and Avenue K in KL. Fortunately, you can also find one in the heart of the Melaka city. The burgers here come with creative and cheeky names such as Pirates of the Caribbacon and Fat Bastard. The Elvis is a fascinating burger combo packed with the fatty goodness of bacon-stuffed pork patty, grilled bananas and peanut butter! 

Located at the Portuguese Settlement, Derrick’s Burger may look like your average burger stall. Well, you’ll still get the usual burger offerings such as chicken, beef and egg banjo. But what makes Derrick’s Burger special is its secret black pepper sauce added into the patties prior to grilling. This makes the burger so much yummier! In the meantime, the bun is toasted to crunchy perfection with nice buttery aroma that complements well with the peppery patty.

Out of the many burger experts in town, Owl City Cafe is yet another reliable burger joint. Be it chicken, pork, beef or even fish, the a la carte food menu items here consists of homemade burgers mostly. If you prefer meaty ones, get the Mr Right XL Pork Burger. You will be presented with two halves of an activated charcoal bun sandwiched with a slice of cheese, juicy patty, fried egg, mayo-like dressing, tomato and lettuce, with usual side serving such as french fries and coleslaw at the sides.

Recognized as “Temple Street” by most travellers, this is a tourist hotspot and a driveway where you can locate Seeds Garden Bistro, a homely eatery tucked towards the edge of this street. In terms of food, it indeed serves one of the best veggie burgers that you rarely come across, which is Tempeh Burger. Sturdy, savoury and flavourful, you know that you're eating something good, as its "tempeh" is dense enough to be a meat substitute, minus the taste of bland starchiness! Yummylicious!

This little artisan cafe is known for its beautiful displays of books and artworks. Wonderful decor aside, if you like burgers, you have to try their mouth-watering Cajun Chicken Burger! The bun is nice and fluffy, while the chicken patty is well marinated with paprika and Cajun seasoning and roasted to perfection. Along with a side serving of cubed hash potatoes and mixed salad, this is one wholesome burger meal not to be missed!

Known for its grilled burger varieties, Burgerbyte is a popular local burger joint easily found from Klang Valley to Johor Bahru. Among their signature favourites are the Grill Beef Original and the Naked Burger. In case you’re wondering the latter is “naked”, it’s because  bun-free! Instead, it is served on a platter with a combination of different grilled patties (beef & chicken), boiled potatoes, mixed vegetables and delicious BBQ sauce.