Six Places from Around the World to try Best Burgers

Even though the hamburger has originated in Germany, the first proper burger was created in America in the beginning of the 20th century. With a hundred years to master and thousands of burger places around the country, it is almost impossible to beat America for the best burger. Yet, the burger craze has taken over the world and high quality burger restaurants have started to appear in both big and small cities. Which burger restaurant will surprise you the most?

Au Cheval, Chicago

Au Cheval was voted the best burger by The Burger Guide and tops the best burger list in Chicago. You can have a classic single and double cheeseburger or add bacon and egg. The burger is described as “juicy beef with creamy cheese along with the soft + pillowy bun”. The guide even recommends to stick to a single burger and experience “burger ecstasy”. Visit Chicago for its unbelievable burger, it’s worth it.

Au Cheval in Chicago, IL. Photo by Kevin J. Miyazaki/PLATE

Umami Burger, Los Angeles

This chain of restaurants offers burgers specially enhanced with umami taste which has recently become very popular even though it has been known for decades in Asia. Self-taught chef who opened the restaurant was fascinated with umami and was challenged to create the ultimate umami burger. Burgers served at his restaurants have a perfect balance of taste, using fresh ingredients and specially prepared sauces like miso-mustard, umami-ketchup and umami secret sauce. Unusually prepared ingredients will totally change how you perceive burgers.