Succulent lamb patties are rich, flavourful, and notoriously difficult to nail if you’re cooking them. Three Buns at Potato Head Folk’s Rambo burger features Dorper lamb with an interesting aubergine pickle and cumin aioli served between wholemeal bread.

Three Buns, 36 Keong Saik Road

Their mac and cheese waffle with jalapeno got junk foodies very excited, as did this burger offering. Deep fried mac and cheese — with an insane amount of cheese — serves a replacement for the usual bun. These crunchy, cheesy slabs hold a juicy beef patty, tomatoes and lettuce.

#02-25, Pomo, 1 Selegie Rd

The Loco Moco is a classic Hawaiian dish and here, the patty is deep fried in panko crumbs and topped with black garlic teriyaki sauce. The “supporting cast” of toppings comprises of lettuce, sliced tomatoes, a fried egg and sweet potato burger buns toasted with honey butter. A delectable mouthful of flavours! There’s also a Yuzy Pepper Katsu burger featuring pork instead of beef.

#04-01, Orchard Central, 181 Orchard Road

Meat lovers say that vegans are crazy but there’s no denying the popularity of the trend. The alternative protein market is even projected to reach US$5.5 billion by the year 2020 in the US.

Burger chains are on the ball with their meat-free options and Wolf Burgers is no exception. Its Miso Tofu Vege burger is made with pressed tofu glazed in miso mirin sauce, and topped with sliced avocado, cabbage, tomatoes and fresh vegetables.

#01-43, Changi City Point, 5 Changi Business Park Central 1

The forerunner in the vegan trend here in Singapore is this business which serves only plant-based fare. Its Avocado Beetroot burger comprises a delicious soy patty (crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside — sort of like a crispy chicken sandwich patty), served along with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and the key ingredients: avocado and beetroot.

You have the option of choosing either the wholemeal bun or a lettuce wrap.We’re happy to say that the burger was bursting with flavour, and they don’t skimp on the avo and beets.

44 Jalan Eunos

Another for the health-conscious is The Living Café’s Sesame Tofu burger that comes with grilled eggplants, mushrooms, fresh tomatoes and lettuce, all topped with buns that made with sesame-crusted tofu and raw dijon mustard. How virtuous.

779 Bukit Timah Road

This unique dessert that mimics a main course consists of two vanilla mousse buns coated with white chocolate. In between them lies a chocolate ganache patty, mango, sliced strawberry and mint leaves. A delicious end to a tapas meal.

40 Hongkong Street

Text: Sean Tham