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8 Unique Burgers From Around the World You Need to Try

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8 Unique Burgers From Around the World You Need to Try

Tired of the same old cheeseburger? As Americans, we often think a burger means a beef patty topped with cheese, ketchup, lettuce, and pickles. But around the world, burgers take on new and mouthwatering forms. This post explores 8 different types of burgers from around the world that will delight your tastebuds and change the way you think about this comfort food staple.

Burger with lettuce tomato and bacon - one of the 8 burgers you can find around the world
Expand your burger horizons beyond ketchup and cheese.

8 Different Types of Burgers You Can Find Around the World

  1. The Ramly Burger – Malaysia

    This Malaysian street food classic wraps the patty in a fried egg and is often topped with cheese, onions, and sauces. Found at night stalls across Malaysia, the Ramly Burger offers a unique twist on the classic.

    Ramly burger wrapped in fried egg

  2. Mexican Avocado Burger – Mexico

    This burger is packed with seasoning and topped with avocado, crema, cilantro, and occasionally onions. It’s grilled to perfection and finished with another layer of flavor mid-cooking to keep it juicy.

    Mexican avocado burger with crema and cilantro

  3. Spiced-Lamb Burger – France

    From Provence, this burger features lamb, Epoisses cheese, and Nicoise olives. It’s a delicious fusion of rich flavors that proves burgers can be elegant too.

    Spiced-lamb burger from Provence with French cheese and olives

  4. Hamburg Steak – Germany

    This bunless steak patty is served with vegetables like asparagus and potatoes. Similar to Salisbury Steak, the Hamburg Steak is a hearty, no-bun-needed meal.

    Hamburg steak burger without a bun served with vegetables

  5. “The Lot” Burger – Australia

    Take “the works” to the next level. This burger includes bacon, fried egg, beets, pineapple, and all the usual toppings. It’s a flavor-packed stack that’s hard to beat!

    Australian The Lot burger with pineapple, beet, and egg

  6. Donkey Burger – China

    Popular in Hebei province, this burger uses ground donkey meat served on a crispy layered flatbread (Shao bing) and topped with green peppers or cilantro. A delicacy dating back to the Ming dynasty!

  7. Rice Burger – Asia

    Skip the bun! These burgers use compressed rice patties instead. Fillings include shrimp fritters, beef strips, fried pork, or burdock root. Think of it as a handheld rice bowl.

    Rice burger with shrimp fritters and rice patties as buns

  8. Impossible Burger – Cambodia (Hard Rock Café, Angkor)

    A plant-based patty topped with cheddar, lettuce, tomato, and a crispy onion ring. A vegan-friendly twist that’s more exciting than black bean burgers.

    Impossible burger with onion ring and vegan patty

Which of These Global Burgers Will You Try?

Don’t settle for the ordinary. These international burger varieties prove that the world has far more to offer than the standard American cheeseburger. Whether you’re a food adventurer or just hungry for something new, these burgers promise bold flavor and cultural flair.

Which burger are you dying to try? Leave us a comment and tell us your pick!

We believe a good burger starts with the bun! Try our homemade burger buns–they are incredibly easy and delicious! For more global foodie adventures, follow Mommy’s Memorandum for daily inspiration.


About Julee Morrison

Julee Morrison is an author and writer with over 35 years of experience in parenting and family recipes. She’s the author of four cookbooks: The Instant Pot College Cookbook, The How-To Cookbook for Teens, The Complete Cookbook for Teens, and The Complete College Cookbook.Available on Amazon,

Her work has appeared in The LA Times, Disney’s Family Fun Magazine, Bon Appétit, Weight Watchers Magazine, All You, Scholastic Parent & Child, and more.

Her article "My Toddler Stood on Elvis' Grave and Scaled Over Boulders to Get to a Dinosaur" appeared on AP News, and her parenting piece “The Sly Way I Cured My Child's Lying Habit” was featured on PopSugar.

Outside of writing, Julee enjoys baking, reading, collecting crystals, and spending time with her family. You can find more of her work at Mommy’s Memorandum.