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Ah, burgers. Juicy meat patties with a nice char, melty cheese, a bunch of vegetable toppings, and other succulent additions sandwiched between fluffy buns – they can pretty much be their own food group. Hong Kong might not be the city that immediately comes to mind when you think of a gorgeous burger, but as it turns out, we do have some options that are among the best in the world!
The World’s 101 Best Burgers has just dropped their list for 2026 and two Hong Kong eateries have made it onto the rankings. Sitting at a most respectable No. 4 position – and thereby making them the best in Asia – is none other than The Diplomat, with their famous quarter-pounder Wagyu beef patty that’s grilled medium rare, melted over with cheddar, and served in sesame buns. Owner John Nugent insists that The Diplomat is still first and foremost a cocktail bar, but that hasn’t stopped his kitchen team from serving up absolute bangers – and honestly, it makes this recognition even more special among all the other global steak and grill restaurants on the list.
The other Hong Kong win on the World’s 101 Best Burgers list is Fireside at No. 46, which might not come as a surprise if you’ve been paying attention to the city’s food scene and know that they have recently been ranked No. 18 in the World’s 101 Best Steak Restaurants. Clearly, the open-fire specialist tucked away upstairs in H Code knows exactly what to do with meat. Interestingly, Fireside’s win differs from the majority of the 101-strong list in that it’s not a great, sloppy burger that’s getting the love, but an itty-bitty slider that’s cinched them the ranking. Despite being small enough to be picked up by a couple fingers and a thumb, their slider’s patty is a melt-in-the-mouth delight thanks to being slow-cooked overnight in Fireside’s wood oven, and the whole thing is finished off with black truffles.
If you’re now hankering for a burger like we are, get yourself up to Soho soon, as we imagine these buns will be in short supply once everyone wants a bite of their own! Check out the World’s 101 Best Burgers website for their full list to see which other burgers you should try around the world.
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