Smash Street and Meatsmith from Singapore named among the 101 best burgers in the world for 2026

The same creators behind the World's 101 Best Steak Restaurants bring us a brand new ranking, and this time, it's all about burgers. The World's 101 Best Burger Places was launched after a smaller-scale Top 25 Burgers list was revealed last year. This new, expanded list features even more international burger joints, all dedicated to the art of crafting the perfect, juicy stack. And there happen to be two spots in Singapore which absolutely nailed the brief.

Burger bar Smash Street along Amoy Street works its way to No. 58 on the list, which is an impressive feat considering it merely opened two months ago. The standing burger joint grills up smash burgers with minimal toppings like caramelised onions, pickles, cheese and bacon. The highlight here is the patties, crafted with a blend of Australian Black Angus brisket, chuck, short rib and dry-aged trimmings, then smeared over the griddle for guaranteed crispy edges. Prices are reasonable too, starting at $14 for the classic burger with two patties. 

Then there's Meatsmith, which has been around for longer – 12 years to be exact. It's another crowd-favourite in the same Telok Ayer neighbourhood, known for its American-style barbecued meat platters with smoky brisket slices, pastrami burnt ends, pork ribs, pork belly and corn bread. But real ones will come here for the Meatsmith wagyu cheeseburger, a $28 beauty with double patties, double cheese, a house-made burger sauce and pickles. Here's the hack: visit on Tuesdays to score a classic cheeseburger with double beef brisket patties for just $12. 

So, which burger joints in the world are given the top honours? The top two spots go to Bleecker Burger and Black Bear Burger in London, while Café Margaret (Best Burger Australia) in Sydney comes in third. Closer to home, there are restaurants like The Diplomat (Best Burger Asia) and Fireside in Hong Kong, Masonry in Bali, or Wagyumafia (Best Burger Japan), Gui's Burger and Kitan Hibiki in Japan – which you can add to your travel itinerary for your next trip.

Here are the top 50 entries on the World's 101 Best Burger Places 2026 list:

1. Bleecker Burger, London
2. Black Bear Burger, London
3. Café Margaret, Sydney
4. The Diplomat, Hong Kong
5. Gasoline Grill, Copenhagen
6. Sip & Guzzle, New York
7. Hawksmoor, St. Pancras, London
8. Nowon, New York
9. Amboy Quality Meats, Los Angeles
10. The Grill at the Int'l, Sydney
11. Burger & Beyond, London
12. Wagyumafia, Tokyo
13. Charrd, Melbourne
14. Will's, Sydney
15. Camphor, Los Angeles
16. Hubert, Sydney
17. Bar Julius, Sydney
18. AG, Stockholm
19. The Gidley, Sydney
20. Salt Shed, Brighton
21. Clam Bar, Sydney
22. The Loyalist, Chicago
23. Bunsen Burgers, Dublin
24. Bar Chimera, New York
25. The Alston, Chicago
26. Dumbo, Paris
27. Reburger, Florence
28. Meat Stop, London
29. Dandelion, Copenhagen
30. Gui's Burger, Ashiya
31. Eat Jabs, Austin
32. Petit Trois, Los Angeles
33. Sold Out Burger, Paris
34. Maijard, Antwerp
35. Sailor, New York
36. Bunzai, Zurich
37. Seoul Tiger, Melbourne
38. Fat Rabbit, St Cateherines
39. Dai Due, Austin
40. Specimen Burger, Paris
41. Sstash Burger, Mission (TX)
42. NADC Burger
43. Sunny's, Miami
44. La Birria Bar, Miami
45. Arkhé, Adelaide
46. Fireside, Hong Kong
47. Goldies Bar, Berlin
48. Bon Burger, Amsterdam
49. Masonry, Bali
50. Meatsmith, Singapore

See the full list of 101 locations here.

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