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5 Best Burger Restaurants in Hong Kong (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Thorne Savarin
By Thorne Savarin, Culinary Explorer · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 8 min read

A good burger restaurant in Hong Kong usually means queuing before the daily batch sells out. Burger Mate caps its hand-smashed Angus patties at 200 a day and reviewers say they're gone before 10pm most nights, while across town N+ Burger runs its own farm in Australia to supply the beef for its Kennedy Town shop. Between them, the burger spots on this page have logged over 5,700 Google reviews, and most sit above 4.3 stars, which says less about any single winner and more about how seriously Hong Kong now takes its burgers.

Short answer: Burger Mate in Tsim Sha Tsui leads on quality with 4.6 stars across 778 reviews for its hand-smashed, daily-limited patties. N+ Burger (Kennedy Town) rates even higher at 4.8 across 527 reviews for its farm-to-table beef and harbourfront setting, while Jollibee brings the most reviews on the page at 2,043, though at a lower 4.0 average. Expect to pay roughly HK$100 to 150 per person at the specialist burger shops.
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The burger lineup, compared

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Burger Mate 4.6 ★ 778 Hand-smashed patties, limited daily batch View ›
2 Jollibee 4.0 ★ 2,043 Fast-food chain, quick and cheap View ›
3 Burger Circus 4.3 ★ 1,134 American diner classic View ›
4 N+ BURGER (Kennedy Town) 4.8 ★ 527 Farm-to-table, harbourfront setting View ›
5 Smokehouse Bar & Grill 4.7 ★ 466 Grill menu, not a dedicated burger shop View ›
5 Best Burger Restaurants in Hong Kong (2026)

Where to get a real burger in Hong Kong

Burger Mate logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Burger Mate

4.6778 Google reviews

Burger Mate is a Tsim Sha Tsui burger counter that makes its buns and Angus beef patties fresh in-house every morning, capping sales at 200 burgers a day. It also runs a catering and delivery arm through its own online ordering site. Reviewers describe the owner personally recommending dishes and explaining the menu, including a Wagyu option alongside the standard Angus beef.

What people praise

  • Buns and patties made fresh in-house daily, not frozen or pre-made
  • Black truffle Angus burger repeatedly named as the standout order
  • French-style crispy buns that hold up against drippy fillings
  • Owner known for friendly, multilingual service

Worth knowing

  • Sells out most nights before 10pm, so early visits matter
  • Gets crowded, which some reviewers found made the space feel rushed
Reputation scorecardrank in Hong Kong
Rating4.6 / 5
Review volume778 · 86th
Confidencehigh
Recency7 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown82% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The strongest all-round pick for a made-from-scratch smash burger, with the daily 200-burger cap acting as an unintentional quality signal. Go before the dinner rush if you want your first choice off the menu.

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Brilliant Court, Shop A, G/F, 78 Kimberley Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui

Jollibee logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days

Jollibee

4.02,043 Google reviews

Jollibee is the Philippine fast-food chain's Mong Kok branch, known internationally for its fried chicken but also serving a burger line including the Yumburger and Aloha Burger alongside spaghetti and rice meals. It's a counter-service fast-food operation, not a burger specialist, and the menu runs well beyond burgers into full combo meals.

What people praise

  • Burgers arrive as part of fast, affordable combo meals
  • One reviewer specifically praised the Aloha burger's bacon and mayo combination
  • Consistent, quick counter service even during busy periods

Worth knowing

  • Burgers are a small part of a much wider fried-chicken and rice menu, not the specialty
  • A few reviewers reported order mix-ups on takeaway items
Reputation scorecardrank in Hong Kong
Rating4 / 5
Review volume2,043 · 97th
Confidencehigh
Recency5 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · hours
Rating breakdown44% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: It carries the most reviews here by a wide margin, but that volume is driven by its fried chicken and combo meals, not the burger itself. Fine for a quick, cheap bite, not where to go if the burger is the main event.

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16 Argyle St, Mong Kok

Burger Circus logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days

Burger Circus

4.31,134 Google reviews

Burger Circus is a Black Sheep Restaurants concept on Hollywood Road in Central, built around an all-American diner theme. Its own site describes six-ounce smashed USDA Prime patties on toasted soft buns, alongside house-made milkshakes, sodas and a rotating monthly guest burger made with chefs from other Black Sheep restaurants.

What people praise

  • USDA Prime patties consistently called out for flavor and juiciness
  • House-made milkshakes and retro diner atmosphere praised often
  • Crispy onion rings that aren't overly greasy
  • Generous portions relative to price

Worth knowing

  • Service was described as slow on at least one visit
  • Monthly guest-burger specials mean the standout item changes
Reputation scorecardrank in Hong Kong
Rating4.3 / 5
Review volume1,134 · 92th
Confidencehigh
Recency8 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown54% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A dependable, well-reviewed diner-style burger with real USDA Prime beef behind it. The retro setting and milkshakes make it as much a night out as a quick burger stop.

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22 Hollywood Rd, Central

N+ BURGER (Kennedy Town) logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days

N+ BURGER (Kennedy Town)

4.8527 Google reviews

N+ Burger (Kennedy Town) is a two-floor burger shop on the Kennedy Town waterfront that sources its beef from a farm the owners run in Australia, according to reviewers. The menu covers classic beef burgers alongside a crispy chicken option and healthier sides like baked sprouts, served in a space with an upstairs sea view.

What people praise

  • Farm-to-table beef sourcing called out specifically by reviewers
  • Crispy chicken burger described as large and packed with ingredients
  • Upstairs seating with a harbourfront view
  • Healthier side options like baked sprouts alongside the usual fries

Worth knowing

  • Sweet potato fries and wedges were flagged as over-fried on one visit
  • Service was noted as a bit slow relative to the food quality
Reputation scorecardrank in Hong Kong
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume527 · 75th
Confidencehigh
Recency6 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · hours
Rating breakdown88% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The highest-rated burger spot on this page, and the only one with a real farm-to-table story behind the beef. Worth the trip to Kennedy Town for the view alone if the weather's good.

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Shop2&3, Grand Fortune Mansion. 1 Davis Street, New Praya, Kennedy Town

Smokehouse Bar & Grill logo
#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Smokehouse Bar & Grill

4.7466 Google reviews

Smokehouse Bar & Grill is a Cafe Deco Group smokehouse inside Langham Place in Mong Kok, built primarily around slow-smoked meats and a tomahawk steak rather than a burger-focused menu. It does not come up in reviews as a burger destination, and its own site describes its specialty as smoking and barbecuing rather than a burger program.

What people praise

  • Kitchen turns out consistently hot, flavorful smoked mains
  • Attentive, warm service on most visits

Worth knowing

  • Burgers aren't a highlighted part of the menu in customer reviews
  • Pricing sits higher than the dedicated burger shops on this list
Reputation scorecardrank in Hong Kong
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume466 · 69th
Confidencehigh
Recency2 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown84% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A well-reviewed restaurant overall, but reviewers talk about its smoked meats and steaks, not burgers. It rounds out this list on volume and rating rather than as a genuine burger destination, so go here for the smokehouse menu instead.

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樓05號舖, Shop 05, Level 13, Langham Place, 8 Argyle Street 旺角亞皆老街8號朗豪坊13, Mong Kok

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How we score

Every number on this page is computed from public Google data on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the business’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated them, ranked against other Hong Kong burger restaurants. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.6 from hundreds of people carries more weight than a 4.8 from a smaller base. Recency reflects how recently customers are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does a burger cost in Hong Kong? (2026)

Specialist burger shops and diners run a fairly tight price band, while fast-food combo meals come in noticeably cheaper. Based on the price-per-person figures customers reported in their reviews:

JobTypical price
Specialist smash burger meal (Burger Mate, Burger Circus, N+ Burger)HK$100-150 per person
Fast-food combo meal (Jollibee)HK$50-100 per person
Single premium burger (Burger Mate Black Truffle Angus)HK$125

Ranges compiled July 2026 from the price-per-person figures Google reviewers reported for each business, plus Burger Mate’s own listed price for its Black Truffle Mushroom Angus Burger.

Finding burgers near you in Hong Kong

The picks above spread across Tsim Sha Tsui, Mong Kok, Central and Kennedy Town, so most parts of Kowloon and Hong Kong Island have a solid burger option within reach. If you’re searching for burger restaurants near me, Mong Kok gives you both a fast-food option and a smokehouse within a short walk of each other.

What to ask before you order a burger

  • Is the patty made fresh in-house or frozen?
  • Does the shop have a daily sell-out limit, like Burger Mate’s 200-burger cap?
  • What’s the sourcing on the beef, and is there a house specialty cut?
  • Are there vegetarian or chicken alternatives on the menu?
  • Is delivery or takeaway available if the dining room is full?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these burger restaurants?

We started from burger restaurants in Hong Kong with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency, and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (July 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Which Hong Kong burger spot sells out fastest?

Burger Mate limits itself to 200 burgers a day and reviewers say it regularly sells out before 10pm, so an early visit or ordering ahead is worth it.

Is Jollibee worth visiting just for the burger?

Jollibee’s burgers are part of a much wider fried-chicken and combo-meal menu rather than a specialty, so it’s a fine quick, cheap option but not where reviewers go specifically for burgers.

The bottom line

Burger Mate is the safest default if you want a proper made-from-scratch smash burger and don’t mind timing your visit around the daily sell-out. N+ Burger edges it on rating if you’re willing to head out to Kennedy Town for a harbourfront view with your beef.

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