Killer Gourmet Burgers, more affectionately known as KGB, offers a wide range of burgers cooked to perfection. For those who like a kick, the Bobcat is made with roasted green chilis, provolone cheese and jalapeño mayonnaise. The Truffle'd Swiss is also a popular choice, featuring grilled portobello mushroom with Swiss cheese and truffle-infused herb ranch. For non-meat eaters, KGB has got you covered with not one, not two but four meatless options. Be sure to also check out their speciality fries on the side.

Killer Gourmet Burgers | Multiple locations

Mean Mince is well known for its deep-fried burger. Wrapped in bread dough and filled with caramelised onions, a 125g beef patty and generous amounts of American cheddar cheese, the burger has become a viral sensation.

Mean Mince | 31-1, Jalan PJU 7/16A, Mutiara Damansara 47810 Petaling Jaya | +603 7733 2512 | Thursday-Tuesday, 12:30pm-9:30pm

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This homegrown chain hardly needs introduction, having been making speciality gourmet burgers since 2012. Their creative approach to burgers, always served in the signature black charcoal buns, has kept patrons come back for more. One of its star burgers is the Salted Egg Yolk Burger, complete with a juicy fried chicken thigh topped with homemade salted egg yolk sauce. Then there is the Hangover, which pairs the beef patty with a golden hash brown and drizzled in maple syrup—a heavenly combination of sweet and savoury!

myBurgerLab | Multiple locations

Famed for its pork burgers, the meat is imported from the US. The Mighty Piggy Burger of pork patty, bacon and cheddar cheese between two beautiful buns is the ultimate indulgence.

Three Little Pigs & The Big Bad Wolf | Multiple locations

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Reportedly the first gourmet burger restaurant in KL, The Daily Grind has maintained a high standard throughout the years. A highlight here is the Mini Burger Sampler, a trio of its bestselling burgers made into sliders. It includes the Japanese Yodel (beef with cheese fondue and mushroom tempura), Lamburgerni (grilled lamb patty with tomato sauce, pesto and grilled vegetables) and Classic Chicken Cheese.

The Daily Grind | Multiple locations

Its mission is to create 'better burgers', as its tagline goes. Nowhere is this better exemplified than in the Japanese-influenced Porkception, a combination of pork patty, sautéed pork belly and teriyaki mayo, which is sinfully good. The Pandora burger is also a must-try, thanks to the crispy fried pork fillet stuffed with cheese and salted egg sauce paired with charred salted egg seaweed slaw. Hurry though as the latter is available for a limited period only.

Spade's Burger | Multiple locations

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A bonus entry since it sits in the grey area of what is considered a burger, Fowlboys is a rare find in Malaysia with its southern American-style fried chicken sandwich. The only thing available on Fowlboys' menu is variations of these sandwiches since they have all but mastered the art of fried chicken. The O.G. Sandwich is a definite must-try for first-timers. It comprises of a juicy buttermilk fried chicken thigh with spicy mayo, fowl jam and jalapeños between potato bread. You can customise your order based on spice level. 

Fowlboys | Multiple locations

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