Burgers are the genies of the food world. Whatever you wish for, a burger will transform into. From mammoth Jenga towers of delicately stacked buns and patties to a veggie smash burger with lashings of melted cheese, your culinary wish is a burger’s command. Can you really blame Mumbai for going burger-crazy like the rest of the world? In line with the hungry demands of diners, there are a plethora of burger joints in Mumbai that blend global trends and local flair. Here are 8 flippin’ good burger joints in Mumbai.
1. Jimis Burger
If you like big burgers and you cannot lie, this is the spot for you. This indie burger joint in Malad has a colossal 7-inch high burger called the Jawbreaker stuffed with quadruple patties, a generous amount of cheese, eggs, and bacon. You’ll need both your hands and a whole box of napkins to conquer this delicious hot mess of a burger. We say the bigger and messier, the better. Ps: the patties are handmade with meat ground in-house, so its always extra juicy and fresh. More info here
📍: WING-E, 13-14, Off, New Link Rd, opp. Movie Time Cinema, Evershine Nagar, Malad West
⏰: 12pm-12am
💵 : INR 650 onwards for two
2. Veronica’s
This cafe and sandwich shop has moved up the ranks as a local favourite thanks to some ingenious burgers and its nostalgic location inside the iconic St. Jude’s bakery. The Big Floyd burger with crispy chicken is a tribute to the late Chef Floyd Cardoz – Indian American chef and winner of Top Chef Masters Season 3. Hitting you with a sneak flavour attack is the Smash Burger, a melt-in-your-mouth wonder of cheddar, bacon and – wait for it – a short rib and marrow patty! Vegetarians will be bowled over by the Bandra Broccoli Falafel Burger drizzled with garlic labneh, cheddar and jalapeno herb sauce. More info here
📍: R3G+JMX, Waroda Rd, Ranwar, Bandra West
⏰: 5pm-11pm
💵 : INR 1,500 onwards for two people
3. Indigo Delicatessen
And you thought only New York knew how to do delicatessens. Let us introduce you to Colaba’s Indigo deli. There are some real winners on the menu, but it’s the Barbequed Pulled Pork burger that’s been making waves and getting tongues wagging (and drooling, might we add) in Mumbai’s foodie circles. Juicy, with just the right amount of tarty sweetness from pickled onions, its sandwiched by pillowy corn buns. The Mediterranean Cottage Cheese Burger and Spicy Corn and Potato Burger will put a pep in the step of vegetarians. Find details here
📍: 5, Ground Floor, Pheroze Building, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharashi Marg, Apollo Bandar, Colaba
⏰: 9am-11:30pm
💵 : INR 2,800 (approx.) for two people
4. Louis Burger
Dreamed up by Indian culinary royalty, the Kalras (of Masala Library), this Indian burger chain is a tribute Louis Lassen, the American street food seller who invented burgers. Gourmet craft burgers are this restaurant’s calling card and they’re made of soft-as-a-cloud milk washed buns, aged cheddar and served with a side of thick-cut fries. With the skin on, of course. Top picks here are the Korean Fried Chicken Burger slathered with spicy gochujang, coleslaw, and a rich ‘Animal’ sauce and the Fishwich – a crunch fish patty with a layer of tobiko (flying fish roe) that’s literally popping with flavours.
📍: Various outltes, including Lower Parel, Andheri, BKC, Powai
⏰: 11:30am – 4am
💵 : INR 600 (approx.) for two people
5. Frisbees
The fast food joint slings the kind of burgers you’ll want to talk about as you chomp off greedy mouthfuls. A cheese-filled bun is the star of the Krakatoa Burger range that’s available in chicken and vegetarian options. They’ve got some other insanely currylicious creations like the social media famous Makhani burger. Pair it with their hand-cut fries siwshed in finger-lickin’ good signature sauces (diablo and bees cheese), then wash it down with creamy, decadent milkshakes like the Devil’s Drug and Candy Flip. Food coma is a guarantee, you’ve been warned.
📍: Shop No. 6, Labaik House, Chimbai Rd, near St. Andrew’s Church, Bandra West
⏰: 10:30am – 1:30am
💵 : INR 600 (approx.) for two
6. Chili’s
No self-respecting list of best burgers can go without including this Tex-Mex grill and bar chain. Their Powai outlet is on a mission to fullfil the American (burger) dream with classics like the Southern Smokehouse burger (with a veg patty option), Ultimate Bacon Burger and bite-sized Big Mouth Bites. Bambaiya zest marries Americana with the Bombay Burger – a vegetarian patty wedged between tomatoes, pickles, onions and chipotle ranch dressing. For that full stateside experience, they have chilled beers you can chug down with your burgers. More info here
📍: Hiranandani Business Park, Ventura Building, 13, Powai
⏰: 12pm – 12:45am
💵 : INR 1,900 (approx.) for two
7. Jamjar Diner
Western comfort food is the forte of this diner-style eatery with its booth seats and high tables done up in bright popping hues. Like a diner should, they excel at breakfast food, burgers and burgers that are breakfast. Case on point, the Breakfast Booty Burger crammed with fried eggs, chicken sausage, aoili and fries! That’s breakfast we’ll wake up for without alarms. Lunch and dinner timing cravings will be well-stated by smashed cheeseburger stuffed with shoestring fries, and a fried chicken burger.
📍: Multiple locations (Bandra & Versova)
⏰: 9am – 1am
💵 : INR 1,500 (approx.) for two
8. Woodside Inn
After a deli and a diner, it’s only fitting we include an inn. Just kidding. This is a vintage-style gastropub with a knack for innovative burgers that’ll knock your socks off. Right from their classic double cheddar tenderloin burger to the fiery ghost chili-spiced chicken burger for daring gourmands, there is something here for everyone. We haven’t forgotten you, vegetarians – a pesto-filled Italian veg burger and crispy mushroom burger will win your hearts and tastebuds. More info here
📍: Indian Mercantile Mansion, Wodehouse Road, Opposite Regal Cinema, Colaba Causeway
⏰: 11am-1am
💵 : INR 2,500 (approx.) for two