-
Excellent Japanese-style burgers by a hatted chef? Find it at Kerby Craig's Bar Ume (and its Barangaroo spin-off, Ume Burger). Story here. Photo: Lee Tran Lam -
The Brooklyn bacon burger with smoked cheese is one of many excellent options from Batch Burgers in Kirribilli. Review here. Photo: Fiona Morris -
When your budget can handle something upscale, Rockpool Bar and Grill has a great rep for its signature wagyu burger. Details here. -
Sokyo's hatted chef Chase Kojima has opened Sydney's first rice burger bar: Gojima. Story here. Photo: Supplied -
After opening Pub Life Kitchen in Ultimo, Jovan Curic has launched Superior Burger in Wakeley, Sydney's west. Photo: Supplied -
Since opening in Sylvania in 1957, Paul's Famous Hamburgers has become an institution. Details here. Photo: Fiona Morris -
Mary's in Newtown is often name-dropped when people argue over where you can get Sydney's best burgers. Details here. Photo: Sahlan Hayes -
The menu at Goodtime Burgers in Bondi Junction lives up to its name - the burgers here are actually really good. Details here. Photo: Cole Bennetts -
Soul Burger's vegan menu (with ingredient-stacked fillings and thick-cut fries) has become so popular that the Randwick joint opened a second venue in Glebe. Story here. Photo: Supplied -
Five Points Burgers in North Sydney attracted long, devoted queues from the moment it opened. Details here. Photo: Kun Zhang -
BL Burgers in Darlinghurst has built up a big following for its buns-and-patties and its OTT fries - think choc-chip-coated chips with maple bacon and beefy caramel. A Bondi branch has also opened. Photo: Nikki To -
Jack's in Newtown has a cult following for its burgers, which are inspired by Shake Shack. Story here. Photo: Wolter Peeters -
The burgers are the number one attraction at The Tuckshop in Glenhaven. Review here. Photo: Edwina Pickles -
Watch out for this double cheese, dry-aged beef and bacon number when talented young chefs from Master, Momofuku Seiobo and Quay open Burger Head in Penrith. Details here. Photo: Supplied -
Neil Perry opened his Burger Project flagship store in World Square, and it's become so popular that there are outlets in Macquarie Centre, Bondi Junction, Martin Place and Circular Quay. Photo: Wayne Taylor
of
From old-school institutions to hatted chefs taking on burgers and fries - plus the next wave of upstarts entering the game - here are the burger joints that cause the most buzz.