Bangkok's 7 best smash burgers
A fast-food-style setup that takes sourcing seriously, Prime Burger is where you go when you want speed without sacrificing meat quality. They grind Australian beef fresh daily, smash it on the grill to lock in the juice, and build a menu that lets guests 'travel' by name – Stockholm (B262), New York (B262), Tokyo (B262), etc. The real appeal, though, is that everything here holds up under scrutiny, from the even crust on the patty to the soft, not-too-sweet bun. Even vegetarians, pescatarians and beef lovers get a decent pick – rare in a burger joint trying to cover this much ground.
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