While I was in HK, I went on a hunt for the best burger place and I came to try Burger Circus after seeing their high reviews. Unfortunately I came during lunch rush hour so I was given a seat at the counter, right next to the restrooms. The countertop wasn't too comfortable as it was pretty cramped and slanted so I had to be careful to not spill my drinks. I ordered the American cheeseburger while hubby ordered the burger of the month. We also ordered a chili fries to share. My cheeseburger was very juicy and filling. I didn't know it came with 2 patties so I couldn't finish. The fries were also really good. I think they're known for their milkshakes here but unfortunately I didn't order one as I was too full already. Maybe next time! read more

Burger Circus - Burgers Near Me - Hong Kong, HK

A small, lively restaurant in Lan Kwai Fong with the diner ambiance. When I visited on a Saturday night, the tables were all full, but there was space at the bar. I ordered the all-American cheeseburger and upgraded my fries to chili fries. The fries were awesome--it's hard to find fries this good. The burger wasn't as good as the fries, but decent. I liked that the onions were diced on the burger. I would go back, but I wouldn't come clambering back. It's also a bit expensive--the burger, fries, and drink were $235. If I'm getting a burger, I'd like it to be more affordable. read more

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Whenever I find myself in this part of town, the one thing that reminds me of Burger Circus is not its prime corner Soho location or brightly lit sign. It's the fact you can smell the grease from several storefronts away. The kind of greasy aroma that is strangely haunting for those of us who grew up on this stuff and the kind of scent that draws burgers lovers closer from all corners of Central. I assume Burger Circus enjoys this kind of distinction. The place is HK small. And by that I mean there are only a handful of tables and little standing room for much else. Lines here would be a disaster, but thankfully I've been able to enjoy this spot late in the night without much crowd repercussion. Burger Circus likens itself to be a provider in the "American diner" experience and brings the spirit through burgers, milkshakes, and fries. The staff is usually pretty good about handling orders, but in all fairness, the menu is simple enough to where even the most novice service worker can memorize in a matter of minutes. I was once told this was the In-N-Out of HK, but I'd rather keep the comparison separate. BC's burgers range from $68-$115 with an additional $30 for fries and $68 for shakes. At a sub $24USD meal, the price pinch is real, even if the American flavors are in tact. I like the Magician's Magtag Blue ($95), where the principal cheese is blue along with a strip or two of bacon. Their classic Circus Burger ($95) touts a Wisconsin cheese and a 5oz patty and the works. One could go double on this burger for a cool $115, which ends up looking like a regular burger portion (anywhere else) in the end. Burgers aside, I think the real win is the shakes. Yes, they're close to $70 a pop, but they're thick, sugary, super creamy, and surprisingly addicting. Salted caramel, cherry lime, and coffee toffee crunch are really fun but the classic flavors like strawberry, vanilla, or chocolate are definitely available. If one wants to go next level, add a little booze and get a spiked shake, which starts at $88. The Drunken Monkey ($88) has vanilla ice cream, maple syrup, and banana bourbon and the Cinnamon Roll ($88) has salted caramel, fireball whiskey, and some vanilla ice cream. Drink enough of those and one can only imagine the effects of a sugar high simultaneous with an alcoholic buzz. There are other things some burger joints don't have, such as jalapeno poppers ($78), onion rings ($38) and dill pickles ($38). If shakes aren't doing it, consider their apple pie a la mode ($88) and/or hot fudge sundae ($68). If prices don't bother you, then consider making Burger Circus your next destination for the quintessential American retro burger diner experience. read more

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Arnold Palmer is solid- not too sweet, and you can definitely taste the tea and the lemon. Bonus points for using a paper straw American cheeseburger- smoky cheese, good addition of onion, tender patty After passing by this place I don't know how many times, I finally decided to check the place out. The dim lighting and bench seating creates this ambience of eating outdoors in the 50s as a fever dream, and much of this place feels like a 50's burger joint, from the quirky candy jars, the striped tray sheets and strawsatop the shake station, to the polished (steel?) napkin holders and trays, and the crinkle cut fries (ugh. Not a big fan of those) I ordered a American cheeseburger lunch set, with came with a drink- I ordered an Arnold Palmer which they mixed in house, and a side of crinkle cut fries (again, not a huge fan). The Arnold Palmer was decent- nice big glass, with a generous helping of lemon juice, and a tea strong enough to not be overpowered by the lemon. The fries are well seasoned, and crunchy, but as with crinkle cut fries, the texture can vary quite a bit between French fry. The cheeseburger was great! They used a bold, but fragrant thousand island dressing as it's main sauce, with plenty of onions, and pickles. The patty itself was tender and moist, and the burger managed to actually be somewhat smoky! Considering how I only paid HK$99 for this meal in Central, not a bad deal. Might come back and try their shakes the next time around. read more

Burger Circus - Arnold Palmer (note the generous serving considering how this is a lunch set) - Burgers Near Me - Hong Kong, HK

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I don't know why this place is compared to In-N-Out when really it reminds me more of Johnny Rocket's, it's got that same retro, '50s vibe and similar sides. I came here with a group of four after a concert and was catering to people fueling up for a big night, those who had been daydrinking and concert returners, so it was packed. The spiked milkshakes almost made me make a bad decision but I got the Arnold Palmer which was not mixed right, it was definitely more tea than lemonade so it tasted watered down. However, the double was hot and juicy-it took a little time, probably because of the rush but it hit the spot. The fries too were also done well, I just got the plain fries and not the fancy stuff but were pretty solid. Honestly, it did remind me a lot of JRs and the homemade sodas and the fancy fries will probably bring me back. read more

We did the $99 lunch combo and loved it! The Passionfruit Pineapple soda was to die for. We upgraded the fries to Circus Fries and were not disappointed. Would highly recommend them. The location is perfect--right off of the Mid-Level Escalators. We went on a gloomy wet day and it felt extremely cozy inside. The staff was friendly and helpful. We had a great experience all the way around! read more

Burger Circus - Passionfruit Pineapple Soda - Burgers Near Me - Hong Kong, HK

Seems that all the trendy new burger spots in HK these days are emulating the iconic American In-N-Out chain. And I for one am not complaining! But, you will pay the price - a burger, fries, and a drink will cost about 5x as much as you'd pay at In-N-Out. Ouch... welcome to Hong Kong! The Burger Circus is modeled after a classic American diner. It's super cute, and the seating is quite comfy with its plush booths. Ever notice how a lot of the restaurant and bar seating in HK is backless and subsequently gets quite uncomfortable? It's so nice to be able to sink into a booth and relax during a meal for a change. Onto the food - the menu focuses on burgers, classic sides like fries, onion rings, and buffalo wings, and.... milkshakes! I didn't try a milkshake this time, but I've got my eye on the pie shake. Yes, you read that right: a PIE SHAKE. I ordered a combo meal which included the Circus Burger (5-oz beef patty, crispy bacon, onions, Wisconsin cheddar, lettuce, tomato, and Circus sauce), fries, and my choice of soda. Feeling the vintage ambiance, I had the cream soda which definitely took me back to those sweet summery days of childhood. But the burger - wow! I thought the juicy 5-oz patty made for the perfect portion, and the melty cheese, thousand island-based Circus sauce, and legitimately crispy bacon tasted 100% all-American. In other words: my ideal version of comfort food. The fries were also perfect! Probably the best fries I've had in HK so far, and the upgrade to the Circus fries (onions, cheese, and Circus sauce) was a wise investment. Dare I say it? These were better than the animal-style fries at In-N-Out. But don't take my word for it - go see for yourself! I for one will be back... there's a certain milkshake calling my name. read more

Burger Circus - Burgers Near Me - Hong Kong, HK

And more burger places! While Butcher's Club Burgers is becoming the gold standard for what burger places should be like, numerous new joints have been popping up all over HK. Recently, I came across Burger Circus. The place is small but conveniently located, on Hollywood road, right underneath the escalators to Soho. And like others have mentioned, they are going for a retro American diner vibe, and the effort is visible: all the takeaway bags are covered in their logos, they have the slightly whimsical decor and candy shopesque front bar. My complaint is the music, it is really a bit circus-y and loud. Do not come if you have a hangover or a headache, the music will contribute to the throbbing in your head! Back to the point though, the burgers are actually very decent and well worth a try. Each item are made to order and will burn your tongue if you dig in immediately. The 5oz patty is well grounded so the texture isn't the meaty tough type but more of the crumbly and very juicy sort. I actually prefer this type to the Butchers club type cuz I'm a lazy chewer and don't mind less meat flavor for a softer bite. Both are good honestly, so to each his/her own. The fries are crisp on delivery and the circus fries are soaked in the secret circus sauce, which is a chili mayo. But you gotta eat them first out they get soggy real quick. My only complaint ( besides music volume) is the soda. It's all homemade, which is admirable, but my ginger soda was bland and tasted sugar free, like a soda water with a barely there ginger juice in it. I don't think it was an attempt to be healthy cuz there's no point doing that at a burger joint. My brother's cola was fine though, so just that one. I recommend the burgers nonetheless, for takeout or when your head doesn't hurt. read more

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Quite disappointing. The burger was mediocre. Fries were decent. I don't think I'd ever go back even if I was wasted.

Excellent Excellent Excellent ! This tiny little hard to find 4 table burger joint is just what I needed after a week in mainland China. I don't eat Chinese food or even any derivative of Chinese food. I ordered a plain hamburger with some French fries... And Circus Beer. It's difficult to get a "perfect" rating on a plain hamburger. I considered that it might have been because I hadn't eaten a real meal in a week, so I went back. The "perfection" rating held up after two visits. The beer was excellent, I like American race car beer, and Circus was served in an almost frozen glass and paired perfectly with the burger and fries. I'm 8000 miles away and I'm still thinking about it. It's not easy to find this place, so stay focused. They are very convenient to the moving elevated sidewalks (escalators) so once you find them, just keep heading up the hill until you find Hollywood. read more

Burger Circus - Keep'en it simple, but keep'en it real. - Burgers Near Me - Hong Kong, HK

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Great old fashioned, greasy burgers, onion rings, and fries. Also enjoyed a great strawberry shake. Cute 50s diner decor and very fast service. Highly recommend! read more

Trendy American-inspired burger spots are popping up all over HK, as a Californian, that is fine by me! While most are just so-so, Circus Burger is actually good and I really love the non-burger menu items. The restaurant itself is quite small and looks like a nostalgic diner, so it is really cute and worth a visit. I usually opt for takeaway and the food holds up well. Their takeaway boxes are also very, very cute! The burger comes in a cardboard box with a perforated edge you rip off and opens up so you can you eat your burger and have any potential juicy mess contained by the cardboard box, genius! There are lots of burgers on the menu, but I have only tried the Circus Burger. While the burger itself is pretty good, I would highly recommend you try other items on the menu. My favorites are the jalapeno poppers (a rare find in HK, please don't ever take this off the menu), cheese fries, and milkshakes. The only issue is the menu is pretty expensive. And yes, they now deliver! But only as far as Admiralty. Please expand your delivery route to access more districts on HK island please, including Wanchai! read more

Decent place and very nice staff, but the meat on the burger is low quality. Certainly better than McD's in Asia, but still not very good. I recommend Butcher's Club or Beef & Liberty for a way better burger. read more

The shit! Best burger I have get had in my life, the flavor is beyond and trust me that I do understand about food! Highly recommended read more

Burger Circus - Burgers Near Me - Hong Kong, HK

Hehe this place is sooooo cute. They even have the orange sauce that reminds me of In-N-Out's special sauce, +1 star. Burgers are alright, but the drinks are really fizzy and good. I just love the retro vibe here: its cozy, intimate, and feels authentic. They've got a good thing going on, I genuinely miss this place. Favorite date spot. read more

This burger joint located on Hollywood road under the escalator creates a retro American style diner experience. The sodas are made in house (Try the cherry lime). The milkshakes are tasty (Try the salted caramel). The burger parties here are thinner diner style, so they aren't as filling as Butchers Club. read more

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Overpriced with mediocre service. We were disappointed as we usually like the black sheep group's restaurants. The concept of burger circus is nice, however execution is poor especially when compared to other burger joints. We went on a Sunday, so it was rather pack. Servers were polite but messed up our order, which was disappointing because they mainly serve burgers and fries... they also would not let us change tables despite my mentioning that I was cold. read more

I like this place, it's super unassuming, really cute, and reminds me of old school soda shops in the US. Their menu is very simple,I had a cheeseburger and fries with a tea. I really wanted a boozy shake, but decided to calm down. The burger was solid, patty was tasty, not too thick, and not frozen. Buttery buns, and crinkle fries, salted. Service was good, food came out quick, and a decent value for my money. Def. would go back, perhaps this time for a shake! :) read more

Loving the music loop & the Burger is definitely a cousin of In & Out. Very tasty! Decor is fun too.

Two hungover girls hiked bused and MTR'd here for an hour commute. That was so so worth it. "I shed a tear". We had the classic burger with an egg and circus fries. 11/10 read more

This is currently my favorite burger joint in Hong Kong. Their price is comparable to Cali-burger, whose burgers were pretty good for the first few months but have gone downhill a bit. And measurably less expensive than the horrific, diarrhea-inducing slop served at butchers club burger (and Burger Circus does't have a pretentiously offensive Hong Kong-trendy secret menu). The Burger Circus burgers are spot on - juicy but not greasy. Generous portions of fresh and crispy lettuce and tomato. The bun doesn't fall apart. Their fries are done just right. I love the dill pickle - but wish they'd just put a slice on the burger instead of making you order separately. The sodas are good - but if you're used to coke and sprite - the flavor may be too light for your liking. Shakes are terrific. Restaurant is decorated nicely, and the music is good and not over powering Great for lunch of late-night after-drinks munchie run! read more

Amazing burgers and even better service! The staff at Burger Circus truly cares about providing a superb product with impeccable service. One of the best meals I had during my trip to HK; I'll definitely be back! read more

If you love yourself you will eat here. I had the veggie burger , and cheese fries. The best burger in China hands down

Was craving a burger to help recover from a long night out. Burger Circus did the trick! I ordered the combo which includes choice of burger, fries and a soda. The Circus Burger was juicy and had good flavor, - loved the crispy bacon and added some pickles for crunch. The bun was fresh and tasty. read more

Cool retro vibe and great burgers. Located right under the central escalators so super convenient. Menu is simple but its burgers and they do them well. Weekends are very busy so weekdays are better. A must have if your not calorie counting read more