How Burgers Are Eaten Around The World

1. Donkey Burgers in China

Image Source/ CNNHebei in China is the place to visit if you want to try a donkey burger! Yes, it is what you think. The local speciality is made from ground donkey meat and is served in a flatbread called a shao bing. Accompanied by coriander and green pepper, it can be eaten hot or cold.

2. A Bøfsandwich in Denmark

Image Source/ WikipediaThe bøfsandwich, meaning 'beef sandwich', is Denmark's answer to a burger. There are THREE types of onions on this burger! Raw, grilled and crispy onions. There's also ketchup, mustard and some local delicacies like pickles, cabbage, beets and gravy.

3. Canadian Hot Hamburg Sandwich

Image Source/ JahzkitchenCanadians coming through again with another twisted burger. This epic concoction features a normal hamburger DRENCHED in hot gravy and served with steak fries. It's like poutine taken to another level and it sounds amazing. If you happen to visit Canada, make sure you get yourselves one of these.

4. Hamburguesas Mexicanas

Image Source/ Zenger NewsThis local burger generally features the traditional Mexican ingredients you would imagine. It would have ham and fried cheese on top of the burger, plus toppings like jalapeños or avocado to give it an extra twist. If you really wanted the full experience then why not try some refried beans on there too.

5. The OG German Hamburg Steak

Image Source/ Cooking with DogDid you know this is where the idea for the modern hamburger came from? The USA would probably be most people's guess but it was in fact invented in Germany. It's made of steak chopped into tiny pieces and made into a patty but it's traditional served without the bun! That addition came later.

6. Vada Pav from India

Image Source/ DelishablyThe Vada Pav from India is the only exclusively vegetarian burger in the world! It's a potato patty rather than beef and it's been deep fried in chickpea flour (who knew that was a thing...). It is then served in a soft bread bun like your traditional meat burger.

7. Shami Kebab in Pakistan

Image Source/ Pakistani Food RecipesLamb meat and lentils is what makes up the mix of a Shami Kebab burger that can be found in Pakistan. It is generally served on sweet bread and topped with onions, ketchup, ginger and even sometimes scrambled egg! You can get these burgers on most fast food stalls.

8. The famous Quadruple Bypass Burger

Image Source/ TwitterYou might have heard of Heart Attack Grill in Las Vegas. The food here is American fast food taken to the very extreme. The restaurant's famous burger is called the Quadruple Bypass Burger, which as you can imagine from the name, has four burger patties! The burger is a whopping 9,982 calories so you might want to save some room if you're visiting here...

9. Black Burger from Japan

Image Source/ Kavey EatsHow about a squid-ink burger bun to really mix up your burger meal? Japanese McDonald's are serving a Black Burger - where the bun has been dyed black using squid ink. Then it is filled with beef, cheese, onions and some spicy cheese sauce. This is one I would definitely try.

10. Chivito from Uraguay

Image Source/ Food RepublicIs it a burger or a sandwich? Or a burger sandwich? Beef Churrasco is a popular main ingredient for a Chivito, which is a type of grilled meat very popular in Uraguay. You might also get mozzarella, tomatoes, olives, bacon or eggs on there! Served with fries makes us think it is definitely a type of burger!

11. Serbian Pljeskavica

Image Source/ Just a PinchPljeskavica is a traditional minced meat dish from Serbia. It is usually made with different meats, like beef, lamb, pork or veal, and they're mixed with onions. Lepinja is a Serbian style flatbread and you can sandwich the Pljeskavica in the middle to create a very Serbian burger!

12. Japanese Fried Frog Burger

Image Source/ SoraNews24So it's not just the French that eat frogs, they're a delicacy in Japan too! The fried frog burger, served on a black bun, is a limited-edition feature at the Orbi Yokohama Museum cafe located inside a wildlife theme park. It would be a surprise to see this on the menu!

13. Yorkshire Pudding Burger

Image Source/ Wales OnlineThe UK is well known for it's yorkshire puddings, so why not put them on a burger!? It's all the best bits of a classic Sunday roast mashed together in a burger. However, it does come with a 5,000+ calorie tag and will definitely clog your arteries. The finishing touch is that yorkshire puddings are used instead of burger buns.

14. Chinese Rice Burger

Image Source/ WikipediaRice is a staple ingredient all over East Asia. So in true Chinese style, they serve burgers with rice buns rather than the traditional burger bread bun! They compress the rice to take the shape of the bun and it proves itself to be quite popular! They usually serve with something as quirky as shrimp fritters instead of the usual beef patty!

15. Over de Flames Burger in the UK

Image Source/ Daily MailThis burger will be impossible to eat without a knife and fork, so maybe that means it's gone too far? I think there might be a bit of a worldwide competition going on to see who can make the biggest burger. The Over de Flames burger at The Basement restaurant in Norwich, England features three full tomatoes, a full head of lettuce and two onions, and that's only the toppings...

16. Australian Burger With The Lot

Image Source/ InstructableDefinitely some inspiration taken from the US here! It's pretty much a burger with the lot! As in every topping you can get on there. This could be pineapple, sliced beets, a fried egg or a classic bacon. Or all of the above if you feel like it. Which would you choose?

17. Mashed Potato Burger from China

Image Source/ List25If you haven't been to a McDonald's in China before then lower your expectations now, as it is not like a McDonald's should be. They have definitely put their own twist on it... Steak and mashed potatoes is always a good idea but China has put it on a burger. They even added bacon for a bit of extra crunch.

18. Classic USA

Image Source/ Taste of HomeSurely the King of all burgers? The USA is the home of fast food and by default, some of the tastiest burgers in the world. Not all burgers come from fast food places like McDonald's though! Your classic US burger includes cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion and a sauce like ketchup or mayo.

19. Rice Burger's in Japan

Image Source/ Cook PadA popular choice in Japan is a burger made with rice buns! Easy enough to make at home too. Just compress your sticky rice into a burger bun shape and pack all your favourite burger ingredients in the middle! Maybe you could even dip in soy sauce rather than ketchup...

20. Canadian Burgers

Image Source/ WikiwandCanadian burgers always have a little local twist on them. Often that's a fried egg, or maybe some maple bacon or a slice of ham. In Alberta, they have a regional special burger dish which is called a Kubie burger and is made with Ukrainian sausage instead of your classic ground beef.

21. French Hache

Image Source/ Buzz TripsAnother country that takes the traditional burger recipe and puts a local twist on it! There's a French hamburger called Bifteck Hache which includes wine, butter and onions in the recipe! Would it be French if it didn't include wine? I would be interested to know what this one tastes like!

22. UK Dirty Burger

Image Source/ The MirrorIn the UK a lot of inspiration is taken from the US in terms of burgers. However, there is definitely some local specialties. Every had a fish and chip burger? Or even just a battered burger when the beef patty has been battered and fried. Let's not forget the 'dirty burgers' which are known in the UK for being particularly greasy and messy.

23. McRice

Image Source/ FlickrPhilippines is another fan of the rice burger! Although they definitely win because it is a permanent feature of their McDonald's menu! Other than the rice for the bun, everything else remains the same with either a beef or chicken patty and all the expected condiments.

24. Irish Corned Beef Burger

Image Source/ Burger ArtistDoes a corned beef burger sound appealing to you? Apparently it does to the Irish although the jury is out on this one. A corned beef burger with mustard and caramelised onions is an Irish classic burger. They're easy to make at home and a make a good week night meal!

25. New Zealand Lot

Image Source/ WikipediaAnother burger with the lot! Similar to it's neighbours in Australia its a classic beef burger patty topped with any and all additions you might fancy! There's even a variety of burger buns you might want to try, maybe brioche or sesame seeds is your favourite.

26. Chinese Roujiamo

Image Source/ WikipediaFast food is becoming bigger and bigger in busy Chinese cities, and bringing American meals with them. But there is a traditional Chinese sandwich which still features. A Roujiamo is pork meat served in a bun with a variety of garnishes. This Chinese meal is one of the earliest versions of the hamburger.

27. Japanese Hanbaga

Image Source/ Food RepublicNaked burgers! They're becoming much more popular these days but the Japanese really started this trend. A hanbaga or hanbagu are hamburgers served with no bun. It's mince meat with garlic and onion like always, but garnished and flavoured to the max.

28. New Zealand - best burgers on the planet

Image Source/ FlickrFergburger, located in Queenstown in New Zealand got the highest honour of all time when CNN rated them the best burgers on the planet. You get two patties with vegetables, mayonnaise and mustard. It sounds pretty standard but everyone says the taste is out of this world.

29. Vietnamese Rice Burger

Image Source/ PinterestAnother fan of the rice burger is Vietnam! Definitely one way to switch it up from your usual burger bun. It's even decorated with seeds to make it look like a burger bun! It definitely adds to the texture and could be paired with beef or pork strips.

30. Wild Japan

Image Source/ NihongogoJapan is an unexpected winner of the craziest burgers. We have covered their rice burgers, their naked burgers, but they also serve chocolate and mustard chicken burgers and cheese topped truffle burgers among some other wild contributions! I think if you can dream it up, Japan will serve it...