Slice of a meat patty between two circular pieces of bread with some veggies and you have got yourself a burger. From McDonald's till now, the burger has seen significant change, particularly in India. Without going into too much detail, burgers existed in India until the first international burger arrived in the 1980s through the QSR (Quick Service Restaurants) company Wimpy, followed by McDonald's in the late 1990s, which introduced India to the fast food burger, and the tale proceeded from there. Homegrown burger businesses are not a new concept, but in recent years, there have been so many new burger brands in India that make these burgers, and they have lived long enough to tell their story. On International Burger Day 2026, here are a few burger joints across Indian cities that you should at least try once:
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Jimis Burger, Mumbai
Many local restaurants are coming up with a new range of burgers and new varieties of them, and Jimis Burger is one of them. They have a great range of burgers, including the very famous ‘jawbreakers’ which literally requires a healthy jaw to bite into with its large size. These are burgers served with three grilled patties with your choice of meat and are topped with plenty of cheese, crispy bacon, a double-fried egg, and a zesty chorizo jam. Creations like these are what dreams are made of, all your fave things squished into one. Other than that, every category of burger will have one classic and one special burger. The two veggie burgers will be potato and bean-based, and honestly, if this does not get you excited, are you for real?
Address: B2, Shree Siddhivinayak Plaza, Off New Link Rd, Veera Desai Industrial Estate, Andheri West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400053
Timing: 12 PM - 12 AM
Price: INR 800 for two
AKU’s - The Burger Co, Delhi
On International Burger Day 2026, trying the burgers from here hit the jackpot since they are just as delicious as you'd expect. Serving the freshest and best burgers since January 2018 from their initial location in Defence Colony, the legendary brand's new Flagship location features large seating for 48 people, stylish yet basic Scandinavian-style high and low table furnishings, and comfy sitting sofas. They’ve got a menu full of lamb, bacon, and mushroom burgers that’ll put you in a food coma. It is recommended to try The Meister, which is a lamb, bacon, and fried egg burger. For the extra spice kick, you can have it with sriracha instead of ketchup and pair it with a Classic Belgian Chocolate shake.
Address: Shop No 35, Main Market, Block A, Defence Colony, New Delhi, Delhi 110024
Timing: 10 AM - 11 AM
Price: INR 1,500 for two
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Truffles, Bengaluru
There’s rarely anything on the Truffles menu that will disappoint you. It’s a good thing to know since you will be spoiled for choice here. So, go ahead, throw caution to the wind. Truffles’ long line of burgers occupies ‘first among equals’ status on the cafe’s menu. It’s a favourite with patrons, and don’t see any reason why you won’t love them as well. If you want a classic, try the Lamb Burger, with a generously spiced patty and the crunch of lettuce will do you good or sign up for the Lamb Cheese Burst Burger, which is gooey cheese mixed with a minced patty. On healthy days, you can opt for the Tandoori Chicken burger, where a lean piece of juicy and spiced meat sits in between the buns. Come armed with patience, as they don’t do reservations, and the wait can be long. If you want to skip the crowds, head here at 3 PM or when the shutters open at 11 in the morning or simply avoid stepping out at all and order in!
Address: Ground Floor, K. P Square, 307, 100 Feet Rd, Binnamangala, Stage 1, Indiranagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560038
Timing: 11:30 AM - 12 AM
Price: INR 1,100 for two
Pronto Gourmet Food, Kolkata
Pronto serves a variety of mouthwatering foods, including burgers and other favourites. Everything is created in-house from scratch, from the delicious sauces to the burger buns and breads like brioche, ciabatta, and saj. They create their own ricotta cheese, which is used in appetisers and pizzas that will have you licking your fingers after a delicious dinner. Pronto Gourmet Food is led by Tanuj Sahay, the founder and executive chef, and Shlok Vijay Gadhigaokar, the sous chef and culinary director. The Hustler, a burger loaded with fried patties, Pronto's secret sauce, and cheddar cheese, has an intriguing backstory and is a must-try. It had first appeared in a dream and was later carried out. The brioche bun, smokey mutton, beef, chicken or pork patty, stuffed with some lettuce, tomato and in-house pickle, is served with a piece of fried chicken and fries. If you want a hearty burger, The Hustler is a must-try!
Address: Mohini Apartments, 50/1B, Purna Das Rd, Golpark, Hindustan Park, Gariahat, Kolkata, West Bengal 700029
Timing: 12 PM - 10:30 PM
Price: INR 200 for two
BOSS Burgers, All Outlets
Nothing comes close to a good burger, French fries and a cold drink when it's meant to be comfort food. The OG Grilled Chicken Burger, the Chicken & Cheese Melt, and the Desi Paneer Tikka Burger are like a hug that you need. They also have potato, black bean, mushroom, buff and lamb burgers if you're looking. But for International Burger Day 2026, you should try the Chicken Smash Burger, the Samosalicious Smash Burger, and the Aloocious Burger! However you like it, there's a burger with your name on it. This one is for all the burger lovers in the country, including Hyderabad, Delhi NCR, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Mumbai, Kolkata, Lucknow, Dehradun, and Pune.
Address: All outlets
Timing: 10:30 AM - 11 PM
Price: INR 600 for two
Johnny Rockets, Bengaluru
If you’re someone who takes certain food days very seriously and will go to the length and breadth of the city to celebrate the day with the perfect food, then Johnny Rockets fits the bill. The famous American food chain brings its succulent burgers, chilled frothy shakes, crispy fries and red, red sauce down south to Bangalore. Located in the Virginia Mall in Whitefield, the American food chain opened to the public in 2017. From the Bacon Cheese Fries, Signature Rocket Wings slathered in sauce, and their all-American Apple Pie to the famous Original Burger, Johnny Rockets has something for all hungry stomachs. They also have a kids' menu that offers corn dogs, mini burgers, mini hot dogs and gooey grilled cheese sandwiches. Do not forget to have a big, tall glass of their famous shakes, which come in flavours such as strawberry, Kit Kat, Oreo and even Cadbury Gems!
Address: Ground Floor, Virginia Developers Mall, Whitefield Main Road, Varthur Road (Next to Columbia Asia Hospital), Bengaluru, Karnataka 560066
Timing: 2 AM - 12 PM
Price: INR 750 for two
Burger Singh, Delhi
Burger Singh is famous for their spicy desi burgers. The fries there are available in many different flavours too! Enjoy the White Guy Chicken Burger and the United States of Punjab Chicken Burger with a side of the Moroccan Fries and BBQ Wings. The White Guy Burger is exactly what someone who doesn’t want something spicy or overly flavourful should get. It is a patty, pickled gherkins, caramelised onions and cheese; basically a classic American chicken burger. The United States of Punjab Burger is one of their best sellers and is sloppy, in the most enjoyable way, and packed with flavours. The first bite leads to an explosion of tandoori flavour, and you never look back after this! Other burgers include Nikku Singh at just INR 39, while Udta Punjab is a burger with a cheese patty, coming with a foodgasm. Other options include the Chunky Paneer Pandey burger and the Big Crispy Chicken burger!
Address: Shop H-45, CONNAUGHT PLACE, Radial Road Number 3, Block H, Connaught Place, New Delhi, Delhi 110001
Timing: 11 AM - 11 PM
Price: INR 400 for two
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Burger Factory, Goa
Beaches and burgers are an uncanny combination, sure but burgers are a comfort food that fixes almost every mood. What do you do when you crave burgers in Goa? You head to this healthy burger joint in north Goa, with freshly-made patties. The first outlet started in Anjuna in 2012. It was a tiny little place with some great art on the walls and awesome hospitality. People would come here after roaming about town and stop by to munch on some yummy burgers with gigantic fries. The beef burgers were delectable and are a hallmark gourmet burger in Goa. With Cheddar, onion, tomato, bacon, feta, more cheddar, BBQ sauce, olive oil, racula mango, avocado, bacon and green chilli, this burger is heavenly and filling! Mayank Dube, the owner and a Delhiite at heart, began his burger-making spree four years ago. He makes his own patties from scratch and has worked in and consulted for restaurants in New Zealand and India for over a decade. He believes in slow food and innovation, and that’s what brought out his love for burgers and his dream of making the best burgers in Goa!
Address: Anjuna Mapusa Rd, Soranto, Gumal Vaddo, Anjuna, Goa 403509
Timing: 12:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Price: INR 1,000 for two