Tell Harry what you fancy.

Ten places worth leaving the house for. Harry reads the review-site noise, spots the tourist traps, and hands over a shortlist before the kettle's boiled.

Be honest with him. He doesn't judge.

One tap. Anything good, properly nearby, open right now.

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Rank 1.
Fresca Kitchen/Burgerroo
vietnamese · hamburger · Paddington NSW 2021
vietnamese-american hybrid that actually works—crispy banh mi elements meet proper burger construction without the gimmick fatigue.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
5 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 09:00 — 18:00G4.9TYMS
Google4.9(222)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warningsmall sample size, so don't bet your life on consistency yet.
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Rank 2.
The Bunsik Burger - Surry Hills
hamburger · burgers · Surry Hills NSW 2010
korean-american burger done right; gochujang and beef in the same sentence without feeling forced.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
3 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 11:30 — 23:30G4.7T5.0YMS
Google4.7(451)Tripadvisor5.0(2)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
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Rank 3.
BrOz Burgers - Surry Hills
hamburger · burgers · Surry Hills NSW 2010
perfect 5.0 rating and clean american burger fundamentals—no overthinking, just execution.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
3 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 11:00 — 22:00G5.0TYMS
Google5.0(15)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
- Looks promising, but the sample size is tiny. Harry is watching.
Warningearly days; limited feedback to go on.
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Rank 4.
Gojima (World Square)
hamburger · burgers · 644 George St
japanese-american fusion that leans into umami without losing the burger identity.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
10 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 11:00 — 21:00G4.6TYMS
Google4.6(208)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warningstill building its rep, so results may vary.
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Rank 5.
Betty's Burgers
hamburger · burgers · Tenancy 5/1 Macquarie Pl
consistent, no-nonsense burger shop that shows up and does the job.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
11 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 10:30 — 21:00G4.5T4.7YMS
Google4.5(1.5k)Tripadvisor4.7(303)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
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Rank 6.
Jinny Burger North Sydney
hamburger · burgers · Level 5 (plaza level
4.9 rating on a tight menu means they're focused on what matters.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
6 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 10:30 — 14:00G4.9TYMS
Google4.9(24)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
- Looks promising, but the sample size is tiny. Harry is watching.
Warningbarely tested; high score could be honeymoon phase.
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Rank 7.
Bar Luca
hamburger · burgers · Sydney NSW 2000
JBF · Nominee '26
award-pedigreed burger bar with actual hospitality chops—James Beard doesn't hand those out for mediocrity.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
9 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 11:00 — 23:00G4.5T4.2Y4.2MS
Google4.5(4.7k)Yelp4.2(78)Tripadvisor4.2(285)
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Rank 8.
Ribs & Burgers The Rocks
hamburger · burgers · The Rocks NSW 2000
ribs-and-burgers combo that doesn't split focus; solid all-rounder if you're undecided.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
17 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 11:30 — 21:00G4.4T4.3Y4.3MS
Google4.4(3.3k)Yelp4.3(156)Tripadvisor4.3(709)
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Rank 9.
Burgers Anonymous
hamburger · burgers · Darlinghurst NSW 2010
straightforward burger shop with steady 4.4 rating—reliable without pretense.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Solid Pick
15 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 11:00 — 14:45G4.4T4.4Y4.0MS
Google4.4(739)Yelp4.0(17)Tripadvisor4.4(55)
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Rank 10.
Mary's Newtown
bar · hamburger · Newtown NSW 2042
bar-burger hybrid that knows how to pair a drink with beef; newtown location means it's got neighborhood credibility.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Solid Pick
7 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 12:00 — 00:00G4.4T4.0Y4.1MS
Google4.4(3.1k)Yelp4.1(123)Tripadvisor4.0(346)
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Tell Harry what you fancy.

Fresca Kitchen/Burgerroo

The Bunsik Burger - Surry Hills

BrOz Burgers - Surry Hills

Gojima (World Square)

Betty's Burgers

Jinny Burger North Sydney

Bar Luca

Ribs & Burgers The Rocks

Burgers Anonymous

Mary's Newtown