PonsonBurger is returning to Ponsonby from Monday, 25th May to Sunday, 7th June, marking International Burger Day on Thursday, 28th May with a fortnight dedicated to the city’s favourite handheld indulgence. More than 35 eateries will take part this year, serving everything from elevated takes on the classics to wildly creative specials, ensuring there’s something to satisfy every kind of burger craving.
If it’s Asian flavours that appeal, Azabu is serving up a refined wagyu katsu number on a brioche bun with Tokyo katsu sauce, cabbage, and Japanese mayo, while, over at The Grey Lynn Firehouse, the Kaimoana Burger offers a distinctly elevated take on the fish burger, pairing a crisp whole snapper fillet with kina mayo, housemade hot sauce and all the classic fixings, served alongside fries.
Elsewhere, newly opened Real Burger is bringing the heat with its Nashville Chicken burger, pairing a buttermilk double-coated chicken thigh with crunchy slaw, house pickles and a secret sauce tucked into the brand’s signature potato bun. Beau Deli takes things in a brunch direction with its Breakfast Bun, layering scrambled eggs, rocket, chutney and optional bacon into a warm Wild Wheat bun alongside an Allpress coffee. Over at Parade, the Fried Chicken Caesar transforms the classic salad into burger form, complete with smoky maple bacon, Parmesan and house-made croutons on a pretzel bun, while Bodega’s Full English leans unapologetically indulgent, stacking breakfast sausage, baked beans, bacon and griddled eggs into a house-made Kaiser roll.
While the full line-up looks delectable, we’ve rounded up our top picks below. The countdown begins…
