Five standout burgers chosen for crust, juiciness and the right bun-to-beef balance.
Shige’s is a Wahiawā counter for house-made saimin noodles, a cheeseburger and teriyaki beef sticks on the same tray. If you came for the burger collection, order the Cheeseburger Deluxe with a bowl of saimin—the pairing is the reason this place stands apart from a standard burger shop.
The menu is basically one line — smash, double, or vegan, fries or no fries — and the whitewashed brick room off Nuʻuanu does that one line better than almost anywhere on the island. Get the Smash Burger. Ono tip: Order the fries for the table and eat them while they are hot.
Betty’s does the classic smash-burger equation well: crisp-edged beef, soft local buns, thick shakes and just enough retro diner attitude. Get the Double Deluxe Burger. Ono tip: Order the fries for the table and eat them while they are hot.
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