BB52 Guides
Everything worth knowing about burgers — smash vs classic, the right beef and cheese, what makes a great burger, what to drink with it, and where to find the best burger in Bali. Written by the team behind Bali's #1 craft burger.
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A smash burger is a loose ball of beef pressed hard and flat onto a very hot griddle the moment it hits…
Smash burgers win on three things: flavour (way more browned, crispy crust), consistency (they're quick…
BB52 Burgers was named the #1 best burger in Bali by The Honeycombers, with outlets in Uluwatu, Canggu,…
For the best burger in Canggu, BB52 Burgers on Jl. Batu Mejan is the local go-to: chef-driven craft…
BB52 Burgers doesn't have a dine-in outlet inside Seminyak, but our Canggu kitchen and nearby outlets…
The best burger beef isn't about a fancy label — it's about fat and freshness. You want roughly 20% fat…
For a burger, Angus is usually the smarter choice. Wagyu has incredible marbling that's stunning as a…
A great cheeseburger is about five things working together: a juicy 80/20 patty with a proper sear,…
As a rule: match intensity and let the beer cut the richness. A crisp lager or pale ale suits almost any…
For the best smash burger in Bali, BB52's Smashy Burger is the benchmark — Australian beef smashed to…
Smash burgers got popular because they deliver maximum flavour fast: pressing the patty onto hot steel…
A great burger is about balance and quality basics, not size or toppings. You need a juicy, well-seared…
A smash burger is a thin patty pressed onto a hot griddle for a crispy, deeply-browned crust; a regular…
Smash burgers taste better because pressing the patty hard onto very hot steel browns almost the entire…
Burger education
For a classic burger, American cheese is the best because it melts glossy and smooth, draping into the…
The ideal fat ratio for a burger is about 80/20 — roughly 80% lean meat to 20% fat. That balance keeps…
A burger stays juicy when it has enough fat (around 80/20), the meat is loosely formed (not packed…
Smash burgers are crispy because pressing a loose ball of beef onto a very hot flat-top spreads it thin…
Restaurants use potato buns because they're soft and pillowy, slightly sweet, and unusually sturdy — the…
The best burger sauce balances three things: richness (a mayo base), tang (a little pickle, vinegar or…
The best cheeseburger toppings add contrast and freshness without burying the beef: pickles for acidity…
A Wagyu burger uses beef from Wagyu cattle, prized for intense, soft marbling, while a regular burger…
Dry-aged beef is meat hung in a controlled cold, airy environment for weeks, which evaporates moisture…
For most people, a Wagyu burger isn't worth the premium. Wagyu's ultra-soft fat is glorious in a steak…
Chuck is the best all-round cut for burgers — it has rich, beefy flavour and a natural fat content close…
Best burgers in Bali
For the best burger in Uluwatu, BB52 Burgers on Jl. Labuan Sait 8 is the local benchmark — voted Bali's…
For the best burger in Ubud, BB52 Burgers on Jl. Suweta is the pick — chef-driven craft burgers with…
For the best burger in Berawa, order BB52 from the nearby Canggu kitchen on Jl. Batu Mejan — Bali's #1…
If you're in Bali searching for the best burger near you, BB52 Burgers has four dine-in outlets —…
For the best cheeseburger in Bali, BB52's Cheeseburger is the benchmark — a 120g Australian beef patty…
For late-night burgers in Bali, BB52 Burgers is open daily until 3AM, and until 4AM on Friday, Saturday…
BB52 Burgers is a family-friendly choice in Bali thanks to its Lil' Crafter kids' menu (kid-sized…
For the best burger and fries in Bali, pair BB52's #1-rated craft burger (try The O.G. or the Smashy…
BB52 is a strong choice for groups in Bali because one menu covers everyone — beef, chicken, vegan and…
For the best burger delivery in Canggu, order BB52 from its Jl. Batu Mejan kitchen via GoFood or…
Comparisons
Order a double when you want more beef-to-bun ratio and, for smash burgers, more crispy crust — two thin…
A brioche bun is rich, buttery and slightly sweet but can get greasy or fall apart under a juicy burger.…
A grilled burger is cooked over flame on grates, giving a smoky char and a thicker, juicy patty. A smash…
The only real difference between a cheeseburger and a hamburger is the slice of cheese — a hamburger is…
An American-style burger is the classic diner build — simple, thin or smashed, American cheese, soft…
Fast food burgers win on speed, price and consistency, but use cheaper, often frozen, mass-produced…
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