The Corner Grill - Best Curated, Artisanal Grilled Burger

The rustic quaintness of Corner Grill attracts me to here. I was expecting some nice grilled food here, but the Cod Fish Burger here blows me away with how amazingly good it is. Best burger I ever have? A definite Yes. It is not just any burger, it is an artisanal burger curated to develop layers of flavours and highlight the goodness of grilled meat.

I also love the cosy, rustic feel of the place with its red brick walls, gable roof, lamps with sophisticated, intricate patterns, and classic bow windows overlooking out onto the heritage area of Ann Siang Road from the second floor. This is like a humble little abode in Europe.

The service staff is very friendly and helpful, making this dining experience even better.

The mild creaminess of cod fish juxtaposes so well with the light char from the grilling in the Grilled Cod Fish Burger. The lemony herb mayo and roma tomatoes add the zest and richness to the meat to highlight its milky sweetness. The meat is firm, moist and flaky, going so well in texture with the fluffy parmesan bun and the crunchy fresh lettuce.

Char-grilled Octopus Salad is a very hearty dish made up of briny sweet, tender octopus, crunchy, crisp Radicchio vegetable, citrus vinaigrette, brazil nuts, shallot, garlic and orange. I love this too as it explores the full spectrum of flavours that complement one another so well.

Profiteroles is a pretty down-to-earth dessert, nice but not exactly memorable. Though I like it that the dark chocolate sauce is used instead of the usual milk chocolate type. The bitterness and intensity of dark chocolate gives it an extra edge.

Harmony Twist is a simple cocktail of volka, limoncello, syrup and freshly lemon juice, but the taste is so refreshingly good.

I never expected to be totally wowed over by a burger (I’m not into burgers actually), but Corner Grill did the unexpected and elevated burgers to be wholesome, fine mains.

This is definitely the place I will go to for burgers, or recommend for some burger good times.

Thoughts: Best Burgers!

1 Ann Siang Road

Nearest MRT: Maxwell or Chinatown

Ordinary Burger - Not Ordinary at all

I am guessing the burger is named Ordinary because the owners are expecting us to refute that with titles such as mine when we write about it.

Its lineup of burgers is not definitely not ordinary, ranging from buttermilk chicken, ebi prawn to portobello mushroom and impossible burger (a plant-based burger that tastes like real beef burger). I like it that they have veggie options to cater to different tastes.

I had passed by the outlet at Ang Mo Kio several times, and I like the look of the burgers and the concept of the burgers being freshly handmade. But it is only until now that I decide to give it a try. And portobello mushroom burger wins me over. The meaty flavour of portobello mushroom plus the stretchy mozzarella cheese and special sauce yield a very flavourful burger that is full of that smokey aroma I like. This veggie burger does not lose to meat-based burgers in any way. My only issue is that the centre of the mushroom, where the stem was, is harder than the rest of the mushroom, making it more challenging to chew off.

Another vegetarian option, Impossible Burger is impossibly good! Super juicy “meat” slathered with tasty, slightly spicy sauce is definitely a winner. This is most probably my favourite burger of all burgers of all brands.

Ebi burger is very good too due to the generous amount of prawns stuffed into the patty. If one has craving for prawn burger, this is the place to satisfy that craving.

Actually, I am not into fast food at all. But somehow, I always end up getting an Ordinary Burger when I go to Ang Mo Kio. The burgers are definitely worth a try since they are different from their counterparts in other fast food restaurants.

My Thoughts: Worth a try, and is a must try for burger fans. And is my favourite burger joint.