Apache Restaurant

$27

Banh Ga

Spicy fried chicken with Vietnamese pate, Asian herbs, chili pickles and burger sauce in a Brezelmania potato bun with Agria potato fries

Flamingo Joe's

$29

Flaming D'oh

Nashville-style buttermilk fried chicken with chilli crisp mayo, coriander slaw and sweet and spicy pickles in a pink-glazed Poneke Bakery doughnut, with waffle fries drizzled in hot honey

The Old Quarter

$28

Hanoi Love Welly

Slow-cooked bone-in beef short rib, with cucumber pickle, housemade chilli mayo and crispy bacon in a Brezelmania brioche bun, with fries.

Elemental Eats

$22

Hot Honey Heartbreaker

Almond-fried chicken thigh with hot honey, crispy kūmara kakiage fritter, mozzarella and Zany Zeus chive sour cream sauce in a toasted brioche bun

Kanama Kopi Kadai

$24

Kari Campur

Fried chicken marinated in housemade sambal, rendang paste and ground spices, with slaw, onion and cucumber pickle, pomegranate and housemade Kari Campur sauce in a housemade coriander burger bun, with a side of gluten-free and vegan Malaysian-style fritters and a sweet and spicy chutney

Twenty Eight

$26

Kasundi Patty Melt

Beef patty, with kasundi and chorizo mayo, sherry caramelized onions, cheese, sweet and spicy pickles in toasted Dough Bakery brioche, with with Paprika fries and Bloody Mary dipping sauce. Chef Josh’s first taste of proper Indian food came through a kasundi recipe passed down to Logan Brown from the Dayal family (Cuba Fruit Mart). That moment sparked a lasting love for the cuisine, now honoured in this burger with their own adapted kasundi replacing traditional tomato sauce. Vegetarian alternative: Cauliflower and green pea fritter

Pepe’s Cafe

$29

Lu’au with Love

Beef patty, with lu’au, povi masima, creamy mayo coleslaw, cheese sauce, taro and corned beef hash, and sweet chilli in a glazed Raro donut bun. A cheeky celebration of the Pacific, Pepe's has incorporated as many of the different Pacific cultures as they could in one burger. Inspired by the Pasifika belief that food is love, it’s comfort, culture and connection in every bite. Made with alofa and served with a smile.

Volco Egmont St

$28

Piggy Smalls

Semi-smashed Harrington beef patty, with bacon jam, cheese and smoked pork fat bbq sauce in a Volco milk bun.

Le Bouillon Bel Air

$19

Raclette d'Amour

Beef patty with French ham, French Raclette cheese, French cornichons, and a creamy potato fondant in a Brezelmania brioche bun In France, love is raclette. This burger is a tribute to those warm convivial moments shared around the table. It captures the joy of togetherness and the indulgent comfort of a true French favourite.

Choice Bros Ghuznee Street

$24

Rueben's Hot Sister

Smashed beef patty with hot honey–cured beef short rib, smoked provolone, spiced pickled cabbage, pickled onions and spicy Russian dressing in a Cottage Lane brioche bun, with housemade kettle chips and Kāpiti brie bacon cheese dip.

Saigon Taste

$26

Saigon Snuggle

Phở-spiced Wagyu beef patty, with lettuce, basil, cucumber, coriander, chilli, pickled garlic, pickled carrot and daikon, black bean sauce and chilli mayo in a Dough Bakery brioche bun, with a bowl of phở broth and fried doughnuts. This burger is a heartfelt fusion of Vietnamese and Kiwi culture, blending the spices of home with the comfort of a classic New Zealand burger. Served with a warm bowl of phở and heart-shaped doughnuts, it’s a love letter to Wellington, that we can all share in the warmth, memory and connection that food has brought to the Saigon Taste family since arriving in Aotearoa.

The Boat - Café & Bar

$18

Sailor Swoon

Primestar aged Wagyu beef cheek, with baked three cheese crisp, sweet and spicy dill pickles pancetta jam and housemade burger sauce in an Arobake potato bun. Vegetarian or vegan alternative: Aged beef cheek replaced with pulled marinated jackfruit, pancetta jam swapped for capsicum and apricot jam and three-cheese crisp substituted with a vegan cheese crisp

Kakariki Coffee

$26

S(a)tay with Me

Grilled satay chicken with Mightygreen microgreens, Asian cabbage and cucumber slaw, and peanut sauce in a housemade flaky roti bun, with a potato trio of crispy potato gratin, potato fondant and crumbed potato balls. Blending two of Malaysia’s most loved dishes: satay and roti. Presented like a bouquet and box of chocolates, it’s the chef’s way of showing love to their customers through familiar flavours and playful presentation. Vegetarian alternative: Grilled satay tofu

Zephyr Cafe

$29

Sauce of Attraction

Trio of Middle Eastern lamb sliders with baby cos and braised shallots in housemade saffron milk buns, served with paprika-dusted chips. Accompaniments: Apostle chilli honey and dukkah-spiked burger sauce; sticky barberries with Zany Zeus Greek yoghurt and sumac; and smoky eggplant and olive muttabal with Zany Zeus feta. The Burger Blind Date is a playful, nostalgic nod to love in all its forms, inviting guests to fall for a burger instead of a person. Inspired by the classic dating show Blind Date, diners choose their match by tasting three Middle Eastern-inspired sliders. But no peeking, you're encouraged to go on pure instinct and flavour. It’s a celebration of curiosity, surprise and the joy of following your heart (and your tastebuds). With extra touches like a Love Potion guessing game and a Wall of Notes to your younger self, the experience transforms food into adventure and connection. Vegan alternative: Lamb burger replaced with an Impossible patty, Greek yoghurt replaced with coconut yoghurt

Lazy Juan

$22

Sisig-La Lambing Bago Loving

Smashed beef patty with pork sisig, chicharrón, Zany Zeus cheese pimiento, onions and fried garlic aioli in an Arobake brioche bun, with an onion haystack. This burger is a tribute to Chef Archie's wife and draws inspiration from his love language of cooking. Sisig-La means to become energetic, a transformation into something more delightful. Sisig is an iconic Filipino dish born from passion and creativity, transforming humble pork cuts into a beloved staple.

The Polish Sausage Company

$17

Stag Night

House-smoked venison and pork patty, with The Polish Sausage Company beetroot tartare, Zany Zeus cream cheese and cheddar sauce in a Brezelmania milk bun, with The Polish Sausage Company grossini antlers.

Charley Noble Eatery & Bar

$30

Steak me Home, Sir Loin

Fire-grilled sirloin steak with bacon and onion jam, rocket, chimichurri sauce and smoky pepper mayo in an Arobake charcoal sesame bun, with fries. Vegetarian alternative: Sirloin replaced with crumbed portobello mushroom, grilled Zany Zeus halloumi, and onion jam (without bacon)

The White Swan Country Hotel

$32

Sunday Best

Homegrown Butchery beef brisket patty and Monteith's beer-glazed beef shin, with smoked pickled carrot, onion jam, smoked cheddar and Rebel Gardens horseradish aioli in a Clareville Bakery kumara and rosemary bun, with rosemary salt fries and a Yorkshire pudding beef gravy boat.

Baylands Brewery Taproom

$29

Sweet Heat Jerk Clucka

Jerk-marinated double-stacked fried chicken in a tequila lime glaze with crumbed pineapple, tropical slaw and coriander crema in a seeded Cottage Lane brioche bun, with jerk-seasoned fries

The Regal Shortbread Co

$26

Whoopie, Dessert First

Whittaker’s 72% dark chocolate mousse “patty”, with dalgona candy “cheese” and pistachio “guacamole” in a vanilla whoopie-pie bun, with Pure Regal Shortbread chips and raspberry dipping sauce. When Anita Vogt’s mother turned 60, decided she’d no longer pretend dinner was about the main course. From then on, she proudly ordered dessert first. Known for her discipline and healthy habits, this became her delicious rebellion. Now 83, she still begins with something sweet and never rules out a second dessert. Anita speaks of her mother as a queen, and misses her every day. Pre-orders available. Please contact the venue to make arrangements.