Millionaire Burgers

Hunger always comes after long swims at Surin Beach, and I found myself in that exact predicament. Luckily, I didn’t have to go far for some outstanding food; Millionaire Burger is just a few steps away. 

A small, straightforward menu that has something for everyone, this is the charm of Millionaire Burger! But I’m getting ahead of myself. 

The location is incredibly convenient for anyone spending a day at Surin Beach or staying anywhere near the area. There’s plenty of parking across the street and the space has a fast-casual feel. The restaurant itself is on the smaller side but has just enough space for dine-in guests.

The menu is packed with classic favourites and a few unique items, with fun, millionaire tie-in names for each. Mr. Chow, a reference to the wealthy antagonist of The Hangover films, is a Korean fried chicken burger with gochujang sauce and sesame emulsion. 

Then there is the Big Money, a Greek-inspired burger with lamb souvlaki and garlic tzatziki, while the Da. Vinci – a veggie burger with a falafel patty, baby spinach, and more – is a nod to the vegetarian diet of the famed Italian Renaissance man. 

I opted for the Original Millionaire, which included a meaty 150g beef patty, topped with American cheddar, iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, grilled onions and their secret millionaire sauce and horseradish cream. As a longtime judge of Phuket’s Best Burger competition, I know my way around a burger, and this one is simply sensational. The patty was cooked perfectly to my liking, the burger sauce complemented the burger well and the sesame seed bread was the perfect vessel that only became soggy at the very end. I must admit, I’m not a pickle lover – but when a burger is this delicious, and this well-seasoned, it’s hard to notice anything but delicious flavours. 

Is that pulled pork slow-cooked for 12 hours I see? Oh yes! The Notorious P.I.G. is chock full of the stuff, and it’s easy to see why. 

To complement my burger, I opted for the Loaded Fries – the perfect side after a hunger-inducing beach day. Topped with jalapenos, homemade tomato salsa, coriander and their tender slow-cooked pulled pork, it was a winner in all facets. The pulled pork is the star of the show when it comes to the side and forces this burger lover to mentally reserve the Notorious P.I.G. for my next visit.