Hammee’s Review: Juicy Handcrafted Burgers That Can Rival Hambaobao’s At $6 Or Less

Juicy Handcrafted Burgers That Can Rival Hambaobao’s At $6 Or Less Food at Hammee’s Hammee’s owners put a lot of elbow grease into the construction of each burger and nowhere is it more evident than in their Signature Beef Cheeseburger ($6 for single, $8 for double). With a handmade patty, toasted buns, pickled jalapenos, a slice of Kraft Singles, caramelised onions and a house-made sauce, this burger certainly has more moving parts than your run-of-the-mill hawker centre burger.

Our expectations only ballooned when we received it, as we caught whiffs of butter emanating from the burger, hinting at the judicious coating on its gleaming toasted buns. The patty is formed from a mix of lean chuck and slightly fattier brisket, giving a good balance of beefy flavour and fattiness. Beef tallow is then sprayed on twice during the cooking process, amping up the beefy savour and unctuous fattiness of the burger tenfold.

Rich, juicy beef savour was at the forefront of our palates, with a nice char from the grill’s sear trailing just behind. Subtly sweet and soft caramelised onions took the edge off the beefy savour, while the sauce and slice of cheese added creaminess and moisture to the burger.

Generously slathered with butter and toasted on the grill, they were crisp on the outside while soft and fluffy on the inside; a perfect complement to the coarse patty. I’m no different, except I like torturing my taste buds with heat, so I was naturally excited to try the Spicy Fried Chicken Burger ($5.50).

House-made slaw and their signature sauce keep a whole chicken thigh business, and are sandwiched between the same brilliant buns. The chicken was wonderfully fried, tender and crisp, but the chilli punch was slight and only came at the end.

Some bites were on point, with sufficient seasoning to enhance the chicken’s natural savour; some were bland and left us relying on the sauce. A medley of cabbage formed the house-made slaw that was laid atop the chicken thigh.

It played a vital role in the burger, providing a refreshing contrast to the fried chicken. Each order of burgers came with a side of fries that were typical for the most part, with a decently crispy exterior and fluffy interior.

Ambience at Hammee’s This burger stall sits on the second floor of Commonwealth Crescent Market and Food Centre. The verdict Specialist burger hawker stalls are slowly gaining steam in Singapore, and Hammee’s ranks as one of the best.

No matter the cuisine, street food is all about nailing the basics, and that’s exactly what you get here: An honest burger, made with heart. If these buns haven’t sated your burning burger desires, check out the Lava Cheese Burger from TOBY’S The Dessert Asylum and our review of Ministry of Burgers .

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