Burger Week draws to a close today. Just in case the endless incarnations of the classic beef-and-bun model aren't enough, here are 11 burgers at a whole different level, thanks to chefs who have reached across the globe to draw inspiration. From dumplings to dosas and beyond, these are burgers...in unusual forms.
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Beyond the Bun: 11 Non-Traditional Burgers
Burger Week draws to a close later today. But first, here are some burger dishes that aren't quite traditional.

1. Olde Magoun's Saloon
Somerville, MA 02145
Hamburger Mac and Cheese: Diners can enhance their mac and cheese experience at Old Magoun's Saloon by adding a hamburger to the top of the cast iron skillet full of cheesy, baked noodles. [Photo: Facebook]
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2. The Abbey (Cambridge)
Cambridge, MA 02140
Cheeseburger Egg Roll: This dish combines the traditional components of a cheeseburger with some candied bacon, wrapping them up into a crispy egg roll and finishing it all with burger sauce. [Photo: Yelp]
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3. Dosa Factory
Cambridge, MA 02139
Cheeseburger Dosa: Minced lamb (not beef) is combined with onions, green peppers, and melted cheese and wrapped inside a traditional dosa (fermented Indian crepe). [Photo: Facebook]
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4. Mija Cantina & Tequila Bar
Boston, MA 02109
Cheeseburger Tacos: Beef patty, American cheese, lettuce, pickles, and a mustard sauce, served up via taco. In fact, it's the restaurant's signature taco.[Photo: Facebook]
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5. Moyzilla Truck
Moyzilla Style: This popular truck serves up a set of four cheeseburger dumplings, topped with special sauce. [Photo: Facebook]
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6. Ki Bistro
Boston, MA
Ramen Burger: Sure, diners could opt for any of the burger combinations, like the "kim chi" burger, to be served on a brioche bun. Or, for a little more fun, they could opt for a ramen noodle bun, which is exactly as it sounds, a burger bun made from ramen noodles. [Photo: Facebook]
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7. Crazy Dough's Pizza
Boston, MA 02116
BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Calzone: Seasoned ground beef, bacon, barbecue sauce, and a blend of cheese are all wrapped into a convenient calzone. Also available on the menu, a bacon cheeseburger pizza. [Photo: Facebook]
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8. Shojo
Boston, MA 02111
Big Mac Mantou: An Asian riff on a American fast-food classic, this dish fuses the components of a Big Mac — beef, cheese, special sauce — with fluffy mantou buns. [Photo: Provided]
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9. Cafeteria Boston
Boston, MA 02115
Cheeseburger Springrolls: All of the classics of a cheeseburger rolled up into crispy spring rolls. Served with a side of ketchup and Cafeteria sauce. [Photo: Facebook]
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10. Sonsie
Boston, MA 02115
Cheeseburger Pizza: Just as the name suggests, this burger pizza is garnished with shredded lettuce, tomato, onions, and special sauce. Available for brunch, lunch, and dinner. [Photo: Facebook]
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11. 5 Napkin Burger
Boston, MA 02199
Burger Salad: A beef, turkey, or vegetable patty tops of a plate of greens and vegetables. Diner's choice of dressing. [Photo: Facebook]
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