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.

by Katie Chudy Apr 17, 2015, 3:00pm EDT

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by Katie Chudy Apr 17, 2015, 3:00pm EDT

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.

Olde Magoun's Saloon

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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]

518 Medford St, Somerville, MA 02145

(617) 776-2600

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The Abbey (Cambridge)

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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]

1855 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140

(617) 714-4944

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Dosa Factory

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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]

571 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139

(617) 868-3672

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Mija Cantina & Tequila Bar

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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]

1 Faneuil Hall Market Pl, Boston, MA 02109

(857) 284-7382

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Moyzilla Truck

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Moyzilla Style: This popular truck serves up a set of four cheeseburger dumplings, topped with special sauce. [Photo: Facebook]

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Boston, MA

(781) 640-2361

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Ki Bistro

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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]

270 Babcock St, Boston, MA

(617) 208-6922

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Crazy Dough's Pizza

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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]

8 Park Plz, Boston, MA 02116

(617) 391-0091

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Shojo

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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]

9 Tyler St, Boston, MA 02111

(617) 423-7888

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Cafeteria Boston

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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]

279 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02115

(617) 536-2233

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Sonsie

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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]