Review: KGB Bangsar Killer Gourmet Burgers

Here’s the definitive burger binge: A deep-dive exploration of a fledgling burger business, run by a couple who pour plenty of passion, skill & soul into their work: KGB Killer Gourmet Burgers, a fun restaurant opening today in Telawi, Bangsar; looking to live up to its murderously wicked name.

KGB Signature Burgers

Many thanks to KGB’s friendly spymasters, former accountants & current couple Steven & Jo, for extending this generous invitation to preview their American-style diner. KGB’s claim to fame might be its signature buns, tattooed with its initials for a memorable coolness.

The Shack

Begin with the basics: The Shack (RM13.90 nett), a tastily executed combination of a smashed patty & sharp cheddar cheese with a zesty NYC-inspired Shack sauce sandwiched in fresh, fluffy bread. It’s what a cheeseburger oughta be; no more, nothing less.

Bash

KGB’s inventiveness rears its sly head in Bash (RM18.90), topped not only with beef bacon relish & caramelized onions but also provolone cheese for savory, full-fat decadence & cornflakes for a honeyed, childhood-evoking crunch.

The Tornado

The Tornado (RM15.90) unleashes a torrent of hurricane-force flavors, partnering a grilled patty with fried egg, onion rings & ‘fiery mayo’ for a crispy-creamy flourish that’s potentially powerful enough to sweep us off our burger-loving feet.

The Bobcat

Approach with caution: The Bobcat burger (RM15.90) might prove as wild as its namesake, made dangerous (but not life-threateningly so) with luscious green chili slaw & jalapeno mayo. Possibly one of our favorite spicy burgers ever.

Bella Bomb

Bella Bomb (RM21.90), best for big eaters, boasting beef crowned with an enigmatically named “portobello cheese bomb” …

… split open to reveal a battered mega-mushroom that’s explosively stuffed with a lava-like mix of parmesan, cheddar & mozzarella. Messy to eat but magnificent to enjoy.

Kick’N

Chicken occupies a lonely slot on KGB’s menu, represented solely by the Kick’N (RM15.90), with parmesan-crusted breast meat, sharp cheddar & wasabi mayo. Not as succulent as its bovine brethren, but nonetheless wholly worthwhile on its own terms.

KGB Fries

Talk about a fatal attraction: As if customers need more reason to head here, potato pursuers will likely love KGB’s multiple varieties of fries, from simpler ones dressed with salt & pepper, herbs, malt vinegar or Cajun spices …

… to more luxuriously heart-stopping types, tossed with truffle oil, kimchi & bulgogi beef, or a short-rib sauce, coming close to the robustness of poutine.

Final Thoughts

With a new luminary like Killer Gourmet Burgers roaring into the limelight & providing mouthfuls of positive energy, the Klang Valley’s burgeoning burger cult can rest easy, recognizing there’s lots of life left in the burger-barnstorming revolution.