"No Gimmicks, No BS: Pasadena Burgers is Kuala Lumpur’s Real Cheeseburger Champ"

It’s infuriating when foodie influencers throw around terms like "best", "juiciest", or "most flavorful" like they’re handing out candy at a parade. These folks churn out so many reviews that if everything is "the best", then nothing is, right? If you're constantly claiming every dish is the pinnacle of perfection, how are your followers supposed to believe any of it?

It’s fine to say something is the best once in a while—if it really blows you away. But let’s be real here: most of these reviews come off like they’re either chasing views or hyping up restaurants for freebies. I’m not saying all food bloggers are bought and paid for, but the endless string of superlatives makes you wonder who’s giving these guys their next meal on the house. How often are they really telling it like it is?

Now, I’m bringing this up because I think I’ve found the best cheeseburger in Kuala Lumpur. And unlike the flood of Instagram posts claiming everything is the best, this burger actually earns the title.

Pasadena Burgers. You’ll find it at Lot 10 and Mont Kiara, and let me tell you, this place knows how to do burgers right. I’ve had my fair share at spots like KGB, Burger Lab, Five Guys, and Fuel Shack, but they all have one fatal flaw: the overwhelming sweetness. Whether it’s the sauce or the ingredients, something always smothers the flavor of the patty, and that’s a sin when it comes to burgers. The patty should be the star.

But Pasadena gets it. The cheeseburger here is a masterpiece of simplicity. A well-charred beef patty, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and a soft bun—that’s it. No over-the-top sauces, no needless condiments, just a burger that lets the beef speak for itself. Every bite is pure, unadulterated beefy goodness. I always double down and go for two patties because, let’s face it, two patties are better than one. The result? A burger that’s juicy, flavorful, and satisfying without the cloying sweetness or over-processed taste that ruins so many others.

This burger is real. It’s authentic. It’s not trying to impress you with flashy gimmicks or secret sauces—it just delivers. It’s the kind of burger that makes you want to go back for seconds, and maybe even thirds.

So, influencers, take note: this is what a "best" burger looks like. The rest? Stop hyping every meal like it’s the second coming of culinary Christ. Because when something really is the best, you’ll know. Just like I did at Pasadena Burgers.