Shiok Burger is a homegrown Singapore brand doing burgers with a distinctly local accent — the team calls it "Oriental Burger Made in Singapore". At the AMK Hub outlet (#01-21/22, 53 Ang Mo Kio Ave 3), patties meet freshly baked buns and flavours drawn from across Asia, with mala — the numbing, aromatic Sichuan-style spice — leading the charge. Doors open from 10.30am daily for mall-goers, families and the lunch crowd in Ang Mo Kio.
The menu keeps things focused but fun: crispy and grilled chicken burgers, a Classic Wagyu Burger, ebiko (shrimp roe) toppings, sharing sliders and oversized XXL burgers, plus shaker fries, Ebiko Tots, popcorn chicken and sweet corn. Bestsellers like the Black Pepper Crab Burger and the Spicy Mala Chicken Burger have put the brand at the top of Singapore's "mala burger" category, and every store is HALAL certified.
There is real momentum behind the brand: since debuting in December 2023 it has grown to 13 stores islandwide, and in June 2025 it closed a Pre-A funding round led by AC Ventures. Founder and CEO Jerry Liao sums up the intent: "We're not replicating fast food — we're creating burgers with Southeast Asian soul."
Shiok Burger arrived in December 2023 with a straightforward idea: build burgers the Singapore way. The brand calls its concept "Oriental Burger Made in Singapore", tucking Asian flavours into freshly baked buns — and above all, leaning on mala, the tingly Sichuan-style spice that has swept through the local food scene. The formula caught on quickly. Within about eighteen months, the homegrown label had grown to 13 stores across the island, anchored by a flagship at The Seletar Mall, and in June 2025 it secured a Pre-A funding round led by AC Ventures, with upsized commitments from existing shareholders.
The AMK Hub outlet, at #01-21/22 of the Ang Mo Kio shopping centre, brings that playbook to the neighbourhood: counter service from 10.30am daily, a menu built around crispy chicken and wagyu beef patties, and enough chilli heat to keep things interesting.
Scan the menu and you'll notice one flavour everywhere. The Shiok Crispy Mala Chicken Burger leads the line, the Shin Mala Chicken Burger pushes the same numbing heat further, and the XXL Inferno Mala Chicken Burger goes all-in on both size and spice. Mala even shows up on the sides, in the form of Mala Shaker Fries.
But mala isn't the only note. The Classic Garlic Chicken Burger and Grilled Chicken Burger keep things mellow, while the Ebiko Chicken Burger swaps chilli for umami, topping its patty with shrimp roe. Beef lovers have the Classic Wagyu Burger, and the brand's stated bestsellers are the Black Pepper Crab Burger and the Spicy Mala Chicken Burger — the latter helping Shiok Burger earn its place as Singapore's top name in the "mala burger" category. Founder and CEO Jerry Liao puts the philosophy simply: "We're not replicating fast food — we're creating burgers with Southeast Asian soul."
The supporting cast earns its keep. Shaker fries come in mala and typhoon shelter styles — the seasoning is there for you to shake on — alongside Ebiko Tots, Popcorn Chicken, Shiok Spicy Chicken Wings, Golden Floss Chicken, nuggets and Sweet Corn. Drinks run from a tangy Passion Fruit Soda to Lemon Coke, Lemon Coke Zero, Lemon Sprite and Fanta Grape.
Portion sizes flex too. The Shin Mala and Ebiko Shiok Sliders make it easy to sample two flavours in one sitting, while the XXL burgers — oversized takes on the Inferno Mala and Ebiko Chicken — are there for serious appetites. Underneath it all are those fresh-baked buns, one of the brand's stated features alongside its "Shiok Bites".
The numbers behind Shiok Burger tell a story of rapid traction. The brand reports twelve consecutive months of growth, profitable stores, and a customer base that skews young — about 65% of customers are aged 18 to 35, with a repurchase rate of close to 50%. On social media, #ShiokBurger has passed 500,000 views across TikTok, Xiaohongshu and Instagram. Every store is HALAL certified, which broadens its appeal considerably, and franchise enquiries are open for those keen to join what the brand bills as "the next big local food brand".
You'll find this branch at #01-21/22 AMK Hub, 53 Ang Mo Kio Ave 3 — handy for a pre- or post-movie meal, a shopping break, or a quick lunch in Ang Mo Kio. Service starts from 10.30am daily; the website doesn't publish a closing time, so it's worth confirming evening hours with the store. An online ordering link on the Shiok Burger site lets you order ahead for pickup.
Whether you come for the mala, the ebiko or just a solid wagyu burger on a fresh-baked bun, Shiok Burger AMK Hub delivers a fast-food experience that tastes distinctly of Singapore — spicy, playful and unapologetically local.