This Bellevue burger just ranked among the 100 best in the US

In celebration of National Burger Day, May 28th, and the official start of burger “search season”, Yelp compiled a list of the Top 100 Burger Spots across the US. They rounded up Yelpers favorites, ranging from fast food to classic burgers, outrageous ingredients, fusion flavors, and more. The most exciting part is that a burger from Bellevue made the top 10 of the best 100 burgers in the US. Let’s check it out.

The delectable local burger is from Facing East – a Bellevue Taiwanese restaurant that describes itself as serving “classic Taiwanese comfort food.” While the name may be new to you, the restaurant has actually been open since 2006.

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But because you’re probably curious, here are the top 10 best burgers in the US according to Yelp:

1. Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q, Atlanta, Georgia
2. Minetta Tavern, New York, New York
3. Slutty Vegan, Atlanta, Georgia
4. Gordon Ramsay Burger, Las Vegas, Nevada
5. Father’s Office, Los Angeles, California
6. The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar, Charlotte, North Carolina
7. Sister Liu’s Kitchen, Durham, North Carolina
8. Facing East, Bellevue, Washington
9. Kuma’s Corner, Chicago, Illinois
10. KoJa Kitchen, Berkeley, California

Local fans of the Taiwanese pork burger claim that it will transport you straight to Taiwan. The burger has braised pork belly, Chinese sauerkraut, a dusting of peanuts, and a fluffy bun. One Yelper described it as “fatty, delicious… perfection.” It’s a small burger but its rich ingredients pack a flavorful punch. Yelpers were also fans of the general menu which has items ranging from things like sweet milk teas to “heartwarming” beef noodle soup.

Facing East is an easy visit as the restaurant is take-out only and has a streamlined process for getting tasty food to customers.

Facing East

Where: 12736 Bel-Red Road, Bellevue, WA
Hours: Sunday-Thursday 11:30 AM-3 PM & 5 PM-8:30 PM, Friday & Saturday 11:30 AM-3 PM & 5 PM-9 PM