Phat Burger Bro (Valley Point)

Phat Burger Bro is an American burger restaurant in a ground-floor unit at Valley Point on River Valley Road. It serves burgers, hot dogs, salads and sides. The team makes its patties, sauces and hand-cut fries in-house each day.

The founder, Marcus Matic, comes from San Francisco and worked in finance and hospitality before opening the restaurant. His idea is simple: American comfort food made with fresh ingredients and served with friendly care. The name plays on "phat", American slang for something cool.

What to order

Start with the Classic Double Cheeseburger. It stacks two USDA beef patties with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, grilled onion, homemade pickles and the house sauce. Other beef burgers add bacon and barbecue sauce, homemade chilli con carne, blue cheese, or sautéed mushrooms and onions. The menu notes that beef burgers are cooked medium.

Chicken fans have plenty of choice. The Northeast Chicken Burger has a parmesan-crusted chicken breast with provolone, roasted peppers and pesto mayo. Buttermilk fried chicken comes with tangy slaw, cheese and bacon, or in a spicy version with jalapeño and chipotle sauce. For a big appetite, one burger tops a cheeseburger with a whole fried chicken burger.

The menu marks a roasted cauliflower and quinoa patty burger as vegetarian. There is also a grilled portobello mushroom burger with crispy shallots and a balsamic dressing.

Beyond burgers

• Hot dogs: beef or chicken, plain or loaded with chilli con carne and cheese.
• Salads: a Cobb salad with bacon, egg, avocado and blue cheese, and a Caesar with chicken.
• Sides: hand-cut fries, sweet potato fries, onion rings in a craft beer batter, slaw and mac and cheese.
• To share: chicken wings with blue cheese dip, chicken strips and nachos.
• Something sweet: an ice cream float made with your choice of soda.

Combo add-ons bring fries, slaw and a soft drink with your burger. Craft beer is also on offer, so ask staff what is pouring.

The setting

The room has a casual, diner-style feel. A 2021 review described exposed ceilings, low-hanging bulbs and a glass front that lets in plenty of daylight. It works for a quick lunch or a relaxed dinner with friends.

Good to know before you go

• Booking: reserve by phone, WhatsApp or email, or through the Phat Burger Bro website.
• Children: a kids' menu offers a plain cheeseburger, chicken fingers, a hot dog or mac and cheese. Each comes with fries and a scoop of ice cream.
• Delivery: the restaurant delivers through GrabFood and Foodpanda.
• One outlet: Valley Point is the only branch listed on the official website.
• Charges: menu prices do not include the service charge and GST.

Nearby

River Valley sits just south of Singapore's main shopping street. After your meal, head up to Orchard Road, and use our Orchard Road guide to plan your visit. For a lighter meal another day, try Signs A Taste of Vietnam Pho.

See more burgers, Mexican and international restaurants, or browse all restaurants in Orchard and River Valley.