There are ordinary burgers, and then there’s the Round-the-World Burger at Plantation Bay, a Real Resort with a Real Spa. A long-time favorite at the resort’s retro-themed Route 66 Diner, this 1/3-pound burger has quietly built its own following among guests who believe a burger should be big, juicy, and worth the calories.
This isn’t some ‘gourmet reinterpretation’ or culinary stunt. It’s simply a great burger – a perfectly grilled all-beef patty with generous toppings and bold, internationally inspired flavors. No shortcuts. No hidden fine print. Just a burger done right.
‘We don’t overcomplicate it. We use quality beef, cook it properly, and let the flavors speak for themselves,’ says executive chef Lee Ramas. ‘People can taste when food is made honestly – and that’s why this burger has its own fan club.’
A burger that knows how to travelEven before guests set foot in the resort, they might already meet the burger – or at least its challenger. Plantation Bay has placed an eye-catching advertisement at the baggage carousels in both the Domestic and International Terminals of Mactan-Cebu International Airport, featuring its cheeky ‘Ramsay Challenge’:
‘Dear Mr. Ramsay, Our burger respectfully challenges your burger.’
We’re not exactly expecting the famous chef to book a flight to Cebu (though we’d welcome him), but the message is clear: this burger stands on its own merits.
Where to find it
Route 66 Diner
All-American comfort food, milkshakes, and a burger that needs no introduction.
Available daily for lunch and dinner.
Why it works
While other restaurants fuss over elaborate plating and clever hashtags, Plantation Bay takes a simpler view: good food should speak for itself. And when a burger earns this much attention, it’s probably doing something right.