Burger shop in Suncheon with local bakery buns & beef: Burger Forest

What is Burger Forest in Wangji-dong, Suncheon like?

Burger Forest (Burger For:Rest) is a handmade burger shop on Wangji 4-gil in Wangji-dong, Suncheon, where everything is cooked to order with fresh ingredients. I'm the kind of burger maniac who'd jump out of bed for a hamburger, and I've visited plenty of famous burger places around the country. Burger Forest in Suncheon was honestly moving, and "best ever" isn't too big a phrase for it. 🍔✨

A stylish shop atmosphere

The exterior is clean and stylish, with a lush green terrace, so I was charmed by the hip vibe before I even ate. The moment I opened the door, the rich, savory smell of patties on the grill hit my nose, and that was already proof of a great restaurant. As a proper Suncheon handmade burger spot, everything is cooked on the spot after you order.

This time I ordered two of the signature Forest Burgers and a Grilled Chili Shrimp Burger set, the ultimate spicy-sweet pick.

How does the signature Forest Burger taste?

Burger Forest's signature Forest Burger is built on a soft bun, a crispy-outside, juicy-inside patty and sweet-salty grilled onion. I tried the one I was most excited about first, and the moment I took a big bite, the softness and rich flavor filling my mouth made my brows furrow in pure bliss. 🤤

Above all, the bun was a work of art. It stays soft, chewy and moist, and wraps the whole burger gently. The patty had a deep beefy aroma with no off smell at all, and juices burst out with every bite. It was the textbook crispy-outside, juicy-inside patty.

The masterstroke of the Forest Burger was the grilled onion, slowly cooked sweet and salty! The natural sweetness of well-grilled onion meets the savory cheese, the smooth sauce and the patty for a truly great combination, and I think the secret behind it is that the shop works together with Suncheon small businesses ♡

Which Suncheon local ingredients does Burger Forest use?

Burger Forest says it gets its buns from Insu Gwajajeom (이인수과자점) in Suncheon, patties from Uri Chuksan (우리축산) in Seomyeon, tomatoes from Gwangyang farms and raw onions from Jeongseong Yutong (정성유통). Here are the ingredient partners the shop introduces.

• 🥖 Burger bun: Supplied exclusively by Suncheon's well-known bakery Insu Gwajajeom. They make a bun just for Burger Forest based on long experience, baked fresh every day on an organic, same-day production principle, so it's soft and chewy, they say.
• 🥩 Meat patty: Uri Chuksan in Seomyeon, Suncheon. Top-grade chilled beef delivered fresh every day, with no artificially added fat, only premium fat attached to the bone, for rich juice and flavor, they say.
• 🥬 Fresh vegetables (romaine/lettuce): Under the slogan "All vegetables at their freshest, served in the most generous portions," crisp, fresh greens go into the burgers in abundance, they say.
• 🍅 Tomatoes: Contracted directly with Gwangyang farms and delivered straight from where they're grown, they say. Fresh and sweet.
• 🧅 Raw onions: Good-quality domestic raw onions supplied regularly every day through the owner of Jeongseong Yutong, they say.

Burger Forest is a Good Price Shop (착한가게) designated by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, and a local Suncheon handmade burger brand running since 2020. It grows together with local small businesses and serves local food, which makes it easier to trust. That's the secret to its fresh, not-overpowering taste. One Forest Burger per person is an absolute must!

What does the Grilled Chili Shrimp Burger taste like?

Burger Forest's Grilled Chili Shrimp Burger is packed with plump shrimp and squid rings and finished with a spicy-sweet special chili sauce. It was overwhelming from the look of it, and a charm completely different from the beef patty. The plump shrimp are added without holding back, so every bite pops in your mouth with a bouncy texture. And there were plenty of squid rings too!

The sweet and spicy chili sauce wipes away the greasiness you can sometimes feel with handmade burgers, so I enjoyed it clean and refreshing to the last bite. Crunchy vegetables, smoky grilled shrimp and an addictive sauce came together perfectly in this big hit. 👍

How are the set fries?

The fries you get when you upgrade to a set at Burger Forest are thick-cut and well made. They aren't thin and limp: crispy outside, fluffy potato inside, so they didn't disappoint. The oil was well drained and they tasted clean, and dipped in ketchup they were the best partner between bites of burger.

A Naver review event was also running at Burger Forest when I visited, so be sure to grab it!

Burger Forest Suncheon: overall verdict

I'd wholeheartedly recommend Burger Forest as a Wangji-dong favorite. The soft bun, juicy patty, umami-boosting grilled onion and fresh vegetables all felt perfectly balanced, with nothing out of place. It's a true Suncheon handmade burger restaurant.