Turkey burger
Mooyah, 6309 McKee Rd., 571 State St.
Turkey often gets a bum rap as being too mild to stand out in a burger. Mooyah’s version tastes like turkey, and pairs well with the multi-grain bun. All burgers are design-your-own: fried onion strings, avocado slices and spicy ranch make good bun-mates.
Ginger salmon burger
DLUX, 117 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Along with a house-made salmon patty, this burger also delivers the veggies — carrot, daikon radish and a jicama-based Asian slaw. The wasabi mayo pulls the whole deal together.
Lamb burger
Dotty Dumpling’s Dowry, 317 N. Frances St.
Ground lamb patties are difficult to find, which is surprising considering lamb has more flavor than most beef. Here, Mediterranean spices join lettuce, tomato, feta and a tzatziki-style sauce.
