Burger Bhai has officially opened its location in Virginia. This idea started years ago, long before any sign went up or grill turned on. It grew from small memories — late-night burgers, street food back home, and the feeling you get when a simple meal hits the spot better than it should. The plan was never to create a complicated place. Just a spot where the food feels honest and tastes like someone cared while making it.
The owner spent several months experimenting with patties, sauces, ways to season fries, and everything in between. Some days there were successes and recipes would work; some days there weren’t; some days it looked like a war zone. But regardless, it was always a mission to create a burger spot that could stand shoulder to shoulder with the best burger places in Virginia. Not by trying any harder than anyone else, but by getting the basics, at least, right.
The Menu — Simple, But Built With Intention
Burger Bhai’s menu isn’t long, and that’s on purpose. Each item went through more trial and error than anyone wants to admit.
The burgers are the stars of the show. The Aloo Tikki Burger boasts that familiar combination of crisp and soft that many of us grew up eating.
The Chapli Kebab Burger carries the same strong spices you’d expect from a proper chapli, only it’s nestled in a soft bun now. The Chick-A-Tikka Burger has that smoky edge that has you stopping in the middle of a bite.
The Classic Smash Burger is old-school; Nothing fancy… just a good smash. And then there’s the Bhai Ka Burger. It’s taller than your hands can stretch and slathered with enough sauce to be the messy burger it is meant to be, which may require extra napkins!
Early customers are already calling these some of the best burgers in Virginia, and the team takes that seriously.
The fries deserved just as much attention. Regular Fries are the straightforward kind — crisp, warm, salted right. Masala Fries carry a punch of seasoning without going overboard. The Loaded Fries, available with chicken or beef, turned into a surprise hit within days of opening. People hunting for the best loaded fries in Virginia have been showing up just to try them.
Milkshakes got the same treatment. No shortcuts. Real pistachios, real kulfi flavor, falooda bits, mango that tastes like mango. Thick, old-style shakes. Several locals have already said they’re some of the best milkshakes in Virginia, especially for anyone who grew up with South Asian flavors.
Shikanjavi and glass-bottle sodas round out the drinks — simple choices meant to pair well with everything else. House-made dips are available too, made in the back every morning.
A New Burger Point for the Neighborhood
Burger Bhai isn’t trying to be a corporate chain or a trendy pop-up. It’s meant to feel like a new local burger point, the kind of place you end up visiting without planning to. Something steady.
The business owner built the burger joint with a community-focused goal. Families are invited to come for dinner, students stopping in after classes, and employees picking up something on the way home. It is supposed to feel warm, welcoming, and a part of daily life.
Visit Burger Bhai
📍 150 Elden St. Unit 180. Herndon VA. 20170
🕒 Open Daily
📞 Order for Pickup
The doors are open, the grill is going, and the team is ready. If you’re looking for a new spot to try — whether it’s burgers, loaded fries, or a milkshake that tastes like what it’s supposed to — Burger Bhai is here to serve.
