Five Guys has been in Malaysia for a few years now, first making waves with their debut outlet in Genting Highlands. Back then, everyone seemed to be making the pilgrimage up the hill just to get their hands on a Five Guys burger. Naturally, I was curious too, but let’s be real—I wasn’t about to stand in line for hours just for a burger, especially when I kept hearing that it was ridiculously expensive.
And of course, whenever an international brand lands in Malaysia, there’s always that one person who’ll say, “Oh, I’ve had the original in the U.S., and it’s way better than the one here.” Okay, Rebecca, good for you.
Fast forward a few years, and I finally got around to trying Five Guys during the recent Chinese New Year break at their Pavilion Bukit Bintang outlet. And let me tell you—the burger is expensive. I spent around RM160 for two people! For that price, I could have gone for a buffet and stuffed myself silly.
So, was it worth it? Well… it was a cheeseburger. A decent one, but nothing groundbreaking. The Cajun fries? Okay, they worked. The milkshake? Good, but definitely not life-changing. Overall, I’m relieved I didn’t waste time queuing up or making a special trip to Genting just for this.
These days, the initial hype has died down, and I can’t help but wonder about the franchise’s future in Malaysia. Will Five Guys survive, or will it meet the same fate as Johnny Rockets? If you’re curious and haven’t tried it yet, maybe go before it potentially packs up and leaves. But if you’re expecting a burger that’ll change your life, well… temper those expectations.
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