KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 19 -- Some meals demand the formality of cutlery - the polite lift of a fork, the careful placement of a serviette. This is not one of them.

The Bacon Madness Burger demands both hands, sleeves rolled, and a willingness to lose a little dignity. Smoked cheese melts into the warm bun, wrapping the tender pork patty in mellow richness. Crispy onion adds a structural crunch, while candied bacon scatters sweet, smoky notes - a flicker of black pepper keeping them in line.

This is Magpie by Burgertory - new name, familiar spirit. I remember Burgertory from its days in SS15, Subang Jaya, back when the artisanal burger wave was cresting.

Now finding a new home in OUG, the shop gets plenty of natural light via windows and sk...