Scratch Burger × Chef Stephan Duhesme: Smash Burgers Meet Fine Dining in Poblacion

Poblacion’s go-to spot for smash burgers just got a major upgrade. Scratch Burger has launched “Scratch Sessions”—a new collab series where chefs, fashion designers, and artists reimagine their signature Scratch Smash Burger and fries.

For their first-ever collab, Executive Chef Mikko Reyes teamed up with Chef Stephan Duhesme—the creative force behind award-winning restaurants Metiz and Automat—to create two limited-time dishes that are playful, elevated, and loaded with flavor.

The Double MetCheeze 🍔

A double smash burger stacked with cheese and a sauce made from mostaza, bagoong chili mayo, and fermented pineapple glaze.
We got early access and honestly loved it—the whole burger works beautifully together, with the bagoong acting like a natural beef enhancer, adding depth while sneaking in a subtle sweetness that makes every bite addictive.

Twirly Spaghetti 🍟

Crispy fries smothered in banana ketchup spaghetti sauce, Malabon longganisa, samjang mayo, fermented red onions, and Gouda.
It’s comfort food meets nostalgia, the kind of thing that makes you grin before you even take a bite.

“I love burgers, and I think it will be one of my meals that I would like to have before I die. So when the Scratch Burger team invited me to play with their burger and fries canvas, I didn’t think twice. While being playful, I wanted to make sure we kept the heart of these favorites intact.”
— Chef Stephan Duhesme

Prices:
- Double MetCheeze – ₱595
- Twirly Spaghetti – ₱465

Where: The Scratch Burger, Poblacion, Makati
When: Launching August 20 | Dine-in only | Limited time only

If you’ve been craving a smash burger with a fine dining twist, this is the one to clear your calendar for.