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Japan With Kids - The Real Thing (sort of): An American All Beef Hamburger in Japan

Researched by Cornelia [10 Nov 2009]

The list below contains places that make a superb burger. It is probably not a complete list since I live in Tokyo, and don't get to other cities much. But it also may not have some places that you know in Tokyo because I've left out a few American style burger restaurants that somehow didn't reach my high standards (big grin). I've also left out the Freshness Burger chain along with all the other big chains, even though I do sometimes grab a burger there. Call ahead to check hours and holidays! Places go out of business and new ones open.

Oldtimers who are looking for Rock and Roll Diner in Shimokitazawa, they closed, along with some other pretty good places. Hard Rock Cafe (multiple locations) serves a burger, but didn't meet my standards which is a combination of value for price. Tony Roma's serves a burger which is passable at lunch, but I never order it because I go there for ribs! In the interest of full disclosure I even have to admit I haven't eaten at every place included in this list, but I trust my sources or at least their opinions(!!) on this matter.


In a Nutshell: American Hamburgers Mostly Around Tokyo
#

Name

Address Telephone Hours (+/-)
1 Arms

5-64-7 Yoyogi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 03-3466-5970 11-23:00 (closed Mondays)
2 AS Classics Diner

1F Orion Komazawa Bldg, 5-9-22 Yagumo, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 03-5701-5033 9-23:00 (closed Tue)
3 Aunty-Mee (2003)

1-11-21 Mise Otsu Shiga 520-0004 080-3761-8480 11:30-10:00 (Closed Sun.)
4 Authentic

2-18-19 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 03-3505-8584 11-21:00 Closed New Years & Fuji Rock Festival
5 Beacon

1-2-5 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 03-6418-0077 11:30-22:00
6 Burger 5

Ginza 5 B1F, 5-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 03-5568-3110 11-21:45
7 Burger Mania

6-5-7-1F Shirokane, Minato-ku, Tokyo 03-3442-2200 11:30-23:00 (closed Mon)
8 Cafe STUDIO

YM Square Harajuku 1F, 4-31-10 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 03-3478-0182 11am-11:30pm
9 Faith

16 Araki-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 03-6661-3353 11:30-19:00 (Sun. only delivery/take-out)
10 Fellows

2-17-9 Komazawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 03-5875-6331 11:30-19:00 (closed Tue.)
11 Firehouse

4-5-10 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 03-3815-6044 11:00-23:30
12 7025 Franklin Avenue

3-15-18 Higashi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 03-3447-5428 11-19:30
13 Golden Brown Hamburger Cafe

Aoyama Bldg 1F, 2-3-1 Higashi-yama, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 03-6661-8560 11:30-22:00
14 Goro’s Diner Udagawacho

Ryukho Bldg 1F, 11-11 Udagawacho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 03-3770-1056 11:30-22:00 (Closed Mon. & Tue.)
15 Goro’s Diner Jingumae

Okamoto Bldg 1F, 3-41-2 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 03-3403-90334 11:30-21:00 (Closed Mon. & Tue.)
16 The Great Burger

1F J-CUBE A, 6-12-7 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 03-3406-1215 11:30-23:00
17 Hachi no Su

Takahashi Bldg 1F, 3-56 Kita-Senju, Adachi-ku, Tokyo 03-3888-2690 17:00-02:00 (Closed Mon.)
18 Homework’s Hiro

5-1-20 Hiroo, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 03-3444-4560 11:00-18:00
19 Homework’s Azabu-Juban

1-5-8 Azabu-Juban, Minato-ku, Tokyo 03-3405-9884 11:00-18:00
20 I-Kousya

1-4-8-1F Misakicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 03-3291-4102 11:00-18:00 Suidobashi stn.
21 Kua 'Aina (small chain ~11 shops)

3-5 Kanda Surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0062 03-3518-0050 11:00-22:00 Jimbocho/Awaijijo stns.
22 Diner Ikeubukuro (2009)

Sato Bldg 2F, 2-13-3 Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo Tel/Fax: 03-3981-9670 11:30-23:30 Menu
23 Oatman Diner Kawagoe (2001)

Urban M 1F, 14-1 Wakita-machi, Kawagoe-shi, Saitama 049-222-8398 11:30-11:00
24 Roti Roppongi

1F Piramide Bldg, 6-6-9 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 03-5785-3671 11:30 - (varies)
25 Sizzler's Shinjuku

Shinjuku Mitsui Building Annex 2-1-1-2F Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 03-3342-5814 11-23:00 Salad Bar incl.
26 Sizzler's Suidobashi

Tokyo Dome Hotel, Koraku 1-3-61-2F Koraku, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 112-8562 03-5840-7331 11-22:00 Salad Bar incl.
27 Sizzler's Other

Odaiba, Sakura-Shinmachi, Mitaka, Kameido, Fuchu, Yokohama Minato Mirai, Yokohama Northport Mall 03-3599-4534, 03-3705-4919, 0422-36-0021, 03-3638-4051, 042-336-8162, 045-222-5316, 045-914-7332 11-22:00 Salad Bar incl.
28 The Pantry Roppongi Hills (by Homework's)

B1 Metro Hat, Roppongi Hills, 6-4-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 03-5786-9861 9-22:00
29 The Pantry Marunouchi (by Homework's)

1F Shin-Tokyo Bldg, 3-3-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 03-5221-8666 11- 21:00
30 Trader Vic's

Garden Tower 4F, Hotel New Otani, 4-1 Kioicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 03-3265-4707 11:30-22:00 $$$
31 Zest Cantina Iikura

Grand-Mer 1F, 5-18-19 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 03-5570-6999 11:30-03:30
32 Zest Premium Burger Hiroo

5-3-16-1&2F Hiroo, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 03-6277-3536 10-22:00
33 Zest Premium Burger LaQua

LaQua 1F, 1-1-1 Kasuga, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 03-6661-3544 10-22:00

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