In Search of Good Burgers

If you ask me “What’s your favorite food?” I will usually answer with “hamburgers”. I have always loved hamburgers and in recent years I have become more interested in searching for great burger shops. I have discovered that there are many great burger shops around Okayama, and even in many other areas of Japan.

Japan is not the first country you think of when you hear the word ‘hamburger’, but it is known for its delicious food. Even in a place like Okayama you can find many great shops. For example, one of my favorites is ‘Grateful’s’. It is a little bit expensive, but you can get a big set and choose from a large variety of burgers. They often have Hawaiian inspired ones too. Awhile ago I recommended this shop to one of our students and recently they told me they went and thought it was delicious. Some other great shops around town are ‘Cozzies’, ‘Raccos’, ‘Awajishima Burger’ and ‘Heap’.

If you read my last blog, I also had the chance to visit Nagasaki Prefecture last month. There, I went to Sasebo. Sasebo is a famous place for burgers in Japan. I had heard about Sasebo’s burgers a long time ago when I saw them on a TV show. I finally got to try some of their burgers, and I was impressed. They were some of the best hamburgers I have ever had.

Do you like hamburgers? Do you have a favorite shop? Or do you have a recommendation for me? Please let me know if you do.