The humble hamburg is a homestyle staple in Japan, where patties of minced beef mixed with onion are grilled, dressed with a sweet-savoury demi-glace sauce, and served over rice. Found in family-friendly yoshoku (Japanese-Western) restaurants, it often shares the menu with retro dishes like omurice and Neapolitan spaghetti. At Hamburg Yoshi, however, this delicious dish is the star attraction.
Each counter seat at this open-kitchen venue features a tiny grill to keep your little pan of sauce from splitting as you tuck into your hamburg teishoku set. Starting at ¥1,800, a hamburg set includes mini patties, rice, miso soup, and a raw egg to mix with your meatballs to balance out the richness. You can also opt for larger portions or more premium beef cuts with extra charge.
The restaurant is open from 11.30am-8.30pm daily, but closes as soon as the food runs out. So plan for a late lunch or an early dinner if you want the best chance of getting a spot without waiting in line.