All reviews of category "Hamburg steak"

Reviewer comment: The restroom is outside.

This place is Hanburgu Hai (Zhonghe Global Store), a specialty shop for burger patties that comes from Tokyo. I was lucky this time as there was no line. First, I placed my order and made the payment at the ordering machine. The staff then escorted us to our seats and introduced the dining environment and three types of sauces. Each person can take one free egg to enjoy with the burger patty or mixed rice.

This time we ordered:
• Japanese beef burger patty set ¥450
• Beef tongue burger patty set ¥660
Total ¥1,010

There were three pieces of burger patty in total, served in segments. A new piece is presented only after finishing the previous one, ensuring that each piece is enjoyed hot. The white rice can be refilled indefinitely, and they provided Japanese seven-star rice this time. The grains were plump with a natural sweetness, making it perfect to pair with the juicy burger patties.

The Japanese beef burger patty had a solid texture and rich meat juices, with a hint of grilled aroma. It was flavorful enough to eat on its own, but the sauces added different layers to the taste. The beef tongue burger patty had a chewier texture, differing from the tenderness of regular burger patties, with the unique elasticity of beef tongue that provided a special mouthfeel.

Overall, the dining experience this time was quite good. The segmented serving method allowed us to enjoy a freshly fried burger patty with every bite, and the combination of rice and egg added to the overall satisfaction. The environment was comfortable, and the service was friendly.

Comments from a person with braces: There's a bathroom.

This time I visited Tokura Handmade Hamburger Steak in Sanjo, Kyoto. I had eaten here once during my trip last year, and it left a deep impression. I can say it is one of the best hamburger steaks I've had in my life. This restaurant is very popular, and there's always a queue during meal times; this time we waited about an hour before being seated.

The restaurant has an English menu, and you can choose the portion size of the hamburger steak freely. This time we went straight for the large portion of 300g, and we were very satisfied. We ordered the following dishes:
• Original Hamburger (300g) ¥1,260
• Cheese Hamburger (300g) ¥1,440
• Japanese-style Poached Hamburger (300g) ¥1,370
• Draft Beer ¥580
Total ¥4,650 (including consumption tax).

When the hamburger steak is cut open, juices seep out, which goes perfectly with white rice. The meat is firm and juicy, and you can feel the rich beef aroma in every bite. The draft beer pairs well with it too. Although the price is not cheap, the taste and quality are indeed worth this price point. If you're in Kyoto, this place is definitely worth a try.

# Business Open During Lunar New Year
Closed on New Year's Eve 1/28 (Tuesday) and on the first day of the New Year 1/29 (Wednesday).
Normal business hours on Little New Year's Eve 1/27 (Monday), and from the second day of the New Year 1/30 (Thursday) to the fifth day 2/2 (Sunday).

Yamamoto Hamburg, originating from Tokyo, Japan, established its first overseas branch in Taiwan in 2015 and is said to be the first Japanese hamburger steak specialty store in Taiwan.

Yamamoto Hamburg is located on Guangfu South Road in the Da’an District of Taipei City, with the nearest MRT station being the National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, Exit 2, about a 2-minute walk away. The restaurant's decor has a very Japanese family restaurant style, quite different from the typical Japanese minimalism, with yellow-painted walls adding a warm touch. The indoor ceiling height is not very high, and the spacing between tables and chairs is quite cramped.

Today, I came for lunch on a weekday and had to wait a little bit before being seated. The restaurant was almost full with six diners. The speed of serving dishes is not very fast, so it’s not recommended for those in a hurry. Orders are placed via QR code, and after dining, you can settle the bill using cash or credit card. Invoices are issued for those who need them, and a service charge is applicable.

I ordered the Mentaiko Hamburger Steak for $320. The steak, made from a mix of beef and pork, had a pleasant variety of flavors and was very tender, easy to cut with a spoon. It was topped with mentaiko, but I found it a bit dry. Personally, I thought it was decent, but the accompanying pasta was cold and extremely dry, to the point that I had to dip it in someone else's sauce to eat it (seriously, it could have been left out). The rice was made from Japanese rice, which was fine and tasty. The miso soup was not very warm.

The Golden Cheese Hamburger Steak for $370 features the standard hamburger steak sauce with plenty of cheese sauce on top, offering a combination of salty, sweet, and savory flavors. Although a bit pricey, it was quite delicious, and I recommend it.

For a group of six with three set meals, the fried items and desserts performed well. If you have the budget, you can order extras. I found the portion sizes quite sufficient, and you can refill rice and soup once, but the 10% service charge feels a bit unfriendly. It’s worth a visit for a change of pace, but I probably won’t return.

★ Conclusion:

Aside from the fries not being crispy and the soup being bland, the fries are made from whole potatoes with skin and can be soft instead. Overall, it was delicious and shattered my stereotype of hamburger patties. Plus, until January 15, 2025, any combo meal comes with a complimentary snack. The mille-feuille roll has a rich dairy flavor; when you eat it, you can taste the custard and the pastry texture, which I really like! Everyone should take advantage of the ongoing promotion to try it out.

∎ Personal preference for eating order:
To enjoy more delicious food while maintaining health, I prefer to eat in this order: soup (clear soup) - vegetables - meat - starch. This order helps prevent significant fluctuations in blood sugar levels.

When eating vegetables, placing the meat on rice allows the juices from the meat to drip onto the rice, making the dry grains more flavorful due to the meat juices.

I would rate it 3.5; the reason I'm considering coming back is that I want to save my money and time for other places—not because it's not delicious!

∎ Prices:
No service charge, and if you arrive before 11:30 on weekdays, there are usually plenty of seats available in the food court. Sometimes, like today when I ordered, they even offer extra snacks.
Classic (beef + pork): $250
Classic (beef + pork) + fried chicken: $340
Combo: includes soup and fries

∎ Waiting time:
About 10 minutes

∎ Next order plan:
If the budget allows, I would like to try the 100% pure beef hamburger patty. If the budget is tight, the classic will be sufficient.

I had lunch at a hamburger restaurant that is said to exist in Japan. I went during lunchtime on a weekday, but it seemed that they only accepted reservations except for the spot we entered. The place had a somewhat upscale feel, and the hamburgers were a bit on the expensive side.

However, the quality of service, such as providing water and proper paper aprons, as well as the variety of side dishes like miso soup, rice, and salads that came with the hamburger, were worth the price!

[Taste Impressions]
True to its catchphrase “melting hamburger,” the pork hamburger was very tender with a delicate texture. There were three options for dipping: sauce, wasabi, and salt, and I found the wasabi to be the tastiest. The hamburger had a fibrous texture, which a friend found slightly off-putting and left some behind 😅. The garlic rice at the end could be made by ourselves, allowing us to mix in salt or garlic sauce from the table to our liking. That aspect of entertainment was quite fun as well.

[Overall Evaluation]
I am satisfied with the taste and service, but since it is a bit pricey, I wouldn’t want to go every day. The hamburger was a bit unusual rather than the familiar deliciousness I’m used to, so I think I’d be satisfied having it once or twice.

It seems to be a newly opened hamburger steak restaurant. After observing that there were quite a few hungry people around, I decided to give it a try. To summarize my conclusion: I wouldn't really recommend it.

Before entering, we checked the reviews, and there were quite a few negative ones. We considered it carefully but still thought we would give it a shot! Since many reviews mentioned that the signature A5 hamburger steak was too soft and mushy, most of our group chose to order the pork hamburger steak. However, I thought that since it’s the signature dish, I would try the A5 Wagyu hamburger steak.

Once the food arrived, the first thing I noticed was that the white rice was cooked very mushy. I found it puzzling why the rice in Taiwan is often not cooked properly. Moreover, this place claims to serve Japanese Koshihikari rice, but it was so different from what I cook at home, feeling more like the free rice you get at cheap stir-fry places.

Next was the hamburger steak. Although it looked decent on the outside, when I cut it open as per the instructions, it was indeed quite mushy. I flipped each piece to sear them, but halfway through, the heat was gone. I thought, "This is too short; at least the heat should last long enough for five minutes to sear properly!"

After frying for about five minutes, I cut them into smaller pieces. Each piece was still very soft and mushy, though the flavor was nice, with a strong, rich taste of Wagyu beef. However, the texture left a lot to be desired, and I can understand why customers would leave negative reviews.

I overheard customers at the neighboring table expressing similar concerns about the softness—can this really be right? It seems that most diners shared the same doubt, and I really wonder if the original Japanese restaurant serves the same texture. Based on my dining experience at this Taiwanese branch, I believe Wagyu could be enjoyed in a better way. Serving it as a hamburger steak feels like a bit of a waste.

The restaurant has only about 20 seats. There is a basement, but it seems that there are no seats available in the basement. It is really necessary to make a reservation in advance. We came to eat around 5 PM, and the restaurant seems to close at 7 PM, so they don't take customers very early.

The diaphragm steak is very flavorful and tender. The iron plate underneath has alcohol blocks that heat it up really hot, so you need to be careful with the food on the plate. You have to flip it often; otherwise, it will burn directly. Several pieces of my onion were completely black on the back.

The A5 Wagyu hamburger steak should be cooked to 1-3 minutes when served. Following the restaurant's steps to heat it, after cutting it into pieces, it ended up as a lump of round balls. The Wagyu is indeed very soft and difficult to shape into pieces. It has a strong beef flavor and a very soft texture that melts in your mouth, giving relatively less texture.

After tasting the meat, leave a bit of it and then add rice to the iron plate to fry it yourself, creating a layered way to enjoy the meal.

🍚 Restaurant Name: Yamamoto Hamburg Steak
📍 Address: No. 1, Lane 260, Guangfu South Road, Daan District, Taipei City 106
▫️ Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday 11:00-20:00
▫️ Service Charge: 10% service charge
▫️ Reservations: Reservations accepted

▪️ Restaurant Environment and Atmosphere:
As soon as you step inside, you notice a strong aroma that isn’t from the food, but rather from the oil smoke!
The restroom is clean, which is one reason I rated the environment higher!
The atmosphere is quite nice; the restaurant plays more popular songs at a moderate volume.

▪️ Ordering and Payment Methods:
📝 You can place your order online using a QR code, and staff will check your order.
💰 Payment can be made in cash or by card.

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🔖 Meal Record:
Classic Double Combo Hamburg Steak (Chicken Steak + Hamburg Steak) $390
Kimchi Cheese Hamburg Steak $360
Black Tea (a la carte) $60

💡 Meal: 3 | Service: 3 | Atmosphere: 3 | Environment: 4

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The famous Wanrou and Mi, no one has created a site or written a review, which really surprises me 😂😂

You must now make a reservation online for pork-pulling rice. There is no way to walk in, so please be careful!

The entrance of the store is very inconspicuous and difficult to find, but once you go to the second floor and open it, you will find a whole new world.

What they sell is very simple, just hamburger steaks and rice.

One person will have three hamburger steaks
It is recommended to eat the first piece plain
The second piece is recommended to be eaten with sauce and salt.
The third piece is filled with egg yolk

Freshly minced and freshly grilled are their signatures
The thick steak grilled over charcoal fire is really good.

I particularly like the original flavor. After one bite, the meat juice fills the entire mouth, and the color, flavor and aroma are all~

Add various seasonings to the second piece, it depends on the taste.

For the third piece, I cracked a raw egg so that the yolk stood on the hamburger steak. When I poked it with a chopstick, it overflowed and the burger steak had a unique flavor.

In addition, their rice is also very good, and you can refill it after you finish it.

Because the hamburger steak was so delicious, I ended up adding another piece XD

The largest Wagyu importer in southern Taiwan - Fuke Corridor Supermarket

You can buy world-class high-quality beef at wholesale prices on-site. A corridor space is specially designed for southern folks to experience eating meat on-site.

You can get a Wagyu burger for less than $100! !
The Wagyu burger is relatively refreshing. The meat is very tender and juicy when you bite it. It tastes very satisfying when you eat it. The double-layer meat has a higher CP value.

There is also a steak frying service on site. You don’t have to worry about frying the meat yourself. Just leave it to the professionals. The meat on site can also be packed for free for customers.

Because it is an open kitchen, the smell of cooking fumes will be a bit stronger. I hope the store can strengthen the ventilation in the store. That would be perfect!