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ALOHA ONO
What’s the secret of a good burger?
It should be large—but healthy. Ground beef from
Hawaiian loco moco and freeze dried tofu for extra
nutrition. Buns encrusted with aromatic grains.
Any crazy toppings? Original chili con carne;
avocado.
Specialties? Mochiko chicken (¥525)—tender chicken
crisped up with rice cake powder. Hawaiian dishes
such as pancake and Kalua pig.
What’s the décor? Just near Shinjuku Central Park,
you’ll feel you’re lounging in a beachside bar in sunny
Hawaii.
What else? On weekends and holidays from 8am-5pm,
the Brunch Café serves pancakes and muffins only.
1F, 6-16-8, Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku
Tel: 03-6279-0848
Open Mon-Fri 11:30am-11pm.
Nearest stn: Nishi-Shinjuku-gochome
http://aloha-ono.com
AUTHENTIC
What’s the secret of a good burger?
Authentic eschews fancy ingredients in favor of
honing the basics and crafting each and every burger.
Any crazy toppings? Broccoli, “peacheese” (with
peach), and later this summer, kabayaki sauce (usually
used for Japanese eel).
Specialties? Broccoli cheese burger (¥1,270), and
bacon cheese burger with crispy bacon (¥1,270).
What’s the décor?
Cute, simple, relaxed—and catered to the ska music
grooving out the speakers.
Any deals? During lunch 11am-4pm drinks are ¥200.
Ask about their point-card system.
What else? Open weekends and holidays—unlike
other restaurants in the Akasaka/Tameike area.
#101 Akasaka Chalet II Bldg, 2-18-19 Akasaka,
Minato-ku
Tel: 03-3505-8584
Open Mon-Fri 11am-9pm, Sat-Sun & hols 11am-8pm
Nearest stn: Akasaka or Tameike Sanno
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ARMS
What’s the secret of a good burger?
Unique buns made with natural yeast; light, fluffy
patties. Toppings are minced (except lettuce) to bring a
full taste through the last bite.
Specialties? Avocado mushroom cheese burger
(¥1,350); Popeye burger (¥1,150).
What’s the décor? Built with wood, the park side
of the shop opens out in summer months. Antique
décor combines with imported paint and wax for an
American ambiance.
Any deals? Weekday lunches offer set drinks for ¥200
11am-4pm. Brunch is available Sat-Sun & hols from
8-10:45am.
What else? Look out for their takeout branch Arms
Picnic in Shinjuku Luminé.
• 5-64-7 Yoyogi, Shibuya-ku. Email: arms@utopia.
ocn.ne.jp. Open Tue-Fri 11am-11pm, closed Mon
(except hols), Sat-Sun & hols 8am-11pm
• B2 Lumine, 1-1-5 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku.
Tel: 03-6302-0039. Open daily 10am-10pm (when
Lumine is open). Nearest stn: Shinjuku
• Takeout & Delivery: 1-9-21 Tomigaya, Shibuya-ku.
Tel: 03-3466-5974. Open daily 11am-10pm. Nearest
stn: Yoyogi Koen. www.arms-burger.com
BROOKLYN PANCAKE HOUSE
What’s the secret of a good burger?
A healthy-sized patty (130g) of pure Japanese beef,
cooked on an open-fire grill to bring out the natural
flavor.
Any crazy toppings? Gorgonzola.
Specialties? Premium Brooklyn hamburger with
French fries (¥1,100)
What’s the décor? Transport yourself to a secret,
solitary house in Brooklyn.
Any deals? The weekday lunch set (11:30am-4pm)
comes with a drink and salad.
What else? US-style buttermilk pancakes; New York
strip steak (350g).
1F, 6-14-12 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku
Tel: 03-3409-2018
Open daily 11:30am-8pm
Nearest stn: Meiji-Jingumae
www.brooklyn-pancake-house.com
AS CLASSICS DINER
What’s the secret of a good burger?
AS gives you 100% pure beef minced with a knife so
you can enjoy the steak-like texture; high-quality buns
made from natural yeast—and American sizes.
Any crazy toppings? Blue cheese and mushroom
burger (¥1,470); apple and sour-cream burger (¥1,470).
Specialties? The cheeseburgers (¥1,155). Customers
can add extra patties for ¥420 each.
What’s the décor? The restaurant might be new, but it
has a homey, nostalgic feel to it, with 12,000 tiles used
inside and out.
Any deals? For weekday lunches (11am-3pm), get a
hamburger with fries and a drink for ¥1,050.
What else? The atmosphere and location in party
town Roppongi; changing craft beers every month
(check site for details).
• B1F, Roppongi Hills Metro Hut, 6-4-1 Roppongi,
Minato-ku. Open daily 11am-10pm. Tel: 03-6721-1581
• 1F, Orion Komazawa Bldg, 5-9-22 Yagumo, Meguroku.
Tel: 03-5701-5033. Open Wed-Mon 9am-11pm,
closed Tue. Nearest stn: Komazawa Daigaku or
Toritsu Daigaku. www.asclassics.co.jp
BURGER MANIA
What’s the secret of a good burger?
Refined patties made of Japanese beef that produce
irresistible aromas, buns made with natural yeast, and
fresh vegetables.
Any crazy toppings? Shirokane branch—mango.
Hiroo—cherry.
Specialties? Ultimate blue cheese burger (¥1,300),
which uses two of the three major blue cheeses in the
world, namely gorgonzola and Roquefort. Homemade
pancake (¥700).
What’s the décor? The owner traveled to New York
with the designer and created a little version of the Big
Apple in Tokyo.
Any deals? Weekday lunches (11:30am-4pm) offer
salad and optional large serving of fries for free, and a
drink for ¥200 extra.
Shirokane: 6-5-7 Shirokane, Minato-ku. Nearest stn:
Shirokanetakenawa. Tel: 03-3442-2200
Hiroo: 2F, Hiroo Rokko-kan Bldg, 5-15-25 Minami-
Azabu, Minato-ku. Nearest stn: Hiroo. Tel: 03-5442-
7899. Open Mon-Fri 11:30am-10pm, Sat-Sun & hols
11am-10pm. www.burger-mania.com
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