Avocado Double Cheeseburger @ Shogun Burger in Toyama, Japan
Posted Jun 15, 2019, 4:27 AM UTC
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This is the best burger I’ve ever had, period. They use 100% wagyu and the mix is from a yakiniku place where its like half ground beef and half thinly sliced steak. Hard to describe, but great texture and flavor. They have a location in Shinjuku also which is probably easier to visit should you come to Japan.
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How much did it cost in U.S. dollars?
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The burger was roughly $15.
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Hmm. That’s not terrible, for a really good burger.
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Never really thought avocado adds anything to a burger. A good contrast with bacon for sure - soft texture and buttery flavour with crispy, salty and meaty, definitely.
But you already have soft patty and bun, what does the avocado really bring to the party? Relives some of the guilt maybe?
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Its like a buttery mayonnaise. Subtle but you can taste it when done right.
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I'm on the same page as you. Apparently avocado burgers are super popular all around Japan though. Gonna have to make one and see what the hype is about before casting final judgment, but I fully expect to take a bite and say "Yeah, that's a mushy and gross as I thought".
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That's not true. If you don't swallow right away and chew for a bit, you can taste everything in the burger.
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Think of it the other way. If you have good quality meat you don't want toppings that overpower it (like bacon or too strong cheese).
Avocado and softer cheeses (like cream cheese) are a great combo for wagyu IMO
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Looks absolutely outstanding!
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Omg omg omg omg omg omg lol looks so yummy
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Japan knows what’s up!!! This looks fabulous and I’m seriously jealous😋
Also, I have never gotten such a generous amount of avocado on my burger before. These are some good Samaritans.
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They are always very generous with the avocado.
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First of all this looks amazing. Second of all I live in Tokyo and have no idea wtf Toyama is. Great pic
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Its a city far west of Tokyo.
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Lived in Japan for over five years and finding a good burger was always hard. The fact that this burger is from Japan surprises and excites me.
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Looks fantastic, would be even better once I scraped the avocado off.
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Looks really great. Next weekend I'm getting some wagyu, will grind it and then Sous Vide the burger before a quick sear. Hope it will look and taste something like this one did.
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God damn it, the Japanese really DO do everything we do better than we do it! That burger looks insanely delicious!
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This looks absolutely incredible. I believe your comment saying that it was the best burger you’ve ever had. That is one sexy burger.
Hands down the best. Shake shack, In & Out, Five Guys, and some of the more smaller chains don’t come close to this piece of art.