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Hyoe's Burgers

Kobe, Japan

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Hyoe's Burgers

A small burger counter in an alley near Sannomiya Station in Kobe, with eight counter seats and a few tables. The patties are coarsely ground beef pressed on a griddle, with sansho butter and patty jam among the toppings.

Highlights

  • Sansho butter burger
  • Cheeseburger with patty jam
  • Crisp, fluffy fries

Good to know

  • Queues outside, up to two hours
  • Pay at the register before seating
  • One drink minimum, about 400 yen

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