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Wagyu Burger Chikarayama

Kyoto, Japan

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Wagyu Burger Chikarayama

A wagyu burger restaurant in central Kyoto with Kobe beef burgers and a sukiyaki dish on the menu. Staff speak English, and they take a photo of guests as a souvenir.

Highlights

  • Kobe beef burgers
  • Crisp fries on the side
  • Kobe sukiyaki burger

Good to know

  • Queues of about 30 minutes at times
  • Automatic 8% tip added to the bill

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