Happy to see a post by Hawaiian food blogger Reid at 'Ono Kine Grindz on the Kua 'Aina Sandwich Shop .
Whether it was luck or the peculiar retail density of Tokyo, I had two within walking distance of my office and grateful for it. More than any other burger chain I've been to they made the transition to exceptional without sacrificing the essential dumbness of burgers like [ rock band name pending further thought]
While here we have the burger chain diversity of carp and blue green algae, Japan had a pretty rich and creative ecology of burger chains. A triumph of adoption, adaption, and innovation. Morinaga Love has long gone, but its ika burgers will long be remembered. Squid patty, between two fresh rice "cakes" with a sauce that had a hint of wasabi. Three favourites remained and Freshness Burger has thrived. Have a look – the websites are a delight.
Freshness Burger
Mos Burger
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