storefront of a Japanese burger restaurant

バグー

A modest little burger spot

Just a short walk from Ijiri station there is a little burger spot called バグー. Written in katakana, which is used to approximate words foreign to Japanese, it is pronounced bagu and it is the Japanese way of spelling the word “burger”. Like some of the more hole in the wall restaurants you find in Japan it is not very large, a little longer than the size of a shipping container and about the same width as one across. Inside, they always have a rock music playlist on playing classics from Africa by Toto to Karma Police by Radiohead. Like many restaurants in Japan it is also incredibly delicious and its affordable prices have made it a main staple for us students.

The Menu

Their selection of burgers offers variety without becoming overwhelming. From the classic single patty burger to the egg and bacon burger or the teriyaki burger to the double cheeseburger they all come packed with amazing flavor. The patties come with a delicious sauce and the meat is so tender it practically melts in your mouth. You can of course get just the burger or grab a set which comes with a drink and some potatoes with ketchup and Japanese mayonnaise on the side (which rivals the ketchup I might add). If you’re not quite in the mood for a burger they do make a wide variety of sandwiches to-go from around 290¥ – 500¥, about as much as you would pay at the kombini (Japanese convenience store) but with way more flavor.

a picture of a burger