Where To Find The Best Burgers In Kyoto Japan

Kyoto is renowned for its refined culinary arts like the kaiseki tradition, which place heavy emphasis on simple, natural tastes. When the craving for something rich and greasy kicks in though, you’ll be longing for a good burger. We list the top spots to find one in Kyoto.

1. Speak Easy

Diner, Restaurant, American

Named after the American underground bars of the Prohibition era, Speak Easy is an American-styled diner that serves fantastic burgers and other American foods, such as fried onion rings. While their burgers are, for the most part, conventional, they replace certain ingredients with local ones, such as locally grown vegetables and Japanese pickles. Speak Easy is a favourite breakfast venue for local expats as well as Japanese, due to their Western breakfast menu and refillable coffee. The diner’s signature dish, however, is their Special Burger, a 30cm tall monster of a burger and a fun challenge to eat.

2. Salut Ya

Bar, Cafe, Diner, Healthy, Vegetarian

Housed in a renovated wooden townhouse, Salut Ya is a Western café that serves affordable diner food with Japanese influences. Their burgers are made with with juicy meats, with a vegetarian option of avocado and cheese also available. They also serve salad, curry, and a soup of the day. A classic Japanese interior of wooden rafters and sliding doors is dotted with Western furniture, such as a bar table, bar stools, and sofas, for a cozy fusion atmosphere.