Kyoto-based company Dragon Burger recently soft opened in Honolulu. The biz doesn’t have an official sign yet, but it’s located on one end of the Midtown Eats food hall, located in The Park on Keʻeaumoku.
The business is known for its flavorful gourmet burgers made with wagyu patties. Created in collaboration with chef Adam Rawson, winner of London’s Slider Decider competition in 2015 and 2016, Dragon Burger is known for its flavorful gourmet burgers made with wagyu beef patties and innovative sauces.
Dragon Burger initially did a pop-up in Fukuoka, Japan in August 2017. After positive customer feedback, the brand opened in Tofukuji, Kyoto the following month.
The yuzu kosho burger is the business’s signature burger. It includes yuzu mayo, a sweet chili sauce, spring onions, cheddar cheese and pickled radish. Yuzu kosho, a popular Japanese condiment made with fresh yuzu citrus zest, contributes to the burger's savory flavor.
The shiso flame features spicy mayo, spring onions, cheddar cheese, shiso leaf and onion chili paste.
We’re told that the business will add more burgers — like the wasabi (crispy onions, wasabi mayo, onions, cheddar cheese, wakame seaweed and Karashi mustard) and classic (sweet mustard, onions, onion miso, cheddar cheese and Karashi mustard) — to the menu in the upcoming days.
Customers can opt for the business’s Kyo chips ($6), or fries, plain or with sauces like yuzu mayo, spicy mayo and wasabi mayo (additional $1). The wasabi mayo comes highly recommended.
Dragon Burger is currently open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 5 to 8 p.m. daily. Both this biz and the business next to it, Bonbori — a ramen spot from Hokkaido — will be celebrating their grand opening on July 25.
CONTACT
Dragon Burger
Midtown Eats at The Park on Keʻeaumoku
1515 Liona St., Honolulu
Open daily, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 5 to 8 p.m.
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Kelli Shiroma Braiotta can be reached at kelli@alohastatedaily.com.
