Born in Japan, the rice burger swaps traditional bread buns for rice, encasing delicious fillings. “Rice Burger Shop OKOMEDOKI,” situated in the trendy Shibuya neighborhood of Tokyo, stands out as one of the rare eateries dedicated to this hybrid creation, serving up these burgers which have a close affinity with Japanese cuisine.
A burger with rice?! The “OKD Double Cheese Burger”
The “OKD Double Cheese Burger” is a rice burger known for its substantial and hearty portion. It’s loaded with karubi (from the Korean word galbi), namely boneless short beef rib meat. It also contains bacon, lettuce, tomato, cheese, and onion, all smothered in a delicious blend of an original onion mayonnaise sauce and a parsley sauce.
“おこめどきベーコンチーズバーガー,” OKD Double Cheese Burger 1,750 JPY (tax included)
The karubi meat pairs wonderfully with the zesty parsley sauce, complementing the rice buns so well that you’ll want to dive right in.
Adding the parsley sauce
The rice for these burgers is freshly cooked on-site and shaped into buns using special equipment.
This process retains the rice’s chewy texture, creating an enjoyable contrast with the crisp nori seaweed.
The shop features two types of rice buns: white rice buns made with Nagano’s Kaze Sayaka rice and multi-grain rice buns, offered on a rotating weekly basis. Kaze Sayaka rice, known for its rich flavor and sweetness, is an excellent choice for rice burgers. As for the multi-grain rice, it’s a special blend of Japanese ingredients such as germinated brown rice, adzuki beans, and barley, offering a nutritious and healthy option that is sure to satisfy health-conscious customers.
“Gammo Vegan Burger” made with domestic soybeans: a novel spin on a traditional Japanese food
The “Gammo Vegan Burger” features a novel take on ganmodoki (often abbreviated as ganmo), a traditional Japanese soybean-based alternative to meat. Lettuce, tomato, and onion play supporting roles. It’s an animal-free burger suitable for vegans.
“ギャンモライスバーガー,” Gammo Vegan Burger 1,690 JPY (tax included)
Ganmodoki provides a hearty and satisfying texture, offering a deeply fulfilling eating experience. Its rich flavor, enhanced by the sweet and spicy teriyaki sauce, pairs excellently with rice.
Every rice burger is served with a side of French fries. These fries are coated in rice flour, allowing them to maintain a crisp texture even when cooled. If you find the fries to your liking, no worries! You can get more since they’re available to order à la carte!
Rice meets grilled salmon in the “Salmon Teriyaki Burger”
The “Salmon Teriyaki Burger” enjoys enduring popularity at Rice Burger Shop OKOMEDOKI. This staple combines salmon, lettuce, tomato, and onion.
“てりやきサーモンバーガー,” Salmon Teriyaki Burger 1,380 JPY (tax included)
Its seasoning, an irresistible teriyaki sauce, makes you want to savor every bite. The salmon is soft and drenched in plenty of teriyaki sauce.
Bensky, a member of the Umami bites editorial team from the USA, the birthplace of the burger, was amazed by the flavor of these rice burgers.
These are burgers you can only get in Japan, truly unique Japanese creations! I think you’ll enjoy them no matter what country you’re from.
Offering a different experience from traditional hamburgers or onigiri rice balls, these made-in-Japan burgers provide a distinct culinary adventure. This original Japanese taste experience is likely to gain more fame going forward.
Information
| Store name | ライスバーガー専門店 おこめどき Rice Burger shop OKOMEDOKI |
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| Address | 5-29-10, Jingūmae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
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| Access |
Shibuya Station（SBY）5-minute walk from Shibuya Station Exit B1
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| Phone number | 03-6803-8956 |
| Reservations | Accepted Phone, Official website, Tabelog, Gurunavi, Reserve with Google |
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| Service charge/Table charge | None |
| Hours | 11:30-19:00（last order18:30） |
| Closed | Monday |
| Seating | 37 seats 6 counter seats, 31 table seats |
| Smoking | All seats are non-smoking |
| Official website | https://okomedoki.com/jingumae/shibuya/tokyo/ |
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※Menu contents, prices, store information, etc. are current as of January 2024.
