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180 mm, 6 pieces x 5 bags
しゅうたろう 楽天市場店
Sasebo Burger
Japanese name佐世保バーガー
Bread, a thin beef patty, a fried egg, bacon, cheese, vegetables, mayonnaise. In Sasebo, Nagasaki, that stack has been assembled to order since around 1950.
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- burger、vegetable burger
Information last updated 36 days ago
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Sasebo Burger: The Griddle Starts When the Order Does
Sasebo sits on the western edge of Nagasaki Prefecture, a port city facing the sea. A burger here means something built in front of you: a thin patty of coarsely ground beef hitting the griddle, an egg cracked into a ring, bacon following, and the bread toasted last. Tomato, onion, lettuce, cheddar and sauces go between the halves, and the finished burger gets a light press so the juices settle into the fillings. One rule holds the whole thing together — nothing is made in advance, and cooking starts only after the order comes in. From a recipe learned from the U.S. Navy around 1950 to families cooking on a hot plate in Funakoshi-cho today, the burger has been carried by those specific, physical steps.
Compiled from public records and official sources; see the recognition links below. Details may change over time.
Recognition & registration
Where this product is officially registered, designated, or recognized in Japan.
Regional collective trademark
Registered as a Regional Collective Trademark with the Japan Patent Office.
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FAQ
What is Sasebo Burger called in Japanese?
It is written as 佐世保バーガー in Japanese. Search Rakuten and other Japanese sites with that spelling — the English name will not bring up the listings.
What is Sasebo Burger?
Sasebo Burger is a handmade local hamburger from Sasebo, Nagasaki Prefecture, built from bread, a meat patty, egg, bacon, cheese, vegetables and homemade mayonnaise. Burgers are not made in advance, and cooking starts after the order. It is said to have reached Sasebo around Showa 25 (about 1950) via a recipe learned from the U.S. Navy, then took on Sasebo-style arrangements.
What makes Sasebo Burger distinct, and why is it a Nagasaki specialty?
Sasebo Burger is a Nagasaki local dish included in the national selection of rural local cuisines (郷土料理百選). Recipe details include a thin patty of coarsely ground beef with a little onion, a fried egg made in a ring with the yolk pierced, one lettuce leaf, one tomato slice, four onion slices and cheddar cheese. The sauces are mayonnaise, ketchup and mustard, plus a hidden sauce such as oyster sauce. Preparation involves toasting the bread, grilling the patty and bacon, and cooking the egg in a ring. The assembled burger is pressed lightly so juices and fillings come together.
How is Sasebo Burger used or eaten?
A hands-on program in Funakoshi-cho, Sasebo uses a hot plate at about 200°C and a kit of bread, patty, bacon, cheese, vegetables, egg, tomato sauce and mayonnaise. The finished burger is pressed through its wrapper before eating. The Funakoshi-cho venue offers indoor, terrace and outdoor seating, with views of Kujukushima. The recipe page suggests coffee at breakfast and beer in the evening.
How should Sasebo Burger be stored?
Storage varies by product — shelf-stable, refrigerated, or frozen — and is stated on the packaging and the Rakuten listing. Shelf-stable processed foods usually need refrigerating once opened and eating within a few days; chilled and frozen items go straight into storage on arrival. Treat the best-before date on the physical packaging as authoritative.
Is Sasebo Burger a good gift or something to take home?
Many countries restrict bringing in this kind of food, so check your destination's rules before you pack it, or enjoy it in Japan.
Where can I buy Sasebo Burger?
On Rakuten: the shops listed here right now are しゅうたろう 楽天市場店. We don't sell directly; purchase, payment, stock, and delivery are all handled on the Rakuten product page.
Further reading
- Oseibo is a year-end thank-you gift: generally late November into December, with 3,000–5,000 yen the usual range.
- If you pay tax in Japan and donate before the end of the year, most of it is returned the following year, and you receive regional specialties.
- If you live in Japan, Rakuten is fully usable: a Japan address, a credit card, and knowing where shipping info hides on a listing.