Best Burger Joint

[Go-Shay]

Just wondering about ya'lls opinion on the best burger joint on Okinawa?

[socalheart]

You mean there's someplace better than McDonald's?! Good gawd, say it isn't so? :scared: heh. I hope someone offers some good recommendations.

[ststephen65]

without a doubt...sea side jet city burgers behind araha beach park. real Australian beef and they hand make the patties

[DougP]

I still wish they had a checkers here :( those were always my foavorite. Not a fan of the hand made type of burgers. Although Bikkuri Donkey びっくりドンキー makes some good hamburger steak :)

[dk]

Yeah, bikuri donkey's not bad for hamburger steak, but I have no idea where to go for a real good burger. Tony Roma's maybe? That one's not bad. If you don't mind spending like $13+ for a burger lol.

[ness4k]

No matter what if my husband was to read this one he would say that Wendy's is the best burgers that was the only burger he really wanted to eat back in the states.

[DoctorP]

That little drive in at Kin-cho isn't bad!

[StreetBiker]

Wendy's!!!! Ftw

[Fairlady]

I am going to have to agree with the wendy's thing!!!

[Muku]

If it still exists the Kadena Drive in Rest. used to have handmade square hamburgers on a square bun, they pretty good too.

There were a bunch of places on or just off Kokusai St but closed, biggest reason $$$, food was great in one place but still way too $$$$, I'll probably be hitting Wendy's for lunch today!:D

[ststephen65]

Not a fan of the hand made type of burgers.

something about this statement really scares me.

all i can say is you guys are totally missing out if you don't try SEA SIDE burgers. they have an avocado burger that is ridiculous

[thistle]

'SEA SIDE' burgers are pretty good, although I liked 'BURGERS' which was there before them, man I really miss that place.
I think 'SEA SIDE' burgers is way too expensive though which is why I don't go much, 800 and something yen for a burger.
Go to 'My House' and get a Jumbo burger!

[P_chan]

They need a sonic on okinawa!

[DougP]

something about this statement really scares me.

all i can say is you guys are totally missing out if you don't try SEA SIDE burgers. they have an avocado burger that is ridiculous

Yeah I just hate burger that I have to dislocate my lower jaw in order to eat.

[Fonze]

my wife likes seaside but, no burger,fries and drink is worth what they charge

[ststephen65]

yeah, its a little high, but once in awhile i crave a real burger

[Muku]

Well took the family to Wendy's for lunch today, not bad but I think my homemade, by hand:thumbup:, burgers are still better.

Well at least at home I can enjoy a malted beverage with it and not have to worry about driving afterwards.

I do like the chilli and cheese fries though.

[atb35]

I agree with the homemade ones, i just need to get a george forman for my room.

[socalheart]

My husband makes pretty good hamburgers on the grill. He's made them on the indoor grill before, but they're not as good. I made them in a frying pan before, which were pretty good, but not as good as grilled. Yum!

[DoctorP]

A white castle would be nice for those late nights on Oki!

[JSSAUCE]

A white castle would be nice for those late nights on Oki!


Its so funny because when we are back home in the US we are always talking about missing Mos burger, all the other Japanese fast food joints etc...


Joel

[the_wrath_of_Khan]

I think 50's burgers across from the new Koza Music Town is the best place on Island. Sea Side Jet City Burgers is also good, but like everyone else has said, it is overpriced! Wendy's probably has the best mass produced burgers. Nothing beats homemade.

[silviasichigo]

I think honestsly since "Burgers" Not sure if that is what they are calling Jet city burgers now, use to be the best but since then the A&W at the foster bowling alley has had the beswt burger I have eaten in a long while.

[CGoki]

I think honestsly since "Burgers" Not sure if that is what they are calling Jet city burgers now, use to be the best but since then the A&W at the foster bowling alley has had the beswt burger I have eaten in a long while.


When they first opened I would agree with you M. The quality is just not what it was, at least to me. They are not bad, but definitley not the same. I haven't tried JetCity for the burgers, just got a banana shake after eating at the curry shop to the left, if you like curry, try out Steve's joint. Totemo oishii desu!!! :thumbup1:

[Honduh]

might have to put that jet city place on the list of things to do this week CGoki ;)

[CGoki]

Possibly so.

[DADOG]

I would have to say the best burger is the old timer at Chili's. next the whopper at BK. haven't been in the new wendy's at new place in Goya. do they have baked potato and chili and rice like the ones stateside?

[DADOG]

sorry I'm new here and just went back to start at page 1. wendy's has the chili and rice I read. haven't found a good burger downtown. so called home made ones in the cafes are japanese style. mix ground beef and tofu or something. ugh. tony romas are good but cost to much. McD okay if you can't get to BK.

[atb35]

How is MosBurger?

[the_wrath_of_Khan]

haven't been in the new wendy's at new place in Goya. do they have baked potato and chili and rice like the ones stateside?
Yes the potatoes are smaller, but just like the one in the states.

[the_wrath_of_Khan]

How is MosBurger?
It is great, but you should just give it a try. It is not like McDonalds, but very Moslicious!

[A'Sharad]

Im gonna call it and say the best burger joint is my grill. I have never had a complaint about my burgers.:w00t:

[DoctorP]

It is great, but you should just give it a try. It is not like McDonalds, but very Moslicious!

Dude...your jokes are cheesier than their burgers! :eek:

Im gonna call it and say the best burger joint is my grill. I have never had a complaint about my burgers.:w00t:

Ok, I'll complain! I'll complain that you haven't made me one yet! Damn slowest service I have ever seen!:D

[Go-Shay]

OK guys I have read all your answers and I have to agree with a couple of you. I think as far as burgers go Sea Side Jet City has a great little biz going. It's hard to try and compare a real hand packed to the pressed, processed cardboard like substance served now in our various fast food places. If anybody gets the chance ask the two cats that own/run it, they have a pretty good reason for doing what they do and where they are. Thank you all for taking the time and answering. :)

[DADOG]

I had moss burger a couple of times. that's what it tastes like. moss

[InDuhUSA]

A white castle would be nice for those late nights on Oki!

Hey, they have the Microwaveable White Castle burgers in the frozen food section in most supermarkets here in the USA. Perhaps you should put in a suggestion at the commissary to get those over there.

Microwave them right and they taste almost as good as fresh White castle burger.

[InDuhUSA]

WHAT?!!! They have a Wendy's in Okinawa now? How long has THAT been there?

[kilo_four-six]

I don't know about best but when I was there MOS burger was absolutely horrid, is that still the case?

[Koopa Troopa]

mosu ba-ga is my favorite although I only eat there when the change in my center console starts to overflow...

Supaishi mosu ba-ga rules!

[dk]

mosu ba-ga is my favorite although I only eat there when the change in my center console starts to overflow...

Supaishi mosu ba-ga rules!
18 or 19 years on Okinawa and I don't think I've EVER eaten at Moss Burger. The name has always been too much of a turnoff for me. Moss... Burger...

I know, I know. I'll give it a try next time I have a chance. But I like my McD Grilled Chicken Sando Set & Chicken Katsu Sando Set when I want fast food!

[the_wrath_of_Khan]

I don't know about best but when I was there MOS burger was absolutely horrid, is that still the case?

MOS burger is by no means the best US style burger out there, but it is awesome in its own right. Quit being the ugly American.

[kilo_four-six]

MOS burger is by no means the best US style burger out there, but it is awesome in its own right. Quit being the ugly American.

Well they must have improved significantly since I was there. Anyway with all the great native food there why is anybody eating burgers? I got quite addicted to soki soba myself, wish I could get it here.

[dk]

Soki Soba gets old after a while. I miss good ol' American food lol.

[kilo_four-six]

Are the "Sam's" restaurants still there? Anchor Inn, By-The-Sea and all that? I think there were 3 or 4, very good food. I used to love eating in the little coffee shops in Naha too, all kinds of good stuff.

[coldnoodles]

My husband likes the burger at Jeff. Hamburger joint place I found driving around! He likes to go there. Another place is Sea Side Drive-In (24-Hour Restaurant) hamburger is priced at 200 yen.

I like bikuri donkey's for their hamburger steak.

[DADOG]

where is sea side drive in????:old:
Moss is expensive.:thumbdown:
wendy's in the music town in Goya. not crazy about wendy's but it's a break in routine. and the chili and rice is good.
sam's is still here and has a great hamburger steak.:thumbup1: don't think they have burgers.
soba and other noodles gets weary after awhile
BK number 1:first:

[thistle]

Mos-burger's are great, a little expensive but no more than A & W!

Nobody mentioned them - do a great chicken salad sandwich there,
dunno about their burgers!

[DougP]

Lately I've been eating a lot of Pita Mac from McDonalds. Not a burger but it is pretty darn good for fast food :)

[coldnoodles]

where is sea side drive in????:old:
Moss is expensive.:thumbdown:
wendy's in the music town in Goya. not crazy about wendy's but it's a break in routine. and the chili and rice is good.
sam's is still here and has a great hamburger steak.:thumbup1: don't think they have burgers.
soba and other noodles gets weary after awhile
BK number 1:first:

Here check this out .. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Okinawa_restaurants/

Sea Side Drive-In (24-Hour Restaurant)
885 Nakadomari, Onna Village

Travel Back in Time to a Genuine 24-Hour Drive-In

This restaurant opened before Okinawa was returned to Japan in 1972,
and the 35-year-old establishment looks just like an American drive-
in. They serve Japanese, Chinese and American food, with over 50
different selections on the menu. Their clientele includes many bus
drivers since they are open 24 hours a day. Of the total number of
customers, 60 percent are locals and 40 percent are tourists.
Popular ox tail goes for 1,500, tenderloin steak is 1,500, a pork
cutlet set will cost you 1,500, and a hamburger is priced at 200.

Tel: (098) 964-2272

Hours: Open 24 hours.

Features: English menu.
No credit cards.
US dollars accepted.
$1 = Y100.
Parking available.

Also you can click on the link and do a search on hamburgers to get more restaurants.

[Honduh]

without a doubt...sea side jet city burgers behind araha beach park. real Australian beef and they hand make the patties

Went there over the weekend. I enjoyed my burger, probably one of the better ones i've had on Oki...:thumbup:

[atb35]

So for the dumbasses like me, how would I get to this place from Futenma?

[Honduh]

You know where araha beach is? its on the sidewalk...more-or-less, pretty much, walk down the beach, once you get to the canal turn around and walk back south about 150yards or so, and it will be on your left at that time. There is a sting of little shack restraunts right there. Ive hit up the curry place and the burger joint, im gonna try the other places here soon...

[atb35]

Very cool, maybe i will head down there tonight and grab a burger...i assume they have to go?

[Honduh]

I would assume they would, but im not gonna guarantee it.

[Ammoyankee]

where is sea side drive in????:old:
Moss is expensive.:thumbdown:
wendy's in the music town in Goya. not crazy about wendy's but it's a break in routine. and the chili and rice is good.
sam's is still here and has a great hamburger steak.:thumbup1: don't think they have burgers.
soba and other noodles gets weary after awhile
BK number 1:first:

SeaSide Drive-in is fairly easy to find... Head north on 58, pass the Renaissance (I can't spell) Hotel. After the hotel, you will be on a curve with the ocean directly in view on your left. At the next signal, take a left and it will take you through the village. Sea Side is on the left just before you get back to 58. Really nice little 24 hour place, sort of set up like a Route 66 type of place. Lots of diecast toy cars on display and a Honda motorcycle. The aquariums are also popular with the kids.

[DADOG]

now I think I remember seeing it or the sign. thanks

[TheLastDon]

If it still exists the Kadena Drive in Rest. used to have handmade square hamburgers on a square bun, they pretty good too.
:D

I have to agree with Uchinamuku. Kadena Drive In has some pretty good burgers. The place is still there in the new building, take out on the first floor and sit down dining room on the second floor.

[missing_the_OKI]

WHAT?!!! They have a Wendy's in Okinawa now? How long has THAT been there?

Wow, I was thinking the same thing...funny how you live there for 3 years and it doesn't seem as though much changes and then you leave and look what they get...hubby's gonna be mad...

[the_wrath_of_Khan]

Here check this out .. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Okinawa_restaurants/

Sea Side Drive-In (24-Hour Restaurant)
885 Nakadomari, Onna Village

Travel Back in Time to a Genuine 24-Hour Drive-In

This restaurant opened before Okinawa was returned to Japan in 1972,
and the 35-year-old establishment looks just like an American drive-
in. They serve Japanese, Chinese and American food, with over 50
different selections on the menu. Their clientele includes many bus
drivers since they are open 24 hours a day. Of the total number of
customers, 60 percent are locals and 40 percent are tourists.
Popular ox tail goes for 1,500, tenderloin steak is 1,500, a pork
cutlet set will cost you 1,500, and a hamburger is priced at 200.

Tel: (098) 964-2272

Hours: Open 24 hours.

Features: English menu.
No credit cards.
US dollars accepted.
$1 = Y100.
Parking available.

Also you can click on the link and do a search on hamburgers to get more restaurants.

So I went ot this place tonight. It is not what I call a drive-in or genuine. It turns out I had been there once before. It wasn't bad, but nothing to recommend or right home about either.

[skioki]

Burger King.