New York's No.1 Burger – Huge Queues at Shake Shack’s Tokyo Opening

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New York’s must-eat popular burger shop Shake Shack has opened its first Asian store in Tokyo, thrilling many fans of American-style burgers. To satisfy the taste buds of Japanese burger lovers, Shake Shack has even launched Japan-exclusive menu items—making it an absolute must-visit restaurant when you’re in Tokyo recently.

Shake Shack is a popular American burger brand. Its first store opened in 2004 at Madison Square Garden in New York. Although it hasn’t been around for very long, it has already earned accolades such as “New York’s Most Popular Restaurant” and “One of the Most Influential Burgers in History.” Currently, Shake Shack can be found in 12 U.S. states, as well as in cities such as London, Dubai, and Moscow. This opening in the Outer Garden of Meiji Shrine area in Tokyo marks its first location in Asia.

The store’s signature dish, the “SHACK Burger” (priced at 680 yen), emphasizes using 100% naturally raised, hormone-free Australian beef, aiming to provide consumers with safe and reassuring ingredients. In addition, the “SMOKE SHACK” (880 yen) is also a must-order. It features bacon smoked with applewood, paired with small chili peppers and the signature SHACK sauce, all layered on a cheeseburger—just imagining it makes your mouth water. For dessert, Shake Shack Tokyo offers Japan-exclusive handmade ice cream, featuring four original toppings: yuzu miso milk candy, matcha, soybean flour, and matcha macarons. It’s an exclusive treat you absolutely shouldn’t miss.