Authentic Burger

On my second trip to Tokyo, my first meal was dinner at Authentic Burger in Akasaka. I had been hearing for months about how great their burgers were so I was very excited to try it out first hand. The space is small and kind of hidden on a side street in Akasaka. This is a casual spot and seats about 10 at most. There are a few board games on hand to help you pass the time and they play amazing ska and surfer oldies which tugs at my California heart. The burger itself was worth the 14 hour flight. People in New York are pretty serious about the art of burgers. I'm positive that if Authentic were to come to NYC, it would rival that of Shake Shack and Five Guys. The fries are perfect McDonald style fries and the burgers are thin patties with the perfect bun to meat ratio. A hidden gem on the menu is their salad which is an odd combo of sesame and ranch dressing over iceberg and peanuts. Sounds crazy but it balances out the meal nicely. The burger itself was my favorite meal in Tokyo for it's simplicity and the kind waitstaff. My favorite part of the meal? The laminated instructions on how to eat an Authentic Burger without making a mess as narrated by a crab of course.

Authentic Burger
2-18-29 Akasaka
Chiyoda Line Akasaka Station

*From Akasaka Station, walk up Akasaka 2-Chome. At the top of the hill, veer left down a small street just past the Top of the Hill Akasaka Residence.