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I'm a sucker for a good burger. I can appreciate any kind of burger really...thick patty, thin patty, veggie burger etc. SASA has a lot of variety in their burgers - there really is something for everyone. Aside from the toppings, burgers come in small size and large size. The small burger is a perfect lunch size for me and I appreciated that they didn't skimp on the toppings just because it is small. The burger was a little tough to eat as it was much taller as it was wide, but it was juicy and flavorful. Pictured above is the small Mushroom and Cheese Burger. The fries are thicker cut and were freshly cooked to order. The pickle was a little mushy...but it's not a deal breaker.
SASA is down a small quiet street from the Daikanyama Station on the Tokyu Tokoyo line. You can actually see the restaurant form the platform and if you sit by the window of the restaurant, you can enjoy watching the train go in and out. If you go on a weekend for lunch, you will most likely see some cute babies as the atmosphere is very family friendly.
Grill Burger Club SASA
2-21-15 Ebisunishi, Shibuya-ku
Daikanyama, 1F
Open Daily 11am-11pm
Daikanyama Station, Tokyu Toyoko Line (Exit on the Southwest side and walk left, past the Dr. Marten's Store)
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 th
in 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.
