Burger Revolution Tokyo Wine & Bar Roppongi — Restaurant in Tokyo

I stopped by for a late lunch around 2 PM on a weekday and was one of seven customers in the restaurant. The space was clean, and the restroom was spacious.

The lone server's English was limited, which could be an issue since the restaurant advertises a full halal menu, attracting many Muslim customers. Additionally, there were no napkins on the tables, and I had to reach onto another customer's table after they were served.

I ordered the "BRT" burger with a kuroge wagyu patty (the price increases for a Kobe beef patty) for JPY 2820. Since fries weren't included, I added a side order of medium-sized onion rings for JPY 780.

My main criticism of the BRT burger is that it violated the first rule of hamburgers: all ingredients should be tasted in one bite. The hard-boiled egg, pinned through the middle, created a tall mess that had to be deconstructed. The "Revolution" in the restaurant's name suggests using a burger sleeve to "smash it" and make it smaller, but the server didn't explain this, and I only saw the instructions on a poster as I was leaving. The burger would be better if the egg were smashed and the cheese melted on top to hold it together, or if the egg were served over-easy/medium. The fried onions had the same issue as they spilled over onto the plate.

Despite that, the patty was moist and tender with an even texture. The fried onions added an extra dimension of savory umami, and the raw onions underneath provided a lightly sharp kick. The original sauce was balanced and flavorful with a salty and savory taste.

The restaurant apparently doubles as a wine bar at night, with a walk-in cellar surrounded by transparent glass (I wonder about light strike issues). A quick peek inside revealed a plethora of First-Third Growth Bordeaux and some Californian staples like Calera and The Prisoner.

The burger was served within 10 minutes of ordering. While it was an excellent burger except the egg, I would not return due to the very steep price for a burger with no sides. However, given their wine cellar, the pricing...

If you love burgers or charcoal grilled meats in general you have to check this place out!

Burgers are a dish that exemplify the concept of diminishing returns. There's only so much you can do with a burger in terms of flavor, texture and presentation, so many times just because one burger is more expensive than another, doesn't necessarily mean it's a better culinary experience.

The chef's here have made a near perfect burger. From the use of delicious charcoal grilled beef, to the size of the burger, to the bun (which was soft and delicious with a crispy, sesame-seeded crust) the flavors meld together yet harmonize their own notes like some sort of magical choir. I particularly enjoyed the charcoal grilled addition to the flavor.

They have a nice menu. Lots of burger and curry options. When I went, they had a monthly burger, so if you're struggling to decide, that could be a good starting point.

You can choose kuroge wagyu or kobe beef patty (kobe is pricier) I opted for the kuroge wagyu patty on a bacon cheese burger and I added jalapeño and fried onion (all burgers cone with onions and dill pickles)

I chose French fries but I could have gone with corn salad for my included side. (There's a whole separate list of potential sides if you'd prefer something else. Also, I thought it was a nice touch that the Coke that they offer is in glass bottles.

The staff was kind and attentive, and I had no problems ordering in English. I can definitely see myself visiting again...

Reading all the comments I was expecting some good burgers. Not the best, but at least good. First things first, the place is completely overrated. Burgers are tremendously overpriced. Menu says the beef is supposed to be something special, like the beef you eat in Japanese bbqs, but it was just normal beef that you could find in many places around the world. The second part is service. There's none. The place was half empty but we have been waiting for our food for 30 mins, and when burgers arrived we didn't have either our drink or forks and knives. The last ones haven't been brought at all. But the guy brought us bags in which you are supposed to put your burger. I mean in regular places you get the burger already in such a bag, but in this place YOU should carefully hold your burger and put it in the bag. We were a group and one guy was skipping the food, only drinks. But the waiter said it's impossible, to get the food for the rest of us, that guy has to order an expensive burger as well. Don't forget the price you are laying just for the burger. Fries aren't included and everyone HAS to order. And. Finally. When you get all dirty and your hands get wet after eating everything without fork you won't get the freaking tissue in a burger place. The waiter said they don't have any tissues, but I myself found some in the restroom.

I don't get why the rating is high here, let alone the service, the burgers are just average and small...