Gori Gori Burger Taproom — Restaurant in Tokyo

I’ve had some really good burgers in my life. Heck, I’ve had some great burgers. I can say with confidence that Gorigori’s burgers are by far the best burgers in the world!

The staff was super kind and attentive. We walked in with no reservation and they were able to seat us right away. I loved the ambiance of this place. It has a feel of a lively sports bar centered around American Football, which can be hard to find in Tokyo. Everything from the wooden tables, pint glasses, beer taps, jerseys on the wall, and the NFL network on TV made this place perfect.

We ended up visiting this place twice and got to sample a few of their appetizers. Would highly recommend the nachos, smoked cheese, and smoked quail egg specifically (though I bet everything would be top notch). The cheese and eggs were a perfect mixture of smoke and flavor: not too smoky to be overbearing, and still had a good balance of the base flavor. The nachos were exactly what I hoped they would be. The first chip pulled a savory mix of cheese, toppings, and meat. The cheese stretched as if it was straight out of a cartoon, reaching across the table as I pulled a longer and longer strand, which made it taste all the better. Needless to say, all of the appetizers were licked clean by the end of our meal.

Now for the burger. Starting with the patty, the meat flavor was exactly that: meat! No over bearing extra spices to mask the quality of the meat, just a really flavorful chunk of beef that spoke for itself. The texture was also something to highlight. Not too flimsy, not too firm, just right in the middle. Perfectly juicy. By the last half of the burger, some of the contents had fallen apart. As one commenter said, embrace it. It’s the way a proper burger should be. To be quite honest, I was so infatuated with the patty that I almost didn’t realize how good the rest of the toppings were. These were also spectacular in their own way. The pineapple and cheese (separate burgers) perfectly complemented their patties, not taking away from the meat, but also providing a nice accent to the overall flavor. Last but not least, the bun. Again, kind of a Goldilocks situation. Not a super heavy bun to fill you up, but substantial enough to hold to the last burger bite.

We were also lucky to run into the owners. Two of the nicest and energetic people we’ve ever had the pleasure meeting. You could tell they really love their place, and the quality of the food speaks to their passion.

I look forward to returning to Gorigori when we visit Japan next. Great work to the staff for creating an enjoyable atmosphere along with the best burger...

Hidden away in a declining alley. This restaurant is a winner! Just find the gorilla mascot. This place is a sports bar that is focused on American football. Burgers and tap beer is the way to go. Very large grind or else they dice the meat by hand. The end result is a very nice mouth feel with these burgers. The best way to describe it is like you put a handful of micro steaks into your mouth. It’s wonderful. On top of that, this place seasons their patties before cooking. At least it tasted like they did. The seasoning is tasty. The tap beer is also fantastic. I’m assuming they brew their own beers, but unless there is a basement, I can’t see where they would be doing the brewing. You get handmade fries with the burgers, but you don’t get lettuce, tomatoes, or a pickle. Waste no want not, I guess. Overall verdict, this place is derisious and yummy! The decor is amusing and though the time differences will make live American football games difficult, this sports themed restaurant is fantastic. I would go again and again for the derisious burgers and...

A really good burger place located in roppongi close to Roppongi hills. The burgers are big, they have a lot of different options, the service was quick. The staff was extra friendly and very helpful. The ordering system was on ipads, all digital. they came out quick after we ordered. Prices are average for tokyo, but it all depends on what type of burger you order and the size. The place itself is kind of small but it has a semi larger back area for people to sit, the spaces enclosed so it kind of echo so you're talking can become loud. They play football on TV the American football that is. All in all it's a good place to go have a burger. If you're in Tokyo near roppongi I suggest you...