Fuku Burger Chinatown — Restaurant in Spring Valley

Overall: 4.5/5 (dine in)

Fukuburger looks like a cool random diner in the middle of a plaza. The vibe is fun and the space makes you feel like you're in a different world. Took my family here when they came to visit and the food is consistent.

Luke provided excellent customer service which made us feel welcomed & the ordering fun! He asks you for a funny name for your order and if you can't think of one, you can spin the wheel for one. They have great energy when they call your funny name which brings a smile to my face.

The menu is pretty simple with all burgers being $9.99. There's some combo deals but you only save $1. It took more than the quoted 15 minutes to make the food but everything was fresh & delicious. I didn't feel heavy or greasy after my meal which is important, especially as I get older.

Tamago Burger ($9.99): My husband got a medium rare patty which was perfect for him. The egg is just as fried egg and not tamago style so the name could be misleading. The onion strings were a bit hard to me so I liked my burger more. My brother and dad got the tamago burger which they loved. My brother was dipping his burger in the burst egg yolk and finished it so quickly.

Karai Burger ($9.99): I got a medium patty which was good to me. I thought it was not overcooked or dry but my husband thought it was a bit more dry than his medium rare patty. I like the flavors for my burger but it wasn't really spicy. Buns were nicely toasted and didn't get hard.

#3 Buta Burger ($9.99): All-beef Fukupatty, applewood-smoked bacon, American cheese, pickled red onions and red ginger, Japanese BBQ sauce and wasabi mayo. My youngest brother got the Buta burger which he really liked; I took a bite and thought it was delicious! Got it a separate time and thought it was good, but the ingredients didn't quite bring out the umami of the beef patty and bacon.

#4 Kinoko Burger ($9.99): All-beef Fukupatty with grilled shitake mushrooms, pickled red ginger, teriyaki, and finished with wasabi mayo. This was my favorite of the 3 burgers we got. Super flavorfil and juicy. You can never go wrong with a beef and mushroom combo.

#6 Chicken Katsu Burger ($9.99): Panko-encrusted chicken with shredded cabbage, finished with "crack sauce" and katsu sauce. The first time we had it, the katsu piece was huge and bigger than the buns. It was good for the first bite only. The breading started coming off the chicken, and the chicken looked...strange (I'll leave it at that). The second time we tried it, my husband loved it I thought it was much better than last time, but katsu just doesn't seem to work as well in a burger to me, possibly due to the breading.

Jazz Fries SOS ($4.99): I got the gravy on the side and am glad I did so. If they poured the gravy on top, the fries would have been soggy for sure. They also gave a generous portion of gravy which was more than enough for the fries so I saved the leftover to eat with white rice at home. The fries themselves were thick and crispy enough. I love the seasoning on top which I also wouldn't be able to taste if the gravy was slapped on top. The gravy tastes like the loco moco sauce which was good - not too salty. This also came with a white sauce which I'm guessing is the Kewpie mayo (subtle flavor).

Chi Forest (Genki) Lychee Fizzy Sparkling Water ($4): This drink is excluded from the combo deal but it was really good. I'm usually not a fan of sparkling water but this drink was tasty. I'm not sure why the receipt says Genki since it says Chi...

Fuku Burger 3429 S. Jones Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89146

3.5 Stars (local chain)

Now that BBDO has several Las Vegas area slop houses under our well-traveled belt, it's time to start comparing Las Vegas to Las Vegas, not Brevard County, FL. My random name generator spewed forth the name of today's excursion into the Las Vegas area foodie jungle. Punching in the address, my GPS informed me I was going to “Chinatown Vegas.” I was shocked as I didn't know Las Vegas had an official Chinatown. Upon further research by my editor-in-chief, it turns out, like everything else in Las Vegas, that it was manufactured. Unlike the Chinatowns in New York, San Francisco, and Los Angeles, to name a few, which sprang up around the Chinese immigrant communities, the one in the middle of the Mojave Desert opened in 1995 as the Chinatown Plaza Shopping Center. Regardless, the smells, colors, sounds and sights were as Chinatown as you can get anywhere in the country.

My server for the meal today was “Sophie”. She did clarify that's her nickname, as her real name is too long. I did ask her, but I will not attempt to replicate it here out of respect. I asked service-pro Sophie for one of their Tamago Fuku Burgers because who doesn't like a fried egg on top of charred bovine flesh? The Tamago Burger consists of one all-beef Fukupatty topped with a fried, runny egg, furikake, crispy onion strings and finished with teriyaki and wasabi mayo. The accompanying fries were served with ketchup and Fukuburger Crack Sauce.

As Sophie placed my order, I took a few pictures and sat back to soak up the intriguing vibe. The décor is reminiscent of a Bandai Shop with artistically colored kanji and anime characters. Very playful and friendly. Sophie was back in no time and after grabbing a few pictures of the victuals, I got to work. The burger was amazing on the palate. The combo of grilled cow, fried fowl embryo and furikake seasoning was intriguing and delicious. The burger was cooked well, the bun was toasted and the egg oozed a splendid pool of golden yolk that added a flavor one won't find anywhere else. The fries, while obviously from frozen, were seasoned, and that Crack sauce is aptly named!

I know what you're thinking. “If it was that good, Big Boy, why the 3.5 Star rating?” Good question. If I were in Brevard County, this would be a 5-star; however, this is Las Vegas, and for the area, this is a mid-range meal, hence the mid-range rating.

The Big Boy says, “Worth the experience, but I know there are better eats for the...

The Fuku Burger is the most popular burger at Fukuburger, based on reviews and mentions across Yelp, Reddit, and local food blogs. • Details: This signature burger features a juicy beef patty topped with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, wasabi mayo, and furikake seasoning on a toasted bun. The combination of classic American burger elements with Japanese-inspired flavors (like wasabi mayo and furikake) makes it a standout. • Why it’s popular: Yelp reviewers frequently highlight the Fuku Burger for its balanced flavors and unique twist, with many calling it their go-to order. Reddit users and X posts also praise its accessibility as the namesake burger, appealing to both first-timers and regulars. • Price: Around $10–$12, making it an affordable crowd-pleaser. • Locations: Available at both Fukuburger spots—Chinatown (3429 S Jones Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89146) and Buffalo (7365 S Buffalo Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89113). The Karai Burger (spicy, with chili oil and jalapeños) is another strong contender for popularity, especially among spice lovers, but the Fuku Burger consistently takes the top spot for its universal appeal. If you want me to check real-time sentiment on X or dive into specific reviews,...