JAPAN | Burger King has introduced the KYOTO Whopper, blending the cultural and traditional flavours of Japanese cuisine in a new way.
BK Japan Holdings Co., Ltd. will release a limited-time Japan-exclusive burger, the "KYOTO Whopper," from November 1st.
This unique burger was co-developed with Kyoto’s renowned rice vendor, Hachidaime Gihey Co., Ltd. It has featured a specially crafted ingredients, such as a rice patty and 100 percent flame-grilled beef patty topped with a specially-crafted Japanese-inspired sauce, consisting of “dashi soy sauce” and infused with the umami of four types of dashi and enhanced with four Japanese spices.
The collaboration between Burger King Japan and Kyoto’s long-established rice vendor, Hachidaime Gihey, has led to the creation of the new “KYOTO Whopper”, which is expected to astonish the world.
The new burger has embodied the commitment to tradition, flavour, and expert craftsmanship from both parties, and has provided the cultural tastes that tourists and locals flock to Kyoto for.
The “KYOTO Whopper” features a flame-grilled 100 percent beef patty topped with a newly innovated “special rice patty,” made from a blend of 2024 harvested white rice and Kin no Ibuki (brown rice) just for the “KYOTO Whopper”, along with fresh lettuce, tomato, and onion.
It is finished with a “special Japanese-style ginger sauce” consisting of ingredients such as bonito, mackerel shavings, shiitake mushrooms, and kelp, and has been infused with four traditional Japanese spices: roasted chili pepper, Japanese pepper, ginger, and dried citrus peel.
This burger has brought together the two main staples of Japanese cuisine to fully enjoy the delicious combination of meat and rice.
In Japan, BK Japan Holdings is in charge of domestic marketing and store management, handling operations such as new franchisee training, menu development, and sales strategy, as well as store development and new restaurant openings.
The KYOTO Whopper is only available in Burger King restaurants throughout Japan, and is priced at ¥990 for À la carte and ¥1,290 for a combo Meal.
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