{"id":1384,"date":"2025-01-15T17:15:41","date_gmt":"2025-01-15T08:15:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/?p=1384"},"modified":"2025-01-15T17:15:41","modified_gmt":"2025-01-15T08:15:41","slug":"burger-king-has-finally-come-to-yatsushiro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/archives\/burger-king-has-finally-come-to-yatsushiro.html","title":{"rendered":"Burger King Has Finally Come To Yatsushiro!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To say there was a huge buzz around Burger King\u2019s launch in Kumamoto is no exaggeration. I couldn\u2019t wait and headed straight there to Yatsushiro to check out their newest location!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Grand Opening at Yume Town Yatsushiro<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The latest addition to Yatsushiro&#8217;s food scene, Burger King, is now serving up its famous menu on the second floor of the Youme Town shopping center.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1385 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1736928482-92fb458124274193aac5833328c23799-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1736928482-92fb458124274193aac5833328c23799-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1736928482-92fb458124274193aac5833328c23799.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The restaurant is located in the food court on the second floor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1386 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1736928500-1ffd8a2a79b995b895307fe0bbea22d3-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1736928500-1ffd8a2a79b995b895307fe0bbea22d3-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1736928500-1ffd8a2a79b995b895307fe0bbea22d3.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Founded in 1954 in Florida, Burger King has grown into a global giant, with over 19,500 outlets in more than 100 countries.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, expansion in Japan initially faced troubles, with all locations being closed in 2001. Since then, new attempts\u00a0have been made at entry to Japan&#8217;s market and recently even in Kyushu!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Currently Burger King is becoming quite trendy and has undergone a rapid expansion with six new locations having opened in just the two months of February and March this year!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Whopper with Cheese: No. 1 Best Selling Item<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1387 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1736928535-ce001a3b72d92822342531098b2b100b-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1736928535-ce001a3b72d92822342531098b2b100b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1736928535-ce001a3b72d92822342531098b2b100b.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Whopper with Cheese Combo Meal \u00a5990<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a first-timer at Burger King, I went straight for the most popular menu item\u2014the Whopper with Cheese Combo!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1388 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1736928566-c0a6d8b9a169f42390683996127a397c-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1736928566-c0a6d8b9a169f42390683996127a397c-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1736928566-c0a6d8b9a169f42390683996127a397c.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The patties are 100% beef and flame-grilled, adding a rich layer of smoky flavor. Stacked with two slices of cheddar cheese, fresh tomatoes, crisp lettuce, and onions, the burger is surprisingly large.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1389 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1736928593-5e363b15503f8b3d8850dc92022c1dce-500x375.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1736928593-5e363b15503f8b3d8850dc92022c1dce-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1736928593-5e363b15503f8b3d8850dc92022c1dce.png 570w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compared to typical Japanese burgers, it\u2019s about 1.4 times bigger. The &#8220;Whopper&#8221;\u00a0 truly lives up to its name\u2014this burger demands a big bite.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1390 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1736928617-918b00c10afaaa195732bd4cbd352c66-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1736928617-918b00c10afaaa195732bd4cbd352c66-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1736928617-918b00c10afaaa195732bd4cbd352c66.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The staff showed me a great trick for easier eating.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1391 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1736928635-07e8001b2465f2a0b363e9232ec45f4b-500x375.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1736928635-07e8001b2465f2a0b363e9232ec45f4b-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1736928635-07e8001b2465f2a0b363e9232ec45f4b.png 570w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just grab the paper wrapping at the top of the burger, pull slightly&#8230;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1392 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1736928655-bfc0631d35115dc1b4aa0a4950ce9fcc-500x374.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"374\" srcset=\"https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1736928655-bfc0631d35115dc1b4aa0a4950ce9fcc-500x374.jpg 500w, https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1736928655-bfc0631d35115dc1b4aa0a4950ce9fcc.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8230;and the wrapping splits neatly in half!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1393 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1736928679-f6b434a17b528c20bbf33e70d2ce95a2-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1736928679-f6b434a17b528c20bbf33e70d2ce95a2-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1736928679-f6b434a17b528c20bbf33e70d2ce95a2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1736928679-f6b434a17b528c20bbf33e70d2ce95a2.jpg 780w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This way the burger is super easy to eat without getting your hands dirty. You can even ask them to cut it in half for you if you find it too big to hold.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1394 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1736928702-ac2ca23a815713e2da127e8a0496e396-500x374.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"374\" srcset=\"https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1736928702-ac2ca23a815713e2da127e8a0496e396-500x374.jpg 500w, https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1736928702-ac2ca23a815713e2da127e8a0496e396.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first bite tells you everything: the patty is not just thick but juicy and flavorful. It fills your mouth with a delicious smokiness, complemented by the creamy, rich taste of the cheddar cheese. It\u2019s a substantial meal, but the veggies keep it balanced and enjoyable right to the end.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1395 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1736928720-1ba6218564b08e927919ad863ce06db3-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1736928720-1ba6218564b08e927919ad863ce06db3-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1736928720-1ba6218564b08e927919ad863ce06db3.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trust me, it&#8217;s a delightful experience. I was utterly content.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1396 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1736928739-1892ebb9fec7e8fd26fbc24929c40173-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1736928739-1892ebb9fec7e8fd26fbc24929c40173-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1736928739-1892ebb9fec7e8fd26fbc24929c40173.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The fries were neither too thin nor too thick, perfect for tasting the natural flavor of the potatoes, which was also delicious!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Final Thoughts<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1397 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1736928772-632fbecd5c40102ef74d5358ae47b71f-500x376.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"376\" srcset=\"https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1736928772-632fbecd5c40102ef74d5358ae47b71f-500x376.jpg 500w, https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1736928772-632fbecd5c40102ef74d5358ae47b71f.jpg 599w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As Burger King continues to expand, visiting this place immersed me in its allure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Given that Yatsushiro is strategically located roughly midway between existing locations in Fukuoka and Kagoshima, it was chosen as the site for Kumamoto&#8217;s first store.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If there is a second Kumamoto location, we are looking forward to seeing where it will be.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To say there was a huge buzz around Burger King\u2019s launch in Kumamoto is no exaggeration. 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