{"id":1925,"date":"2025-03-05T16:22:53","date_gmt":"2025-03-05T07:22:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/?p=1925"},"modified":"2025-03-05T16:22:53","modified_gmt":"2025-03-05T07:22:53","slug":"cheese-on-the-bun-manchizu-burger-is-a-place-for-cheeseburger-lovers-us-hip-hop-lovers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/archives\/cheese-on-the-bun-manchizu-burger-is-a-place-for-cheeseburger-lovers-us-hip-hop-lovers.html","title":{"rendered":"Cheese on the Bun! Manchizu Burger is a Place for Cheeseburger Lovers &#038; US Hip-Hop Lovers!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From kids to adults, who doesn\u2019t love a good hamburger? With the many times of hamburger, what kind do you like the most?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today, we\u2019re introducing &#8220;Manchizu Burger&#8221; and its standout Gang Burger, where the buns themselves are topped with cheese!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pair that with tunes from a music-loving owner, and you\u2019re in for a fun time!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Just a 1-Minute Walk from Kengun Tram Stop!<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1926 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1732858932-670f9f478c00bccc0c1c494714bcedb6.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Located in Kengun 3-chome, the restaurant is only a minute&#8217;s walk from the final stop on the Kumamoto City Tram line, &#8220;Kengunmachi.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1927 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1732859009-5e816d414f90e10de778299697dbd14c.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look for the sign featuring a cute burger character next to the Book-Off store\u2014it\u2019s hard to miss!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1928 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1732859152-94e5c89ba1599da6a207a815fba21ab9.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1929 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1732859256-6f006ce401236e8998c9d09da1fe4188.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The interior resembles a traditional American diner.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1930 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1732859306-0558761f22e2cbd035aa182a0812531d.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By night, the space transforms into a bar, while lunchtime draws in families, making it a beloved spot for all generations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1931 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1732859495-f2b5df44e29ddc708a00c3d44e6ef626.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The seating ranges from cozy counter spots to spacious tables perfect for groups.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Stunning and Extravagant Cheeseburgers<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1932 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1732859594-45a6e02505be3f2d5dda6f580fba503b.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s the menu! This time, I tried their most popular hamburger, the &#8220;Gang Burger.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1933 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1732859670-f4cfbac543b8fa5d3d66cfc6d42fd8ee-1.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gang Burger (with fries and drink): 1,480 yen<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the Gang Burger arrived, I was quite surprised to see it come out on a<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cast iron hot plate! <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead of eating it with your hands, it was suggested that we eat it with a knife and fork. This was a first for me. Let\u2019s dig in!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1934 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1732859875-afcb2660ec789556b54df9fd9d9caa6b.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cutting into the soft, fluffy cheese-covered bun reveals an irresistible mix of:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u30fbMelty cheese,<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u30fbJuicy, flavorful patties packed with beefy umami,<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u30fbCrispy, fresh lettuce.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The taste exceeded all my expectations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The bun is soft and fluffy, the creamy cheese is decadently delicious, and the patty is a masterpiece\u2014crafted with care, carrying on the flavors perfected by the owner\u2019s father, a seasoned chef.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1935 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1732859939-96dc5e90f338b3a81a5410c95a2df25c.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pro tip: dip your fries into the cheese sauce! The contrast between the creamy cheese and the warm, fluffy fries is unbeatable. It\u2019s a flavor that adults love, and it\u2019s easy to see why it\u2019s also a hit with kids! With every bite, you\u2019re getting twice the fun and indulgence.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Add Some Spice to Your Boring Days!<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1936 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/higojournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1732860013-f05d252ecb14cd18a98f31ae14685239.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"357\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Opened in April 2024, Munchizu Burger is the brainchild of owner Terasaki, an avid US hip-hop fan. Terasaki also organizes hip-hop events across the prefecture, so it&#8217;s no surprise that he brought a piece of the culture to his restaurant.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And what\u2019s more quintessential to US hip-hop culture than a burger?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking for something to spice up your day, why not make a stop at Munchizu Burger?<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From kids to adults, who doesn\u2019t love a good hamburger? 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