A delicious hamburger with a focus on both the patty and the bun! The unique fluffy and light-colored buns are paired with a flavorful patty that can also be enjoyed as a set meal. The generous amount of lettuce and tomato adds a healthy touch, with various flavors to choose from. Despite its size, it doesn't leave you feeling heavy like other chain restaurants. On this hot day, I ordered the Salsa Burger and a hot drip coffee - it was a satisfying brunch!

Located about a 10-minute walk east from Keihan Kiyomizu-Gojo Station, this shop is on the east side of Higashiyama Street, about a 5-minute walk north from there. The shop isn't very large, but it has an open atmosphere. The owner is friendly, and the hamburgers were delicious. It's also nice that smoking is allowed outside the shop.

Smile Burger for ¥1150 and a cola for ¥300, tax included. It's been 10 years since I last had it. Still delicious. I've had it twice in Sasebo City, and it's similar in taste and size to Sasebo Burger. The balance of sourness, sweetness, and spiciness is also quite similar. I want to eat it again. It's a lot, so eat it when you're hungry. Also, it's best to eat it right after you buy it. Due to a sharp decrease in tourists, they usually close around 5 pm and have irregular holidays, mainly on weekends.

On the way to Kiyomizu Temple, there is a hamburger restaurant along the bus route. It is amazing! Among all the gourmet burgers I have eaten, this one is the best. They grill the patty after you order, and the white bun is soft and fluffy. If you're tired of Japanese food in Kyoto, be sure to stop by this place. The interior has an American atmosphere and is very cozy, and the staff are also lovely.

It was a last-minute decision to have lunch, so I didn't have time to research and ended up at this restaurant that caught my eye while walking. I was planning to have a parfait for dessert, so I wasn't too hungry for a heavy meal. I found a couple burger set that came with two half-sized burgers, which seemed perfect for me. The portion was just right, not too little, and the buns were crispy and delicious. The taste was light and easy to eat. At first, it was just the two of us, but soon tourists and regular customers also arrived.

I went to a restaurant near my house! I ordered a cheeseburger and because my throat was dry, I also ordered a juice! The juice came in a 350ml can and a glass with ice on the table...a bit unexpected and surprising...haha...but it seemed a little pricey. The cheeseburger came with side chips, which was a surprise! The biggest surprise was the size of the burger, it had a volume like those trendy ones from a few years ago, which made it a bit hard to eat, especially for women. But the meat was tender and the buns were soft and very tasty. I think it was a spicy chili sauce, but the sauce inside was also the best! I wish they had potatoes instead of chips. The taste and volume were excellent! If it becomes a bit cheaper, I might go back to this place.

I went to "Smile Burger Kiyomizu Temple Store" in Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City. It is located about 950m east of Keihan Main Line Kiyomizu Gojo Station. The burger menu consists of only 3 types: "Smile Burger", "Smile Cheese", and "Smile Burger Q", which is quite simple for a burger joint. I chose the basic "Smile Burger" for 950 yen, but it still felt quite expensive for someone used to McDonald's prices (lol). The white bun and thick patty have quite an impact visually. It is quite tall, so there is a skewer to prevent it from collapsing. It's difficult to eat as is, but I think you're supposed to squish it down and take a bite, right? The bun is soft, more chewy than wheaty in flavor. The patty, while thick, lacks the drama of oozing meat juices or a poignant rareness, it's more of a simple and robust type. The roughly sliced tomato and crispy lettuce are fresh and enjoyable to eat. Thank you for the meal :)

The meat was juicy and delicious! The portion was generous and I was full! The pickles served on the side were also tasty!

It was excellent.

Delicious!

A long time ago, there was a restaurant in Yamashina (probably the same one). Since I went there before, around 3 o'clock, there were no other customers. I ordered a Smile Cheeseburger (1150 yen) with a cola. The burger wasn't very thick but had a meaty taste. It had tomatoes, lettuce, and cheese, and the buns were light and delicious. Instead of fries, they served potato chips. The place had a nostalgic, old-fashioned feel to it. I enjoyed the burger and I plan to visit again!

Based on the recommendation of a friend who lives in Shimizu, I visited this restaurant for the first time. I enjoyed the atmosphere of the interior while sitting at a pleasant table. It was a weekday lunchtime, and a young and cool owner was running the place by himself. I ordered the standard Smile Burger and the Salsa Burger with bacon topping. The first thing that caught my eye was the side of potato chips! While there are various types of fries at different restaurants, I was shocked to see potato chips. Personally, I felt a strong American vibe and my excitement rose. The burgers themselves were overwhelmingly American-sized. My jaw almost dislocated multiple times (laughs). The freshness of the lettuce, the acidity of the tomato, and the overflowing juiciness of the thick patty made me realize once again how great hamburgers are.

After seeing the autumn leaves light-up at Kiyomizu-dera, I was thinking about what to eat in Kyoto. Should I go for traditional Kyoto cuisine like obanzai, Japanese food, eel, Kyoto pickles, or Kyoto vegetables? But no, I decided on a hamburger! So I headed to Smile Burger at Kiyomizu-dera. When I entered the shop, there was no one there, which made me a bit nervous. There was only one employee, a friendly guy. I was a bit indecisive about what to order, but I ended up getting the "Smile Burger" with a sandwich and a Budweiser. The hamburger had a juicy, thick patty with a generous portion. It wasn't the dry, 100% beef patty you often find nowadays, but rather a meat with a bit of binding agent that made it juicy and allowed the sweetness of the vegetables to come through. The sandwich paired well with the barbecue sauce and was delicious. Everything was made with care, surpassing the typical fast food experience. It was a delightful meal. Thank you. By the time I left, the place was bustling with foreign tourists and group tours.