Fukuburger

www.fukuburger.com

Juicy patty, velvety cheese, crisp lettuce, fresh tomato, and a griddle-kissed bun—few things in the world compare to the simple, undeniable pleasures of a perfectly constructed cheeseburger. Redefining this legendary lunchable with Californian ingredients and Japanese refinement, Fukuburger has quickly skyrocketed to Los Angeles’ venerable burger pantheon.

The first brick-and-mortar incarnation of Colin Fukunaga and Robert “Mags” Magsalin’s insanely popular Las Vegas burger truck by the same name, Fukuburger introduces an unheralded spin to LA’s competitive burger scene. A funky Japanese manga-inspired atmosphere belies Fukuburger’s tongue-in-cheek nod to its Asian roots, adding its indelible mark on six mouthwatering renditions on the classic burger.

Retaining its all-American essence, the namesake Fukuburger, along with its delectable cousins, offers an epicurean exercise in simplicity imbued with the Japanese penchant for perfection. Far East flavors are coaxed from a wealth of Japanese infusions—miso, mirin, wasabi, pickled red ginger, yuzu—studding each edible mash-up and transforming this cross-cultural phenomenon into a burger-fiend’s new best friend.

– Bloomspot Staff Writers

Photography by www.missgaby.com

Featured menu items

Fuku Burger | “Lucky” Burger

Fuku-patty with American cheese topped with lettuce, tomato, pickled red onions, wasabi mayo, and Fuku-sauce

Tamago | “Egg” Burger

Fuku-patty with furikake, teriyaki, and wasabi mayo, finished with crispy onion strings and fried egg

Buta Burger | “Pig” Burger

Fuku-patty with Applewood smoked bacon, American cheese, pickled red onions, and red ginger, finished with Japanese BBQ sauce and wasabi mayo

Kinoko | “Mushroom” Burger

Fuku-patty with grilled shiitake mushrooms, pickled red ginger, teriyaki, and finished with wasabi mayo

Karai | “Spicy” Burger

Fuku-patty with pickled cucumbers, avocado cream, finished with habanero kabyaki

Chicken Katsu | “Crispy Chicken”

Panko-crusted chicken with shredded cabbage, finished with “crack sauce” and katsu sauce

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What people are saying

“This place is quite unique. Delicious Japanese-style burgers. I've never encountered anything like this before. The vibe inside this place is just really relaxing and a chill place to hang with friends.”

“This is the best burger I’ve had in LA. Quite possibly ever. I've had them all, Umami, Stout, Father's Office, Golden State, Short Order... and up until this point Umami had been the clear winner, but it just got displaced.”

“Best Burger in LA! Not one of the best, it is THE BEST. Their amazing sauce brings chicken/mushroom/beef burgers a touch of Japanese sweet flavor. Their decor is modern fusion that combines traditional Japanese design and bar scene.”

“I really liked the burger. It was a totally unique and awesome spin on the American classic. The pickled ginger, onions, wasabi sauce, and mushrooms are all a welcome and refreshing change in a burger muncher's diet.”