Carl's Jr., a hamburger chain from California, USA, will finally open in Japan on March 4th. What is the menu in Japan? the price is? And what is the taste you care about?

The En-eating editorial department, who has infiltrated the media preview of the first Japanese store " Carls Jr. Akihabara Chuo-dori", has tasted it a little earlier!


Carl's Jr. was born in California, USA in 1941. Today, we have about 700 stores in 38 countries. Uri is a "freshly made" burger made after receiving an order, and shakes and chicken tenders handmade at the store. They will bring them to the table. In addition, a commercial in which a sexy woman clings to a burger is also a hot topic.

Actually, I came to Japan about 20 years ago. This time, we will team up with another company and make a re-landing for the first time in about 20 years.

The first "new" store in Japan will open on Chuo-dori, Akihabara, Tokyo. When you exit the nearest Akihabara Station Electric Town Exit, the advertisement on the street is Carl's Jr.


The exterior of the store is chic black, and the interior is unified with a calm atmosphere. The California store I visited in the US was n't so fashionable ...!




Now, let's take a look at the menu you are interested in. Initially, the same line as the home country of the United States will be developed, and menus reminiscent of the United States are lined up.

The main hamburgers are the regular burger line, various "sick burgers" sandwiched between 100% Angus beef patties, and chicken burgers. The general features of each are as follows.

Regular burger: sesame buns, grilled beef patty chic burger: brioche "rich buns", grilled Angus beef patty (1/2 or 1/3 pound)
Chicken burger: buns with sesame seeds, grilled chicken breast

There are also options that you can order to suit your style. For example, lose meat, wrap (sandwich) with lettuce instead of buns. If you are interested, ask the staff. The morning menu will also be expanded.



The side menu includes classic French fries (French fries), onion rings, chicken tenders that are battered and fried at the store, and shakes that are handmade from ice cream. And drinks are free to refill at the drink bar. Three sizes are available for To go, but S size is sufficient for eat-in.


Then, I will introduce 4 kinds of hamburgers that I tasted in the order of favorites of the editorial department! * Notation is individual price, tax not included

Guacamole bacon sick burger (GUACAMOLE BACON THICKBURGER) 1,020 yen ~
Contents: Lettuce, tomato, sliced onion, Angaspati, white cheddar cheese, bacon, guacamole (a kind of salsa using avocado), Santa Fe sauce (sauce made with flavored vegetables)

The spiciness of guacamole is the best match with the slightly sweet buns! It doesn't stop anymore when I rush with Angus Patty who has a good taste.


Mushroom chic burger (PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM THICKBURGER) 990 yen ~
Contents: Lettuce, tomato, sliced onion, Angus patty, white cheddar cheese, mushroom saute

A dish with a well-seasoned mushroom saute. It is a unique American hamburger. The taste may be too strong for some people, so it is second.


Double Western Bacon Cheeseburger (DOUBLE WESTERN BACON CHEESEBURGER) 920 yen Contents: 2 beef patties, bacon, red cheddar cheese, onion ring fried, BBQ sauce

Usually a burger line product. It seems to be especially popular in stores around the world. The sweet BBQ sauce makes you feel nostalgic. I like the simplicity that if I eat it every day, it would be this.


Chicken club sandwich (CHICKEN CLUB SANDWICH) 640 yen Contents: Lettuce, tomato, chicken patty, bacon, white cheddar cheese, mayonnaise type sauce

The patty that you can feel the direct fire grilling is more impressive than any burger. Chicken patties that are neither teriyaki nor fried nor thigh meat are rare, aren't they? It's soup stock, so it's a little dry, but it's healthier than thigh meat. It was like a sandwich in a cafe.


All of them were half-size tastings, but the volume feeling that I ate in the United States is still alive. Even half of it may be equivalent to one hamburger in a certain chain. And Patty who just sticks out of the buns! It's a "premium" price, but a burger and potatoes will fill you up.



Along with the opening, gifts for the first 200 people are also available. Among them, the first 50 people will receive a free burger coupon book for one year (1 type per week x 52 weeks). The store will open at 11:00 on March 4th.

I was surprised that it was much more fashionable than in the United States, but it may be more like a casual restaurant than fast food. However, the chairs and passages are quite narrow. In addition (fortunately) there is free Wi-Fi and outlets, so it looks like it will be quite crowded when customers get stuck.

The goal is to open 150 stores in the next 10 years. For the time being, plans are underway to open stores in Azabujuban, Odaiba, Shibuya, and Roppongi. Personally, I would like the Kansai area, which had previously opened, to open as soon as possible.

【store information】
Carl's Jr. Akihabara Chuo-dori store Business hours: 8:00 to 21:00 (morning until 10:30, last order 20:30)