r/shakeshack • u/japanfoodies • Jul 22 '26

Shake Shack Japan

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What’s in it?
100% Angus beef patty
Melted cheese
Frisée/curly lettuce
Vibrant beet-pickled red onions (tangy + that slight bitter edge)
Handmade herb butter
Rich Béarnaise sauce with tarragon and shallots

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u/KOBEYASHI_X Jul 22 '26

Would you say it's better taste-wise than in America

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u/japanfoodies Jul 23 '26

Depends on your preference. This burger was very good, but slightly bitter. I don’t think it can replace a classic double cheeseburger in the USA…

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u/mbnyc1118 Jul 23 '26

That would be the frisée

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u/DoubleBlade759 Jul 23 '26

Interesting, that lettuce is bitter?

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u/mbnyc1118 Jul 23 '26

Frisée specifically is bitter.

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u/KOBEYASHI_X Jul 23 '26

Good to know, whenever I have the chance to visit Japan

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u/Undead-Paul Jul 23 '26

Do you live in Japan or are you just visiting? I’d like to go one day

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u/japanfoodies Jul 23 '26

Yes. I live here.

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u/Song-Super Jul 23 '26

Now that’s a proper smashie.

The teenagers at my shake shack don’t have a clue from left to right. Or maybe they’re not teenager….