Burger King Japan unveils new “KYOTO Whopper”

The Kyoto Whopper, a new burger at Burger King Japan

Burger King Japan has announced the limited-time release of an innovative new burger, the ‘KYOTO Whopper®’, set to hit stores on November 1, 2024.

Developed in partnership with Kyoto’s renowned rice specialist, Hachidaime Gihei, this unique burger is a fusion of Japanese and American flavors.

The KYOTO Whopper® features a specially crafted rice patty, made from 2024 harvest white rice and “Kin no Ibuki” (brown rice).

KYOTO Whopper® Rice Patty

The rice patty is paired with a juicy flame-grilled 100% beef patty which is then topped with fresh lettuce, tomato, and onion.

The burger is also topped with a “dashi soy sauce” packed with the flavors of four types of dashi stock: bonito, mackerel flakes, shiitake mushrooms, and kelp.

The KYOTO Whopper®

A “special Japanese-style ginger sauce” accented with four Japanese spices: roasted chili peppers, Japanese pepper, ginger, and dried tangerine peel, is also added to create an additional depth of flavour.

How much does the “KYOTO Whopper®” burger cost at Burger King Japan?

Available as a set or a stand-alone burger, a set meal containing the burger, medium fries and medium drink will be priced at 1,290 yen (approx. $8.61 USD/£6.60 GBP) whilst the burger itself will set you back 990 yen (approx. $6.61 USD/£5.06 GBP).

When does the “KYOTO Whopper®” burger go on sale at Burger King Japan?

The “KYOTO Whopper®” will go on sale from Friday 1st November from 10:30am at Burger King stores across Japan, with sales set to continue until stock runs out.

Source, Images: PRTimes

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