Artisanal hamburgers are far from a rarity in Osaka these days, but pickings were seriously slim back when Critters first set up shop in Amerikamura back in 2009. They’ve been evangelising for high-end beef burgers ever since, and finding a tastier specimen than their 160-gram Premium Wagyu Burger anywhere in the city is still a big ask.
Complete with a smallish but comfy terrace, Critters shines in the variety department too, with a whopping 32 different burgers – from staples like avocado and cheese to the punchy jalapeño and cheese – available for diners to pick from. Their house-baked buns, made from premium Hokkaido wheat, merit special mention. All burgers come with fries or a side salad until 4pm on weekdays.
Critters Burger is also part of Time Out Market Osaka.