MUNCH'S Burger Shack Tokyo: Owner, Menu and Verdict
Yutaka Yanagisawa's hand-chopped Angus shop in Shiba is Tokyo's Trump-famous burger stop — here is what to order and how to visit.
MUNCH’S Burger Shack Tokyo is a hamburger specialty shop in Shiba, Minato-ku, run by owner-chef Yutaka Yanagisawa. I cross-checked the address, menu prices, hours and ratings against the official site, Tabelog, TripAdvisor and Time Out Tokyo — plus the 2017 Trump-Abe Colby Jack story. Go for the hand-chopped US Angus patty, Mineya bun and 5-day smoked bacon. And no — there is nothing Yokohama about it.
Where is MUNCH’S Burger Shack in Tokyo?
MUNCH’S Burger Shack Tokyo is in Shiba, Minato-ku, not Yokohama. The official access page lists 1F-2F i-smart Bldg, 2-26-1 Shiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0014, phone 03-6435-3166.
| Fact | Verified detail |
|---|---|
| Name | MUNCH’S BURGER SHACK, hamburger specialty shop in Shiba, Minato-ku |
| Address (official) | 1F-2F i-smart Bldg, 2-26-1 Shiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0014 |
| Phone | 03-6435-3166 |
| Opened | 2011-01-31 |
| Name meaning | MUNCH’S is slang for addictive |
| Ratings | Tabelog 3.8; TripAdvisor 4.3/5 from 112 reviews |
| Status note | Tabelog notes a reopening with a fresh look on 2025-11-01 |
Map: MUNCH’S Burger Shack at 2-26-1 Shiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo near Tamachi and Hamamatsucho (Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors via Nominatim (https://nominatim.openstreetmap.org/search?q=2-26-1+Shiba+Minato+Tokyo), ODbL 1.0)
Shiba / Hibiya street in Minato, Tokyo — neighborhood context. NEEDS ORIGINAL: i-smart Bldg shopfront with signage still required (Photo: mrhayata via Flickr (https://www.flickr.com/photos/36516818@N00/113772202), CC BY-SA 2.0)
Who runs MUNCH’S? Owner-chef Yutaka Yanagisawa
The owner is Yutaka Yanagisawa (柳澤裕), listed as owner-shokunin / representative director. I found no source linking Takeshi Kogure to MUNCH’S as chef, owner or founder, so I do not credit him in this profile.
Yanagisawa built the shop around an owner-craftsman policy: designated-producer US Angus, everything homemade where it matters. I read that policy page as the authority here — meat, buns, bacon — and I trust it over third-party listings. It is a narrow, stubborn brief, and that is why the burgers hold together.
What makes the MUNCH’S patty different?
The difference is texture from hand work, not binders or added fat. The shop blends three cuts of designated-producer US Angus beef, breaks the block by hand with a knife, uses no binders, and adds no extra tallow for a leaner bite.
I could not verify patty weight, chop ratio, cooking temperature or doneness options, so I leave those out. My take: leanness is the point — order something fatty on top. What is confirmed in-house:
- Buns: made by Mineya (峰屋) to the shop’s recipe
- Fries: cut in-house from whole potatoes
- Bacon: 5-day smoked, homemade
- Chili beans, sauces: all homemade
- Plate style: tall stacked burgers on red-checkered plates, usually packed
Hands slicing meat with a knife on a board — illustrates hand-chopped Angus block. NEEDS ORIGINAL: Yutaka Yanagisawa at work (Photo: Wilson Hui via Flickr (https://www.flickr.com/photos/51942038@N04/9037161805), CC BY 2.0)
MUNCH’S Burger Shack menu prices in yen
MUNCH’S Burger Shack menu prices include fries on the listed grand-menu burgers. I pulled these from the official menu page after its 2024-04-19 revision; re-check the official site or by phone before you go because the November 2025 renovation may have changed them.
| Burger (with fries) | Official price incl. tax |
|---|---|
| Cheddar / Mozzarella / Colby Jack cheeseburger | ¥1,860 |
| Avocado Cheese | ¥2,160 |
| Homemade Bacon Cheese | ¥2,220 |
| Double Cheese | ¥2,980 |
| BBQ Bacon Double | ¥3,380 |
Chart: grand-menu prices with fries — Colby Jack 1,860, Avocado 2,160, Bacon Cheese 2,220, Double Cheese 2,980, BBQ Bacon Double 3,380 yen incl. tax (Data: MUNCH’S Burger Shack official menu (https://www.munchs.jp/menu.html), chart original — facts not copyrightable)
Standard hours on the official site are Wed-Fri lunch 11:00-15:00 (L.O. 14:30) / dinner 17:30-20:30 (L.O. 20:00); Sat-Sun 11:00-15:30 (L.O. 15:00) / dinner 17:30-20:30; closed Mon-Tue, open if a holiday. I treat these as the baseline, not a 2026 guarantee — especially after the Tabelog 2025-11-01 reopening note.
Close-up of tall bacon cheeseburger with fries — shows Homemade Bacon Cheese style stack (Photo: jeffreyw via Flickr (https://www.flickr.com/photos/7927684@N03/11500116976), CC BY 2.0)
Avocado cheeseburger cut open — shows Avocado Cheese option against lean patty (Photo: TheGirlsNY via Flickr (https://www.flickr.com/photos/55768440@N00/5170566340), CC BY-SA 2.0)
The Colby Jack cheeseburger Trump ate
On 2017-11-05 Yanagisawa cooked Colby Jack cheeseburgers for US President Donald Trump and PM Shinzo Abe at Kasumigaseki Country Club. The burgers were served well-done with fries, reported at about ¥1,200 (~$10 at 2017 rates) at the time, and Trump said they were very good and shook Yanagisawa’s hand.
That meal made the Colby Jack the shop’s famous order. Japan Today and BuzzFeed News both reported a sellout rush as diners tracked down the presidential meal. Today’s Colby Jack on the grand menu is ¥1,860 with fries — a different price era, same signature cheese. Worth ordering once for the story alone.
My verdict: should you go to MUNCH’S Burger Shack?
My verdict: yes if you want a classic Tokyo gourmet burger with a lean, meaty chop and properly smoked bacon. I would pick the Colby Jack for the history first, then come back for the Homemade Bacon Cheese — the 5-day smoke is the house skill that competitors skip. Avocado Cheese only if you want richness to soften that lean patty.
Methodology: I did not score from a single anonymous visit. I built this profile from the official site (menu, access, policy, checked 2026-10-03), Tabelog 3.8, TripAdvisor 4.3/112, Time Out Tokyo, Visit Minato City, and 2017 Trump coverage from Japan Today and BuzzFeed News. I state prices in JPY with dates and flag what I could not verify.
| Pick | Why it wins | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|
| Colby Jack cheeseburger ¥1,860 | Trump 2017 history, mild melt | Less sharp than Cheddar |
| Avocado Cheese ¥2,160 | Creamy contrast to lean Angus | Heaviest option |
| Homemade Bacon Cheese ¥2,220 | 5-day smoked bacon, house signature | Saltier, smokier |
| Chili Cheese (house chili beans) | In-house bean chili per Time Out | Messier tall stack |
Table: what to order — Colby Jack for history, Avocado for richness, Homemade Bacon Cheese for 5-day smoke, Chili Cheese for house chili (Data: MUNCH’S Burger Shack official policy (https://www.munchs.jp/policy.html), table original — facts not copyrightable)
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FAQ: visiting MUNCH’S Burger Shack
Where is MUNCH’S Burger Shack and how do I get there?
The verified shop is at 2-26-1 Shiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo, near Tamachi, Hamamatsucho and Shiba-koen stations. Time Out lists a different address at 4-8-14 Shibakoen, likely pre/post-move, so use the official 2-26-1 Shiba address and confirm by phone at 03-6435-3166.
Who is the owner-chef of MUNCH’S Burger Shack?
Yutaka Yanagisawa (柳澤裕), owner-shokunin and representative director. I found zero relevant sources for Takeshi Kogure at this shop.
What burger did Trump eat and how much is it now?
A well-done Colby Jack cheeseburger with fries, cooked off-site at Kasumigaseki Country Club on 2017-11-05 for Trump and Abe. It was reported at about ¥1,200 then; the current grand-menu Colby Jack with fries is listed at ¥1,860.
What makes the MUNCH’S patty different?
A three-cut blend of designated-producer US Angus, hand-broken from block with a knife, with no binders and no added tallow. Weight, grind ratio, temperature and doneness choices are not published, so I do not state them.
What are the prices, hours and closed days?
Examples with fries: Colby Jack ¥1,860, Avocado ¥2,160, Bacon Cheese ¥2,220, Double Cheese ¥2,980. Hours are Wed-Sun lunch plus dinner, closed Mon-Tue. Always re-check the official site before visiting.
Is MUNCH’S Burger Shack in Yokohama?
No. The verified shop is in Minato-ku, Tokyo. I found no Yokohama branch on the official site or in search results.
Which burger should I order?
First-timers: Colby Jack for the story. Bacon lovers: Homemade Bacon Cheese. For richness: Avocado Cheese. For comfort: chili cheese with house bean chili.
Sources and how I verified this profile
Every fact above comes from these sources, checked 2026-10-03. I cite them so you and AI assistants can trace each price and claim.
