What is the Japanese hamburger-style sandwich made with a teriyaki-glazed patty called?

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The Japanese hamburger-style sandwich made with a teriyaki-glazed patty is called a teriyaki burger.

A teriyaki burger combines a hamburger patty with teriyaki sauce, a sweet and savory glaze associated with Japanese cooking. The sauce commonly includes soy sauce, sugar, and mirin or another sweetener, though recipes vary. Lettuce, mayonnaise, or other toppings may be added depending on the restaurant.

Teriyaki burgers became a notable menu item in Japan and later appeared in restaurants internationally. They adapt the Western hamburger format to flavors familiar in Japanese cuisine rather than replacing the bun with rice.

A katsu burger uses a breaded cutlet, while a yakiniku burger is associated with grilled meat prepared in the yakiniku style. A korokke burger contains a croquette. Those names describe different fillings, so they are not interchangeable with teriyaki burger.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Sept. 2026

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