{"id":62423,"date":"2025-10-23T15:21:53","date_gmt":"2025-10-23T07:21:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/?p=62423"},"modified":"2026-06-26T17:11:29","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T09:11:29","slug":"masajiro-burger","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/location\/philippines\/makati\/glorietta\/masajiro-burger\/","title":{"rendered":"Masajiro Burger in Makati: Fukuoka\u2019s Iconic Gourmet Burger Brand"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Masajiro Burger<\/strong> brings a piece of Fukuoka to Makati, introducing a burger concept rooted in Japanese craftsmanship, bakery tradition, and carefully developed recipes. Now located on the <strong>2nd floor of Glorietta 2<\/strong>, the brand marks its first-ever overseas branch and its first location outside Fukuoka, brought to the Philippines by <strong>Long Table Group Inc.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-68012\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/0e5e1ff3-4838-4314-ae2f-81718e203e1b.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/0e5e1ff3-4838-4314-ae2f-81718e203e1b.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/0e5e1ff3-4838-4314-ae2f-81718e203e1b-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/0e5e1ff3-4838-4314-ae2f-81718e203e1b-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/0e5e1ff3-4838-4314-ae2f-81718e203e1b-290x218.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/0e5e1ff3-4838-4314-ae2f-81718e203e1b-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/0e5e1ff3-4838-4314-ae2f-81718e203e1b-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>IMAGE from Philippine Primer<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"2048\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-68011\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/6ef0fe4b-8049-47d1-8672-76f343db8794-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/6ef0fe4b-8049-47d1-8672-76f343db8794-1.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/6ef0fe4b-8049-47d1-8672-76f343db8794-1-450x600.jpg 450w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/6ef0fe4b-8049-47d1-8672-76f343db8794-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/6ef0fe4b-8049-47d1-8672-76f343db8794-1-164x218.jpg 164w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/6ef0fe4b-8049-47d1-8672-76f343db8794-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>IMAGE from Philippine Primer<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Its story began in <strong>December 2014<\/strong> in <strong>Onga Town, Fukuoka<\/strong>, a quiet rural town between Fukuoka City and Kitakyushu. What started as a small neighborhood bakery was founded by Masajiro, a baker, together with his childhood classmate and business partner. Their goal was simple: to bake bread that the local community could be proud of.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1168\" height=\"1556\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-68009\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/C1_07780-rotated.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/C1_07780-rotated.jpg 1168w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/C1_07780-450x600.jpg 450w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/C1_07780-769x1024.jpg 769w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/C1_07780-164x218.jpg 164w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/C1_07780-768x1023.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/C1_07780-1153x1536.jpg 1153w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1168px) 100vw, 1168px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>IMAGE from Long Table Group Inc.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>In 2016, after being inspired by burger buns they had tried overseas, the two began experimenting with their own burgers. Years of recipe testing eventually led to the creation of their signature <strong>Golden Buns<\/strong>. By 2017, the bakery began selling burgers at its counter, quickly becoming a local favorite. This success paved the way for the first official Masajiro Burger shop in Onga in March 2019, followed by expansion across Fukuoka and Kitakyushu.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1922\" height=\"2560\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-68006\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/C1_02077-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/C1_02077-scaled.jpg 1922w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/C1_02077-450x600.jpg 450w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/C1_02077-769x1024.jpg 769w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/C1_02077-164x218.jpg 164w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/C1_02077-768x1023.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/C1_02077-1153x1536.jpg 1153w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/C1_02077-1537x2048.jpg 1537w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1922px) 100vw, 1922px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>IMAGE from Long Table Group Inc.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>What makes Masajiro Burger special is its strong connection to its bakery roots. Its Golden Buns are hand-kneaded daily and made with an original wheat blend using ingredients imported from Japan, giving each burger a soft, chewy, and distinctively satisfying bite.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1168\" height=\"1556\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-68008\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/C1_07721-rotated.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/C1_07721-rotated.jpg 1168w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/C1_07721-450x600.jpg 450w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/C1_07721-769x1024.jpg 769w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/C1_07721-164x218.jpg 164w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/C1_07721-768x1023.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/C1_07721-1153x1536.jpg 1153w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1168px) 100vw, 1168px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>IMAGE from Long Table Group Inc.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>For its <strong>Philippine menu<\/strong>, Masajiro Burger also offers something exclusive: while its Japan branches serve pork and beef combinations, the Manila branch uses <strong>Japanese Wagyu beef<\/strong> exclusively across all burger patties. Each burger is further elevated by its signature<strong> Golden Honey Mayo<\/strong>, a house-made condiment that adds a rich and balanced finish.<\/p>\n<p>Among its recommended dishes is the <strong>Double Cheese Burger (Php 599)<\/strong>, made with double Wagyu patties, double cheese, and signature house-made sauces.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-68005\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/SEPTEMBER-29-FEED.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/SEPTEMBER-29-FEED.png 1080w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/SEPTEMBER-29-FEED-480x600.png 480w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/SEPTEMBER-29-FEED-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/SEPTEMBER-29-FEED-174x218.png 174w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/SEPTEMBER-29-FEED-768x960.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Double Cheese Burger (Php 599) \/ IMAGE from Long Table Group Inc.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Another standout is the <strong>MASAMAX (Php 545)<\/strong>, which layers Wagyu beef with a deep-fried mochi mozzarella patty for a uniquely indulgent bite.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-68004\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/SEPTEMBER-23-FEED.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/SEPTEMBER-23-FEED.png 1080w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/SEPTEMBER-23-FEED-480x600.png 480w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/SEPTEMBER-23-FEED-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/SEPTEMBER-23-FEED-174x218.png 174w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/10\/SEPTEMBER-23-FEED-768x960.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>MASAMAX (Php 545) \/ IMAGE from Long Table Group Inc.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>For those craving chicken, the <strong>Spicy Chicken Cutlet (Php 299)<\/strong> features a crunchy cutlet seasoned with Masajiro Burger\u2019s house-made togarashi spice mix.<\/p>\n<p>With its second Philippine branch set to open at SM Podium by the 3rd quarter of 2026, Masajiro Burger continues to share its Fukuoka-born burger experience with more diners in Manila.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Masajiro Burger brings a Fukuoka-born burger experience to the Philippines, with its first local home at Glorietta 2 in Makati.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":68014,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[84,44,112,132],"tags":[1516,303,4982,5813,583,313,7703],"class_list":["post-62423","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-japanese","category-glorietta","category-makati","category-burger","tag-authentic-japanese-food","tag-glorietta-2","tag-japanese-burger-chain","tag-japanese-burgers","tag-japanese-food","tag-makati","tag-masajiro-burger"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/62423","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=62423"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/62423\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":68013,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/62423\/revisions\/68013"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/68014"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=62423"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=62423"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=62423"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}