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Compared to the typical Honolulu smash burger, this feels like a different category. Premium beef, fresh ingredients, Japanese-inspired flavors, and that locally baked brioche bun all come together into something that stands out.
Yuzu Kosho Burger $20
Sweet chili sauce, spring onions, yuzu mayo, cheddar cheese, and pickled radish
Shiso Flame Burger $20
Spicy mayo, spring onion, cheddar cheese, shiso leaf, and onion paste
Hours last updated from Google: Jul 17, 2026
More Burgers in Honolulu| KYO Classic (Kyoto Classic)The chef's signature — spicy, launched July 27 | $20.00 |
| Yuzu KoshoSweet chili sauce, spring onions, creamy yuzu mayo, cheddar cheese, pickled radish — not spicy, and the most-ordered burger | $20.00 |
| Shiso FlameSpicy mayo, spring onion, cheddar cheese, fresh shiso leaf, onion paste — the spiciest of the three | $20.00 |
| WasabiStill coming — not on the board as of July 27 | — |
| KYO Chips (Kyoto Chips)Fried potato side — was $6 during the soft opening | $3.00 |
| Yuzu MayoDipping sauce — ketchup only as of July 27 | $1.00 |
| Spicy MayoDipping sauce — ketchup only as of July 27 | $1.00 |
| Wasabi MayoDipping sauce — ketchup only as of July 27 | $1.00 |
| CokeSoft drink | $2.00 |
| SpriteSoft drink | $2.00 |
I ordered the Shiso Flame Burger, one of Dragon Burger's four signature burgers. The thick premium beef patty had a beautiful sear on the outside while staying tender and juicy inside.
Melted cheese added richness, fresh shiso leaves brought a light herbal note that kept it balanced, and the spicy sauce added just enough heat without steamrolling everything else. It's rich, juicy, and — surprisingly — easy to finish.
Compared to the typical Honolulu smash burger, this feels like a different category. Premium beef, fresh ingredients, Japanese-inspired flavors, and that locally baked brioche bun all come together into something that stands out.
The Owner's Passion
One thing that came through immediately was how much the owner cares. You can tell he genuinely wants every customer to have the same great experience — from the ingredients to the preparation, there's a real focus on consistency and quality.
That kind of attention is what separates a passion project from a generic food-court stall. It shows up in the details: the fresh buns, the moderate sauce, the seasoning on the patty.
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1515 Liona St, Honolulu, HI 96814, USA
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