When I visited Hakodate in southern Hokkaido, there was one place I absolutely had to try—Lucky Pierrot, a beloved local hamburger chain.
I heard it once ranked No.1 among all local burgers in Japan and is a favorite among locals.
I’m a sucker for unique regional spots like this—there was no way it could be anything but delicious.
So of course, I made my way there!
Lucky Pierrot Feels Like a Theme Park and Has a Massive Menu
I visited the Bay Area Main Store, located near the famous Red Brick Warehouses in Hakodate.
It shares the area with another local favorite, Hasegawa Store, making it the ultimate Hakodate foodie destination.
The signage looks like an old arcade or amusement park, complete with a row of soft-serve ice cream ads—who would guess this is a burger shop?
The vivid colors of the signs really stand out. Locals or tourists—who knows—but the line on a weekday during summer break shows how popular this place is.
At a glance, they serve not only burgers but also curry and more… What kind of shop is this?
Checking the menu—it’s insane!
From the best-selling Chinese Chicken Burger to the Hijikata Toshizo Scallop Burger, the burger lineup is massive…
They also offer curry, rice bowls, bento, loco moco, all kinds of soft-serve desserts, and more.
If this were in my hometown, I’d want to try every item!
Since this was my first visit, I went with the most popular choice—the Chinese Chicken Burger and a Lucky Guarana soda.
The inside of the store is full of quirky decorations—it’s a fun vibe.
It felt part-American diner, part retro Japanese café.
First up, the original Lucky Guarana soda!
That clown might be a bit scary for some…
The bottle features a view of Hakodate’s “million-dollar night view.”
Being from Nagasaki, another city known for beautiful night views, I’d love to compare—but that’ll have to wait till next time.
The Famous Chinese Chicken Burger – Worth the Hype
Here it is! The Chinese Chicken Burger!
Is this even possible to call a “burger”?
It has three big chunks of Chinese-style fried chicken wedged between lettuce and buns.
I grabbed it with both hands—time to dig in!
With this combo, there’s no way it wouldn’t taste amazing.
“Lappi” is a Must When You Visit Hakodate
Most chain burgers seem carefully engineered to be easy to eat, but at Lucky Pierrot, it’s more like “if it’s tasty, it works!”—a refreshing and delicious philosophy.
The Chinese Chicken Burger was amazing, and with a menu this vast, I can see why people keep coming back to try different things.
If you’re ever in Hakodate, you’ve got to stop by “Lappi”!
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