Among the local burgers all over Japan, the handmade local burger "Lucky Pierrot" from Hakodate is a local soul food that is also very popular with tourists. Even though it is so popular that there is always a line outside the store, it is still only open in the southern Hokkaido area, centered around Hakodate. We will introduce the popular menu items of "Lucky Pierrot", also known as "Rappi", which has such a commitment to its products, as well as some recommended menu items.

"Bay Area Main Branch" - Long lines even at night

Lucky Pierrot, which operates 17 stores in the southern Hokkaido area, mainly in Hakodate, was founded in 1987 by Kobe-born Ichiro Oh. He previously ran a Chinese restaurant in Chiba Prefecture, and has developed many menu items incorporating the delicious flavors of Chinese cuisine. Even when it comes to seasonings such as salt and soy sauce, they are particular about the quality, creating sophisticated flavors.

The most popular item is the Chinese Chicken Burger (462 yen for eat-in, 454 yen for take-out)

The most iconic item at Lucky Pierrot is the popular "Chinese Chicken Burger." It's commonly known as "Chai Chiki." It comes with three chunks of fried chicken covered in a sweet and spicy sauce, and when you bite into it hot, the delicious flavor of the meat spreads throughout your mouth! It's topped with the crunch of plenty of lettuce and the subtle sourness of the popular mayonnaise, creating an exquisite balance.

The also popular "Laki Potato" (440 yen for eat-in, 432 yen for take-out)

Furthermore, the most popular side order is "Laki Potato," a rich and satisfying dish of large fries topped with meat sauce, white sauce, and cheese. The soft drink that is most popular is the fragrant oolong tea. If you are visiting for the first time, you can't go wrong with the "By far the most popular set" (968 yen for eat-in, 950 yen for take-out), which includes all of these items!

A hearty and voluminous omelet rice (eat-in 682 yen, take-out 670 yen)

Lucky Pierrot tends to focus on its burgers, but it also has a wide variety of other menu items that are popular among wrapper-experienced customers. The omelet rice, which is only available at a limited number of stores, is a large size consisting of 330g of ketchup rice wrapped in four eggs.

The thick egg is well-cooked yet fluffy.

It has a heavy presence, as if the ketchup rice was covered in a blanket of eggs, and the ingredients are simply onions and pork. The simple composition allows the flavor of each ingredient to stand out, and the special tomato sauce brings them all together in a unified flavor. There are various toppings available, such as Chinese chicken, pork cutlet, potatoes, and curry roux, and you'll be captivated by the variety, just like a specialty restaurant.

For size comparison, we lined up 500 yen coins. "Ankake Yakisoba" (880 yen for eat-in, 864 yen for take-out)

Another highlight is the "Ankake Yakisoba" (fried noodles with thickened sauce), which is only available at three of the 17 stores. Crispy, fragrant stir-fried thick Chinese noodles are topped with a generous amount of soy sauce-based sauce containing shrimp, meat, and lots of vegetables. The umami of the ingredients is fully infused into this hearty dish, giving it a rich taste, but also a refreshing flavor.

There was a line at the Hakodate Ekimae store around 8pm

Other dishes on the menu vary depending on the store, including hamburger steak, pizza, meat spaghetti, yakisoba noodles with sauce, and ramen. This flavor has been loved by locals for many years, not just tourists, and you can only get it in southern Hokkaido. You'll definitely want to visit Hakodate again and again to try them all!

Lucky-kun, the mascot character at the Marina Suehiro store

*All prices include tax

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