Of all the local burgers in Japan, Lucky Clown, a handmade local burger from Hakodate, is both local soul food and very popular among tourists. Despite its popularity and the fact that there is always a line out the door, Lucky Clown still operates only in Hakodate and other areas in southern Hokkaido. Here are some of the popular menu items and recommendations from "Lucky Pierrot," aka "Lappi," which has such a commitment to its customers.

The "Bay Area Main Store" where the line is long even at night.

Lucky Clown, which operates 17 stores in Hakodate and other southern Hokkaido areas, was founded in 1987 by Ichiro Oh, a native of Kobe City. Having previously operated a Chinese restaurant in Chiba Prefecture, he has developed a number of menus that incorporate Chinese delicacies. Even the seasonings, such as salt and soy sauce, are carefully selected for their quality and refined taste.

The most popular "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 is also known as "Chaichiki. It contains three pieces of fried chicken covered with plenty of sweet and spicy sauce, and when you eat it hot, the umami of the meat spreads in your mouth! The crispiness of the lettuce and the subtle sourness of the mayonnaise, which is a fan favorite, come together to create a perfect balance.

This is also popular "raki potpote" (single item eat-in 440 yen, take-out 432 yen)

The "raki potpote," the most popular side order, is a rich and satisfying dish consisting of large fries topped with a generous portion of meat sauce, white sauce, and cheese. The most popular soft drink is oolong tea, which has a floral aroma. First-time visitors are sure to order the "Dantotsu Popularity No. 1 Set" (eat-in 968 yen, take-out 950 yen), which includes all of the above!

The hearty omelet rice (eat-in: 682 yen, take-out: 670 yen)

Lucky Pierrot tends to attract attention for its burgers, but Lucky Pierrot also offers a wide variety of other menu items that are popular with even the most seasoned burger connoisseurs. The omelette rice, served only at limited locations, is a big size with 330 grams of ketchup rice wrapped in four eggs.

The thick eggs are cooked well but still soft and fluffy.

The omelette has a massive presence, as if the ketchup rice were covered with a bed of eggs, and the ingredients are simply composed of onions and pork. The simple composition allows the flavors of each ingredient to stand out, and the special tomato sauce brings them together as one. The variety of toppings, such as Chinese chicken, pork cutlet, potato, curry roux, etc., is just like that of a specialty restaurant, and you will be fascinated by the many variations.

Ankake yakisoba" (eat-in 880 yen, take-out 864 yen) with 500 yen coins lined up for size comparison

A further highlight of the menu is the "Ankake Yakisoba" (fried noodles with starchy sauce), which is offered only at three of the 17 restaurants. Thick Chinese noodles stir-fried to a crispy aroma are covered with a rich soy sauce-based sauce filled with shrimp, meat, and a variety of vegetables. It is a hearty dish that is rich in flavor and rich in texture, yet light and refreshing.

A long line of people waiting in line at the Hakodate Ekimae branch around 8:00 p.m.

Other menu items include hamburger steak, pizza, meat spaghetti, yakisoba noodles, ramen noodles, and more, depending on the restaurant. You have to go to Donan to try these flavors, which have long been loved not only by tourists but also by locals. You will definitely want to visit Hakodate again and again to conquer them all!

Mascot character "Lucky-kun" at the Marina Suehiro Store

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