All handmade hamburgers served in a special space.

Relocation and opening in the Corona Disaster - Thoughts behind the restaurant name and space creation

Walking through Fuchi-machi, Oita City, a stylish space suddenly catches your eye. It is AN/ON BURGER, where you can enjoy hamburgers and sweets. There is a Japanese word, 'an-an-an,' which means calm and tranquil. I chose the name because I wanted people to use it in their everyday lives, like going out for a cup of coffee. says the owner, Ms. Sumie Takahata.

The store was built in the spring of 2022, the year of the Corona disaster. Originally a 3 pyeong hamburger store, it was relocated and opened to provide people with a place of rest and relaxation. Right in front of the store is the city's park, Aqua Park. I thought this location was perfect." From inside the restaurant, one can see the large tree that is the symbol of Aqua Park and enjoy the seasonal view of fresh greenery, autumn leaves, and illumination. The restaurant has also prepared terrace seating so that customers can enjoy the view even more.

The location is not the only reason for our commitment to rest and relaxation. The interior of the restaurant was also carefully designed. The interior is made entirely of black, wood, and stainless steel, with nothing superfluous. This creates a calm and stylish atmosphere. In addition to table seating, there is also stairway seating near the wall, which is rare for a restaurant in Oita Prefecture.

The burgers are quite colorful, so they look great in the black space. Indeed, no matter where you take your picture, it will look good.

Handmade buns and thick hamburgers made of 100% beef

Of course, the hamburgers served at the restaurant are also made with the utmost care. The buns are handmade from scratch. Since they do not have a huge oven like a bakery, they repeat the process of making and baking the dough all day long. From the customer's point of view, it is nice to be able to have freshly baked buns all the time. It's hard work, and I really want to stop (laughs), but the customers say they taste so good, so that's what it's all about. That's what it's all about. Mr. Takahata laughed.

The hamburger steak is made from 100% minced beef. It is finished on a teppan grill, and its juicy goodness and thickness are appealing. In addition to the regular menu, there are also limited-time-only burgers that change monthly, so be sure to check them out. Both eat-in and take-out are available.

The staff makes many prototypes. Seasonal parfaits are also popular.

The parfaits using seasonal fruits and other ingredients are as popular as the hamburgers. The parfait is prepared by the entire staff, who think through not only the flavor combinations but also how to arrange the parfait. Incidentally, the chestnut parfait being served at the time of the interview went through dozens of prototypes. The number of people who use the restaurant not only as a place to eat but also as a café is increasing.

I hope you will feel cheated and come here.

The atmosphere at AN/ON BURGER is so relaxing that you may forget for a moment that you are there for an interview.

I think it will be a very exciting place to visit, so I hope you'll feel cheated and come." The smile on Mr. Takahata's face as he said this matched the atmosphere of a place of peace and tranquility.