Hambagu- East Tamaki

About Hambagu- East Tamaki

Hambagu East Tamaki is a Japanese-fusion burger joint on Ti Rakau Drive in Burswood, Auckland, built around one big idea: the burger, done a dozen different ways. Alongside classic prime beef patties you'll find rice burgers held together with pressed rice instead of buns, karaage chicken stacked with Asian slaw, katsu-crumbed chicken thigh with miso mayo, and a yakiniku burger smothered in garlicky sauce and shichimi spice.

The menu stretches well beyond burgers. Donburi bowls like gyudon beef and katsu curry don bring proper Japanese comfort food to the table, while the sides read like a izakaya-meets-diner snack list: nori fries dusted with seaweed and dashi, beef korokke croquettes, panko prawn cutlets, and gluten-free karaage chicken bites. There's a kids menu, house-made cheesecakes in half a dozen flavours, milkshakes and a fridge full of Asian drinks like Mogu Mogu and milk tea.

It's a casual, order-at-the-counter kind of place set up for pickup, delivery and pre-orders — handy for a quick lunch along Ti Rakau or a big feed for the family, with party boxes and share deals covering groups of two to plenty. Vegan diners get a proper Impossible beef burger rather than an afterthought, and sauces from house-made sriracha mayo to organic miso mayo are available on the side.

Hambagu East Tamaki: Japanese-Fusion Burgers, Rice Burgers & Karaage on Ti Rakau Drive

On Ti Rakau Drive in Burswood, Hambagu East Tamaki is doing burgers with a distinctly Japanese accent. The name says it all — hambagu is the Japanese take on the hamburger steak — and the menu runs with that idea, pairing classic prime beef patties with rice-bun burgers, katsu-crumbed chicken, karaage and donburi bowls. It's a casual spot built for pickup, delivery and advance pre-orders rather than lingering long over a table.

The rice burger is the headline

The most distinctive things on the menu are the rice burgers, where pressed rice stands in for the bun. The **Karaage Chix Rice Burger** packs in crispy whole-thigh karaage chicken with lettuce, tomato and mayo, while the **Yakiniku Rice Burger** layers grilled steak strips and caramelised onions under a garlicky yakiniku sauce finished with shichimi spice. There's a **Mushroom Rice Burger** too, built on whole confit mushroom with cheddar and caramelised onion.

If you'd rather have a traditional bun, the choices are still anything but ordinary. The **Double Stacker** is the heavyweight: two prime beef patties with onion rings, cheese, pickles, tomato relish, mustard and aioli. The **Kiwi Classic** leans local with egg and beetroot, the **Philly Cheesesteak Burger** stacks 160g of prime steak strips with cheese sauce on a buttered bun, and the **All Day Brekkie Burger** squeezes breakfast into a bun with hash brown, egg and Swiss cheese. The **Master Katsu Burger** covers panko-crumbed chicken thigh in miso mayo and katsu sauce.

Beyond the burgers

The donburi section brings Japanese comfort food by the bowl. **Gyudon Beef** braises prime beef with sweet onion in Japanese broth over steamed rice with house-made pickled cabbage, while the **Katsu Curry Don** and **Prawn Katsu Don** pair panko-crumbed protein with Japanese curry sauce, slaw and roasted sesame seeds.

Sides skew Japanese-diner too: nori fries seasoned with seaweed flakes and dashi, beef korokke croquettes, lemon-pepper onion rings, panko prawn cutlets and gluten-free karaage chicken. Loaded options like Sloppy Joe fries and Philly on chips cover the indulgent end, and chicken wings come with your pick of house-made sauce.

Something for everyone

Vegan diners get a genuine option in the **Vegan Beef Burger**, built on Impossible vegan beef with vegan cheese and mayo, plus certified vegan mayo on the sauce list. Several items — the karaage, the wings, and the Mushroom Burger with a gluten-free bun on request — cater to gluten-free diners. Kids have their own menu with chicken and chips or a simple cheeseburger, and a party box and a deal for two make group orders easy.

Save room for dessert: the cheesecakes are house-made and come in strawberry, mango, lemon, peach and passionfruit, triple chocolate and Biscoff, with a double choco brownie alongside. Milkshakes, milk tea and Asian bottled drinks like Mogu Mogu round out the order.

Planning your visit

Hambagu East Tamaki operates online ordering for pickup and delivery, and you can place a pre-order in advance so food is ready when you are — handy at lunchtime along this busy stretch of Ti Rakau Drive. The full menu, from single burgers to a 30-piece karaage special, is available through their ordering page. Whether you're after a quick karaage fix, a rice burger you won't find at a standard burger joint, or a box big enough for the whole crew, this Burswood spot covers a lot of ground on one menu.

Signature items

• Double Stacker Burger
• Karaage Chix Rice Burger
• Yakiniku Rice Burger
• Master Katsu Burger
• Gyudon Beef Donburi
• Nori Fries

Menu

Mains

• Double Stacker Burger — Double prime beef patty, onion rings, cheese, pickles, tomato relish, mustard & aioli
• Double Cheese Burger — Double beef patty, double cheese, pickles, onion, ketchup & mayonnaise
• Cheese Burger — Prime beef patty, cheese, pickles, onion, ketchup & mayonnaise
• Crispy Chicken Burger — Crispy chicken thigh, crunchy Asian slaw & sriracha mayonnaise
• All Day Brekkie Burger — Prime beef patty, hash brown, egg, sweet grilled onions, Swiss cheese & tomato relish
• Philly Cheesesteak Burger — 160g prime steak strips, caramelised onion and cheese sauce on a buttered bun
• Croquettes Burger — Panko-crumbed beef croquette, beef patty, pickles, red onion, cheddar & mayo
• Vegan Beef Burger — Impossible vegan beef, vegan cheese, mayo, lettuce, red onion & tomato
• Mushroom Rice Burger — Whole confit mushroom, caramelised onion, cheddar, lettuce, tomato & mayo
• The Tropical Bliss — Grilled chicken breast, grilled pineapple, brie, special RAF sauce, lettuce & onion
• Pulled Beef Brisket Burger — Slow-cooked brisket, lettuce, pickled cabbage & jalapeño mayo
• Karaage Chix Rice Burger — Crispy whole-thigh karaage chicken with lettuce, tomato and mayo on rice
• Yakiniku Rice Burger — Grilled steak strips, caramelised onions, garlicky yakiniku sauce, mayo & shichimi
• Master Katsu Burger — Panko-crumbed chicken thigh, miso mayo, katsu sauce, shredded lettuce
• BBQ Burger — Prime beef patty, onion rings, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, smoky BBQ & chipotle mayo
• Mushroom Burger — Confit mushroom, Swiss cheese, tomato, sweet onion, slaw & miso mayo; GF bun on request
• Kiwi Classic Burger — Prime beef patty, cheese, egg, tomato, beetroot, lettuce, red onion, ketchup, mayo & mustard

Sides

• Nori Fries — Fries seasoned with nori (seaweed) flakes & dashi
• Beef Korokke (Japanese Style Croquettes) — Japanese beef and potato croquettes with house-made sauce
• Onion Rings — Seasoned with lemon pepper, served with sweet chili sauce
• Katsu Prawn Cutlets (4 pcs) — Panko-crumbed whole prawn served with katsu sauce
• Karaage Chicken — Gluten-free Japanese-style marinated deep fried chicken bites
• Philly on Chips — Served with BBQ, chipotle and sweet chilli sauce
• Sloppy Joe Loaded Fries — Spicy sloppy joe mince and shredded cheese over golden fries
• Fries — A side of golden brown fries
• Chicken Wings — Gluten-free wings served with a choice of house-made sauce

Salads

• Katsu Chicken Salad — Katsu chicken with lettuce, slaw, pickle, roasted sesame, miso mayo & katsu sauce

Sauces

• American Mustard Sauce — Yellow mustard for burgers or as a dip
• BBQ Sauce — House-made smoky BBQ
• Vegan Mayonnaise — Dipping sauce for vegans
• Sweetie Chilli Sauce — Asian-style dipping sauce
• Sriracha Mayo — House-made sriracha mayo
• Chipotle Mayo — La Morena chipotle mayo
• Cheese Sauce — Melted cheese sauce for burgers or as a dip
• Organic Miso Mayo — Japanese organic miso mayo
• Vegan Mayo — Certified vegan mayonnaise for dipping

Dessert

• Biscoff Cheese Cake — Biscoff cheesecake slice
• Double Choco Brownie — Rich chocolate brownie served with whipped cream
• Peach & Passionfruit Cheesecake — House made cheesecake
• Triple Chocolate Cheesecake — Triple chocolate cheesecake serving
• Lemon Cheesecake — Lemon cheesecake serving
• Strawberry Cheesecake — No-bake house made cheesecake served with fresh cream
• Mango Cheesecake — Cheesecake served with whipped cream

Donburi

• Prawn Katsu Don — Panko-crumbed whole prawn, Japanese curry, slaw, pickled cabbage, sesame & mayo
• Gyudon Beef — Prime beef braised with sweet onion in Japanese broth, pickles, spring onion & rice
• Katsu Curry Don — Panko-crumbed chicken thigh, Japanese curry, slaw, pickled cabbage, sesame & mayo

Specials

• Hambagu Party Box — 4 burgers (excluding Double Stacker), 2 large fries and 4 cans 330ml
• Deal For Two — Any 2 single-patty burgers or donburi, 1 large fries and 2 cans
• 30 Pcs Karaage Chicken — A 30-piece special of Japanese marinated fried chicken

Kids Menu

• Kids Chicken & Chips — Boneless fried chicken thigh served with small chips
• Kids Cheese Burger — Beef patty, cheddar cheese slice and tomato sauce

Meal Deals

• Karaage Chicken & Chips — 6 pieces of karaage served with chips

Milkshakes & Beverages

• Mogu Mogu Juice with Nata De Coco — 320ml coconut-jelly juice drink
• Bundaberg (375ml) — Bundaberg in a bottle
• Artisan Spring Water — Bottled spring water
• Milkshake — Choose from a variety of flavours
• Soft Drinks — Choose from a variety of flavours
• Organic Juices — Organic juice in a can
• Bubbles Drink - Tropical with Lemonade — 320ml sparkling tropical lemonade
• Milk Tea (400ml) — Original, brown sugar or strawberry
• Oi Cha Green Tea (530ml) — Bottled green tea
• Belgian Chocolate Milk — Chocolate milk
• Charlie's — 320ml juice

Frequently asked questions

Where is Hambagu East Tamaki located?

At 1/284 Ti Rakau Drive, Burswood, Auckland 2013.

Does Hambagu East Tamaki offer delivery?

Yes — delivery is available, alongside pickup and advance pre-orders through their online ordering page.

What are rice burgers?

Burgers where pressed rice replaces the bread bun. Options include karaage chicken, yakiniku steak and confit mushroom versions.

Are there vegan options?

Yes. The Vegan Beef Burger uses Impossible vegan beef with vegan cheese and mayo, and certified vegan mayonnaise is available as a dipping sauce.

Are there gluten-free options?

The karaage chicken and chicken wings are gluten free, and the Mushroom Burger can be made with a gluten-free bun on request.

Is there anything for kids?

Yes — the kids menu includes boneless fried chicken thigh with small chips and a simple cheeseburger.

Can I order for a group?

Yes. There's a Hambagu Party Box with four burgers, large fries and cans, a Deal For Two, and a 30-piece karaage chicken special.

Tips

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