Tabelog ratingA regular on Japan's 'Hyakumeiten' (Top 100) list for hamburgers, Nick & Renée Toyonaka Honten (Nick&Renée 豊中本店) is a destination for serious burger lovers. The focus here is squarely on the meat: large, American-style burgers built around a juicy, coarse-ground patty of 100% Kagoshima black-hair wagyu, paired with thick, intensely smoky house-made bacon. The result is a rich, heavy burger that overflows with meat juice and aroma, served in a lively space decorated with American movie memorabilia.
Guests consistently praise the quality of the core ingredients. The Bacon Cheeseburger and Bacon Egg Burger are the most popular choices, though avocado and pineapple variations also get high marks. Reviewers love the pronounced flavour of the wagyu patty, the crisp-yet-glossy buns that hold up to the fillings, and the thin, very crispy French fries. The friendly staff and a decent craft beer list add to the experience.
Be prepared for a wait, as the shop's popularity means queues of 10–30 minutes are common, and even longer at peak times. On rare occasions, reviewers have noted service lapses or that sauce-heavy combinations can make the bun soggy. The burgers are messy by nature, so use the provided paper sleeve.
Prices are well above fast-food level, with most diners spending between ¥2,000 and ¥3,000 for a meal. Reviewers in 2024 paid around ¥1,650–¥2,100 for a Bacon Cheeseburger, with set menus for fries and a drink adding ¥250–¥330. Despite the cost, most feel the high-quality wagyu and generous portions offer good value for money.
- Booking: Reservations are not accepted; it is walk-in only. Expect to queue at busy times, when a numbered ticket system is used. The restaurant may close early if ingredients sell out.
- Getting There: The restaurant is in Toyonaka, a suburb of Osaka. It is best reached by car; there are 6 dedicated parking spaces. By public transport, take a bus from Momoyamadai Station to the Kumanomachi-nishi stop (a 3-minute walk).
- Payment: Credit cards (Visa, Master, JCB, AMEX), transportation IC cards (like Suica), and QR code payments (PayPay) are all accepted.
- Seating: There are 22 seats, including counter seating, small tables, and four seats on an open terrace.
- Children: Children are welcome.
- Smoking: The entire restaurant is non-smoking.
