Hishimekitei
Opened in April 2020 in Arai-cho, Ota. The signature dish is an ultra coarsely ground charcoal hamburger steak—the concept is 'Japan's most cheese-loaded hamburger.' The restaurant grinds whole cuts of beef in-house every day, cooks them slowly over charcoal from raw, then drenches them in melted cheese tableside. Located near the Subaru Ota factory, drawing a loyal local crowd. One additional location in Takasaki. Always busy at lunch. Featured on multiple TV programs.
'The cheese quantity is absurd—in the best way.' 'The coarsely ground charcoal-grilled patty has a texture you can't find anywhere else.' 'Subaru workers and families both come every week.' 'Top-tier quality for this price in Ota.' Yahoo Maps 3.99/92 reviews, Tabelog 3.44/129 reviews. Always packed at lunch, many regulars. No closure or relocation news.