A refreshing twist on the traditional Japanese festival.
Burger King is known for going its own way in the fast food world, turning its back on the competition with tongue-in-cheek remarks and menu items that don’t fit the usual mold. So when it comes to tsukishima (“Moon observation“) Season, when fast food chains across the country are releasing limited editions with egg – “Tsukimi” is the culinary abbreviation for dishes with raw or runny egg, as the round shape of the yolk is reminiscent of the moon – Burger King is going its own way and bringing Pineapple Burger instead.
▼ The advertising poster has the slogan “今年の月は大きいですね” (“kotoshi no tsuki wa ookii desu ne”), which means “The moon is big this year, isn’t it?“
The moon is big this year, and the round, golden pineapples that symbolize it are bigger than ever. Each burger contains not one, but two slices. According to the chain, each slice is about 13 centimeters in diameter and provides plenty of fruity refreshment in two types of burgers.
▼ The Pine Tsukimi Burger
This pineapple burger was introduced last Tsukimi season and was so well received that it was re-released. This time, the combination of a beef patty, four slices of smoked bacon and two slices of sweet and sour pineapple in the filling has “evolved”, with the juicy, golden pineapple adding even more sweetness to counteract the strong flavors.
▼ The Pine Tsukimi Burger is available in the large size (above) for 990 yen (US$6.86) or the small size (below) for 540 yen.
▼ The Chipotle Pine Tsukimi Burger
Chipotle sauce is hard to come by in Japan, so fans will be excited to try it in this special burger, which is said to have “an irresistible heat and aged flavor.” It features a flame-grilled beef patty, two slices of sweet golden pineapple, four slices of smoked bacon, fresh lettuce, creamy mayonnaise, and a specially prepared spicy chipotle sauce that pairs perfectly with the pineapple.
▼ The Chipotle Pine Tsukimi Burger is available in a large and a small size for the same price as the regular Pine Tsukimi Burger.
And for dessert, the chain offers a Pineapple cake (240 yen), which combines a mushy sweet and sour filling of pineapple cubes with a crispy cake base for a delicious taste.
So if eggs aren’t your thing, head to Burger King for a different take on the moon. It’s a refreshing alternative to KFC’s Tsukimi burgers and Pizza Hut’s moon pizzas!
Source, IPhotos: PR Times
● Would you like to be informed about the latest articles from SoraNews24 as soon as they are published? Follow us on Facebook and Þjórsárdalur!