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Shake Shack

100% Angus Beef, Uji Matcha Shakes & Tokyo Flagships

Prices, ordering steps, payment details, and common mistakes — in one place.

Quick Facts

Feature Details
Japanese nameシェイクシャック (Shake Shack)
CategoryDining / Fine Casual American Burgers, Smashed Angus Beef, Gourmet Shakes & Craft Beer (Shake Shack Japan Official Website)
Store CountApproximately 15–20 high-profile flagship locations centered in Tokyo (Meiji Jingu Gaien Ginkgo Avenue, Tokyo International Forum Yurakucho, Roppongi Hills, Shibuya, Shinjuku, Tokyo Dome) and Osaka (Hanshin Umeda), operated by The Sazaby League, Ltd. (Store Locator)
Ordering StyleFine-casual counter or digital kiosk service: order via multilingual touchscreen kiosks or counter registers; receive electronic buzzer pager (Beeper); food cooked fresh to order; collect at kitchen pickup window; self-serve condiments; clear tray
Membership Required?No membership or ID required; walk-ins welcome, subject to seating availability.
Approximate Price RangeShackBurger single ~¥980–¥1,150; double ~¥1,450–¥1,680; Crinkle-Cut Cheese Fries ~¥650–¥780; Hand-Spun Shakes ~¥680–¥850; full meal with burger, fries, and drink ~¥1,800–¥2,800 tax-included (subject to revision); Tax-Free not applicable (dining service / domestic consumption)
Payment MethodsCash, major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, UnionPay), Japanese transit IC cards (Suica, PASMO, ICOCA), electronic money (iD, QUICPay), and smartphone QR code payments (PayPay, Rakuten Pay, d-Barai, au PAY)
Multilingual SupportComplete English menus and multilingual touchscreen ordering kiosks; English-fluent service staff at all metropolitan Tokyo and Osaka flagships
Shake Shack storefront at Hanshin Department Store, Umeda, Osaka, with large Shake Shack signage
Photo: Series207 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Inside a Shake Shack restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
Photo: Nesnad · CC BY 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons

What it is

Shake Shack Japan, introduced to Japan by premium lifestyle curator The Sazaby League, opened its groundbreaking first Japanese store along Tokyo's Meiji Jingu Gaien ginkgo avenue in 2015 to three-hour lines. Operating under the philosophy of "Fine Casual", Shake Shack combines the speed and convenience of fast food with the culinary rigor and hospitality of fine dining. In Japan, Shake Shack elevates its iconic New York foundation—featuring 100% all-natural, hormone-free Angus beef patties smashed hot on flat-top griddles, golden potato rolls, and signature ShackSauce—by infusing locally sourced Japanese ingredients, most notably their world-famous Japan-exclusive Uji Matcha frozen custard shakes and seasonal Sakura concretes. Set within architecturally striking, light-filled spaces with lush outdoor terraces, Shake Shack is an upscale casual sanctuary.

How to order

  1. Step into an Architectural Flagship: Flagship stores like Meiji Jingu Gaien (surrounded by towering golden ginkgo trees in autumn), Tokyo International Forum, or Roppongi Hills feature scenic park-like dining environments.
  2. Order at the Multilingual Kiosk or Counter:
    • Self-Order Kiosks: Tap the touchscreen to switch to English. Kiosks display full-color photography of every burger, fries, and seasonal shake.
    • Customizations: You can order Single or Double meat patties, add smoked applewood bacon, choose lettuce wraps (No Bun), or request extra ShackSauce on the side.
  3. Collect Your Electronic Pager (Beeper):
    • Enter your buzzer number or pick up the vibrating pager at the kiosk slot.
    • Take a seat inside the stylish dining room or on the scenic outdoor patio.
  4. Fresh Smashed-to-Order Cooking:
    • Shake Shack never microwaves or pre-heats food; each Angus beef ball is smashed onto the 200°C steel platen upon ordering, creating an intensely caramelized, lacey-edged crust while sealing in juices.
  5. Collect at the Kitchen Window: When your pager buzzes and lights flash, walk to the counter to collect your meal.
  6. Self-Serve Sauce & Cutlery Station: Help yourself to napkins, forks, and pump dispensers of Heinz ketchup and yellow mustard.
  7. Clean Up: Deposit your plastic tray and recyclable paper liners at the neat waste disposal stations before departing.

What to order first

  1. ShackBurger (シャックバーガー): The timeless classic. 100% Angus beef patty with American cheese, crisp lettuce, fresh ripe tomato slices, and tangy ShackSauce on a grilled potato bun (~¥980 single, ~¥1,480 double).
  2. SmokeShack (スモークシャック): For bold flavor lovers! Angus cheeseburger topped with all-natural smoked bacon, chopped spicy cherry peppers, and ShackSauce (~¥1,180 single).
  3. Crinkle-Cut Cheese Fries (チーズフライ): Ridged, golden crispy fries smothered in Shake Shack's proprietary melted blend of American and cheddar cheese sauce (~¥720 regular).
  4. Japan-Exclusive Uji Matcha Shake (宇治抹茶シェイク): Rich, premium green tea from Kyoto's historic Uji region hand-spun with vanilla frozen custard—the ultimate fusion of New York and Japanese traditions (~¥780).
  5. ShackMeister Ale (シャックマイスターエール): Specially brewed for Shake Shack by Brooklyn Brewery; a citrusy, malt-forward craft beer tailored to cut through the richness of grilled beef.

Payment & practical info

Prices and details checked: October 2026.

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