Homework’s, founded in 1985, was Japan’s first gourmet hamburger and sandwich restaurant.
The founder of Homework’s opened her first restaurant in Hiroo, Tokyo in 1985. After having lived in Brentwood, LA for seven years, she wanted to fulfill her young daughter’s wish to eat a real American hamburger.
As the name “Homework’s” suggests, it is our mission to provide warm hearted service and quality homemade food to our customers. So, please make yourself at home!
OUR GRILL
Charbroiled Since Day One
Ever since we opened, we have charbroiled our patties over an open flame. Searing each patty over high, direct heat until crisp on the outside, while letting excess fat drip away — that extra care is the foundation of our flavor.
Refining Our Grilling for the 40th Anniversary
For our 40th anniversary, we wanted to add something uniquely Japanese. We found it in Nanbu Tekki, a traditional ironware craft with about 400 years of history. We commissioned a custom grill grate made of Nanbu Tekki to replace our old one. The new grate holds heat exceptionally well, grilling every patty evenly at a high, steady temperature. Each one comes off the grill with a seared crust on the outside and rich, savory beef flavor on the inside.
Partnering with Oigen
We developed this grill grate specifically for burgers, in collaboration with Oigen Foundry, a Nanbu Tekki manufacturer founded in 1852 in Oshu, Iwate Prefecture. We have fused America’s burger culture with Japan’s tradition of iron-casting, creating a new burger experience that only we can offer.
SPECIALITY
Our ingredients
Patty・Bacon・Ham
Healthy and high quality meat.
We use 100% pure beef for patties and our original patties contain less fat. We also use JAS (Japanese Agricultural Standards) certified ham and bacon. We bring out the natural taste of the meat served in our restaurant by curing it slowly using traditional cooking techniques. Please enjoy the flavor and aroma of our delicious meat.
Vegetable
Strictly selected fresh vegetables.
Although vegetable production depends on the season, Homework’s uses only carefully selected vegetables without compromise. Our fresh vegetables enhance the flavor of our burgers and sandwiches.
Bread
High-quality, flavorful bread made with carefully selected ingredients and our own fermented seeds.
We are committed to making high-quality, delicious and healthy bread using carefully selected ingredients and our own fermented seeds.