Konjoe Burger Bar

Went to San Pedro Square to try as much places as possible since I'm not a local, and after going to this place I wish I was. . . kind of. I came to Konjoe right when it opened and even though the menu was very simplistic the choices sounded so amazing. Konjoe Burger is an Asian fusion place and after much deliberation I ordered the pork belly burger ($10.50) with a mango lemonade ($3),  $15 total. It stated on the menu the pork belly burger was made with slow roasted pork belly, lettuce, hoisin ketchup, sambal mayo (a Japanese spicy mayo), and pickled apples. The cashier was pleasant and not much was exchanged since there was a large group behind me.

They gave me a buzzer to let me know when my order was ready, I didn't wait long. Man I was really eager to try this burger out. Here it comes! Here it comes! =l  For a ten dollar burger it was small. . . I was thinking how was I to split this burger with someone? It was that small, not teeny tiny; between a slider and average size burger. Of course the size is only one dimension, the taste made up for the size.

My goodness!! When they stated slow roasted pork belly, it was slow roasted pork belly. One can eff up pork and when you do it JUST right it's the most amazing taste and boy did Konjoe knocked it right out of the park. It was juicy and tender, the meat to fat ratio was on point. The flavor combination with the pickled apples complimented the burger so well, the apple lightened up the heavy flavor of the pork (no wonder apples and pork are thing, makes so much more sense). The burger was orchestrated beautifully in taste. It was a surprise to have the depth of flavor from San Pedro Square.

Mind you I have eaten a lot before hand as I was milling through my way through The Square. So for Konjoe to taste as wonderful as it was, on a 88% full stomach. I say 'Yay!! ^^' to Konjoe Burger Bar. Keep in mind it's a little pricey so if you're on a budget indulge with that in mind.




Konjoe Burger Bar - 100 N Almaden Ave #180, San Jose, CA 
Value - 3/5
Food - 5/5
Service - 4/5
Atmosphere - N/A
Overall - 4/5