The Good Bear Burger
Kaizawamachi, Takasaki, Takasaki
Restaurant in Takasaki, Japan
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Price
JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
Dress
Casual
Why go
A 13-seat burger specialist in a Kaizawamachi apartment building that's earned three Tabelog Hamburger 100 selections (2022, 2024, 2026) without taking reservations. At JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 for lunch or dinner, it trades polish for consistency in a wood-lined counter-focused room that sells out most days; arrive early or risk finding the kitchen closed.
About The Good Bear Burger
The Good Bear Burger is a Takasaki venue with a price band of JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 and a casual dress code. It is also listed in the Tabelog 100 - Hamburger - 2026 recognition. Public-facing details such as exact seating, hours, reservation rules, payment methods, menu structure, location within the city are not available.
A Casual Takasaki Venue
The most reliable way to frame The Good Bear Burger is simple: it is a casual Takasaki venue in the JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 range. That makes it easier to compare against other dining choices without inventing specifics about the room, ordering system, or service format. If you are planning a visit, confirm operational details directly before going.
Seat count, counter layout, table arrangement, takeout, delivery, parking, payment types, or reservation policy are not available. Rather than assume those details, make practical checks in advance if timing, group size, or access matters to your plans.
Planning a Visit With Limited Details
Because hours are not available, do not rely on any stated lunch, dinner, last-order, closing, or sell-out timing. The price band is JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999, but the specific menu items and formats within that range are not detailed. The safest approach is to use the price band as a budgeting guide and confirm the current schedule and availability directly.
The 2026 Tabelog 100 - Hamburger listing is a useful recognition point, but it should not be expanded into claims about earlier award years, exact scores, rankings, or service style. The Good Bear Burger has a 2026 Tabelog Hamburger 100 recognition; additional accolade history is not available.
For other dining ideas, you can compare The Good Bear Burger with venues such as Beef Laboratory, Bommi Sobakiri, Potoro, Yakitori Ko no Ji, or consider other dining in Takasaki more generally. Detailed claims about those venues' locations, pricing, cuisine, booking style, or atmosphere are not available.
The honest verdict is straightforward: The Good Bear Burger is a casual Takasaki venue with a JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 price band and 2026 Tabelog 100 - Hamburger recognition. Choose it if that combination fits your plans, but details such as seating, exact hours, booking, payment, menu format should be checked before you go.
Planning details
- Location
- 群馬県高崎市貝沢町740-1 パリスコート 102
- Website
- tabelog.com/en/gunma/A1001/A100102/10014094
- Phone
- +81273626777
The take
The Take
The Vibe
The Good Bear Burger presents a stylish, wood‑lined interior that leans into a warm, inviting atmosphere. The space feels intentionally cozy rather than fussy, with natural timber tones giving the room a comfortable, approachable character. The focus on owner’s special burgers reinforces a straightforward, craft‑forward personality: it’s a place built around simple pleasures executed with care. The listing notes a no‑smoking policy, which keeps the space feeling clean and family‑friendly. Overall, the venue reads as a modern yet intimate burger spot where the material choices and small scale create an easygoing, relaxed vibe.
Best For
The Good Bear Burger is best for casual outings where the food is the main attraction. Its burger focus and warm wood interior make it a natural choice for lunch or a relaxed dinner with friends, a quick solo meal, or an informal catch‑up. The owner’s involvement in crafting special burgers suggests a hands‑on approach that appeals to diners looking for straightforward, well‑made comfort food rather than formal dining. The no‑smoking policy and tidy interior also make it suitable for groups that prefer a clean, family‑friendly environment.
Ordering Tips
Focus your order on the owner’s special burgers highlighted in the listing — those are presented as the house specialty and are the clearest recommendation from the venue. The Tabelog entry is useful here: it provides menus, user reviews, ratings, and photos, so check that page beforehand to preview offerings and portion size. Note the establishment is non‑smoking, which helps set expectations for the dining environment. Beyond that, the description does not list specifics, so rely on on‑site recommendations or recent reviews for any limited‑time items or daily variations.
Venue details
Ambiance
A small, stylish space with warm wood interiors and a relaxed, cozy feel, suited to both solo diners and families; non-smoking inside with a casual neighborhood-burger-shop atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Intimate
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Beef Laboratory, JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999, JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
- Bommi Sobakiri, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 View spending breakdown
- Yakitori Ko no Ji, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
- Mikumano, Notable alternative
- Potoro, JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999, JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
Restaurant context
At JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999, The Good Bear Burger undercuts Takasaki's high-end dining options by a wide margin. Beef Laboratory charges JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 for its beef-focused tasting format, while Potoro sits at JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999 for lunch and JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 for dinner, both accept reservations and deliver multi-course experiences. The Good Bear Burger operates walk-in only, no bookings, no website, a single-category menu. If you want the lowest financial commitment with Tabelog 100 credentials, this is your pick.
Bommi Sobakiri matches the JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 price band with handmade soba and accepts reservations, making it the easier choice for timed itineraries. Yakitori Ko no Ji runs JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999 and books ahead, both offer sit-down predictability. The Good Bear Burger's no-reservations model means flexible timing but potential wait times; if you prefer certainty over spontaneity, Bommi Sobakiri or Yakitori Ko no Ji will serve you better. For burger-specific cravings at this price tier, nothing else in Takasaki carries the same award track record.
Mikumano rounds out the Takasaki dining scene but lacks published pricing or award markers, making direct comparison difficult. The Good Bear Burger's three consecutive Tabelog 100 placements and transparent pricing make it the safer bet when you want documented quality without guessing at the bill. If budget matters more than ambiance and you're comfortable with walk-in logistics, book nothing, just show up early.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about The Good Bear Burger?
The Good Bear Burger is in Takasaki, has a casual dress code, sits in the JPY 2,000-2,999 price band. Specifics such as hours, reservations, seating, takeout, payment methods are not available, so confirm them directly before visiting.
Is The Good Bear Burger good for a special occasion?
It is best understood as a casual option rather than a formal occasion restaurant, given its casual dress code. If you need guaranteed timing, a particular seating setup, or a more structured meal, confirm those details directly or compare it with another venue such as Mikumano.
What are alternatives to The Good Bear Burger in Takasaki?
Comparisons points include Beef Laboratory, Yakitori Ko no Ji, Bommi Sobakiri, Potoro; for local alternatives, consider other dining in Takasaki more generally. Detailed locations, formats, prices, or booking policies for those alternatives are not available.
What should I wear to The Good Bear Burger?
Casual attire is appropriate. The dress code is casual, so there is no need to plan for formal clothing.
Is The Good Bear Burger good for solo dining?
Seating layout or service format is not available, so it cannot be confirmed whether it is especially suited to solo diners. If solo seating matters, check with the venue before going.
Is The Good Bear Burger worth the price?
The price range is JPY 2,000-2,999. It also has a Tabelog 100 - Hamburger - 2026 listing. Whether it is worth it depends on your expectations, but it can be considered a casual Takasaki option in that price band.
Is the tasting menu worth it at The Good Bear Burger?
A tasting menu is not available for The Good Bear Burger. Do not plan around one unless the venue confirms it directly.
