Shiso Burger
Hofburg, Vienna
Restaurant in Vienna, Austria
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Shiso Burger is a practical casual pick in Vienna, better for an easy repeat meal than a special-occasion booking. Use it when you want a low-commitment burger stop near the center; cross-shop Downstairs or Süsswasser when the room and occasion matter more.
About Shiso Burger
Shiso Burger in Vienna is a direct casual option. It is in Vienna, the dress code is casual, it opens daily at 12 PM, closing at 10 PM Sunday through Thursday and 10:30 PM on Friday and Saturday.
Use it for the casual slot, not the trophy meal
The smart move is to keep expectations practical. Shiso Burger is best framed as an easy casual stop rather than the anchor of a food-focused Vienna itinerary. If the occasion calls for a different kind of room or a more planned-out evening, compare it with Downstairs or Süsswasser instead. If the priority is simply to consider another option before committing, also look at Pho Ever, Ma Belle, Mama Liu & Sons.
For a second or third visit, do not assume details beyond what is stated. Prices, seating, reservations, takeout, delivery, dietary policies, awards, or a specific menu format are not specified. It offers casual dress, daily opening from 12 PM, evening hours in Vienna.
Where it fits in a Vienna plan
Shiso Burger fits into a Vienna plan when you want an unfussy casual meal and the hours work for your schedule. For a wider scan of the city, start with Our full Vienna restaurants guide; for a fuller trip around the meal, pair that with Our full Vienna bars guide, Our full Vienna hotels guide, Our full Vienna experiences guide, or Our full Vienna wineries guide.
Verdict: Shiso Burger is a casual Vienna option. It works well when casual dress and daily 12 PM opening hours are enough for the plan. For a date, client meal, or birthday where the room has to carry the evening, compare it with other options before deciding.
Planning details
- Location
- Theobaldgasse 19, 1060 Wien, Austria
- Website
- shisoburger.at
- Phone
- +436702080673
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Shiso Burger reads like a deliberate, casual counterpoint to Vienna's formal dining scene. The name signals a cross-cultural agenda—shiso indicates a Japanese aromatic that isn’t part of traditional Central European burger vocabulary—and the write-up frames the kitchen as thinking through bun architecture, sauce logic, and protein sourcing rather than treating burgers as convenience food. It lands as an approachable, modern casual spot that stakes out an experimental edge within a relaxed format, positioning itself against chains and generic independents and inviting diners who want a thoughtfully composed burger without the ceremony of fine dining.
Best For
This is a place for informal, unfussy meals and the kind of casual hangout that Vienna’s more formal restaurants don’t serve. The description situates Shiso Burger within the city’s emerging casual tier, aimed at people curious about a more considered approach to the burger—those looking for a quick, flavorful meal or a relaxed spot to eat with friends. It’s best for anyone wanting to sample how a burger can be treated with the same compositional care typically reserved for higher-end kitchens, without the fuss of a formal reservation.
Ordering Tips
Start with the namesake Shiso Burger to see how the restaurant integrates its signature aromatic into a classic format; the presence of shiso in the name is a clear signal of the kitchen’s flavor priorities. Other listed signatures—the Bulgogi Burger and the Chili Lemon Burger—reveal the menu’s cross-cultural leaning (Korean-marinated flavors and bright, spicy-citrus contrasts). Given the write-up’s emphasis on bun architecture, sauce logic, and protein sourcing, pay attention to those elements when choosing: the named signature burgers are the clearest way to sample the kitchen’s intent.
Venue details
Ambiance
Stylish and relaxed atmosphere with modern interior design featuring bamboo elements and Viennese style.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Quick Bite
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Shiso Burger
- Bulgogi Burger
- Chili Lemon Burger
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Downstairs, Notable alternative
- Süsswasser, Notable alternative
- Pho Ever, Notable alternative
- Ma Belle, Notable alternative
- Mama Liu & Sons, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How it compares with casual Vienna alternatives
Downstairs and Süsswasser are the stronger cross-shops when the meal needs more of an evening-out feel. Choose Shiso Burger when speed, simplicity, an easy booking matter more than ambiance. Choose those peers when the room has to do more work.
For casual Asian-leaning alternatives, compare against Pho Ever, Ma Belle, Mama Liu & Sons. Those are better checks if the group wants a broader sit-down meal rather than a burger-led stop. Shiso Burger is easier to slot into a day; the tradeoff is less occasion value.
Value-wise, the decision is about use case more than status. For a quick meal near central Vienna, Shiso Burger makes sense. For a longer dinner with friends, start with Mama Liu & Sons or Süsswasser. For a more deliberate date-night plan, Downstairs is the safer comparison to check first.
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Compare Shiso Burger
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Shiso Burger | Vienna | No published awards |
| Downstairs | Vienna | No published awards |
| Süsswasser | Vienna | No published awards |
| Pho Ever | Vienna | No published awards |
| Ma Belle | Vienna | No published awards |
| Mama Liu & Sons | Vienna | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Shiso Burger handle dietary restrictions?
What should I wear to Shiso Burger?
Keep it casual. The dress code for Shiso Burger in Vienna is casual.
Can Shiso Burger accommodate groups?
Is Shiso Burger good for a special occasion?
It is best treated as a casual Vienna option. Awards, tasting-menu details, or special-occasion service details are not specified, so choose it when a low-key meal is the goal.
What are alternatives to Shiso Burger?
If you want a different option to compare, look at Downstairs, Süsswasser, Pho Ever, Ma Belle, or Mama Liu & Sons. Pick one of those if you want a change of pace; keep Shiso Burger in mind when a simple casual meal in Vienna fits the plan.
