Tokyo Station seriesPart of my Tokyo Station Yaesu Guide — choose the right exit, check whether a place is inside or outside the JR gates, and plan time before trains or buses.

MOS Burger Yaechika is a practical Japanese-born burger stop just outside Tokyo Station’s JR ticket gates. I visited the branch to photograph the underground route, English self-order screens, cashless payment notice, table-number system, seating, and the meal I actually ordered. The shop opened on August 19, 2026 in the North 1 area of Yaesu Underground Shopping Mall.

MOS Burger Yaechika storefront and self-order kiosks near Tokyo Station
I photographed MOS Burger Yaechika’s dark, calm interior and self-order kiosks near the entrance. The shop is in the public underground mall, outside the JR ticket gates.
This guide shows the system I used in October 2026.

Menus, prices, screens, payment methods, opening hours, table service, and breakfast availability can change. Follow the live kiosk and staff instructions if they differ from these photos.

1. Quick answer: MOS Burger Yaechika at a glance

LocationYaechika North 1, B1, outside the JR ticket gates
Official hours checked October 23, 20267:30 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
Last order9:30 p.m.
Ordering during my visitEnglish self-order kiosk or staffed counter
Dine-in / takeawayBoth available on the kiosk
Self-order kiosk paymentCashless only; use the staffed register for cash, gift certificates, or coupons
Best forBreakfast, a casual meal, or a stop before a train or highway bus
Dine-in flow during my visit

The ordering process in five steps

  1. 1
    Start the kiosk

    Choose English if needed, then select Dine In or Take Out.

  2. 2
    Choose your food

    Select a burger, customize it, and add a set, side, or drink if wanted.

  3. 3
    Review the order

    Check every item, quantity, customization, and price before proceeding.

  4. 4
    Register a number tag and pay

    Take a tag from beside the kiosk, scan its barcode or enter its number, press the red 確定 (Confirm) button, and complete payment.

  5. 5
    Choose an open seat

    Keep the number tag visible at your table. Staff use it to find you and deliver the order.

2. Where is MOS Burger near Tokyo Station?

MOS Burger Yaechika is in Yaesu Underground Shopping Mall (Yaechika), in the North 1 area on basement level B1. It is outside the paid JR area, so travelers arriving by train must pass through a Yaesu ticket gate before visiting. You can also enter Yaechika directly from the street without holding a JR ticket.

Outside JR gates · Yaechika North 1 · B1 MOS Burger Yaechika

2-1 Yaesu, Chuo City, Tokyo

Open in Google Maps ↗ Official Yaechika hours ↗

The branch’s interior is intentionally different from a typical fast-food shop. Yaechika describes a calmer design using natural textures and subtle shadows. The large table and wall finish incorporate soil from Narimasu, the Tokyo neighborhood where MOS Burger began.

3. How to get to MOS Burger from Tokyo Station

I photographed this route starting at JR Tokyo Station’s Yaesu Central Exit. I stayed underground after the ticket gate, so you do not need to go outside.

  1. 1
    Leave through Yaesu Central Exit

    Follow the yellow station signs and pass through the JR ticket gates. MOS Burger is outside the paid train area.

  2. 2
    Continue straight toward the underground shopping area

    After the gate, walk into the Yaesu-side concourse and continue toward Gransta Yaesu and Yaechika.

  3. 3
    Keep walking through Gransta Yaesu

    Use the blue arrows I added to my photo and stay underground. At the junction near L’Occitane, turn left toward Yaechika North.

  4. 4
    Use Donki as your landmark

    After turning left, the compact Okashi Donki and Osake Donki shop comes into view. Continue along the same passage toward MOS Burger.

  5. 5
    Look for the large green MOS sign

    The open storefront and self-order kiosks are easy to see from the passage.

Yaesu Central Exit signs and JR ticket gates at Tokyo Station
I started at Yaesu Central Exit and left the paid JR area.
Tokyo Station concourse immediately after Yaesu Central Exit ticket gates
After passing through the gate, I continued along the Yaesu-side concourse toward the connected underground shopping area.
Gransta Yaesu underground passage with blue arrows showing the route toward MOS Burger
I walked straight through Gransta Yaesu, then followed the left-turn arrow toward Yaechika North.
Yaechika floor map with a blue route from Tokyo Station Yaesu Central Entrance to MOS Burger
I photographed this floor map and highlighted MOS Burger in Yaechika North and the route from the Yaesu Central side. Maps and tenants can change.
Okashi Donki and Osake Donki store in Yaechika near MOS Burger
I used Donki as a route landmark after the turn. See my Don Quijote guide for the smaller Yaechika shop.

Continue straight past Donki, and you will find MOS Burger ahead. Look for the large green MOS BURGER sign and the self-order kiosks at the open storefront.

MOS Burger Yaechika storefront reached by continuing past Donki
I continued past Donki and reached this MOS Burger Yaechika storefront.

4. What makes MOS Burger different?

MOS Burger is not available only in Japan. It began in Narimasu, Tokyo in 1972 and now operates in Japan and several overseas markets in Asia. The useful reason to try it here is not exclusivity: it is a Japanese-born chain that adapts the hamburger to Japanese tastes.

FoundedTokyo, 1972
StyleMade after ordering
Japanese classicTeriyaki Burger
Distinctive choiceMOS Rice Burger
  • MOS Burger: the signature burger combines a patty, tomato, onion, and a generous original meat sauce.
  • Teriyaki Burger: MOS introduced its Japanese-style sweet-and-savory teriyaki burger in 1973.
  • MOS Rice Burger: grilled rice patties replace the bread bun; the chain introduced its first version in 1987.
  • Made to order: MOS says its food is prepared after the order is received, so allow more time than for a burger already waiting under a heat lamp.

5. How to order at MOS Burger Yaechika

The ordering system below is the exact flow I photographed and used. The kiosk has an English-language option. Its large sign says cash is not accepted at the self-order machine; customers using cash, gift certificates, or coupons should use the staffed register.

Step 1: Start the kiosk and choose dine-in or takeaway

MOS Burger Yaechika self-order kiosk with a cashless-only notice
I tapped this screen to begin. The self-order kiosk is cashless; the staffed register handles cash and the listed exceptions.
English MOS Burger kiosk screen asking Dine In or Take Out
I chose Dine In on this screen. The Language button switches the order flow to English.

Step 2: Choose the burger, customizations, and set

Select a menu category, then tap the item photo. The English screen lets you order the burger alone or choose a set and adjust available ingredients. Read every selection before continuing; options and prices change.

English MOS Burger kiosk showing burger menu categories and Tobikiri burgers
I used this English menu to browse burgers, rice burgers, soy-based items, sides, drinks, and other categories.
English customization screen for Tobikiri Cheese Burger Double Patty Hokkaido Cheese
This screen let me choose the burger as a single item or in a set and review the available customizations. My burger was listed at ¥1,020 when I visited.
MOS Burger English kiosk reviewing a double Tobikiri cheese burger fries and drink set
I reviewed the burger, side, drink, quantities, and prices before adding everything to my order.
MOS Burger English cart confirmation screen with a total of 1470 yen
My photographed burger and regular set totaled ¥1,470 including tax. This is a visit record, not a current-price guarantee.

Step 3: Choose a number tag and enter it at the kiosk

This is the branch-specific step that is easiest to miss. For dine-in, take any available number tag from the holder beside the kiosk. Scan its barcode when prompted, or type the printed number and select Confirm. Do not leave the tag behind.

MOS Burger numbered table tags in a holder beside the self-order kiosk
I chose number tag 31 from the rack beside the machine.
MOS Burger kiosk asking the customer to scan a number-tag barcode or enter number 31
Scan the tag’s barcode or enter its number, then press the red 確定 (Confirm) button. The English instruction is visible at the top of the screen.

Step 4: Pay, choose an open seat, and display the tag

Complete payment using one of the cashless methods shown on the kiosk. If you need to pay cash, stop and use the staffed register instead. Carry the numbered tag to any open seat and place it upright where staff can see it. You do not need to stand at the counter waiting for the food; a staff member brings the order to the matching number.

MOS Burger counter seat with number tag 31 and a power outlet
I kept number tag 31 visible at my seat so staff could find me. This counter position also had a power outlet; not every seat necessarily has one.

Step 5: Return the tray after eating

Take the tray, cup, and wrappers to the designated return area when you finish. If you cannot find it or are unsure how to separate anything, hand the tray to a staff member and say “Sumimasen.” Do not leave large rubbish on the table unless staff specifically asks you to.

6. What should you try at MOS Burger in Japan?

ItemWhy choose itWatch for
MOS BurgerThe signature meat sauce and tomato show the chain’s original styleThe sauce can spill; keep it in the wrapper
Teriyaki BurgerA classic Japanese sweet-and-savory flavorMenu availability and ingredients can change
MOS Rice BurgerRice patties replace bread for a distinctly Japanese formatFillings vary by current menu
MOS ChickenA soy-sauce-seasoned side that differs from ordinary friesContains bone; check allergen information
Tobikiri Cheese Burger Double PattyThe 100% domestic-beef burger I orderedLarge and filling; prices can change

My order: Double Tobikiri Cheese with Hokkaido Cheese

I ordered the Tobikiri Cheese Burger Double Patty ~Hokkaido Cheese~ (ダブルとびきりチーズ ~北海道チーズ~), made with two 100% domestic-beef patties. The burger itself was listed at ¥1,020 on the kiosk I photographed, and the regular fries-and-drink set added ¥450.

Double Tobikiri Cheese Burger meal with fries and a drink at MOS Burger Yaechika
My actual meal was the double Tobikiri cheese burger, fries, and a drink. It arrived about 10 minutes after I paid.
Close-up of a Double Tobikiri Cheese Burger with two domestic-beef patties lettuce and tomato
I photographed the two domestic-beef patties up close. Together they made this a substantial meal.
◎ My taste note

I found the burger juicy and strongly beef-forward. Compared with the punchier fast-food taste I associate with a typical McDonald’s burger, this felt less like a “junk-food hit” and more like a polished beef flavor. That is my personal impression, not an objective ranking.

7. How to eat a MOS Burger without making a mess

The signature MOS Burger and other saucy items are easier to eat when they stay inside the wrapper. MOS itself recommends using the wrapper to catch the sauce.

  1. 1
    Do not remove the burger completely

    Hold the wrapper around the lower half so tomato, sauce, and fillings stay contained.

  2. 2
    Rotate it as you eat

    Turning the burger helps the wrapper collect sauce rather than letting it run onto your clothes or the table.

  3. 3
    Use the remaining sauce

    Dip a fry into the sauce left at the bottom of the wrapper, or ask staff for a spoon if needed.

  4. 4
    Return the tray

    Gather the wrapper and cup neatly, then take the tray to the return area.

8. Can you get breakfast at MOS Burger?

Yes. MOS Burger Yaechika opens at 7:30 a.m., and MOS officially lists its breakfast menu, Asa MOS, until 10:30 a.m.. It can be convenient before a Shinkansen or highway bus because the branch is connected to Tokyo Station’s underground Yaesu network.

  • Good for: travelers who want a seat and a freshly prepared breakfast rather than a convenience-store meal.
  • Allow time: food is made after ordering, so do not arrive immediately before a train or bus departure.
  • Check the live menu: breakfast items can sell out and some items may not be handled at every branch.
  • Plan your route afterward: allow extra time to return through the correct JR or Shinkansen gate, or reach the appropriate highway-bus terminal.

9. Seating, takeaway, and useful tips for travelers

  • Choose an open seat after ordering. During my visit, the number tag—not a fixed table assignment—connected my kiosk order to the table.
  • Power is available at selected seats. The photographed counter position has an outlet, but do not assume every table does.
  • Keep luggage out of the aisle. The branch is beside a busy underground passage. Ask staff where to place a large suitcase rather than blocking seats or an exit.
  • Takeaway is available. Select Take Out on the first kiosk screen and follow the pickup instructions shown for that order.
  • Families can use the shop. A table is easier than a counter when available, but one adult should keep the order tag visible and supervise children around the busy entrance.
  • Check allergens before paying. The kiosk has allergen and nutrition buttons, and MOS publishes an English allergen list. Shared preparation means the information is not a zero-contact guarantee.

10. My first-time visitor tips

What matters most at this branch

Do not forget the number tag

The kiosk itself is manageable in English. The unusual part is taking a physical number tag from beside the machine, scanning or entering it, and then displaying it at your chosen seat. Without that visible tag, staff cannot easily find your table.

  • Use the staffed register when paying cash. The kiosk’s large notice explicitly says cash is not accepted there.
  • Review dine-in versus takeaway first. Correcting it later can require staff assistance.
  • Read the set details. A burger, side, and drink are separate choices, and customizations appear on later screens.
  • Budget more than 10 minutes. My food arrived about 10 minutes after I paid, but ordering, eating, clearing the tray, queues, and made-to-order preparation require a wider planning window.
  • Use current signs as your final guide. Underground tenants and detours can change, and the linked multilingual PDF was issued before this MOS Burger branch opened.

11. Frequently asked questions

Is MOS Burger only available in Japan?

No. MOS Burger began in Tokyo in 1972 but also operates overseas, mainly in Asia. The reason to try it in Japan is its Japanese-born menu style, not that Japan is the only country where it exists.

Is MOS Burger Yaechika inside Tokyo Station?

It is directly connected to the Tokyo Station area but outside the JR ticket gates, in Yaesu Underground Shopping Mall North 1 on B1.

Can I order in English?

Yes. The kiosk I photographed has a Language button and displayed the complete order flow in English.

Can I pay with cash?

Not at the photographed self-order kiosk. Its sign says cash is not accepted and directs customers using cash, gift certificates, or coupons to the staffed register.

Can I pay with a credit card or Suica?

The kiosk displayed major card, transit-IC, electronic-money, and QR-payment logos when I visited. Acceptance can change, so check the current logos and carry a backup payment method.

Does MOS Burger have vegetarian choices?

MOS lists soy-patty burgers and a Green Burger made without animal-derived ingredients, but availability varies and shared kitchens create cross-contact risk. Check the current branch menu and official allergen information.

Can I order takeaway?

Yes. Select Take Out on the opening kiosk screen, then follow the pickup instructions for that order.

Is MOS Burger good for breakfast?

It can be. This branch opens at 7:30 a.m., and the official breakfast menu is sold until 10:30 a.m., subject to availability. Leave enough time for made-to-order preparation.

How is MOS Burger different from McDonald’s?

MOS is a Japanese-born chain known for made-to-order food, saucy burgers, Japanese-style teriyaki, and rice burgers. I found the double domestic-beef burger more refined and beef-forward than the punchy fast-food flavor I associate with McDonald’s, but preferences are personal.

12. Official information and related Tokyo Station guides

Use the live sources below before traveling:

More help around Tokyo Station

Continue with my other Yaesu photo guides

Compare faster and slower meals in the Tokyo Station quick-meal guide, or follow the complete reception and ordering process in the Sushiro Yaechika photo guide.

Source and photo note

I checked the August 19, 2026 opening and interior-design details against Yaechika’s official new-shop feature, then rechecked the hours and last order on Yaechika’s official hours page on October 23, 2026. I checked MOS history, overseas presence, made-to-order policy, menu background, breakfast hours, wrapper-eating method, vegetarian choices, and allergen cautions against MOS Burger’s official Japanese and international pages. I took all the route, storefront, kiosk, seating, number-tag, and food photographs during my October 2026 visit. Prices, menu names, services, and screens can change.