TOKYO — The first Kuro, or black, burger had a black bun and sauce. Last year’s edition, the Kuro Ninja, added a slice of nonblack bacon to the signature black components. Now Burger King Japan is going black on black.
The fast-food chain added black cheese and darkened the other ingredients in the special burger duo added to menus Friday.
The Kuro Pearl is simple with a black pepper beef patty covered with Chaliapin (onion and soy) sauce infused with squid ink. Its black cheese and buns are colored with bamboo charcoal. The Kuro Diamond is the same burger, topped with lettuce, tomatoes, onions and mayonnaise.
How does it taste? Peppery. If you can get past the shocking color, it’s not bad. The black pepper in the patty hits you at the first bite and complements the tangy sauce, with its hint of squid ink.
