"I'll Be There Yesterday": Japanese Restaurant in Pretoria Serves Sushi Burgers Leaves SA Interested
- A TikTok video of rice bun sushi burgers from a Japanese restaurant in Pretoria went viral in Mzansi on 9 August 2026
- The food clip by lifestyle creator Blondie&Ginger showed sesame-topped rice buns filled with salmon, pickled vegetables and greens
- South Africans flooded the comments demanding the restaurant's location, with many saying they needed to visit immediately
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Source: TikTok
A Japanese restaurant in Pretoria has set South African food lovers into a frenzy. Lifestyle TikTok creator Blondie&Ginger shared a video on 9 August 2026 showcasing a pair of striking rice bun sushi burgers, and the internet has not been the same since.
The clip, filmed from a top-down angle, showed two golden, sesame-topped rice buns nestled in takeout containers on a wooden table. Inside each bun sat layers of salmon, pickled vegetables and fresh greens, with fortune cookies rounding out the spread. The presentation was clean, appetising and impossible to scroll past.
"We found a Japanese restaurant in Pretoria that has Sushi burgers."
Pretoria's new food obsession
The video struck a chord with South Africans who are always on the lookout for something new and exciting to eat. Viewers immediately began asking where Wa Zen, the restaurant was located, with Pretorians especially eager to get their hands on the meal.
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The comments made it clear that the city's food scene rarely gets this kind of spotlight, and many residents felt it was long overdue.
View the TikTok post below:
Mzansi reacts to the Sushi Burgers
The video drew 284 comments and sparked plenty of debate, curiosity and hunger on the page:
@Marietjie van Niekerk asked:
"Where in Pretoria?"
@Michellenzimande wrote:
"Inside that burger it's just salmon, lettuce, avocado and sauces?"
@user3232730423073 said:
"I love sushi! What's the top and bottom part made out of?"
@Digi cams declared:
"THIS NEXT PLEASE 🙏🏻🙏🏻 I'll be there yesterday"
@Mimi🇿🇦 admitted:
"I'm trying to lose weight but it's not that serious anymore 🥺"
@Aya Marelle added:
"At last something for us Pretorians"
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