There are a lot of burger joints in San Jose, and it can be hard to choose which is best. Rocket is definitely one of the better options that you really ought to consider. I usually get the Earth Burger, and it definitely delivers. The patty is thick and perfectly done (without being salty). The bun is soft, but doesn't dissolve the way that many others can. Even the fries are crisp and tasty. Add in that even the takeout presentation is fantastic. These aren't just tossed in a paper bag, but provided in their own trays with plenty of room in the bag so that the fries don't go soggy by the time you get home. And the staff is top notch as well. Happy to answer questions or provide suggestions. Will angels descend around you as you dine upon this burger? No, and frankly, that would be a bit weird as they'd probably all want a few fries. Still, it's a darn good burger.

The place I wanted to go to for lunch was closed so I decided to try this spot. I love burgers! The store is small, there is seating inside and outside. There are tablets you can order from by the entrance. I decided to get the Crispy Onion Bacon Burger. This burger was massive. The onion rings itself was hard to bite into. It was good though! The onion rings were very crispy as the name says, and the angus patty was flavorful. Its 13.99 but for around 15 ish dollars before tip, this burger is a pretty good value. I maybe waited around 10 minutes or so for my burger and there weren't that many customers in the store. They were out of ketchup in their dispensers so unfortunately I couldn't load up on ketchup but i'm sure it would've tasted even better with more ketchup!

Was taking a stroll around the area and on a whim decided to try Rocket Burger Station. It's sort of off in the corner of the Japanese shopping center with Mitsuwa. To be honest, I had little expectations, but I sort of just wanted a (hopefully) decent burger. Wow, Rocket Burger did not disappoint. It was definitely better than just decent. The ingredients seemed fresh, especially the meat, and the whole thing had a very indulgent and savory flavor. Fries were on point too! Kind of an interesting place for a burger joint but next time I'm in the mood for a good burger this will be on my mind.

Rocket Burger Station is a Korean fusion burger joint located in the same plaza as Mitsuwa. It actually used to be a Vons, but they added the burgers to their menu; if you want Vons, it's still on the menu! I was doing some grocery shopping and I saw this, so I decided to give it a try. FOOD Rocket Burger Station offers both burgers and Von's Fried Chicken. However, I'm here for the fusion burger, so I ordered a Rocket Burger Meal and got the Bulgogi burger. Lots of bulgogi flavor in the burger; it's both sweet and savory. Tastes exactly just like it sounds as you are eating a bunch of bulgogi stacked inside a burger. Size-wise, it's about an average sized burger, not giant, but not too small. Big fan of the flavors in this burger and they aren't doing too much either. It's a burger, except it swapped out the burger patty with a stack of bulgogi. I've also tried their Crunch burger which was also pretty delicious, but it was quite tall so it's a bit troublesome to eat. Fries were only seasoned with salt. A bit crispy and overall nothing good or bad about them. SERVICE You can either order at the kiosk or at the counter. I did't actually see the Burger Meal option on the kiosks both times I was here, so if you want to do that, order at the counter. They will call out your order once it's ready. Self bus your table. Utensils and ketchup have their own self-serve station. Rocket Burger Station seems to be a family-owned business. Service is okay, sometimes you might have to wait a bit if you order at the counter. It took me about 5-10 minutes from ordering to get my food. COST The Rocket Burger Meal is just shy of $20 before tax and tip. It is a bit on the pricey side, but I think there's enough of a novelty here to justify the price. If the burger were bit a larger, then I think it'd be a reasonable deal. Otherwise, if you are in the mood for a Korean-style burger, the mark-up is justified. SETTING The restaurant itself isn't too large, maybe 5-10 tables. They do have some outdoor seating available as well. Great place to hang out with friends or grab a bite to eat before or after your grocery shopping. Large parking lot, since it's in Mitsuwa plaza, but it can still get quite packed, especially on weekends. If parking is a concern, I recommend going on a weekday. Overall, this is a delicious fusion burger. There's a bit of a mark-up, but I think it's not too bad. Definitely give it a try if you are ever in the area. 4/5

Whoa Korea fried chicken and a burger place all in one!!!??! Ok this used to be Vons chicken, but now they added burgers and changed the name. Crispy Bacon Onion burger was really good and filled with onion rings 8.8/10!! The fried chicken were fried really well, but I wasn't a huge fan of the flavor I chose (it was on the sweeter side), but that was my own fault 8/10. I'm definitely coming back!

Originally I had thought the Vons Chicken location was replaced by Rocket Burger, but pleasantly surprised to see it is a combination of both fried chicken and burgers! The burgers are a bit pricey, the specialty ones are about $15, but they are huge and packed with ingredients. I got the Super VR Combo which is about $46 before tax which was a pretty good deal. Any 2 burgers (got two crunch pluto burgers, medium rare) a half order of crispy padak chicken (wings/drums are extra charge) and 2 orders of fries. Friends really loved their burgers, the potato croquette and thousand island sauce were a very nice touch. The half order of boneless crispy chicken is a very large amount! Fries tasted like chicken oil, but not bad. Great addition to the neighborhood!

4.5 STARS Me *contemplating* how I'm going to fit this Astro Burger in my mouth is like me *contemplating* what the hell I'm going to do with the rest of my life. IDK but let's dive right into it, face first. Or, at least attempt to without ruining the burger by giving it CPR. More on that later... Rocket Burger Station opened in late February 2024, shared space with Vons Chicken. They're open for takeout, delivery, indoor dining, and outdoor dining. Not sure why they merged listings with Vons but the reviews prior to February 2024 are for Vons, not Rocket Burger Station. O R D E R I N G Contactless ordering via two kiosks but you can also order with the cashier. If you're going to make a lot customizations, order with the cashier since not all options are shown on the kiosk. After ordering and paying, staff will deliver your food to you. M E N U Korean-Japanese fusion burgers. Burgers start at $8.99. And, you can BYOB or customize one to your liking (e.g. extra patty, sub cheeses, add bacon/avo/fried egg, beef temp). --PROTEIN: 5.33 oz angus patty, impossible patty, or fried chicken breast --CHEESE: American, cheddar, mozzarella, provolone, or swiss --TEMP: Rare, medium rare, medium, or well-done Lettuce wrap available. You can also order Vons chicken. For drinks, there's shakes and fountain sodas. Self-serve water available. F O O D I'm aware of the TikTok drama but unfortunately, I can't get to Oakland to try the original one. * The Astro Burger w/ cheddar, bacon, fried eggplant, lettuce, tomato, red onion, mayo, astro sauce, tonkatsu sauce ($14.99) // 4.5 stars: https://tinyurl.com/3hfte4mc --Requested medium rare One of the rare occasions where reality met expectations, and the actual burger looked like the menu pic. The STACKED burger was composed of a grilled beef patty, two layers of panko fried eggplant, tomato, red onion, and green leaf lettuce...between a sesame studded toasted bun that held its shape. I had to remove two layers (layer of eggplant + tomato) to get the burger to fit in my mouth. The beef patty was tender and beefy with a good smoky char flavor. Cooked medium but at least it wasn't well done. As someone that puts fries in their burger, I enjoyed the crunch from the fried eggplant. It may not be for everyone but the mayo or one of their sauces, I think it's cut with condensed milk which adds a delicious sweetness to contrast the saltiness of the bacon and tang of the tonkatsu sauce. Condensed milk works in K toasts/drop egg sandwiches so why not a burger? The result was a gut-busting, delicious burger with good flavors and textures. While it wasn't a greasy burger, I couldn't finish it. Bring a hooman vacuum to dine with you. (Please note: Since my visit about 6 weeks ago, they've discontinued the Astro Burger but you can BYOB with the same ingredients to match the it). * Earth Burger w/ lettuce, tomato, red onion, thousand island sauce ($8.99) // 4 stars --Requested medium rare --Add extra patty (+$5.99) --Add bacon (+$2.49) --Add avocado (+$1.99) Not my burger but my friend inhaled it and said it was "good". * Fries ($4.99) // 4 stars Hot, golden brown, and lightly seasoned. S E R V I C E Cordial and prompt. Visited around opening time (weekend lunch) with a handful of customers dining in. Placed our order at the kiosk and our food was delivered to us in about 10 minutes. A M B I A N C E Casual and modern with 6-7 tables inside and 5 tables outside. P A R K I N G Parking can be difficult in the plaza (Mitsuwa) during peak times. Overall, I usually don't gravitate towards American cuisine or burgers when dining in the South Bay, but Rocket Burger Station is bringing something different with their Korean-Japanese twist to the classic American burger. Always a plus when there's dog-friendly outdoor seating!