About this blog…
This blog is a guide to enjoying Japanese family restaurants. There are many kinds of affordable and delicious restaurant chains in Japan. For example, casual and cheap restaurants, restaurants that serve amazing desserts, or restaurants with free-refill soda fountains, and so much more!
YAKINIKU KING
Yakiniku King is an all-you-can-eat style yakiniku chain operated by The Monogatari Corporation, approximately 300 stores in size. There are several courses you can choose from, which are most popular King course (2980 yen + tax), the Premium course (3980…
Royal Host
Royal Host is a family restaurant chain with a long, rich history that celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2022. Its name comes from its goal to serve their customers sincerely and graciously, like a host inviting their good friends over…
YOSHINOYA
Yoshinoya is a Gyudon (a Japanese dish consisting of a bowl of rice with beef and onion) chain, founded in 1899 as a family-run shop in a fish market in Nihonbashi, Tokyo. They provided quick but satisfying meals to busy…
Denny’s
Denny’s is a restaurant chain orginally from the US, but the ones in Japan operate independently under the same brand name, and their menu is heavily altered to suit Japanese people’s tastes. You can use the tablet placed on each…
Marugame Seimen
Marugame Seimen is a worldwide udon family retsurant chain that takes pride in its noodles, made inside each location. Fresh, pleasantly chewy udon can be enjoyed in every location. There are both warm and cold udon dishes, and some is…
What is a ”Drink Bar”？
A drink bar is another Wasei-Eigo expression, referring to a self-service free-refill drink system originally started in the first Gusto location. In this system, you are able to drink as much (both hot and cold beverages) as you want by…
KURA SUSHI
Kurasushi (sometimes pronounced as Kurazushi), is a inexpensive, nationwide restaurant chain where you can enjoy additive-free sushi (with no artificial/chemical seasonings, sweeteners, food colors or preservatives used). The sushi on the conveyor belts is carefully managed by time and covered…
What is a “family restaurant”?
“Family restaurant” is a Wasei-eigo/Japanese English (Japanese expressions based on English words) , referring to what is called a “casual dining restaurant” in English. Their operating style is in-between that of typical fast food restaurants and diners, targeting mainly families…
Saizeriya
Saizeriya is one of Japan's most popular Italian family restaurants. It is beloved by students and adults alike because of its delicious food and inexpensive prices. Saizeriya strives to achieve not just a single pleasant experience for its customers, but…
GUSTO
GUSTO is the largest family restaurant chain operated by Skylark Holdings, a Japanese family restaurant operator. They provide an enjoyable experience to people of all ages, with breakfasts, discounted lunches on weekdays, a kids menu, and "Happy Hours", where they…
