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Japanese Food Chains Every Tourist Should Know
Japan Restaurant Chains — Quick Reference
| Restaurant | Logo | Food Type | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yoshinoya 吉野家 |  | Gyudon (Beef Bowl) | One of Japan’s most famous beef bowl chains, known for being quick and affordable. |
| Sukiya すき家 |  | Gyudon (Beef Bowl) | Offers a wide variety of toppings, making it a customizable beef bowl chain. |
| Ippudo 一風堂 |  | Ramen | Famous Hakata-style tonkotsu ramen, with many overseas branches. |
| Tenkaippin 天下一品 |  | Ramen | Known for its rich and thick “kotteri” soup. |
| Kura Sushi くら寿司 |  | Conveyor Belt Sushi | Conveyor belt sushi with a wide range of side dishes and fun extras. |
| Sushiro スシロー |  | Conveyor Belt Sushi | One of the largest conveyor belt sushi chains in Japan. |
| Gusto ガスト |  | Family Restaurant | A major family restaurant serving Japanese, Western, and Chinese dishes at reasonable prices. |
| Saizeriya サイゼリヤ |  | Family Restaurant | A budget-friendly Italian-style family restaurant. |
| Matsuo Jingisukan 松尾ジンギスカン |  | Jingisukan (Hokkaido) | A classic Hokkaido chain specializing in grilled lamb dishes. |
| Yabaton 矢場とん |  | Miso Katsu (Nagoya) | Famous Nagoya chain specializing in miso pork cutlet. |
| Sekai no Yamachan 世界の山ちゃん |  | Tebasaki (Nagoya) | Known for its spicy, flavorful chicken wings. |
| Sawayaka Restaurant さわやか |  | Hamburg Steak (Shizuoka) | A Shizuoka-only chain, famous for its charcoal-grilled hamburg steaks. |
| Bikkuri Donkey びっくりドンキー |  | Hamburg Steak | A nationwide chain with unique menu names and playful interior design. |
| Kushikatsu Tanaka 串カツ田中 |  | Kushikatsu (Osaka) | Osaka-style skewered deep-fried food in a casual izakaya atmosphere. |
| CoCo Ichibanya ココ壱番屋 |  | Curry Rice | Japan’s most famous curry rice chain, with global expansion. |
| Marugame Seimen 丸亀製麺 |  | Udon | Freshly made Sanuki-style udon prepared in an open kitchen. |
| Hanamaru Udon はなまるうどん |  | Udon | A self-service udon chain that’s quick and affordable. |
| Ringer Hut リンガーハット |  | Champon | Specializes in Nagasaki-style champon with plenty of vegetables. |
| Katsuya かつや |  | Tonkatsu | Generous portions and excellent value tonkatsu meals. |
| Ootoya 大戸屋 |  | Japanese Set Meals | Known for well-balanced, traditional Japanese set meals. |
| Yayoiken やよい軒 |  | Japanese Set Meals | Offers free rice refills with classic Japanese teishoku meals. |
| Mister Donut ミスタードナツ |  | Donuts | Japan’s largest donut chain, famous for seasonal items and collaborations like GODIVA. |
| Doutor Coffee ドトールコーヒー |  | Coffee | A casual Japanese café chain offering affordable coffee and light meals. |
| Komeda Coffee コメダ珈琲 |  | Coffee | Known for large portions and its signature “Shiro-Noir” dessert. |
