2019.12.06
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Announcing the Top 3 Rated Family Restaurants in Japan! You’ll Never Guess #1!

Family restaurants are adored by people of all ages for their cheap prices and plentiful menus. Here is a look at the top 3 most popular family restaurants according to "goo Ranking"!

Index

No. 1: Saizeriya
No. 2: Bikkuri Donkey
No. 3: Royal Host

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No. 1: Saizeriya

Sitting pretty at number 1 is Saizeriya, an affordable family restaurant chain where you can enjoy authentic Italian cuisine and wine.
The secrets to its success are the recipes made with the best ingredients and cooking techniques, as well as the shockingly low prices. From their signature dish, the Milano-style Doria (299 JPY (incl. tax)), to pizza and pasta dishes, most of the options on the menu cost less than 500 yen, making this restaurant extremely popular with the younger generation. A glass of wine is also surprisingly cheap at 100 JPY (incl. tax), so this is a great place to spend time enjoying some food and wine along with cherished friends.

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No. 1: Saizeriya

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No. 2: Bikkuri Donkey

Bikkuri Donkey is a restaurant devoted to hamburg steak, a dish beloved by children and adults alike. Their "Dish" is a selection of one-plate set meals that include hamburg steak, salad, and rice all piled onto an original wooden dish. The portion sizes are huge, and everyone loves them regardless of age!
Among the huge variety of Dish options on offer, the most popular is the Cheese-Burg Dish (976 JPY (incl. tax)), which features the fantastic marriage of rich cheese with a Japanese-style hamburg steak patty. You can choose between a 150g patty or a 300g patty, so this dish is good for a snack as well.

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No. 2: Bikkuri Donkey

Official Homepage (Japanese only)

No. 3: Royal Host

Rounding out the top 3 is Royal Host, a popular family restaurant that serves up both Japanese food and Western food, including Italian. While the prices are a bit higher than other family restaurant chains, this restaurant still enjoys broad support due to its devotion to high quality ingredients, flavor, and food safety.
In addition to their main menu of hamburg steak, steak, and other dishes, they also feature limited-time seasonal menus, colorful salads, and a plethora of dessert options that are loved by everyone.

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No. 3: Royal Host

Official Homepage (Japanese only)

On top of being affordable and plentiful, family restaurants are revered as places where people from all walks of life can gather around the table for a meal. By all means, please visit a family restaurant along with your family during your trip!

*Please note that the information in this article is from the time of writing or publication and may differ from the latest information.