10 Best Recommended Family Restaurants In Japan

1. Gusto

Gusto chain restaurant has been operating in Japan for many years, and it has ever since been a favorite restaurant across the country. Its concept answers the demand for its many customs. There are several chains all over Japan that cater to different needs of the market. The family-friendly Gusto restaurant operates in a lovely setting. Their innovative menu provides a wide variety of choices. One of the recommended dishes is the udon, which includes nine vegetables and shrimp. The unique feature of the family restaurant is the ‘drink bars’, which serves tea, coffee, and soups.

Gusto

Address: Japan, 〒160-0022 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Shinjuku, 1 Chome−33−10 グランカーサ新宿御苑 ２階

Website: Gusto

2. Denny's Japan

Denny’s Japan is one of the most recommended restaurants in Japan because of its quality food and the fact that it offers food when the rest of the restaurants are closed. In the relaxing and cozy setting, this restaurant is a good option to dine with the family. There is both western and Japanese cuisine on offer, at an affordable price. Top featured dishes include carbonara, scramble egg and miso soup. For those who smoke, there is a smoking room, as well.

Denny's Japan

Address: プラザ勝どき, 2Ｆ, 1 Chome-1-1 Kachidoki, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0054, Japan

Website: Denny’s Japan

Opening hours: 7am -12am (daily)

3. Bikkuri Donkey Dotonbori

Another family-friendly restaurant you can try while in Japan is the Bikkuri Dotonbori Donkey. Its interior is pretty laid-back and comfortable to sit a whole family. It does get filled up quickly and the reason is obvious. They have good ratings for having English speaking staff, and of course, its wide range of burgers and steaks. Their menu also is in the English language, included with pictures that make it easy to choose. Try their hamburger steak as it has a unique taste. You can opt for several sides, such as green salads and chips.

Bikkuri Donkey Dotonbori

Address: 1-6-15 Dotonbori, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 540-0012, Japan

Website: Bikkuri Donkey Dotonbori

4. Joyfull

If you’re someone who’s conscious about healthy eating, then Joyfull restaurant might just be your right option. This Japanese restaurant has several chains across the country, and they aim to give the best quality food and better service to both their loyal customers and new ones. You can easily find them in big cities and tourist places. Currently, they have around 760 stores nationwide, and this is thanks to their quality service. Food is delicious and affordable for families. Interestingly, they provide children’s menu, which is geared towards low-calorie menus with snacks, light meals, desert, and side-menu salad included. Their breakfast menu is also alluring, since they offer both western and Japanese dishes, notably egg plates, hamburgers plate, and even seven kinds of Japanese set meals.

Joyfull

Address: Hokkaido Sapporo Higashi-ku Higashi-naeho 4-Jo 2-5-2-24

Website: Joyfull

Opening hours: 8am - 1am (daily)

5. Jonathan's

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Jonathan’s is a great family-friendly restaurant because of its convenient setting, and pleasing interior decor. The atmosphere is lively and their staff is always there to guide you through the menu. But, what really set this restaurant apart is the fact that their ingredients are meticulously chosen. For instance, their premium beef hamburgers are completely Australian beef, which is why the meat is tender and juicy. There’s also a range of side dishes, including green salads. For their dessert menu, families can find those with less sugar. And on top of that, they offer matcha green tea, as well. One of their best features is the all-you-can-drink beverage bar.

Jonathan's

Address: 1 Chome-12-2 Higashigotanda, Shinagawa City, Tokyo 141-0022, Japan

Website: Jonathan’s

6. COCO' s

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Coco’s is one of the successful restaurant chains in Japan that is lauded for its ‘best-value all-you-can-eat breakfasts’ in Tokyo. So, a good way to kick-start your trip in Japan is by heading to Coco’s in the morning and have a palatable buffet breakfast, which consists of scrambled eggs, sausages, croissants, salad, vegetables, potatoes, soup, sandwiches, waffles, and the list goes on. The other perk is also the all-inclusive beverage bar, but with no alcohol. You have the option to choose from green tea to coffee, juice, milkshake, and virgin cocktails

COCO' s

Address: 3-7-11 Ariake, Ariake, Koto, Tokyo Prefecture

Website: COCO’ s

Opening hours: 11am - 10pm (daily)

7. Royal Host

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As the name suggests, the Royal Host restaurant is a restaurant reserved for food snobs. Operated around 250 locations across Japan, this high-standard restaurant believes in giving top-notch service to its loyal customers by offering premium menus. Expect to find dishes combined with kuroge-wagyu beef and kurobuta pork. The kuroge-wagyu meat is lauded for holding the highest rating of meat in terms of flavor, aroma, and superb texture. While the kurobuta pork (black hog) is basically the well-known Berkshire pig. Besides, the fact that you’ll get to enjoy the juicy and tender meat, you can also hang out at the on-site beverage bar.

Royal Host

Address: 160-0023 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Nishishinjuku

Website: Royal Host

Opening hours: 7am - 11pm (daily)

8. Saizeriya

If you feel like eating Italian dishes, then swing by to Saizeriya restaurant, which you can easily find in any corner of Japan. For many years, Saizeriya has been operating throughout the country and today there are about 750 restaurant chains. Whether you’re a vegetarian or a non-vegetarian, Saizeriya is a perfect place to dine with family vacationing on a budget. With an affordable price, you can easily experience some really quality food. And, you can always pair your preferred dish with a glass of delicious wine.

Saizeriya

Address: Japan, 〒150-0042 Tokyo, Shibuya City, Udagawacho, 39−2 渋谷ビレッジ８０

Website: Saizeriya

9. Big Boy restaurant

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The Big Boy Restaurant is an American restaurant chain that operates both in the United States with about 11 restaurants and about 274 outlets in Japan. A good way to enjoy a family moment is to hang out at this restaurant, which is styled in retro eighties and plays Cliff Richard’s music in the background. The key menu is the sumptuous hamburgers and to top if off, guests get unlimited drinks and access to the salad bar, as well.

Big Boy restaurant

Address: 3-16-5 Toyama, Shinjuku, Tokyo Prefecture

Website: Big Boy restaurant

Opening hours: 10am - 2am (daily)

10. Bamiyan

Bamiyan is a well-known Chinese restaurant chain that has many loyal customers. Their food, service, and setting have good ratings over the years., Staff is able to converse in English which makes it easy to order your desired menu. From fried rice to yummy dumplings and ramens, there is an endless options to choose. Their happy-hour usually happens between 2 pm and 6 pm during weekdays.

Bamiyan

Address: 33 Honcho, Yokosuka, Kanagawa 238-0041, Japan

Website: Bamiyan

Opening hours: 10am - 2am (daily)

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