Enjoy an Affordable Morning Meal with These Delicious Japanese Family Restaurant Breakfasts

Grilled Salmon Set (Gusto)

Gusto, popular for its extensive menu and reasonable prices, offers a wide variety of breakfast sets. From these, you can enjoy everything from simple sets with toast to Japanese-style meals and even hearty hamburger steaks. Highly recommended is the Grilled Salmon Set (599 JPY (excl. tax)). This nutritionally-balanced meal, with its fluffy grilled salmon, rice, miso soup, and Japanese pickles, is sure to power you up for the day.

Breakfast menu: 6:00 am - 10:30 am

Cheese Galette with Fresh Vegetables & Fried Egg (With Drink Bar) (Denny\'s)

Popular with customers young and old, Denny\'s serves a wide selection of Japanese and Western-style dishes. During the morning hours, there are "build your own breakfast" sets with a selection of main and side dishes as well as Japanese-style breakfast sets to choose from. We recommend the Cheese Galette with Fresh Vegetables & Fried Egg (699 JPY (excl. tax)). The breakfast-only galette has a soft, chewy texture, and the savory flavors and refreshing aroma of olive oil really whets the appetite. This colorful dish would look great on your social media!

Breakfast menu: 6:00 am - 11:00 am

Homemade French Toast Breakfast (Jonathan)

Jonathan is a family restaurant chain with restaurants all across the country, but primarily in Tokyo. This chain is popular for its wide variety of Japanese, Western, and Chinese dishes, as well as its extensive kid\'s menu. There is also a great selection of breakfast items, including Western-style sets, Japanese-style meals, and build-your-own meals. Among these, we recommend the Homemade French Toast Breakfast (699 JPY (excl. tax)). Available in limited quantities each day, this thickly-sliced toast is cooked to aromatic perfection with a fluffy, soft inner, and is served on a steaming hot griddle. Douse it in the included maple syrup and enjoy a blissful start to the day!

Breakfast menu: Weekdays 6:00 am - 10:30 am

Royal Host Breakfast (With Onion Gratin Soup and Salad) (Royal Host)

Royal Host is known for its hotel-quality breakfasts that are a step up from other family restaurants. Highly recommended is the Royal Host Breakfast (880 JPY (excl. tax)), a luxurious set that comes with the chain\'s signature Onion Gratin Soup, made with caramelized onions, plus soft, buttery scrambled eggs, crunchy hash brown potatoes, and a salad. If you\'d like, you can also change your scrambled eggs to a fried egg instead. Breakfast hours here are longer than at other chains and include Saturdays and Sundays, making it an ideal spot for anyone who wants to enjoy a relaxing brunch on the weekend.

Breakfast menu: Restaurant opening - 11:00 am
(24-hour branches: 6:00 am - 11:00 am)

Toast Brunch Plate (Royal Host)

Another dish great for those looking for a relaxing breakfast at Royal Host is the Toast Brunch Plate (880 JPY (excl. tax)). This is a satisfying dish with crispy bacon, sausage, avocado and shrimp salad, and a choice of either half a piece of thick-sliced toast or one piece of regular toast. We recommend you butter the toast generously and enjoy the creamy avocado and plump shrimp on top!

Breakfast menu: Restaurant opening - 11:00 am
(24-hour branches: 6:00 am - 11:00 am)

A tasty breakfast in the morning will fill you with energy for the rest of the day. Instead of skipping or skimping on your breakfast because you\'re pressed for time, take advantage of the wonderful breakfasts offered at Japan\'s family restaurants.

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