You ever have one of those nights where you're trying to figure out what to have for dinner? Your wife is like, "I want to eat something light and healthy," but she doesn't have any concrete ideas, while you want to eat meat and maybe some Korean tofu soup and a strawberry parfait...(yeah don't even ask).
If you're anything like me, those are some of the most excruciating conversations to have. No one wants to commit to anything and every one starts to sour on any recommendation, all while your stomach is eating itself. Well you're in luck... IF you're in a Japan that is! GO TO DENNY'S! I know what you're thinking, if its anything like American Denny's, you're wondering what the heck I've been smoking. But really, truly, honestly, no lie, Denny's in Japan is awesome.
I normally recommend friends visiting Japan to try eating at Denny's at least once if they can squeeze it into their schedule. There are a good number of them located all throughout the city, they have a diverse menu with seasonal specialities and nice shiny pictures, serve very decent food with consistent service, have ample seating, a non-smoking section, and the price is reasonable!
If you're anything like me, those are some of the most excruciating conversations to have. No one wants to commit to anything and every one starts to sour on any recommendation, all while your stomach is eating itself. Well you're in luck... IF you're in a Japan that is! GO TO DENNY'S! I know what you're thinking, if its anything like American Denny's, you're wondering what the heck I've been smoking. But really, truly, honestly, no lie, Denny's in Japan is awesome.
I normally recommend friends visiting Japan to try eating at Denny's at least once if they can squeeze it into their schedule. There are a good number of them located all throughout the city, they have a diverse menu with seasonal specialities and nice shiny pictures, serve very decent food with consistent service, have ample seating, a non-smoking section, and the price is reasonable!
Here's a breakdown of what I ordered the last time I was there:
Let's compare some sample menus just for the hell of it from a Japanese and American Denny's. I have to admit, the American menu looks a lot better than what I remember from 7 - 8 years ago, and who knows it might really be better. The problem with American Denny's, like most things in America, is consistency and execution.
The last memory of a meal at Denny's in the good ol U.S. of A., I recall ordering a Grand Slam skillet and having the worst eggs I have ever eaten in my life. They literally tasted like a cross between old Play-Doh and plastic shavings. Sadly, if I get desperate enough, I may have to try eating there again and seeing if they've made any improvements. Please pray for me.
The last memory of a meal at Denny's in the good ol U.S. of A., I recall ordering a Grand Slam skillet and having the worst eggs I have ever eaten in my life. They literally tasted like a cross between old Play-Doh and plastic shavings. Sadly, if I get desperate enough, I may have to try eating there again and seeing if they've made any improvements. Please pray for me.