In Japan, there are many restaurant chains with a wide variety of restaurants, such as sushi, yakitori, Japanese food, ramen, and hamburger steak. And most of the restaurants welcome families with children! These restaurants offer a children's menu (kids set) with ingenuity.
In this article, we will introduce 21 carefully selected kids menus from popular restaurant chains in Japan, such as Yoshinoya, Gusto, Kura Sushi, and Torikizoku. We have compiled information to help you choose a place to eat with your family, such as special services that are great for families and whether or not the menu book is multilingual.
* The price includes tax.
* Depending on the store, if some menus are not available or the price is different, a late-night fee may be charged.
* The low-allergen menu is not a menu that promises that allergy symptoms will not occur
What is the "Kids Menu" in Japan?
In Japan, many restaurants offer a special food menu for children called "Kids Menu (Kids Set)". These kids' menus are not just small in portion, but are often made with the child's growth and preferences in mind.
Nutritional balance and safety considerations: Many kids' menus are designed with the nutrients that children need to be easily digested and less likely to get stuck in their throats. In addition, the seasoning is often lighter and less salty than for adults.
Allergy friendly: For children with food allergies, more and more restaurants are specifying the use of certain allergens on their menus or offering allergy-free meals.
Ways to foster the joy of eating: Presentations may be devised to imitate characters, toys and coloring books may be included in the set, and experiential elements may be added as part of food education.
In this way, the kids' menu of Japan restaurant chains is not only satisfying the stomach, but also pursuing the health and safety of children and the "joy of eating", which is very reassuring for parents as well.
Up to What Age Can I Order the Kids Menu?
Kids Menus may or may not be clearly age-targeted. Information on the target age is posted in the menu book and on the official website, so be sure to check it before ordering.
21 Kids Menus at Restaurant Chains
Here are the kids menus of 21 restaurant chains, from family restaurants to restaurants that specialize in specific genres such as conveyor belt sushi, izakaya, and yakitori that are popular with foreign tourists!
【Family Restaurant】Gusto
Gusto is attractive for its overwhelming cost-effectiveness. It is also a pioneer in the industry, such as being one of the first to introduce the "drink bar" and "call bell" that can be seen everywhere today.
- Kids menu targeted age: Elementary school students and younger
- Multilingual menu: Japanese, English, Chinese (simplified), Korean
Features and Recommendations of the Kids Menu
It features a wide lineup of udon noodles and ramen that are easy for children to eat, with a focus on Western food. There is also a set with a "gacha coin" that allows you to turn a capsule toy once.
Lucky Junior Ramen (with children's drink bar and toy [Gacha Coins]) 540 yen
Lucky Cheese IN Hamburger Set (with children's drink bar and toys [Gacha Coins]) 900 yen ~ 1,000 yen
Other Services and Benefits
- Low allergen menu
- Drink bar for children: All-you-can-drink soft drinks for 130 yen. Free for children under 3 years old
【Family Restaurant】Coco's
CoCo's offers a variety of menus centered on hamburger steaks. The "breakfast buffet" held at some stores is also very popular!
- Kids menu targeted age: Elementary school students and younger
- Multilingual menu: Japanese, English, Chinese (simplified)
Features and Recommendations of the Kids Menu
In addition to the exciting menu where you can taste the "wrapped grill" hamburger steak (commonly called hamburg in Japanese), there are also menus that children will love, such as noodles and hot dogs.
Rascal Okosama Wrapped Grilled Hamburger Steak 759 yen
Low Allergen Children's Hot Dog 429 yen
Other Services and Benefits
- Children's Drink Bar: All-you-can-drink soft drinks, including soup, for 132 yen. Free for children under 3 years old
- Breakfast buffet for children: All-you-can-eat for 638 yen. Free for children under 3 years old
- Provision of rascal coloring book
- In addition to selling baby food, hot water for milk and warming service for baby food you brought with you
【Family Restaurant】Jonathan's
Jonathan's has many stylish menus that are particular about ingredients and presentation. The "small size" menu is also recommended for children who are not satisfied with the kids menu.
- Kids menu targeted age: Elementary school students and younger
- Multilingual menu: Japanese, English, Chinese (simplified), Korean
Features and Recommendations of the Kids Menu
Like adults, the kids menu is presented in a café-style manner. It is also a nice point that there are a lot of vegetables. There is also a set with a "gacha coin" that allows you to have a chance at the capsule toy for a random toy.
Children's Rice Ball Plate (with jelly and toy [gacha coin]) 659 yen
Children's Fried Chicken (with jelly and toy [gacha coin]) 659 yen
Other Services and Benefits
- Low allergen menu
- Children's Drink Bar: All-you-can-drink soft drinks for 165 yen. Free for children under elementary school age
【Family Restaurant】Royal Host
A premium family restaurant that focuses on "quality" in both cooking and restaurant construction. The classic Western menu such as hamburger steak and steak is popular.
- Kids menu targeted age: Elementary school students and younger
- Multilingual support of menu: Japanese and English * Kids menu is only available in Japanese
Features and Recommendations of the Kids Menu
Two types of "Western-style food children's plates" are popular, which were devised so that "you can enjoy the Western food of the royal host just like adults".
Children's Omelet Rice & Fried Shrimp Plate 1,078 yen
Children's Stewed Hamburger Steak Plate (with rice (with furikake) or bread) 968 yen
Other Services and Benefits
- Low allergen menu
- Infant menu: Wakodo's baby food. Two types are available, one from 7 months old and one from 9 months old.
- Order the kids menu and get a toy
- Children's drink bar: All-you-can-drink soft drinks for 220 yen or 176 yen with food. Free for children under 3 years old
【Family Restaurant】Fujiya Restaurant
A family restaurant run by Fujiya, a Western-style confectionery company well-known from Peko-chan and Poco-chan. In addition to the nostalgic Western menu, pancakes and parfaits are also popular.
- Kids menu targeted age: Elementary school students and younger
- Multilingual menu: Japanese, English
Features and Recommendations of the Kids Menu
There is a Western menu that children like, such as omelet rice and hamburger steak. There is a character flag on each menu!
Special Peko-chan Lunch 1,485 yen
Pekopoko Box ¥759
Other Services and Benefits
- Birthday service: Commemorative photo and Peko-chan goods as a gift
- Free baby food: Infants under 1 year old (one per person)
【Rice Bowl】Yoshinoya
Yoshinoya is popular for its "delicious, easy, and fast". In recent years, "Pokémori" in collaboration with Pokemon has become a hot topic. Menus other than beef bowls are also popular.
- Kids menu targeted age : None
- Multilingual menu: Japanese, English, Chinese (Simplified), Korean
Features and Recommendations of the Kids Menu
The classic "beef bowl" is now child-sized. The curry is full of finely cut vegetables! There is no target age, so even adults can order it if you are not that hungry.
Mini Beef Bowl Set 480 yen
Mini Curry Set 480 yen
【Rice Bowl】Sukiya
No. 1 in the number of stores among the beef bowl chains. There are many options to choose from in 6 sizes from "mini" to "mega".
- Kids menu targeted age: None
- Multilingual menu: Japanese, English, Chinese (simplified), Korean
Features and Recommendations of the Kids Menu
The "Sukisuki Set" is a great value kids menu with cut apples, favorite drinks, and toys on the main menu. It is possible to set your favorite main menu such as beef bowl, curry, and soboro bowl listed in the menu book for an additional 230 yen. There is no target age, so even adults can order it.
Children's Beef Bowl Sukisuki Set (with cut apples, drinks, and toys) 480 yen
Children's Torisoboro Bowl Sukisuki Set (with cut apples, drinks, and toys) 480 yen
【Rice Bowl】Nakau
A Japanese fast food chain centered on rice bowls and udon noodles. The oyakodon made with special eggs and the Kansai-style udon noodles are exquisite.
- Kids menu targeted age: None
- Multilingual menu: Japanese, English, Chinese (simplified), Korean
Features and Recommendations of the Kids Menu
Nakau offers a small amount of "children's size". The set menu also includes a special egg pudding, apple juice, and a toy called the "Ukiuki Set". There is no target age, so even adults can order it.
Children's Oyakodon Ukiuki Set (with special egg pudding and apple juice) 480 yen
Children's Kitsune Udon Ukiuki Set (with special egg pudding and apple juice) 450 yen
【Noodles】Marugame Seimen
A Sanuki udon specialty store that explores the emotional experience of food. All of our stores are particular about freshly made noodles made from flour.
- Kids menu targeted age: Elementary school students and younger
- Multilingual menu: Varies depending on the store.
Features and Recommendations of the Kids Menu
In addition to the glutinous udon noodles, which are handmade, made, and made only with domestic wheat, salt, and water, the udon noodles, "Marugame Udo-natsu" (word playing of udon & donuts), which is made from white dashi that is ground every few hours at the store every few hours, and juice are included in the set for 290 yen. From April of this year, you will be able to choose "Kake udon" in addition to "Bukkake udon".
Marugame Children's Mochimochi Set (Kokake Udon) 290 yen
Marugame Children's Mochimochi Set (Small Bukkake Udon) 290 yen
【Pasta】Jolly Pasta
A specialty store where you can enjoy more than 40 kinds of pasta, from authentic Italian flavors to pasta that Japan likes.
- Kids menu targeted age: Elementary school students and younger
- Menu multilingual: Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese
Features and Recommendations of the Kids Menu
A wide variety of pasta is attractive. The charm is that there are many different amounts ranging from half to the normal amount of the regular menu. Pizza is also available.
Kids Carbonara (with drink bar) 759 yen
Children's Small Corn Mayo (with jelly and drink bar) 429 yen
Other Services and Benefits
- Free drink bar: preschoolers and younger
【Conveyor Belt Sushi】Kura Sushi
Conveyor belt sushi that is "additive-free" and eliminates all chemical seasonings, artificial preservatives, artificial sweeteners, and artificial colors. All sushi is served without wasabi, and you can adjust it to your liking.
- Kids menu targeted age: None
- Multilingual menu: English, Chinese (Traditional, Simplified), Korean
Features and Recommendations of the Kids Menu
The "Bikkura Pon! Carefully Selected 6-Piece Set" is a set with prizes that collect sushi that is popular with children. There is no target age, so even adults can order it.
Bikkura Pon! Carefully selected 6-piece Set 1,078 yen
* Until August 6, 2025, "Hamachi" fish will be changed to "Thick and juicy mackerel"
Kura Potato 420 yen
Other Services and Benefits
- Bikkura Pon: You can enjoy a game where you can win a prize by placing 5 plates of food in the slot of each seat.
【Sushi Chain】Hama-Sushi
There are more than 80 types of sushi that are always 100 yen (110 yen including tax). It is a popular restaurant where you can eat fresh ingredients at a reasonable price.
- Kids menu targeted age: None
- Multilingual menu: English, Simplified Chinese
Features and Recommendations of the Kids Menu
A set of popular menus such as udon noodles and ramen. Comes with a gacha coin that can be used for a chance at capsule toy. There is no target age, so even adults can order it.
Hamakko Udon Set ¥396
Hamakko 3-Piece Set 506 yen
【Yakiniku】Gyukaku
Gyukaku are popular because they are cheap and delicious to eat. The politeness of customer service is also attractive, such as the "down style" that serves customers in a lower posture than the customers who come to the store.
- Kids menu targeted age: None
- Multilingual menu: Japanese, English, Chinese (traditional and simplified), Korean
Features and Recommendations of the Kids Menu
Elementary school students can enjoy the same course as adults at half price, and preschoolers can enjoy it for free. In addition to grilled dishes such as "kids short ribs" that are easy to chew, Gyukaku also offers kids ramen and plate menus.
Kids Short Ribs ¥275
Kids Plate / Kids Curry Plate 528 yen each
【Hamburger】Bikkuri Donkey
Bikkuri Donkey is extremely popular as a hamburger specialty restaurant. It is famous for its "dish" menu, which consists of hamburger steak, rice, and salad on one plate.
- Kids menu targeted age: Elementary school students and younger
- Multilingual menu: Japanese, English, Chinese (simplified), Korean
Features and Recommendations of the Kids Menu
It is centered on the kid's size version of the popular menu that fulfills the wish of children who want to eat the same food as adults.
Bu-chan's Children's Lunch 610 yen
Kids Cheeseburger Dish 810 yen
Other Services and Benefits
- Allergy-friendly menu
- Kids Drinks: Kids-sized drinks are available
【Hamburger Steak & Steak】Big Boy
It is a family restaurant that originated in the United States. The grill menu is the centerpiece, and the specialty is the "open-flame grilled large bale hamburger steak" with its characteristic bale shape.
- Kids menu targeted age: Elementary school students and younger
- Multilingual menu: Japanese, English, Chinese (simplified), Korean
Features and Recommendations of the Kids Menu
The nice part is that you can choose from two types, "Junior" and "Kids", depending on the amount of food you would like to eat.
Junior Large Bale Hamburger Steak (with drink bar) 979 yen
Kids Handmade Hamburger Steak Plate (with drink bar) 539 yen
Other Services and Benefits
- Low allergen menu
- Kids Passport: A stamp card that allows you to get dessert according to the number of times you visit the store
- Birthday Bonus: Dessert in the birthday month
- Toy Gifts
- "Children's Premium Set" and "Drink Bar" are free: Preschoolers and younger
【Yakitori】Torikizoku
Starting with the special yakitori made with domestic chicken, the entire menu is 390 yen. All seats are non-smoking, so even children can enjoy delicious yakitori with peace of mind.
- Kids menu targeted age: None
- Multilingual menu: Japanese, English, Chinese (simplified), Korean
Features and Recommendations of the Kids Menu
At Torikizoku, there is no category of kids' menu because all items are priced at the same price. However, there are also dishes such as fried chicken and edamame that are easy for children to eat.
・Tsukunetare (chicken meatball with sauce) 390 yen
・Torik Kara-age (Fried chicken) 390 yen
Other Services and Benefits
- Seasoning adjustment: You can adjust the seasoning of yakitori, such as "no salt" or "lightly salted". Consult directly with the clerk
- Kids drinks: All-you-can-drink soft drinks for elementary school students and younger for 390 yen
【Kushi-Age】Kushikatsu Tanaka
Osaka's traditional B-grade gourmet food has spreaded to the whole Japan! Not only the deliciousness of freshly fried food, but also the liveliness of the restaurant is one of the attractions. It is also known for its excellent services for children.
- Kids menu targeted age: None
- Multilingual menu: Japanese, English, Chinese (traditional and simplified), Korean
Features and Recommendations of the Kids Menu
There is no category called a kids' menu. The sweet and spicy secret sauce is a taste that children love.
・Octopus Wiener 77 yen
・Children's Udon Noodles 319 yen
Other Services and Benefits
- Children's serious rock-paper-scissors: Children under the age of 19 play rock-paper-scissors with the staff when ordering soft drinks, and if you win, you will get a free drink
- Free "Handmade Takoyaki Set of 9": Groups with elementary school students and younger
- Free "Soft ice cream made by yourself": Groups with elementary school students and younger
- Capsule toy 1 time free: only available at some stores
【Japanese Cuisine】Washoku Sato
A restaurant where you can enjoy various types of Japanese food casually. A wide range of products are attractive, from standard set menu to seasonal hot pot dishes and authentic kaiseki menus.
- Kids menu targeted age: Elementary school students and younger
- Multilingual menu: Japanese, English, Chinese (simplified)
Features and Recommendations of the Kids Menu
The "Itamae Sushi Set" where you can make and enjoy your own sushi is unique. In addition, there are menus that can be used to choose their favorite rice and noodles as a set, and other menus that will fulfill children's "I want to eat!"
Children's Lunch 658 yen
Itamae Sushi Set 658 yen
＜at the time of provision＞
Other Services and Benefits
Okosamasato Cafe Drink Bar: All-you-can-drink soft drinks for 110 yen.
【Chinese Cuisine】Bamiyan
The attraction is that you can eat authentic Chinese food at a casual price. Limited-time fair menus are also held frequently, and one of the pleasures is to encounter new flavors every time you visit.
- Kids menu targeted age: Elementary school students and younger
- Multilingual menu: Japanese, English, Chinese (simplified)
Features and Recommendations of the Kids Menu
The standard "fried rice" and "ramen" are made into kids' size. There is also a set with a "gacha coin" that allows you to try your luck for a capsule toy once.
Lucky Chinese Set (with drink and toy [Gacha Coins]) 769 yen
Lucky Ramen & Fried Rice Set (with drink and toy [Gacha Coins]) 769 yen
Other Services and Benefits
- Low allergen menu
- Children's drink bar: All-you-can-drink soft drinks for 110 yen. Free for children under 3 years old
【Pot】Shabuyo
All-you-can-eat shabu-shabu, curry and sweets. There are a wide variety of meats such as pork and chicken, and there are a wide variety of hot pot sauces, dipping sauces, and condiments to choose from.
- Kids menu targeted age: Elementary school students and younger
- Multilingual menu: Japanese, English, Chinese (simplified), Korean
Features and Recommendations of the Kids Menu
You can enjoy all-you-can-eat with the same contents as adults at a great price only for children. It also offers a drink bar with a "gacha coin" that can be used for one chance at capsule toys.
All-You-Can-Eat Beef & Pork Shabu-Shabu Course - elementary school students 1,099 yen / preschoolers free
Lucky Drink Bar (with toy [Gacha Coins]) 274 yen
Other Services and Benefits
- Lucky Toddler Gacha: You can purchase Gacha Coins for 110 yen
- Drink bar: Free soft drinks for preschoolers.
【Pot】Shabu-Shabu Onyasai
A restaurant where you can enjoy a variety of meats in shabu-shabu style. 60 kinds of domestic vegetables, including one-dish dishes, are all-you-can-eat!
Features and Recommendations of the Kids Menu
Elementary school students can enjoy the same course as adults at half price, and preschoolers can enjoy it for free.
Onyasai Course - elementary school students 2,024 yen / preschoolers free
Japanese Black Cattle Wagyu Beef Course - elementary school students 2,739 yen / preschoolers free
Other Services and Benefits
- Drink bar: Elementary school students can drink as much as they want for 220 yen. Free for preschoolers
- Coloring gifts for children
Let's Enjoy Eating Out in Japan with the Whole Family!
In addition to the ones mentioned in this article, many restaurant chains in Japan offer family-friendly services, such as children's tableware, aprons, and kids' chair rentals. Please refer to this article and enjoy delicious eating out in Japan with the whole family.
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