5 Japanese fast food restaurants that won't disappoint

Coco Ichibanya, is one of the most popular curry restaurants in Japan. More commonly known as CoCo Ichi by native Japanese people, Coco Curry House offers a variety of curries with different toppings. The great thing about Coco Curry is that the menu is very flexible; you can adjust the amount of rice, spice levels, and toppings. The variety of the toppings you can add to your curry is endless, from beef, chicken, pork, seafood, or if you are on a particular diet, spinach, tomatoes, or even the infamous natto (fermented soy beans). They also offer a 100% vegetarian option, and for low-carb and keto patrons, there is an option served atop cauliflower rice. You can order a plate of curry that is perfect just for you.

Mos Burger is a Japanese-style burger chain that has been serving the Japanese market since 1977 and is one of the oldest fast food brands that are still running today. Unlike McDonald's, Mos Burger focuses on Japanese flavors like Teriyaki and shrimp cutlet, and even offers rice buns that replace the ordinary bread bun. You can also order a lettuce wrap that opens up a variety of healthy alternatives if you are watching your weight. Mos Burger, like most other fast food restaurants, offers a morning menu that can help you get a good start to your day.

Sukiya is one of my personal favorites and will guarantee you the best bang for your buck. Sukiya is a gyudon (beef rice bowl) fast food chain restaurant that offers a full Japanese meal for around 500 yen. The recommended toppings are raw egg, and kimchi, with a side of pickled vegetables. These Japanese meals can be as light (say, for breakfast) or as heavy (perhaps for dinner) as you desire. These timeless healthy meals will hit the spot anytime of the day.

Ichiran Ramen is a modern Japanese Ramen fast food chain that has taken the market by storm and has become one of the most highly demanded ramen restaurants in the country. Ichiran has also branched out into countries, making it recognizable by almost any foreigner. Ichiran Ramen offers a customizable ramen menu, with adjustable spice levels, noodle thickness, and portion. On top of that, you won't have to wait any longer than what it would take you to fix yourself an instant cup of ramen.

When you think of sushi, you might be thinking, "expensive". However, in Japan, a plate of Sushi can cost you as little as a 100 yen, equivalent to one U.S dollar. In most 100 Yen Sushi restaurants there are 2 main ways of getting your Sushi. First, plates of sushi will be constantly rotating around your table on top of a conveyer belt for you to select any single plate of sushi. Alternatively, you can order a specific sushi, that you don't see on the conveyer belt, from a touch screen menu which normally has an English setting for your convenience. Then, your sushi will arrive within mere minutes, usually via a special conveyor belt lane.