What Makes Gusto Special?
Gusto positions itself as Japan’s most value-oriented family restaurant chain, officially describing its concept as “a family restaurant accommodating diverse customer demographics and dining motivations, offering multi-genre cuisine centered on Western-style dishes with emphasis on ‘great value.'” Likely the most budget-friendly among major family restaurant chains, Gusto delivers exceptional cost-performance across all dayparts: light breakfast sets, affordable lunch combinations, and dinner sets with alcohol options.
Meet the Cat Robot
- “In many Gusto locations, a cute cat-faced robot delivers your food to your table.”
- “When you take your food, rub its ears or press the ‘Complete’ button, and it will meow and return to the kitchen.”
Operating Hours
Operating hours vary by location, though most establishments follow consistent patterns:
- Standard hours: 7:00-8:00 AM opening, 23:00-24:00 closing
- Weekly consistency: Most locations maintain identical hours weekdays and weekends (examples: 7:00-23:30, 8:00-24:00)
- Schedule variations: Some locations adjust hours between weekdays and weekends
- 24-hour operations: Currently almost nonexistent across the chain
Ordering System
Gusto employs tablet-based ordering at each table with English language support:
- Guest count selection: Input party size on tablet
- Menu browsing: Tap desired item images, select “Add to Cart”
- Option customization: Follow on-screen prompts for preferences (rice portions, egg doneness, etc.)
- Order confirmation: Tap “Proceed to Order” → “Send Order” to finalize
Alternative: Staff ordering remains available if tablet navigation proves challenging—show menu photos and point to desired items.
Extensive Menu & Central Kitchen System
Menu Breadth: Gusto transcends standard family restaurant offerings (hamburger steaks, beef steaks, karaage, hamburgers, hot dogs, curry rice) with motsu-nabe hotpot, udon, pizza, pasta, grilled fish, parfaits, and cakes.
Speed Guarantee: Unique delivery rule mandates table service within 10 minutes weekdays, 12 minutes weekends.
Central Kitchen Efficiency: This aggressive timeline relies on area-based central kitchen facilities. Stores receive nearly-finished products requiring only final preparations (reheating, frying)—a system standard across Japan’s family restaurant and cafe chains.
Budget Ranges
Important note: Gusto operates approximately 1,230 locations nationwide with location-based pricing variations—identical menu items may differ in cost depending on area.
Daypart Pricing:
- Morning sets: Fried egg + salad + bread plate + drink bar + daily soup = ¥500
- Weekday lunch specials: Daily rotating selections ¥509-¥718 (tax-inclusive ¥560-¥790)
- Thursday example: Mini cheese-in hamburger steak demi-glace sauce (Gusto’s #1 menu item) + vegetable croquette + sausage + rice + salad bar + drink bar
- Evening sets: Draft beer mug + French fries = ¥455-¥682 (tax-inclusive ¥500-¥750)
Insider Tip: The “Gusto-Nomi” Experience
Did you know Gusto is often cheaper than a bar? Many locals enjoy “Gusto-Nomi” (Drinking at Gusto).
- Happy Hour: On weekdays (usually 10:30–18:00), draft beer and lemon sours are often discounted to around ¥200–¥300 at many locations.
- Cheap Sides: You can order small plates like Fried Chicken (Karaage), Spinach & Bacon, or Corn Pizza for just ¥300–¥500.
- Wine: Glass wine is incredibly cheap, often under ¥200.
Instead of a set meal, try ordering a drink and 2–3 appetizers for a custom “Izakaya” style dinner!
Popular Menu Items
According to ranking portal surveys of 1,376 Gusto fans:
- Cheese-in hamburger
- French fries
- Drink bar
- Omelet rice beef stew sauce
- Mayonnaise corn pizza
- Mixed grill
- Choco-banana & mascarpone pancake
- Hire-katsu bowl
- Spinach bacon
- Baked cheesecake
- Pork loin tonkatsu
🍽 Create Your Own Meal: Budget-Friendly Small Plates (¥200 – ¥500)
Even without set menus, Gusto offers a wide variety of side dishes, half-sized noodles, and mini-bowls. Most of these items cost between ¥200 and ¥500. You can mix and match to create your own perfect Japanese family restaurant experience.
| Category | Menu Item |
|---|---|
| Grills & Pizza | Mini Cheese-in Hamburger |
| Demi-glace Hamburger | |
| Young Chicken Spice-Grilled | |
| Shiso-oroshi Hamburger | |
| Cut Steak (Garlic Sauce) | |
| Mini Pizza (Mayonnaise Corn) | |
| Mini Pizza (Margherita) | |
| Pasta, Udon, Rice | Meat Sauce Pasta (Half) |
| Peperoncino Pasta (Half) | |
| Shirasu & Negi Shoyu Pasta (Half) | |
| Mentaiko Cream Pasta (Half) | |
| Hot Udon | |
| Mini Shiso-oroshi Udon | |
| Mini Curry Rice | |
| Rice / Large Rice | |
| Rice Bowls & Salads | Spicy Hot-egg Kimchi Rice Bowl |
| Mini Negitoro Bowl (Minced Tuna) | |
| Mini Tare-katsu Bowl (Sauce Cutlet) | |
| Aji-fry Bowl (Fried Horse Mackerel) | |
| Shrimp, Avocado & Kale Salad (S) | |
| Steamed Chicken & Kale Salad (S) | |
| French Fries (Mini Portion) | |
| Young Chicken Karaage (Fried Chicken 5 pcs) | |
| Appetizers | Teriyaki Tartar Sauce Chicken |
| Shrimp Fry & Vegetable Croquette | |
| Oyster Fry (2 pieces) | |
| Hash Potato | |
| Mini Beef Stew | |
| Spinach Bacon | |
| Grilled Mackerel (Small Dish) | |
| Cold Tofu | |
| Seared Prosciutto Caprese | |
| Desserts | Gusto Pudding |
| Mini Tiramisu | |
| Seasonal Jelly | |
| Yumeiro Palette Soft Ice Cream | |
| Choco-banana Sundae | |
| Gateau Chocolat | |
| Pancakes |
- All items below can be ordered individually or as Select Set components.
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