Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on January 2013

Everyone’s favorite Australian-themed restaurant—actually from the States—has been popping up in various Japanese locations since 2000. Now, the newest Outback Steakhouse has opened doors at the top o’ the Yamanote line circle (1-41-4 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku. Tel: 03-5928-1391. www.outbacksteakhouse.co.jp/en). In Outback tradition, each branch has a slightly different menu, and the Ikebukuro one is the place to munch on serious prime rib every day. Otherwise, sink your teeth into juicy American-style steaks while your eyes feast on the 70-inch TVs in the main dining room.