Kobe Nankinmachi Fast Food “McDonald’s”

June 21, 2024 217 Views

As it was the last day of my trip to the Kansai region in Japan, I felt a sense of urgency reflecting on Kobe. Although there were many places to revisit in Kobe, considering the time it would take to return to the airport, I only had until around 3 PM to stay in Kobe.

Due to the time constraint, I couldn’t leisurely wait in line for a meal in Kobe Chinatown. Nevertheless, considering the need for a quick meal, I decided to enter the “McDonald’s” that was right in front of me.

“Kobe Nankinmachi, Fast Food, McDonald’s”

McDonald’s is a familiar sight in Korea, and being a global chain, it was easy to find in Japan as well. The menu was not significantly different from Korea, and placing an order was also straightforward.

Nowadays, Japanese McDonald’s also had self-service kiosks, making it even more convenient as I didn’t have to worry about language barriers when ordering. Moreover, in Japan, cash is commonly used, and dealing with excess change can be troublesome. However, when I ordered through the kiosk this time, I discovered that I could pay with a Suica transportation card, eliminating the need for change.

“Japan’s McDonald’s also provides table service as usual”

Just like in Korean stores, Japanese McDonald’s also offered table service. After entering the assigned number, I took the tray with the corresponding number to the table and waited for the food, which arrived shortly afterward.

Since I visited during the breakfast hours, I quickly finished a “McMuffin set” and proceeded to the next leg of my journey. Perhaps due to Kobe being known as the city of jazz, even at McDonald’s in Kobe, I could hear jazz playing. Jazz resonating in the building’s interior, reminiscent of the architecture from the Meiji era, certainly gave the place a distinct feeling of being in Kobe.

“Kobe Nankinmachi, McDonald’s”