Japan may be out of the FIFA World Cup after a heartbreaking loss to Brazil, but while the Samurai Blue were here, fans reminded us how great the food is in Texas. From trying Texas barbecue to devouring Tex-Mex and steaks, Japanese fans ate their way through the Lone Star State and gained a new appreciation for Texas cuisine. They even have us reevaluating a chain that infamously has no ties to Texas despite its name.
Texas Roadhouse became a favorite destination for Japanese fans during the World Cup, as they praised the chain’s ribeye steaks and buttery rolls, which have become beloved across the country. Texas Roadhouse may be headquartered in Louisville, but fans are now begging the chain to head to the Land of the Rising Sun. Ironically, the fandom emerged as Texas Roadhouse was named the No. 1 chain for ribeye dinners in the U.S., according to Eat This, Not That!
The publication identified the ribeye as “one of the tastiest and richest steak orders,” putting it above filet mignon. With options ranging from “budget-friendly to bougie,” Texas Roadhouse stood out to claim the No. 1 spot.
“Texas Roadhouse’s Bone-In Ribeye is a 20-oz. cut of their ‘juicy, flavorful ribeye served on the bone for extra flavor,’ which is one of the best on a budget,” Eat This, Not That! wrote.
As far as cost, a 20-ounce bone-in ribeye costs $30.99 at Texas Roadhouse, while a Fort Worth ribeye is available in 12, 14 or 16 ounces with prices ranging from $23.99 to $28.99, according to the Texas Roadhouse menu.
First opened in 1993 in Clarksville, Indiana, the brand has since opened more than 800 restaurants in 49 U.S. states, Puerto Rico and 10 countries around the world. Texas has more than 80 Texas Roadhouses across the state, according to ScrapeHero. While Texas Roadhouse has made its way to China and South Korea, fans in Japan will have to wait to hear word of a potential expansion.
Find your nearest Texas Roadhouse here.