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American fast food chain Wendy’s is back in Japan and already many customers have trekked to the first store in Omotesando. Some very enthusiastic customers even lined up as early as 4 am on opening day!

Now, it’s all well and good that the launch itself was a success—but how about the taste?

Being the champions of journalism that we are, we decided to answer this question by ordering one of everything from the Wendy’s menu and bringing it back to our office for a taste test party!

In addition to the standard hamburger menu, Wendy’s is trying to appeal to the delicate Japanese palate with its “JAPAN Premium” series. Burgers featured on this menu are made with high-quality ingredients and are therefore accompanied with a higher price tag as well. There are currently 4 hamburgers offered on the menu: a fois gras rossini burger, a wasabi and avocado burger, a grilled chicken burger with truffle and porcini mushroom sauce, and a hefty chili bean burger.

Of course, our mission was to sample EVERYTHING on the menu. Our receipt looked a little like this:
　
・　Wendy’s Burger Single　480円 (US $6.23)
・　Wendy’s Burger Double　630円 ($8.18)
・　Wendy’s Burger Half　400円 ($5.19)
・　Wendy’s Burger Triple　780円 ($10.13)
・　Bacon Deluxe Single　530円 ($6.88)
・　Bacon Deluxe Double　680円 ($8.84)
・　Bacon Deluxe Half　450円 ($5.85)
・　Baconator Single　480円 ($6.23)
・　Baconator Double　680円 ($8.84)
・　Chicken Fillet　450円 ($5.85)
・　Spicy Chicken Fillet　450円 ($5.85)
・　Grilled Chicken　450円 ($5.85)
・　Shrimp Supreme　380円 ($4.94)
・　Fois Gras Rossini　1280円 ($16.63)
・　Avocado Wasabi　820円 ($10.65)
・　Truffle & Porcini Grilled Chicken　920円 ($11.95)
・　The Chili Burger　780円 ($10.13)
・　Natural-Cut French Fries　180円 ($2.34)
・　Natural -Cut French Fries Chili & Cheese　320円 ($4.16)
・　Baked Potato Chili & Cheese　360円 ($4.68)
・　Baked Potato Truffle & Porcini　380円 ($4.94)
・　Baked Potato Carbonara　360円 ($4.68)
・　Wendy’s Chili　290円 ($3.77)
・　Wendy’s Chili & Cheese　320円 ($4.16)
・　Garden Salad　480円 ($6.24)
・　Spicy Chicken Caser Salad　580円 ($7.53)
・　BLT Shrimp Salad　580円 ($7.53)
・　Baha Salad　580円 ($7.53)
・　Apple & Nuts Chicken Salad　630円 ($8.18)
・　Chocolate Frosty　240円 ($3.12)
・　Frosty Float Cola　320円 ($4.16)
・　Frost Shake Strawberry　340円 ($4.41)
・　Frosty Parfait Berry Berry　420円 ($5.46)
・　Roll Cake　280円 ($3.64)

TOTAL: 17,020円 (US $221.09)

…for a total of 33 items, tax included!

It took the staff about 20 minutes to prepare our order, which isn’t bad considering the quantity and variety.
　
After our food was prepared and stuffed in take-home bags, we went back to our office, laid out our bounty and proceeded to make our way through the entire Wendy’s Japan menu.

While it was all good, there were a few items that undoubtedly stood out among the rest. We’ll post a detailed follow up about these items after we recover from our present food coma, so be sure to check back later!

Source：Rocketnews24

▼　We’ve got the goods, now get in the van!

▼　The Receipt

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