I had the rice shrimp burger set. It was 600 yen with the app coupon. I changed the drink to hot coffee for an additional 30 yen. It had seaweed on it and might be tastier than Mos Burger! There is a spring lunch discount, but it seems like you can eat it at any time. It was delicious! ^o^

*Today's Menu* Hashed Potato ¥165 This is what you would call hashed potatoes. Just a different way of saying it. Unlike McDonald's, you can enjoy it anytime, not just in the morning. It's reasonably priced and great for when you're feeling a little hungry.

I rarely have breakfast at Lotteria because there are no stores within my morning routine area. Although I occasionally eat at the three stores with initials M, I generally do not prefer to eat at fast food chains, especially for breakfast. The morning menus at these places are not appealing to me, as I have had bad experiences with dry and overly sweet items in the past. I wish they would just offer their regular menu during breakfast time. However, I find that Lotteria's breakfast menu, although specialized, is more enticing. I recently tried their "Danish Bacon Egg Sandwich" for the first time and found it to be satisfactory. The balance of the Danish bun, bacon, egg, and crispy lettuce was good. But I still find it difficult to eat in burger form. I wonder why it has to be shaped like a hamburger; wouldn't it be better served on a plate with a fork and knife? Maybe it's just my personal preference, but I still don't understand the appeal of hamburgers. It's probably because I'm old-fashioned. --- Fast food's confusion and issues in Japanese translation The Japanese translation of Fast food is mainly "ファーストフード" (fāsutofūdo) in katakana, which has become widely accepted in both writing and pronunciation. According to a survey conducted by NHK in 2002, 72% of the population used the term "ファーストフード". Major dictionaries like Kojien, Meikyo Kokugo Jiten, and Genius Eijiten also list "ファーストフード" as the translation. The Japan Food Service Association, which represents the industry, also uses "ファーストフード" for consistency. On the other hand, the Japanese media has decided to pronounce and write fast as "ファスト", so major news agencies like Kyodo News, the Japan Newspaper Publishers & Editors Association, NHK, and the Japan Commercial Broadcasters Association use "ファストフード" as the unified translation. Japanese is a language that distinguishes between short vowels (1 mora = 1 syllable) and long vowels (1 mora = 2 syllables), allowing for differentiation between fast as "ファスト" and first as "ファースト" to avoid confusion in the meaning of loanwords. While "fast" and "first" have different meanings, there are often instances of confusion in writing, such as mistaking fast food for first food or fast aid for first aid. Therefore, "ファストフード" can be seen as a less confusing way to write fast food. In recent years, with the rise of "ファストファッション" (fast fashion) and media influence, there has been an increase in the usage of "ファストフード".

I went to Lotteria at Keihan Yamada Station, which is right in front of the ticket gate. The Halloween limited-time menu poster was so cute that it caught my eye, so I decided to try the Purple Magic Cheeseburger for 390 yen. I didn't have much time to eat slowly this time, so I ordered it as a single item. The name is so funny and exciting! After waiting for about 5 minutes, the Halloween limited-time wrapping paper was cute, and the burger arrived. The fast service was great, and the burger was served hot and fresh. It was surprisingly juicy! The buns were different from usual, and the purple cheese was inside! The juicy hamburger was really delicious! However, the seasoning was a bit salty. I didn't like that the middle-aged lady staff was talking loudly about personal matters. The hamburger was tasty, but because of that, I would rate it 2 stars. Oh, this store has outlets at each seat, so it's recommended for charging your smartphone.

Fast food restaurants each have their own specialties. Lotteria is known for their amazing cheeseburger, which I always choose without hesitation. It's a definite favorite. While I prefer other chains for items like teriyaki burgers, when it comes to cheeseburgers, Lotteria is the best by far. I love everything about it - the bun, the meat, and especially the cheese. The only downside is that the portions are small, so I have to make up for it with extra fries. But it's so delicious that I can't stop eating it.

When I was living alone, I often used takeout from this restaurant. The location right after the ticket gate and the ability to earn and use T-points were some of the reasons why I visited this place, even though there were one or two other eateries near the station. I have used this restaurant a few times. The interior was renovated a few years ago and now has a clean and calm atmosphere. The menu and prices are the same as other Lotteria restaurants. If you haven't tried Lotteria before, please give it a try.