The 10 Wildest American-Themed Restaurants Around The World

When you travel around the world, one of the best things to do is try the local cuisine. But when you're feeling a little homesick as an American, you usually don't have to look far for something familiar — though "familiar" might be a misnomer. Countries all over the world have their own idea of what American food and culture are like, so one of the most fun things you can do is experience these restaurants for yourself.

Be it an homage to Kansas in Buenos Aires, a 1950s American diner experience in Florence, or a hodgepodge "King of the Hill"-inspired experience in Beijing, you won't regret making your way to any of these global, Americanized spots. Trying out these places may give you the idea that all other countries think that all Americans are cowboys. But then again, we aren't doing a lot of other cuisines or cultures any favors with eateries like Olive Garden, Panda Express, or the unholy cultural amalgamation that is The Cheesecake Factory. Let's dig in. 

If you didn't know any better, it would be easy to imagine Bronco Billy Steak House as a marriage between Outback Steakhouse and Shoney's, minus the bear mascots. Meat is largely the menu here to no one's surprise given the name of the eatery. We'd go ahead and assume it was named after Clint Eastwood's 1980 film "Bronco Billy," but this place opened in 1978, so perhaps it was the other way around. 

Clearly, the main draw here is some good ol' fashioned American steak. Big steaks, little steaks, chicken fried steaks, and a whole lotta meat. All with sides of fries, corn, and Brussels sprouts, which isn't exactly a traditional steakhouse side house specialty, but we digress.

Like Kansas Grill, there are several Bronco Billy steakhouses throughout Japan. From Tokyo to Kanagawa, these popular American-style steakhouses will satisfy even a connoisseur like Hank Hill's need for some Texas grillin'.

Unlike the other restaurants mentioned so far, Betty's Midwest Kitchen isn't focused on showcasing American food on behalf of the whole country. Instead, as the name implies, this eatery is concentrated in the Midwest specifically. So all of you Midwesterners pay attention because this place has the heartland vibe on lock.

Open since 2009, Betty's has been serving up comfort food in a way Midwesterners will understand. While Midwesterners undoubtedly know that comfort food is the specialty, folks outside of the fly-over states might not know that.

Minnesotans, Betty's even has a Juicy Lucy on its menu! For those who don't know, the original Juicy Lucy was born in Matt's Bar in Minneapolis in the 1950s. These delectable burgers are special because of the cheese stuffed inside the hamburger to create an even more savory sandwich. And not to worry if that's not your speed. You can also get a hot dog, ribs, or even Bacon Tomato Spaghetti–you know, like Grandma used to make.

Ah, The Yellow Rose of Texas. A beloved, American-inspired institution that also has showers for weary travelers? In the nicest way possible this is a mass-menu establishment you'd expect to find attached to a Love's or Pilot Flying J gas station. Yellow Rose will tantalize the neediest visitor's tastebuds with over 400 items on the menu from Tex-Mex and pancakes to local Peruvian cuisine.

Mosey on up to the bar, take a seat at a saddle-shaped stool and make yourself comfortable. Here, everyone is a cow-poke welcomed to the saloon. Catch the big game, revel in the eclectic decor, or see if you can find some memorabilia from one of your favorite spots back in America. You also don't have to worry about what time you drop by since Yellow Rose is open all day, every day. Even if you aren't in the mood for American food here, the restaurant notes that they also specialize in "jungle food" or local cuisine if you want to try something new.

Picture this: Tables with plaid covers, all-day breakfast, and (of course) a wide selection of beer. What could be more American than that? With a BBQ selection that would put Guy Fieri into shock, Tim's Texas BBQ is a haven for Chinese-living ex-pats and Americans who wander into their not-quite-honky-tonk doors. With an extensive selection of alcoholic temptations from the built-in bar wall, there is a range of options to wash down those sauce-soaked ribs.

Although they're more BBQ than pizza, you can also get pizza and even Tex-Mex at this joint. That is if you aren't tempted by the in-house smoked meat entrees on offer at Tim's. You can get ribs, brisket, sausage, and chicken that have all been smoked by the restaurant. Not to mention that they serve American-style breakfasts, which can include their house-smoked meats in breakfast tacos. This American-themed restaurant may give Chinese barbecue a run for its money.

Surprise! Here's one more diner to round out the list. This time you'll find yourself in Germany, where Jones Original American Diner is serving up Chicken Cheese Steaks, a side of grilled mushrooms, and pancakes for dessert – which is definitely a standard dessert offering. With staff that look like they're supposed to be at an old-school Chicago Ed Debevics, Midwesterners especially will feel right at homes at Jones. Although their baskets are served with newspaper tissue which is more UK fish and chips than a retro diner from the United States.

It's also worth mentioning that there are several "burgers" on the Jones menu although Americans would typically call them something else. The grilled chicken burger for example would be a grilled chicken sandwich in the States. As for the nacho burger which sounds suspiciously like a burger in Doritos Locos Tacos style, we'd be fascinated to see how that combination works. Sehr gut!