Hilarious misfires: American-themed restaurants around the world

Hilarious misfires: American-themed restaurants around the world - The US has a particularly infamous reputation that precedes it—involving high rates of obesity and immensely creative and varied ways to clog one's arteries—but it's truthfully a hugely diverse place that often confounds any singular definition of "American." Check out this gallery of American-themed restaurants around the world that have comically tried their best to define America anyway.

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American Dream, France - People have tried to define the American Dream for ages, but this Parisian restaurant, reminiscent of a Las Vegas casino, had no problem figuring it out—a Cheeseburger Tower made with six stacked beef patties all covered in cheddar, chili, and onion rings, which will cost you an exorbitant amount of money.

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American Dream, France - Perhaps representing the American melting pot (in a very strange palate), you'll find burgers, sushi, pasta, burritos, seafood, ice cream sodas, doughnuts, waffles and more on their menu, which features a woman in a kimono made from the American flag set against a backdrop of Times Square.

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Bronco Billy Steak House, Japan - This restaurant chain's website boasts that their "Brimming thick cheese is unbearable!" which is the first of many hilarious but endearing America-themed misfires, including stewed hamburger.

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Bronco Billy Steak House, Japan - However the question that's on every American's mind is: Who is Bronco Billy? Does he have any relation to Buffalo Bill?

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Captain Americas Cookhouse and Bar, Ireland - You might walk into a place called Captain Americas expecting a hero-themed restaurant, and that's probably normal, but you would be sorely disappointed here.

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Captain Americas Cookhouse and Bar, Ireland - There's a strange mix of memorabilia on the walls, but nothing is as strange as their "Pizza Dog" dish, which is a hot dog drenched in pizza sauce, topped with melted mozzarella and fried pepperoni—and they actually called it "NYC's finest!"

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Stars 'n' Bars, Monaco - Exhausted with the constant stream of fancy cars and private yachts in Monte Carlo, the owners of this establishment wanted to create a space that welcomed ordinary, working-class people—and what could be more welcoming than an American-themed sports bar?

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Stars 'n' Bars, Monaco - Thanks to Stars 'n' Bars, Monte Carlo—the region's most upscale area—is now home to steak and burgers, as well as Mexican, Indian, and Japanese food, and somehow it's all tied together with "American-style service."

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Foster’s Hollywood, Spain - This restaurant has a very interesting take on Hollywood: a kitschy Tex-Mex joint with dishes like Salisbury steak and Asian-inspired wok recipes, with an interior decorated with old movie posters and stage lights.

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Foster’s Hollywood, Spain - In a country where it's common to have to ask for water, Foster's brings out the big American guns: unlimited refills.

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Tim's Texas Bar-B-Q, China - Enter a ranch-like atmosphere at this over-the-top mock Lone Star State restaurant in Beijing, which serves up hand-rubbed ribs, smoked beef brisket, and sweet tea among Texaco signs, A&M football helmets, and fake armadillos.

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Tim's Texas Bar-B-Q, China - The most hilarious part of it, however, is the full-chested "Howdy!" you're supposed to receive from the Chinese hostesses, decked out in cowboy hats, boots, and Lone Star State shirts.

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Eddie Rockets, Ireland - This American-themed diner's slogan is, "There ain't no finer diner," so you can already see where this is going.

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Eddie Rockets, Ireland - Though they do maintain their retro red booths, neon signs, and stereotypical American favorites, the restaurant seems to have made a vital mistake: they've confused "pimp up" for vintage American lexicon, and put the option to "pimp up" your burger in big font on the menu.

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Kansas Grill & Bar, Argentina - Kansas is mostly known to Americans for its prairies, and its role in 'The Wizard of Oz,' but this Argentinian-American restaurant saw so much more in the Sunflower State.

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Kansas Grill & Bar, Argentina - What's even more curious is that this Kansas-inspired restaurant's menu borrows heavily from other states, with items like "Houston's Barbecue Ribs" and "Arizona Pasta."

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Betty's Midwest Kitchen, Malaysia - This Malaysian restaurant's website boasts that they serve "America on a Plate" and cater to the American Midwest experience, serving up staples like mac n' cheese, hot dogs, and hamburgers. However there's just one thing on their menu that stands out...

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Betty's Midwest Kitchen, Malaysia - They serve up fries covered in gravy, topped with cheese, and baked in the oven—very similar to Canada's poutine—but they named it "Dog Food." Is that a reflection of what they think Americans eat?

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Tinseltown American Diner, United Kingdom - There isn't much that's reminiscent of Hollywood in this American-themed diner, as it seems to be going for more of a general '50s theme.

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Tinseltown American Diner, United Kingdom - They do serve the usual burgers, milkshakes, and hot dogs, like most American-themed restaurants—even if their '60s diner booths are green—but the most American thing about it is probably their alleged huge portions.

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Indiana Café, France - Paris is a very long way from Indiana, so it's probably hard for Parisians to know that Hoosiers aren't usually associated with Tex-Mex, which is the basis of Indiana Café's entire menu.

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Indiana Café, France - They've got everything from fajitas and burritos to club sandwiches and Cobb salads. You can also treat yourself to "Indiana Nuggets" or "Nachos Indiana," which are essentially regular chicken nuggets and nachos but attributed to Indiana.

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Breakfast in America, France - In one of the best places to eat crêpes in the world, an American decided to put up a pancake shop, fueling the heated debate of pancakes versus crêpes.

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Breakfast in America, France - One might wonder why anyone would seek out an American breakfast in the midst of fresh French croissants, baguettes, and pastries, but homesickness doesn't discriminate.

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The Yellow Rose of Texas, Peru - In the capital of the Peruvian Amazon, you can find American dishes alongside "typical food of the jungle," as well as something called the "Ayahuasca diet," according to their website.

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The Yellow Rose of Texas, Peru - What makes this restaurant even better is that it has themed rooms, including a VIP lounge with posters and jerseys of Texas sports teams, a "living room with a jungle museum," and a "Mexican lounge." To top it off, the Peruvian hostesses don University of Texas gear.

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Beverly Hills Diner, Russia - Moscow hosts this '50s-style diner that boasts waitresses on roller skates, checkered floors, a jukebox, and red booths.

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Beverly Hills Diner, Russia - Countries keep returning to this vintage American diner theme, and at this rate the whole world might soon associate America with milkshakes, hamburgers, and an era that ended decades ago.

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Ze Do Hamburgers, Brazil - This São Paolo restaurant features a huge 'Greased Lightning'-style car and serves up—you guessed it—burgers, hot dogs, and milkshakes.

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Ze Do Hamburgers, Brazil - Their website has an image of Samuel L. Jackson in 'Pulp Fiction' eating a burger right before he says the line, "This IS a tasty burger." If Samuel L. Jackson and 'Pulp Fiction' are their biggest takeaways from America, that might actually be alright.

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