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Set 40906 Restaurants of the World: Japan
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LEGO® Restaurants of the World: Japan

This set from the Restaurants of the World range is dedicated to a Japanese restaurant, complete with typical interior and exterior details. With 289 pieces, 121 unique elements and one minifigure, it builds a compact yet detailed culinary scene. Black, light bluish grey, white and tan give the building its restrained, elegant colour palette.

Set number
40906
Year
2026
Pieces
289
Minifigures
1
Theme
Other
Different parts
121
What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 121

As BrickLink list (XML)

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Spare parts (22)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Minifigures 1

Alternative models

Fan models by Rebrickable users that you can build (mostly) from this set’s parts. Instructions are available from the designers.

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Description

A culinary trip around the world

The Restaurants of the World range is dedicated to different national cuisines, each set recreating a typical restaurant complete with interior and country-specific details. This set focuses on Japanese cuisine, picking up on elements characteristic of Japanese dining, such as a restrained, elegant interior and a distinctive facade design. For fans of architecture and themed sets, this is an interesting addition, since the focus here is a real cultural motif rather than a fantasy world. This approach sets the set clearly apart from most vehicle or creature sets elsewhere in the range and appeals to a more adult building audience.

One minifigure for the restaurant scene

With one included minifigure, presumably playing the role of a chef, a small scene can be recreated right at the counter or in the kitchen. That is enough to give the building a storytelling layer beyond pure architecture. Anyone who already owns other sets from the range can combine the figure with other national cuisines, building up a small restaurant street where every building tells its own culinary story and reflects its own regional traditions.

Build style and colours

With 121 unique elements across 289 pieces, the set offers solid part variety, spread across facade, interior and smaller decorative elements. Black and light bluish grey form the architectural base, while white and tan add walls and furnishing detail. This restrained colour palette underlines the elegant, minimalist character of Japanese dining and stands apart clearly from the brighter colour schemes used in other themed ranges across the wider catalogue, making it a calm addition to any shelf.

Parts list for your own builds

The parts list on this page details all 121 elements, which is useful if you are looking for grey or tan tones for your own architectural models. For collectors of other Restaurants of the World sets, the list also gives a solid basis for comparing recurring components between different national cuisines and planning further additions.

FAQ

What theme does the set explore?
The set recreates a typical Japanese restaurant from the Restaurants of the World range.
How many minifigures are included?
The set includes one minifigure.
How many pieces does the set have?
The set totals 289 pieces across 121 unique elements.

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