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Outback Steakhouse is one of the most recognisable “Australian” brands in America — but how Australian is it, really?

As an Aussie living in the United States, I finally sat down to try it properly and see how it compares to the food and dining culture I grew up with.

In this episode, I look at:

• The menu choices and how they’re presented
 • What feels familiar — and what feels distinctly American
 • The way Australian identity is packaged for a US audience
 • And what “authentic” actually means when food crosses borders

This isn’t a takedown.

It’s a closer look at how culture gets translated — and sometimes reinvented — overseas.

If you’ve ever wondered whether Outback Steakhouse reflects real Australian food or a stylised version of it, this is a grounded perspective from someone who calls both countries home.

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