For some time now, Tekken fans have been clamoring for a trip to Waffle House, not in real life, but in-game. While it seems that Tekken 8's director, Katsuhiro Harada, is open to the idea, Waffle House has yet to bite.

On X/Twitter, Harada responded to fans who continue to eagerly request a Waffle House stage in Tekken 8. The demand has gained significant traction, especially since Harada himself has shown interest and is actively seeking more information on the matter.

Harada stated that he "fully understands" the fans' requests and has been contemplating the idea for quite some time. In fact, he's taken proactive steps to make it happen. "Over the past year or more, I've actually tried to make contact through several different channels," Harada shared on X/Twitter. He speculated that the lack of response might be due to the association of his projects with "fighting-themed video games."

To be honest, within the bounds of what I can say, I fully understand your (you guys) request—that's precisely why I had considered taking on this challenge. In fact, I had already been thinking about it quite a while ago.

Over the past year or more, I've actually tried to make… https://t.co/Sa5oSpk2IZ

— Katsuhiro Harada (@Harada_TEKKE[ttpp]) May 13, 2025

Harada emphasized that receiving "no response" is a rare occurrence. He also mentioned that if using a different name or format is acceptable, as long as "the core message is maintained," he would be willing to seriously reconsider and explore the idea again.

It appears that fans won't see Kazuya and Jin settling their familial disputes under the iconic yellow glow of a Waffle House sign anytime soon. However, a parody version or an in-universe equivalent could be on the cards. Harada suggested "Hustle House" as an alternative in another post, which could be a viable option.

Meanwhile, Tekken 8 is currently rolling out a new update with Patch 2.01, following the confirmation of Fahkumram's addition to the roster. Back in April, Harada addressed fan concerns about Tekken 8's Season 2, assuring that the tuning team is working "around the clock" to incorporate feedback and make future improvements.