Matsuya’s Summer Classic “Pork Kimchi Set Meal” Returns in 2026
Matsuya Foods Co., Ltd. (headquarters: Musashino City, Tokyo; President: Kazutoshi Kawarabuki), operator of the beef bowl, curry, set meal and rice bowl chain Matsuya, will launch its popular summer item, the Pork Kimchi Set Meal, from 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 for a limited time. Combining house-made kimchi with a pleasant tang and gentle heat with savory grilled pork, it is a stamina-boosting dish made for hot weather, and a long-awaited comeback for Matsuya’s kimchi fans.
Starring the House-Made “Mt. Fuji Kimchi”
The star of the dish is Mt. Fuji Kimchi, produced in-house by Matsuya Foods. Its spiciness is balanced by a mellow acidity from fermentation, making rice disappear quickly whether the kimchi is eaten on its own or paired with pork. This distinctive balance is what lifts the set meal above an ordinary stir-fry.
Garlic Sprouts and Onion, Grilled with a Special Sauce
Alongside pork and kimchi, garlic sprouts and onion are added, coated in Matsuya’s special umami-rich sauce, and sizzled on a hot iron griddle. The crisp texture and aroma of the garlic sprouts, the natural sweetness of the onion and the richness of the seared pork all play off the tangy heat of the kimchi, keeping appetites strong even in the height of summer.
Enjoy It as a Set Meal or as a Rice Bowl
You can enjoy it as a traditional set meal, or pile the toppings onto the rice for a donburi-style experience. As the special sauce and kimchi juices soak into the rice, the dish takes on a completely different kind of satisfaction — one of the reasons this menu item has been a favorite for years.
Lineup and Prices
- Pork Kimchi Set Meal: 890 yen
- Pork Kimchi Set Meal Double: 1,380 yen
- Pork Kimchi: 790 yen
- Pork Kimchi Double: 1,280 yen
- Pork Kimchi (single item): 690 yen
*All prices include tax. *Takeout is available, but miso soup for takeout orders costs extra. *Shareholder benefit tickets can be used for the above menu items (excluding Double sizes).
Sales Period and Locations
- Launch: From 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 (limited time)
- Where: Matsuya restaurants nationwide, excluding some locations
Availability may vary by store, so please contact your local restaurant directly for details.
Save More with Coupons and Mobile Ordering
The official Matsuya Foods app offers brand information, mobile ordering and the “Matsuben Net” advance-order service, along with regularly distributed discount coupons. Matsuya also accepts a wide range of cashless payment methods, so point rewards can make your meal even better value. Store-specific campaigns and locations offering free rice refills with set meals are listed on the official website.
Summary
House-made kimchi, savory grilled pork, garlic sprouts and onion, all brought together by a special sauce — the Pork Kimchi Set Meal is a defining taste of summer at Matsuya. Available from 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 for a limited period, it is exactly the kind of dish to revive a heat-dulled appetite.