Matsunoya-Supervised Frozen Side Dish “Hitokuchi Miso Katsu” Hits Online Stores
Matsuya Foods (headquartered in Musashino, Tokyo; President and CEO: Kazutoshi Kawarabuki) has announced a new product, Hitokuchi Miso Katsu (bite-sized miso katsu), supervised by its tonkatsu restaurant brand Matsunoya. It goes on pre-sale at the official Yahoo! store from Wednesday, September 16, 2026, with other online marketplaces rolling it out from Thursday, September 24. Developed as a frozen side dish, it lets you enjoy a specialty-shop-style “crispy outside, juicy inside” texture and a rich special miso sauce at home, simply by heating it in the microwave.
Product Overview
- Product name: Hitokuchi Miso Katsu
- Supervised by: Tonkatsu brand Matsunoya
- Type: Frozen side dish (microwave preparation)
- Shelf life: 1 year from the date of manufacture
- Pre-sale: From Wed, September 16, 2026, at the official Yahoo! store
- Wider release: From Thu, September 24, 2026, at other online marketplaces (rolling out gradually)
Three Key Features
1. A Sweet-and-Savory Special Miso Sauce with Sesame
The heart of the flavor is a special miso sauce that combines deep richness with mellow sweetness. A touch of sesame is layered on top, creating a perfectly balanced sweet-and-savory taste that pairs beautifully with rice. Each bite delivers a rich, full-bodied flavor.
2. A “One-Sided Sauce Design” That Keeps the Coating from Getting Soggy
The standout feature is its “one-sided sauce design.” Because the sauce coats only one side, the breading is less likely to turn soggy even when heated in the microwave. The sauced side offers the richness of the miso sauce, while the other side keeps its crispy crunch, so you get two flavors and textures in a single piece. It tackles the common problem of microwaving ruining a crispy coating by rethinking how the sauce itself is applied.
3. Meat That Stays Moist and Tender Even When Cold
The meat is specially selected to stay moist and tender even after it cools. It is great fresh from the microwave and also works well in a bento lunch eaten hours later. Despite the bite-sized format, it is genuinely satisfying.
Microwave-Easy and Freezer-Friendly
Preparation is as simple as heating it in the microwave. With no frying oil to prepare or clean up, it fits easily into weeknight dinners and morning bento prep. With a shelf life of one year from manufacture, it is ideal for buying in bulk and keeping on hand. The compact packaging fits neatly in the freezer, so it won’t take up much space even when you stock several.
Set Prices and Cost Per Meal
- 3-meal set: ¥2,980 (approx. ¥993 per meal)
- 6-meal set: ¥3,980 (approx. ¥663 per meal)
- 10-meal set: ¥4,980 (¥498 per meal)
- 14-meal set: ¥5,980 (approx. ¥427 per meal)
All prices include shipping. The larger the set, the lower the cost per meal, with the 14-meal set costing less than half per meal compared with the 3-meal set. Choose the 3-meal set if you want to try it first, or the 10- or 14-meal set if you want to keep it stocked for bento lunches or share it with the family. *Per-meal prices are editorial estimates calculated by dividing the shipping-inclusive price by the number of meals.
Release Dates and Where to Buy
- From Wed, September 16, 2026: Pre-sale at the Matsuya Foods Official Yahoo! Shopping store
- From Thu, September 24, 2026: Gradual rollout at other online marketplaces
If you want to get it first, check out the Matsuya Foods Official Yahoo! Shopping store (https://store.shopping.yahoo.co.jp/matsuyafoods/), which is handling the pre-sale.
Who It’s Perfect For
- Anyone looking for a hearty side dish that is easy to pack in a bento
- Busy people who want a main dish for dinner without the hassle of cooking
- Those who want a rich miso katsu as a snack with drinks
- Anyone who wants to keep a stock on hand for when they need “one more dish”
- Matsunoya fans who want to enjoy the brand’s flavors at home
Things to Check Before Buying
The press release does not disclose the number of pieces or net weight per meal, or the microwave heating time. We recommend checking heating times by wattage, ingredients, and allergen information on each sales page before purchasing. Also note that before Thursday, September 24, the product is available only through the pre-sale at the official Yahoo! store.
Summary
Hitokuchi Miso Katsu is a Matsunoya-supervised frozen side dish that pursues a crispy, juicy texture through its special miso sauce and one-sided sauce design. It keeps for one year from manufacture and only needs to be heated in the microwave. Available in four sets from ¥2,980 for 3 meals to ¥5,980 for 14 meals (shipping included), it goes on pre-sale at the official Yahoo! store from Wednesday, September 16.