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Key Takeaways：Matsunoya brings back its fan-favorite garlic soy stamina menu on June 12, 2026, at 3 p.m. nationwide. Choose between thick-cut pork or chicken teki, both crispy-fried and coated in a bold garlic soy sauce. Sets run 1,050 yen (830 yen à la carte), with takeout available and free rice refills at select stores. Matsunoya’s Popular Stamina Menu Returns Matsuya Foods Holdings Co., Ltd. (headquarters: Musashino City, Tokyo; President: Kazutoshi Kawarabuki), operator of the tonkatsu specialty chain “Matsunoya,” will launch the Garlic Soy Fried Thick-Cut Pork Teki Set and Garlic Soy Fried Chicken Teki Set starting 3:00 p.m. on Friday, June 12, 2026. This crowd-favorite menu that had everyone declaring “I want both!” last year makes its highly anticipated return. A Rich Stamina Dish Where “Frying” Is the Key Crispy meat fried using a signature method is coated in a rich garlic soy sauce, creating a satisfying stamina-packed dish. Dusted […]

Key Takeaways：Jonathan kicks off its ‘Summer Tohoku Cold Noodle’ Fair on June 11, 2026, bringing back Iwate’s wildly popular Morioka Reimen (220,000 servings sold last year) alongside an evolved curry soy-milk tantan take on Akita’s Mugendo Inaniwa Udon. Add in an Angus beef stamina plate, summer eel, and a Father’s Day lottery with a 1kg steak grand prize, and there’s plenty worth a visit before the September 2 wrap-up. Jonathan’s ‘Summer Tohoku Cold Noodle’ Fair Kicks Off June 11 Jonathan, the family restaurant chain operated by Skylark Restaurants, will hold its ‘Summer Tohoku Cold Noodle’ Fair from Thursday, June 11, 2026, perfectly timed for what is expected to be a scorching summer. Two of Tohoku’s greatest noodle dishes — Iwate’s “Morioka Reimen” and Akita’s “Mugendo Inaniwa Udon” — share the stage in special summer versions for a refreshing culinary experience. Fair Overview Locations: All Jonathan stores (excluding morning hours until

Key Takeaways：From June 11–21, 2026, Big Boy and Victoria Station run a Father’s Day campaign built around premium domestic Japanese Black Wagyu sirloin (rank 4+) seared over a 300°C flame, paired with their Giant Hamburg Steak or grilled shrimp from 2,629 yen. Bonus perks include a large draft beer for the price of a medium (605 yen) and a 300-yen discount coupon for use through July 31. Available at 162 locations nationwide while supplies last. Big Boy Launches a Special Father’s Day Campaign Big Boy Japan, a Zensho Holdings group company operating the hamburg steak & steak restaurants “Big Boy” and “Victoria Station,” will run a limited-time Father’s Day campaign starting Thursday, June 11, 2026, in celebration of Father’s Day on Sunday, June 21. This year’s theme is “a little luxury,” with a lineup of special menus featuring domestic Japanese Black Wagyu sirloin. Premium Domestic Japanese Black Wagyu Sirloin The

Key Takeaways：Matsuya rolls out its new ‘Neo Tomato Goro Goro Chicken Curry’ nationwide starting June 9, 2026 — a summer curry that blends coconut milk, tangy tomato and exotic spices for a gentle-but-spicy kick. The ‘Goro Chiki’ series brings big, juicy chunks of iron-grilled chicken, and the lineup spans five options from a 680-yen base curry to 1,050-yen chicken and hamburg versions. Takeout and app coupons are available, so it’s an easy early taste of summer. Matsuya Unveils a Next-Generation Tomato Curry for Summer Matsuya Foods Co., Ltd. (Head office: Musashino City, Tokyo; President: Kazutoshi Kawarabuki) will launch the new “Neo Tomato Goro Goro Chicken Curry” at its “Matsuya” gyumeshi, curry and set-meal restaurants from 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. Blending the richness of coconut milk, the refreshing acidity of tomato and exotic spices, this “gentle yet spicy” dish offers an entirely new sensation perfect for the coming

Key Takeaways：Hanamaru Udon rolls out two summer-only bowls from June 4 to mid-July: Pork Shabu Udon (from 820 yen) and a veggie-loaded Pork Shabu Salad Udon (from 920 yen). Both pair springy Sanuki udon with ginger-broth pork belly, crunchy oni-oroshi, myoga, and green onion, finished with a thicker special ponzu and a lemon wedge. Pick cold or warm noodles, dine in or take out at stores nationwide. Hanamaru Udon Debuts Summer Menu: “Pork Shabu Udon” & “Pork Shabu Salad Udon” Hanamaru Co., Ltd., the operator of the Sanuki udon chain “Hanamaru Udon” and part of the Yoshinoya Holdings group, will launch two new limited-time menu items nationwide (excluding some stores) from Thursday, June 4, 2026: “Pork Shabu Udon” and “Pork Shabu Salad Udon.” These refreshing dishes are designed to be enjoyed during the hot and humid rainy season. “Pork Shabu Udon” with Three Refreshing Toppings Smooth, throat-pleasing Sanuki udon is

Key Takeaways：CoCo Ichibanya brings back its takeout/delivery-only “Marutoku Combo” on June 4, 2026, with two generously portioned topping sets that save you over 10% versus ordering à la carte. Combo A loads up on fried shrimp, sausage, and squid, while Combo B packs pork cutlet, sausage, and fries — and you can add curry sauce to turn it into a full meal at home. At ¥1,296 for toppings only, it’s an easy win for sharing with family or friends. CoCo Ichibanya Revamps Its Popular Topping Assortment “Marutoku Combo” Ichibanya Co., Ltd. (HQ: Ichinomiya City, Aichi Prefecture; President Mamoru Kuzuhara), operator of the curry restaurant chain CoCo Ichibanya, will relaunch its takeout and delivery-only menu “Marutoku Combo” at CoCo Ichibanya locations nationwide starting Thursday, June 4, 2026. First released last December, this value-packed assortment of CoCo Ichibanya’s most popular toppings is back with an upgrade. This time, two sets are available