Nakau’s New Autumn Set Meal: “Wafu Demi Hamburg Teishoku” Arrives for a Limited Time
Nakau is a Japanese chain known for its rice bowls and Kyoto-style udon. It is introducing a new set meal that’s perfect for autumn. Nakau Co., Ltd. has announced that it will sell the “Wafu Demi Hamburg Teishoku” (Japanese-Style Demi-Glace Hamburg Steak Set Meal) for a limited time starting Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Nakau is a brand of the Zensho group, which also operates Sukiya and other chains.
The set pairs a hamburg steak in demi-glace sauce with rice, miso soup, and a small side dish (kobachi). Its standout feature is the sauce, which uses two kinds of miso as secret ingredients: Hatcho miso and white miso. The result takes a Western-style classic, demi-glace hamburg steak, and gives it Nakau’s signature Japanese touch.
The Secret Ingredients: Hatcho Miso and White Miso
The base of the sauce is a demi-glace packed with the concentrated umami of onions. Hatcho miso and white miso are then added as hidden flavors. Here’s what each brings to the sauce:
- Onions: concentrated umami that forms the foundation of the sauce
- Hatcho miso: adds richness and depth to the full-bodied sauce
- White miso: together with the onions, adds a gentle sweetness
The sauce combines the richness of Hatcho miso with the gentle sweetness of onions and white miso. Nakau says this creates a deep, layered flavor with the authenticity of a Western-style restaurant and the Japanese character the chain is known for.
Try Dipping the Potatoes and Spinach in the Sauce
The hamburg steak comes with potatoes and spinach on the side. Nakau also recommends dipping these sides into the umami-rich sauce. You get to enjoy the Japanese-style demi-glace with the sides as well as the hamburg steak.
Three Topping Variations to Choose From
In addition to the standard Wafu Demi Hamburg Teishoku, there are three topping variations so you can customize your meal:
- Ontama Wafu Demi Hamburg Teishoku: served with an onsen (soft-cooked) egg
- Medamayaki Wafu Demi Hamburg Teishoku: adds a fried egg, a classic hamburg steak topping
- Toro~ri Cheese Wafu Demi Hamburg Teishoku: served with gooey melted cheese
The mellow flavor of egg or cheese blends with the Japanese-style demi-glace sauce. Each topping changes the overall impression of the dish, so you can pick the one that suits your taste.
Prices (Tax Included)
You can choose from three rice portions: small, regular, and large. The prices below are for dine-in and include tax.
Wafu Demi Hamburg Teishoku
- Small rice: ¥960
- Regular: ¥980
- Large rice: ¥1,010
Ontama (Onsen Egg) Wafu Demi Hamburg Teishoku
- Small rice: ¥1,070
- Regular: ¥1,090
- Large rice: ¥1,120
Medamayaki (Fried Egg) Wafu Demi Hamburg Teishoku
- Small rice: ¥1,070
- Regular: ¥1,090
- Large rice: ¥1,120
Toro~ri Cheese Wafu Demi Hamburg Teishoku
- Small rice: ¥1,160
- Regular: ¥1,180
- Large rice: ¥1,210
Using the regular size as a baseline, small rice is ¥20 less and large rice is ¥30 more. The onsen egg and fried egg versions cost ¥110 more than the standard set, while the cheese version costs ¥200 more.
Takeout Is ¥150 Off the Dine-In Price
The Wafu Demi Hamburg Teishoku is also available for takeout. Takeout orders are ¥150 cheaper than the dine-in price. For example, the regular-size Wafu Demi Hamburg Teishoku comes to ¥830. Note that takeout orders do not include miso soup or the small side dish.
Sales Overview
- Product: Wafu Demi Hamburg Teishoku (4 versions in total, including the onsen egg, fried egg, and cheese variations)
- Launch: Wednesday, October 14, 2026, from 11:00 AM
- Sales period: Limited time (the end date is not specified in the press release)
- Locations: Planned for 446 Nakau stores (as of October 8)
- Price: ¥960–¥1,210 (tax included, dine-in)
- Set includes: hamburg steak (with sides), rice, miso soup, small side dish
- Note: Prices differ at some stores
Editor’s Note
Nakau is best known for its rice bowls and Kyoto-style udon. This time it takes on demi-glace hamburg steak, a Western-style staple, and gives it a Japanese twist with Hatcho miso and white miso. You can also mix and match rice portions and toppings to build your own ideal meal. Since this is a limited-time menu, try it while you can.
Source: press release by 株式会社ゼンショーホールディングス (PR TIMES, in Japanese)