Nakau Introduces the Limited-Time “Yuzu Onion Straw-Grilled Bonito Tataki Bowl”
Nakau, the Japanese chain known for rice bowls (donburi) and Kyoto-style udon, will begin selling the limited-time “Yuzu Onion Straw-Grilled Bonito Tataki Bowl” (Japanese name: Yuzu Onion Warayaki Katsuo Tataki Don) from 11:00 AM on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. The star ingredient is rich, fatty bonito from Kagoshima Prefecture. The fish is straw-grilled for an aromatic finish and topped with crisp onions and a refreshing yuzu garlic sauce. Nakau is also offering the “Straw-Grilled Bonito Tataki Bowl,” a simpler version that focuses on the flavor of the bonito itself. This article covers the product features, prices, number of stores and other details. It is based on the press release that Zensho Holdings Co., Ltd. published on PR TIMES on October 7, 2026.
Sales Overview
- Launch: From 11:00 AM on Wednesday, October 14, 2026
- Sales period: Limited time (the press release does not specify an end date)
- Stores: Scheduled to be sold at 446 Nakau stores (as of October 7, 2026)
- Takeout: Available
- Prices: All prices include tax. Prices differ at some stores
Three Highlights of the Yuzu Onion Straw-Grilled Bonito Tataki Bowl
1. Fragrant Straw-Grilled Aroma and Rich Kagoshima Bonito
The bowl uses rich, fatty bonito from Kagoshima Prefecture. Straw grilling (warayaki) is a cooking method that quickly sears the surface of food over the intense flames of burning straw. It gives the food a distinctively fragrant, toasty aroma. According to Nakau, the bowl lets diners enjoy that straw-grilled flavor along with the bonito’s chewy, tender texture and the deep umami of its red flesh.
2. Plenty of Onions and a Refreshing Yuzu Garlic Sauce
The straw-grilled bonito is generously topped with crisp, crunchy onions. The onions add a lively accent and contrast nicely with the tender, chewy fish. The key to the flavor is the yuzu garlic sauce. Its bright acidity brings out the savory richness of the bonito and gives the whole bowl a refreshing finish.
3. Grated Ginger on the Side for a Change of Flavor
The bowl also comes with grated ginger served on the side. Add it to taste, and the clean aroma and gentle heat of the ginger let you change up the flavor. You might start by enjoying the yuzu garlic sauce on its own, then add the ginger partway through.
The Simpler Straw-Grilled Bonito Tataki Bowl
Also on the lineup is the “Straw-Grilled Bonito Tataki Bowl” (Japanese name: Warayaki Katsuo Tataki Don). It lets you simply savor the toasty aroma of straw grilling and the natural umami of rich, fatty bonito. It suits anyone who would rather focus on the taste of the bonito itself than on the yuzu onion topping.
Price List (Tax Included)
Both bowls come in four sizes: small rice, regular, large rice and extra-large.
Yuzu Onion Straw-Grilled Bonito Tataki Bowl
- Small rice (gohan komori): ¥970
- Regular (namimori): ¥990
- Large rice (gohan omori): ¥1,090
- Extra-large (tokumori): ¥1,580
Straw-Grilled Bonito Tataki Bowl
- Small rice (gohan komori): ¥870
- Regular (namimori): ¥890
- Large rice (gohan omori): ¥990
- Extra-large (tokumori): ¥1,480
At every size, the Yuzu Onion version costs a flat ¥100 more than the Straw-Grilled Bonito Tataki Bowl. Compared with the regular size, the small rice option is ¥20 cheaper, the large rice option is ¥100 more and the extra-large is ¥590 more. Choose according to your appetite and budget.
Takeout and Store Information
These bowls are available for takeout. Nakau encourages customers to enjoy the limited-time Yuzu Onion Straw-Grilled Bonito Tataki Bowl at home as well as in its stores. The bowl is scheduled to be sold at 446 stores (as of October 7), so check in advance whether your preferred store carries it.
About Nakau
Nakau is a chain specializing in rice bowls and Kyoto-style udon. It is operated by Nakau Co., Ltd. (President and Representative Director: 池松 博誠; headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo). This press release was issued by Zensho Holdings Co., Ltd., the group that owns Nakau.
Summary
The Yuzu Onion Straw-Grilled Bonito Tataki Bowl is a limited-time bowl. It layers crunchy onions and refreshing yuzu garlic sauce over Kagoshima bonito with a fragrant straw-grilled finish. The regular size costs ¥990, and the grated ginger on the side lets you switch up the flavor. If you prefer to enjoy the bonito simply, the Straw-Grilled Bonito Tataki Bowl is also available at ¥890 for a regular size. Sales start at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, October 14, so be sure to check it out.
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)