Shabu-yo, the all-you-can-eat shabu shabu chain from the Skylark group, had paused sales of its Pork Belly Course. The course returns on Thursday, October 1, 2026, as announced by Skylark Holdings Co., Ltd. on September 24, 2026. The company now has a stable supply of quality pork belly, so it is bringing the course back in response to many customer requests. Skylark also announced special coupons to celebrate the return and a price revision taking effect on October 1. This article covers the course details, prices and coupon conditions.
Shabu-yo Pork Belly Course Return: Overview
- Start date: Thursday, October 1, 2026
- Locations: All Shabu-yo restaurants (*the cut of pork served may differ at some locations)
- Price: From ¥1,599 (¥1,759 incl. tax)
- Operator: Skylark Restaurants Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Musashino, Tokyo)
Weekday lunch costs ¥1,599 (¥1,759 incl. tax) with no time limit until 4 p.m. However, orders placed after 2:40 p.m. have an 80-minute time limit, and some locations do not offer this deal. Elementary school children pay ¥1,099 incl. tax for any course, and preschool children eat free.
Highlights of the Pork Belly Course Return
1. All-you-can-eat pork belly from ¥1,599 (¥1,759 incl. tax)
Pork belly is back after many diners were sad to see it go. Its moderate fat melts into the shabu shabu broth, and guests can once again enjoy as much as they like.
2. Pork belly is all-you-can-eat in all 7 courses
Juicy pork belly picks up the broth well and melts in the mouth. It is available as all-you-can-eat in the Pork Belly Course and every course above it, which means all 7 courses. This gives diners more choice of meat and adds to the strong value for money.
3. Pairs well with fresh vegetables, broths and sauces
Pork belly has no strong or gamey taste, so it goes well with Shabu-yo’s wide range of fresh vegetables. Combined with the signature Choose-Your-Broth selection and the Sauce and Condiment Bar, it can be enjoyed in about 2 trillion possible combinations.
What Makes Shabu-yo’s Pork Belly Special
The moderate fat that is typical of pork belly melts into the shabu shabu broth and creates a rich depth of flavor. The balance of lean meat and fat gives it a melt-in-the-mouth texture and juiciness that Shabu-yo describes as addictive.
Recommended Ways to Enjoy Pork Belly
Recommendation 1: Sesame sauce with crunchy chili oil
This classic combination brings out the savory taste of pork belly. Diners add taberu rayu, a crunchy chili oil, to sesame sauce.
Recommendation 2: Colorful vegetables wrapped in pork belly
Guests wrap their favorite vegetables in pork belly, which also adds variety in texture. The press release shows aromatic herb and vegetable rolls as an example.
Special Celebration Coupons (Skylark App)
To celebrate the return of pork belly, the Skylark app will distribute special coupons in two rounds.
Round 1: Thursday, October 1 to Sunday, October 4 (4 days only)
- Half price for elementary school children: The regular price of ¥999 (¥1,099 incl. tax) drops to ¥499 (¥549 incl. tax) during the campaign. The Fresh Snow Crab Course and banquet courses are excluded.
- Up to ¥400 off (before tax) on all-you-can-drink: The regular price is ¥1,199 (¥1,319 incl. tax) until 4 p.m. and ¥1,399 (¥1,539 incl. tax) after 4 p.m. During the campaign it is ¥999 (¥1,099 incl. tax) at any time of day.
Both Round 1 coupons can be used at all locations except the Marronnier Gate Ginza 2 and Shinsaibashi PARCO restaurants.
Round 2: Monday, October 5 to Friday, October 9 (5 days only)
- 10% off the total bill for all courses (banquet courses and the student-only all-you-can-eat course are excluded)
Price Revision from October 1
Alongside the return of pork belly, prices for all-you-can-eat courses and the drink menu will change from Thursday, October 1, because of rising costs for ingredients and other expenses. According to the notes, weekends and public holidays cost ¥200 (¥220 incl. tax) more than the listed prices. Some urban-priced locations charge ¥300 (¥330 incl. tax) more. Check the official Shabu-yo website for the new price of each course. The company says it will keep working to offer a safe, reliable and enjoyable dining experience.
Summary
Shabu-yo’s Pork Belly Course returns at all locations on Thursday, October 1, 2026. Weekday lunch starts at ¥1,599 (¥1,759 incl. tax) with no time limit until 4 p.m., and pork belly is all-you-can-eat in all 7 courses. Coupons offer half price for elementary school children and a drink discount from October 1 to 4, followed by 10% off the bill from October 5 to 9. To get the best deal, check the Skylark app before you visit.
Source: press release by 株式会社すかいらーくホールディングス (PR TIMES, in Japanese)