# Japanese restaurant set‑meal promotions

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/japanese-restaurant-setmeal-promotions
> Updated: 2026-08-06T02:29:23.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

In July 2026, the Japanese chains Matsuya and Matsunoya launched new pork and chicken set meals, marking the start of a series of promotional offerings. By early August, other eateries joined the trend: Yokamon‑do Senno in Fukuoka introduced a ¥1,000 all‑you‑can‑eat chicken‑katsu set, while the nationwide udon chain Hanamaru Udon rolled out a limited‑time “Hanamaru Thanksgiving Udon” featuring shrimp tempura and collectible stickers. The successive announcements show a growing focus among Japanese restaurant operators on budget‑friendly set menus to draw customers.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-06: Japan's Hanamaru Udon and Yokamon‑do Senno launch budget-friendly menu deals

Yokamon‑do Senno in Fukuoka offers a ¥1,000 chicken‑katsu all‑you‑can‑eat set, while Hanamaru Udon rolls out a ¥870 “Thanksgiving Udon” with three shrimp tempura pieces nationwide from Aug 7‑31, each with a fan

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/japans-hanamaru-udon-and-yokamondo-senno-launch-budget-friendly-menu-deals

### 2026-07-12: Matsuya and Matsunoya debut new pork and chicken set meals in Japan

Matsuya launched an ¥880 pork stir‑fry set on July 14, while Matsunoya rolled out a ¥890 thick chicken cutlet with garlic‑butter sauce on July 15, both sparking online buzz in Japan.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/matsuya-and-matsunoya-debut-new-pork-and-chicken-set-meals-in-japan

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