857 kcal for 498 yen! I Ate FamilyMart's New 'Noribento' and It Was Just Right

Oct 6, 2026

Japanese Food

Today: Matsuya Launches Spicy "Neo Kashmir Curry"! ¥680, ¥50 Off with Coupon

Gyumeshi chain Matsuya will begin selling its "Neo Kashmir Curry" today, October 6th, starting at 10 AM. This new menu item is a Matsuya style re...

Oct 6, 2026

Japanese Food

[Today] 300 Yen "Marugame Udon Bento" Debuts! A Simple New Offering with Udon + Dashi

Marugame Seimen will begin selling the "Otegaru Udon Bento" (Easy Udon Bento to Enjoy with Condiments and Toppings) as a takeout product starting...

Oct 6, 2026

Japanese Food

[Starting Today] The 'More for Less' Festival Returns for Round 2! Katsu-Packed Onigiri, Yakisoba with 50% More Noodles – It's Seriously Super-Sized!

Ministop has been running its "Appetite Liberation Day Volume Increase" campaign since September 29th, offering popular products with increased p...

Oct 5, 2026

Japanese Food

Caution During Weekday Lunch! Marugame Seimen's 'Niku Kara Maze Udon' — The Raw Garlic Was More Intense Than Imagined

It's always a relief to find a Marugame Seimen in a new office building I'm visiting. After a business meeting, I can just pop in to satisfy my h...

Oct 5, 2026

Japanese Food

Until Wednesday: Jonathan's Offers 4 Alcoholic Drinks at Half Price! Glass Wine for ¥121, Draft Beer for ¥301 – So Cheap!

Jonathan's is currently running a coupon campaign called "Kanpai Jonathan Fes" (Cheers Jonathan Festival) until October 7th, offering great deals...

Oct 5, 2026

Japanese Food

[Starting Tomorrow] Hama-Sushi Fair: Large-Cut Tuna for 110 Yen! 3 New Items, Including Herring, All Under 200 Yen

Hama Sushi will, starting October 6th, sell three limited time products at its stores nationwide, including the 110 yen "Large Cut Seared Albacor...

Oct 5, 2026

Japanese Food

Marugame's "Savory Spicy Pork Dipping Udon" Becomes a Regular Menu Item! Same Price for 1 to 3 Servings, 3 Servings for 990 Yen

Marugame Seimen will refresh its grand menu on October 6, adding four items, including the "Savory Spicy Pork Dipping Udon," as regular menu offe...

Oct 5, 2026

Japanese Food

FamilyMart The Nori Bento Debuts for 498 yen! 220g of Rice, Lined with Classic Side Dishes

FamilyMart will release "FamilyMart The Nori Bento" starting October 6. 498 yen! "FamilyMart The Nori Bento" Appears A new Nori Bento makes its a...

Oct 5, 2026

Japanese Food

[Today] Salt-Grilled Saury for 10 Yen (Originally 880 Yen)! 3-Day Limited Offer in Shibuya, Shinjuku, and Kawasaki

Brand Bank Company's three establishments—"Sumibi Robata to Niku Kinshyamoji Shibuya," "Taishu Sakaba Kitagin Shinjuku," and "Himono ya at Kawasa...

Oct 5, 2026

Japanese Food

ASCII Gourmet NEWS Live Broadcast (October 9, 2026 Edition)

Hipa Hipa! This is a gourmet information program brought to you by Modal Kojima and Nabeko from ASCII Gourmet! Our MC is Rie Watanabe (Riezo), wh...

Oct 2, 2026

Japanese Food

Ministop's Big Spree: 50% More Bento, 50% More Yakisoba, Same Price! (Phase 1 Ends Oct 5)

Ministop is currently holding its "Appetite Unleashed Day Extra Volume" campaign at stores nationwide, offering increased quantities of popular p...

Oct 2, 2026

Japanese Food

Seven-Eleven: 15 Karaage Pieces for ¥895! Pizza and Fries Also 30% Off, Kicking Off Today

Seven Eleven will be running a campaign offering 30% off eligible products primarily on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays throughout October, via i...

Oct 2, 2026

Japanese Food

Una-Terra Don with Plenty of Eel for 1300 Yen Launches Today! Free Large Rice Serving

Eel bowl chain "Nadai Unatoto" will begin selling the "Una Terra Don" at 17 directly managed stores starting today, October 2nd. This is a limite...

Oct 2, 2026

Japanese Food

Starting Today: Yayoiken's "Kaki Fry" from 1,120 yen! Mixed Platters with Ebi Fry Also Available

Teishoku (set meal) chain Yayoiken will launch various Kaki Fry menu items, including the "~Rich Bounty of the Sea~ Kaki Fry Teishoku," starting ...

Oct 2, 2026

Japanese Food

Today: Ootoya Kicks Off "Large Fried Oysters" from Hiroshima! Get 4 or a Generous 6 Pieces

The set meal chain "Ootoya Gohan dokoro" will launch its "Large Fried Oysters," made with oysters from Hiroshima Prefecture, starting today, Octo...

Oct 1, 2026

Japanese Food

Unbelievable! Pizza Hut x Qi Bao Mala Tang Launch 'Mala Tang Pizza' with Glass Noodles, Pre-sale on Uber Eats Today

Delivery pizza chain Pizza Hut will begin pre selling three new 'Mala Tang Pizza' products, supervised by Mala Tang specialty restaurant 'Qi Bao ...

Oct 1, 2026

Japanese Food

Marugame Seimen's "Kamage Udon" Half Price Today for ¥190! "Imoni Tsukejiru" Dipping Sauce Also Featured

Sanuki Udon chain Marugame Seimen is holding its monthly "Kamage Udon Day" event today, October 1st, a tradition on the first day of every month....

Oct 1, 2026

Japanese Food

Today: Tenkaippin's 'Ten-ichi Day' is ON! Get a FREE Bowl of Ramen

Today, October 1st, is "Ten ichi Day" – a clever wordplay on the date (10 1). Ramen chain Tenkaippin is celebrating with a special campaign, excl...

Sep 30, 2026

Japanese Food

Liquor Tax Unified at Last: That 'Kinmugi' Becomes Beer! What About the Taste?

Finally, tomorrow, October 1st, the liquor tax on beer like beverages will be unified. In conjunction with this, that Kinmugi will also finally b...

Sep 30, 2026

Japanese Food

Marugame Seimen Launches "Niku Kara Maze Udon"! A Punchy Dish with a Generous Helping of Raw Garlic

Udon noodle chain Marugame Seimen will launch its "Niku Kara Maze Udon" at stores nationwide starting October 6. Marugame x Mr. Matsuoka's First ...

Sep 29, 2026

Japanese Food

How's Convenience Store Squid Ink Pasta? Trying Famima's One-Coin Noodles

Do you like squid ink pasta? Its appearance is terrifyingly black. When I, Nabeko, first tried squid ink pasta at a certain Italian restaurant th...

Sep 29, 2026

Japanese Food

[Today Only] All-You-Can-Eat & Drink for 2900 Yen! Hop Around Shibuya Niku Yokocho for Unlimited Meat and Alcohol

Shibuya Niku Yokocho in Shibuya, Tokyo, will hold an "All Store All You Can Eat and Drink" event today, September 29th, to commemorate its 16th a...

Sep 29, 2026

Japanese Food

Elecom Donates Haptic Feedback Mobile Batteries as Participation Prizes for Blind Soccer Tournament

On August 23rd, Elecom donated 27 haptic feedback mobile batteries as participation prizes at the "Sfida Setagaya Blind Soccer Cup," hosted by th...

Sep 29, 2026

Japanese Food

Starting Tomorrow! KFC's "Crispy" Half Price! From ¥290 to ¥140, Get 7 for ¥1000

Kentucky Fried Chicken will launch its "Kernel Crispy 1 Piece Half Price" campaign at stores nationwide starting September 30. "Kernel Crispy" Go...

Sep 29, 2026

Japanese Food

Mac's 'Sankaku Choco Pie' Season Arrives! New Flavor: Strawberry x Cookies & Cream

McDonald's will be selling two "Sankaku Choco Pie" products for a limited time starting October 7th. Introducing the New 'Cookies & Cream Strawbe...

Sep 29, 2026

Japanese Food

Today: Lawson Launches Second Wave of Popular 297 Yen Bento! Featuring a Dash of Super Spicy Keema

On September 29th, Lawson launched "Gohan ga Susumu Keema Curry (Super Spicy)" and "Shikitsume Gohan Yaki Tomorokoshi" from its "Itten Toppa Sugi...

Sep 28, 2026

Japanese Food

Get 29% More Meat! Signature Dishes Overflow with Extra Meat for "Meat Day" Only, Lunch Included

As part of its monthly "Meat Day" (Niku no Hi) event, Pepper Lunch will offer a 29% increase in meat for eligible items, either "Beef Pepper Rice...

Sep 28, 2026

Japanese Food

Meat Day Special: Unlimited Tsukimi Sukiyaki-style Kalbi! 100-Minute All-You-Can-Eat at 5 Steak no Don Locations

Steak no Don will offer "Tsukimi Sukiyaki style Kalbi" (100g) as part of its "Don All You Can Eat" menu, exclusively on September 29th, "Niku no ...