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Yuzuan's Autumn Specials to Brighten the Season

Starting September 8, 2026, Yuzuan, strategically operated by Monogatari Corporation, is set to tantalize diners with an enticing autumn limited-edition menu available until early November. Before the nationwide release across its 118 outlets, ten select locations will host an advanced sale beginning August 25, 2026, allowing eager customers to get a taste of these seasonal delights first.

Advance Sale Information

The advance sale will run from August 25, 2026, to mid-October, with participating stores including:

• - Miyagi: Sendai Rokucho No Me Store
• - Tochigi: Utsunomiya Interpark Store
• - Saitama: Shinjuku Nobitokita Store
• - Tokyo: Tama Sakae Store
• - Kanagawa: Yokohama Hongogodai Store
• - Gifu: Ogaki Store
• - Shizuoka: Hamamatsu Irino Store
• - Aichi: Kasugai Store, Toyokawa Store
• - Osaka: Sakai Izumi-Naka Store

Autumn Limited-Time Dishes

Yuzuan presents a savory twist this autumn with their Matsutake Mushroom Flavored Dashi, designed to elevate the dining experience with a rich umami broth. The highlight of this seasonal menu includes a medley of freshly harvested mushrooms such as Nameko, Enoki, and Kurokikurage, offering not just aromatic flavors but also a pleasing variety of textures that celebrate the fall season.

Featured Items:

1. Comparative Salmon Nigiri: Enjoy the delicate sweetness of domestically sourced salmon and the rich, buttery experience of fatty salmon (Toro). This dish combines both flavors for a remarkable tasting experience.

2. Salmon and Ikura Handroll: A perfect balance of crashing textures, with bursting Ikura on top of luscious seared salmon, all wrapped in fragrant nori, amplifying the freshness of each bite.

3. Hokkaido Mackerel Nigiri: Indulge in the fresh catch of the splendidly fatty Hokkaido mackerel, a true delicacy for seafood lovers.

4. Seared Hokkaido Mackerel Nigiri: The rich flavor of Hokkaido mackerel is enhanced with a touch of soy sauce sear, bringing forth an aromatic finish that partners beautifully with vinegared rice.

5. Matsutake Mushroom Dashi: This exquisite broth, formed from carefully blended bonito and kelp stocks, paired with the luxurious fragrance of matsutake mushrooms, delivers an exceptional depth of flavor.

6. Assorted Autumn Mushrooms: A colorful trio featuring the gooey Nameko, crunchy Kurokikurage, and fragrant white Enoki, each distinct texture melds on a single plate.

7. Three Mushroom and Mitsuba Chicken Dumpling: An aromatic play of mushroom textures combined with the refreshing touch of Mitsuba greens, wrapped in a succulent chicken mixture.

8. Mochi Inari: Inari soaked with rich dashi flavors, coupled with the creamy softness of mochi encapsulates the essence of comfort food in every bite.

9. Caramelized Honey Sweet Potato: Experience the sweetness of