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Yayoi Ken Enhances Its Free Dashi Service

Yayoi Ken, a popular chain of casual dining restaurants in Japan, has recently announced an exciting update to its free dashi service, set to launch in July 2026. The dashi, a traditional Japanese broth, will now feature a refined blend of high-quality ingredients designed to enhance the dining experience for patrons.

A Richer Flavor Profile

With its extensive network of 376 restaurants across Japan, Yayoi Ken prides itself on offering delicious meals that emphasize quality and taste. The new dashi is crafted using a base of Katsuo-bushi from Makurazaki and genuine kombu from Hokkaido, combined with additional flavors from Sōda katsuobushi and niboshi. This new blend aims to provide a deeper umami flavor while maintaining a clean finish, perfectly complementing their premium Kinya rice. The result is a dashi that enhances not only the palate but also the overall dining experience.

Whether enjoyed on its own or as a dashi-chazuke, guests are encouraged to savor this delightful broth as the perfect conclusion to their meal.

The All-You-Can-Eat Dashi Station

At Yayoi Ken, the free dashi is available at the 'Okawari-dokoro', a designated station where diners can replenish their dashi, 100% Kinya rice, and their signature 'Kizami Goma Hakusai-zuke' pickles as much as they wish. Guests can easily access fresh dashi from designated pots, encouraging them to enjoy the rich taste as they please.

Enjoying Dashi Chazuke

To create a delectable dashi chazuke, follow these simple steps:
1. Fill your bowl with about a quarter of Kinya rice.
2. Pour the free dashi until the bowl is about half full.
3. Top with your favorite side dishes and add pickles and shichimi togarashi for an extra kick.

In doing so, the already rich flavors of Yayoi Ken’s dishes become even more enjoyable, ensuring a satisfying ending to your meal.

Customize Your Own Dashi Chazuke

The idea behind dashi chazuke is to allow customers the creative freedom to mix and match according to their preferences. By adding selections from their meal, such as stir-fried meat and vegetables, diners can create a personalized dashi chazuke that makes every visit unique. Popular side dishes available include the flaked salmon bowl and mini mackerel bowl, and they can be paired together to complete the dining experience.

For example, try combining a stir-fried meat and vegetable set with the new dashi for a truly delightful meal.

Convenient and Rewarding: Yayoi Ken’s Official App

In addition to enhancing the dashi service, Yayoi Ken also invites diners to explore their official app, which provides information on new products and promotions, menu browsing, and restaurant searches. The app features a convenient ordering option via Delivery.com and Uber Eats, allowing you to enjoy your favorites from the comfort of home. Gamify your experience with mini games to collect stamps that can be exchanged for coupons, making your next meal even more enjoyable. More details can be found on their website.

As Yayoi Ken continues to innovate their offerings, customers can look forward to experiencing enhanced flavors that bring a comforting and authentic taste to every meal. Don't miss out on the chance to try the new dashi beginning in July 2026!