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Gyukaku Yakiniku Shokudo Unveils Summer Delight

In a delightful addition to its summer menu, Gyukaku Yakiniku Shokudo, part of the Colowide Group's Rains International, is introducing a limited-time dish known as the "Rich Tomato Cold Noodle." This tantalizing dish will be available from July 9, 2025, and is perfect for those looking to enjoy a refreshing meal during the hot summer months.

Previously celebrated for its popular cold noodles, Gyukaku is a leading yakiniku chain that operates a dedicated food court specializing in delightful culinary offerings. The restaurant chain has established a strong presence across Japan with 66 locations as of the end of June 2025. Customers have praised the convenience of enjoying a casual yakiniku dining experience alongside shopping, expressing joy at being able to indulge in their favorite Gyukaku cold noodles in a food court setting. Such popularity has led to queues forming during busy weekends, showcasing the strong demand for their offerings.

Overview of the Rich Tomato Cold Noodle

The centerpiece of this seasonal menu is the Rich Tomato Cold Noodle, featuring a sumptuous tomato soup topped with refreshing frozen tomatoes that offer a delightful crunch. Gyukaku's dedicated culinary team has crafted this dish with a focus on the contrast between the rich and light flavors, making it a perfect choice for those who might not have a hearty appetite during the summer heat. Along with the cold noodles, the dish also includes a set of three types of namul (Korean-style seasoned vegetables), ensuring that customers can enjoy a balanced meal rich in vegetables.

Launch Details:

• - Sales Period: July 9, 2025, until early September (or while supplies last)
• - Price: 920 JPY (including tax: 1,012 JPY) with three types of namul included
• - Availability: Across all Gyukaku Yakiniku Shokudo locations, except for the following four stores:

- Aeon Mall Mito Uchihara
- Aeon Mall Toin
- Akishima Moritown
- Aeon Mall Kiso-gawa

About Gyukaku Yakiniku Shokudo

Gyukaku Yakiniku Shokudo provides a casual dining experience featuring freshly cut meats served on sizzling hot plates. It focuses on offering what it describes as "teppan-yaki" meals and tantalizing "yakiniku don" bowls, maximizing the umami flavor inherent in grilled meats. The restaurant also provides a wide variety of dishes including popular items like Ume Shiso Cold Noodles and Stone Pot Tofu Chigae, all at reasonable prices, ensuring diners can enjoy the flavors of yakiniku without breaking the bank.

Among its popular offerings, the signature "Teppan Yakiniku Set" features meats grilled to perfection, exuding savory aromas that stimulate the appetite alongside the appealing sounds of sizzling from the hot plate. Each set comes complete with barbecue sauce, kimchi, and soup, allowing diners to relive the authentic yakiniku dining experience. Notable menu items include the "Aged Kalbi Set," which utilizes 30-day aged, thick kalbi that melts in the mouth, delivering a juicy burst of flavor with each bite.

Recommended Dishes

• - Beef Kalbi Yakiniku Set: A classic choice, featuring flavorful kalbi complementing rice, kimchi, and soup for 950 JPY (including tax: 1,045 JPY).
• - Negi Shio Pork Kalbi and Tongue Grilled Set: Combining the crunchy texture of pork tongue with satisfying pork kalbi, priced at 880 JPY (including tax: 968 JPY).
• - Spicy Offal and Harami Don: A delicious rice bowl mixing large cuts of fatty offal and harami with a spicy glaze, available for 980 JPY (including tax: 1,078 JPY).
• - Stone Pot Tofu Chigae Set: Packed with the umami of beef and seafood, noted for its spicy richness, this set comes with rice and namul for 980 JPY (including tax: 1,078 JPY).

Note: Prices and selections may vary by location. For further details, visit the official website of Gyukaku Yakiniku Shokudo.

Company Overview

Rains International, headed by President Kouta Sumikawa, operates various dining establishments, including Gyukaku, Shabu Shabu OnYasai, and Izakaya Doma Doma, along with other popular brands such as Katsu Sakurazaka. Their commitment to quality and customer satisfaction continues to drive their expansion in the Japanese dining landscape.