YEBISU Beer Gourmet Grand Prix 2026 will bring its final stage to Yebisu Garden Place in Ebisu, Tokyo, from September 19 to 23, 2026. Four restaurants selected from 14 finalists will serve dishes designed to pair with YEBISU beer.
The wider event runs through September 27, with the final stage followed by the Ebisu Popular Restaurants Stage. Admission is free, but food and drinks cost extra. The venue accepts cashless payments only, and guests may enter with an advance web reservation or by waiting in line on the day.
The final stage includes a Beer Gourmet Plate priced at ¥2,800 (tax included) and six YEBISU draft beers. The limited-quantity Chaen Hojo beer costs ¥1,300 (tax included) and is served daily from 3 p.m. until it sells out.
About the YEBISU Beer Gourmet Grand Prix
Shoshaya Gokugenryu Soshigaya Branch
The restaurant presents its signature Homemade Pink Tartar Chicken Nanban, a rich chicken dish created to pair with YEBISU beer.
Asian Takuma
Asian Takuma serves Garlic Shrimp, bringing a seafood-focused option to the four-dish final lineup.
TORよし Nakameguro Main Store
TORよし Nakameguro Main Store offers Steamed Chicken with Sesame Oil and Green Onion Sauce, combining tender chicken with a fragrant dressing.
Umaebisu
Umaebisu presents Three-Way Grilled Horse Meat, a specialty dish from its menu of horse-meat cuisine.
Beer Gourmet Plate
The Beer Gourmet Plate costs ¥2,800 (tax included) and allows guests to taste food from all four finalist restaurants in one serving.
Chaen Hojo
Chaen Hojo is the event’s limited-quantity beer, brewed at YEBISU BREWERY TOKYO. It costs ¥1,300 (tax included) and is served daily from 3 p.m. until sold out.
The event focuses on the pairing of carefully prepared food with YEBISU beer. Visitors can taste the finalists’ dishes, compare the combinations, and vote for the menu they feel pairs best with the beer.
Highlights
- Four finalist restaurants will present one signature dish each, selected through 24,081 public web votes.
- The Beer Gourmet Plate lets guests compare dishes from all four restaurants for ¥2,800 (tax included).
- Chaen Hojo, brewed at YEBISU BREWERY TOKYO for the event, is available in limited quantities for ¥1,300 (tax included).
- All visitors receive a vote through the event web form, while Beer Gourmet Plate purchasers can also vote with a dedicated coin-operated lottery machine.
- The grand prix result is scheduled to be announced on September 23.
Menu & Event Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | YEBISU Beer Gourmet Grand Prix 2026 |
| Menu / items | Homemade Pink Tartar Chicken Nanban; Garlic Shrimp; Steamed Chicken with Sesame Oil and Green Onion Sauce; Three-Way Grilled Horse Meat; Beer Gourmet Plate; Chaen Hojo; six YEBISU draft beers |
| Period | September 19, 2026 (Sat) – September 27, 2026 (Sun), 11:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. (last order 8:45 p.m.); September 23, 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. (last order 4:45 p.m.). Final stage: September 19–23. Ebisu Popular Restaurants Stage: September 24–27. |
| Location | Center Square, Yebisu Garden Place, Ebisu, Tokyo |
| Address | Ebisu, Shibuya and Meguro, Tokyo |
| Price | Admission: Free; Beer Gourmet Plate: ¥2,800 (tax included); Chaen Hojo: ¥1,300 (tax included); other food and drinks: charged separately |
Before you buy
- When can I buy Chaen Hojo?
- Chaen Hojo is served daily from 3 p.m. during the YEBISU Beer Gourmet Grand Prix final stage. It is available in limited quantities and ends when sold out.
- How much is the Beer Gourmet Plate?
- The Beer Gourmet Plate costs ¥2,800 (tax included) and includes food from all four finalist restaurants.
- How can I enter the event?
- Guests can make an advance web reservation or wait in line at the venue on the day. Admission is free, while food and drinks are charged separately.
