Joyfull has launched two new autumn and winter menu items in Japan: the Beef Stew Hamburger and Sweet Potato and Fromage Rich Parfait. Both will be available from October 6, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.
The new dishes are part of Joyfull’s autumn and winter grand menu, available at the family restaurant chain’s locations across Japan. The lineup was presented at a special menu and television commercial event in Oita Prefecture, where Joyfull is headquartered.
The Beef Stew Hamburger costs ¥1,098 tax included, while the Sweet Potato and Fromage Rich Parfait costs ¥812 tax included. The listed pre-tax prices are ¥999 and ¥739, respectively. Some stores may have different products, serving times, or prices.
About Joyfull’s Autumn and Winter Menu
Joyfull’s New Autumn and Winter Dishes
At the launch event, Robert Akiyama tasted Joyfull’s Beef Stew Hamburger, priced at ¥1,098 tax included, together with the Sweet Potato and Fromage Rich Parfait, priced at ¥812 tax included. The hamburger features a rich red-wine-scented sauce, 100% beef, and tender chunks of meat.
Robert Akiyama and Joyfull
Robert Akiyama, a comedian and Joyfull promotional director, presented the chain’s new seasonal dishes at the event. The Beef Stew Hamburger costs ¥1,098 tax included, and the Sweet Potato and Fromage Rich Parfait costs ¥812 tax included.
Joyfull’s 50th Anniversary Year
Joyfull is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2026 with new menu developments and promotional projects. The autumn and winter menu includes the Beef Stew Hamburger at ¥1,098 tax included and the Sweet Potato and Fromage Rich Parfait at ¥812 tax included.
The hamburger combines a 100% beef patty with tender beef simmered in a rich brown sauce. The sauce includes fond de veau, a deep demi-glace-style flavor, and the aroma of red wine. Joyfull says the original beef stew took one year to develop.
Highlights
- Beef Stew Hamburger with a 100% beef patty and tender simmered beef
- Rich sauce made with fond de veau, brown roux, and red wine aroma
- Sweet Potato and Fromage Rich Parfait with sweet potato, fromage cream, and apple jelly
- Beef Stew Hamburger: ¥999 before tax / ¥1,098 tax included
- Sweet Potato and Fromage Rich Parfait: ¥739 before tax / ¥812 tax included
- Joyfull promotional director Robert Akiyama appeared at the menu presentation and tasted both dishes
Menu and Availability Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Joyfull Autumn and Winter Grand Menu |
| Menu / items | Beef Stew Hamburger; Sweet Potato and Fromage Rich Parfait |
| Period | From October 6, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.; availability continues while the menu is offered |
| Release date | October 6, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. |
| Location | Joyfull family restaurants across Japan |
| Price | Beef Stew Hamburger: ¥999 before tax / ¥1,098 tax included; Sweet Potato and Fromage Rich Parfait: ¥739 before tax / ¥812 tax included |
| Official website | Joyfull official website |
Before you buy
- When can I buy the Beef Stew Hamburger?
- The Beef Stew Hamburger goes on sale at Joyfull restaurants from October 6, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.
- How much is the Beef Stew Hamburger?
- It costs ¥999 before tax, or ¥1,098 tax included.
- How much is the Sweet Potato and Fromage Rich Parfait?
- It costs ¥739 before tax, or ¥812 tax included.
- Where can I get these Joyfull menu items?
- They are available at Joyfull family restaurants across Japan, although some locations may offer different products, serving times, or prices.
Robert Akiyama, who serves as Joyfull’s promotional director, appeared at the launch event as “Jomulier Akiyama,” a playful title combining Joyfull and sommelier. He introduced the dishes through tasting segments, psychological tests, recognition challenges, and brain games. While tasting the hamburger with the parfait, he described the experience as making him want to return to hamburgers.
The parfait brings together a rich sweet potato component, fromage cream, and refreshing apple jelly. Its gentle sweetness is designed to balance the heavier savory flavor of the beef stew hamburger, making the two dishes a natural pairing for an autumn meal and dessert.
Joyfull is marking its 50th anniversary in 2026. The chain began with a goal of offering familiar, affordable meals in local communities, and the new grand menu continues that approach with hearty main dishes and an accessible seasonal dessert.
For dine-in and takeaway orders, presentation and some menu details may differ. Ingredient origin information is available on Joyfull’s official website. A 10% late-night charge may apply to orders placed between 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.
