Shoya Seasonal Menu in Japan — From July 1

Shoya, a popular chain of neighborhood taverns with skilled chefs, is launching a special summer menu available throughout July at 85 locations across Japan. This limited-time selection features nine seasonal dishes designed to help you stay energized during the hot summer months.

Visitors to Japan during July can enjoy fresh, nutritious Japanese summer cuisine that highlights local seasonal ingredients. From premium fish to stamina-boosting vegetables and refreshing summer sake, this menu offers a great way to experience authentic Japanese flavors while preparing for the summer heat.

About Shoya’s Seasonal Menu

Shoya’s chefs have crafted nine dishes that showcase the best of summer’s bounty. The menu features Isaki sashimi, a fish rich in flavor and protein that supports recovery from fatigue. It also includes a popular grilled eel skewer assortment combining savory kabayaki and slightly bitter liver skewers, perfect for stamina. Seasonal vegetables like bitter melon and gyouja-na (a nutritious green combining wild garlic and chives) are served in flavorful preparations such as stir-fry and ohitashi (lightly boiled and marinated). The menu is rounded out with other summer favorites like grilled ayu fish, fresh edamame, and corn tempura.

Highlights

• Isaki sashimi for ¥650, known for its rich umami and high protein content.
• Grilled eel skewer assortment (kabayaki and liver) for ¥620, a classic summer stamina dish.
• Bitter melon and spam stir-fry for ¥650, packed with vitamins and minerals.
• Gyouja-na ohitashi for ¥390, a nutritious vegetable with a crisp texture and aromatic flavor.
• Additional dishes include Yanaka ginger (¥420), grilled ayu (¥800), fresh edamame (¥580), chilled eggplant and okra (¥390), and corn tempura (¥480).
• Two special summer sake options from Niigata: Koshinokanbai Lagoon Junmai Ginjo (90ml for ¥650) and Kikusui Ryofu Honjozo (140ml for ¥800), both refreshing and perfectly paired with the dishes.

All dishes are prepared with fresh ingredients, including fish sourced directly from the long-established Toyosu fish wholesaler Yonekawa Suisan, ensuring top quality and freshness. Prices include tax, and menu items may change depending on weather and market conditions.

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