Gyukaku, the popular yakiniku chain, is celebrating summer with its “Summer Festival” event running from July 15 to August 31, 2026. This special menu brings the fun of Japanese summer festivals right to the table with a variety of street food-inspired dishes that both adults and children can enjoy.
Summer in Japan is synonymous with lively festivals and delicious grilled foods. Gyukaku combines these two seasonal joys by offering a lineup of ten original festival-style dishes, including grilled beef sandwiches made on a charcoal grill and nostalgic sweets featuring the classic Sakuma Drops candy. Visitors can savor the festive atmosphere with items that evoke the sights, sounds, and flavors of traditional summer street stalls.
About Gyukaku’s Summer Festival Menu
The event features a range of unique dishes that bring the excitement of summer festivals into the yakiniku dining experience. Highlights include the “Gyukalbi Koppe,” a hand-held sandwich with grilled beef ribs and toasted bread, prepared on a traditional shichirin charcoal grill. Other offerings include grilled corn, takoyaki, and squid cooked over charcoal, as well as refreshing desserts like candy-coated ice cream and frozen chocolate bananas that guests can customize themselves.
Highlights
- Gyukalbi Koppe: Grilled beef rib sandwich with toasted coppe bread and fresh lettuce for ¥380 (tax included ¥418).
- Zaku Zaku Candy Ice with Sakuma Drops: A nostalgic candy ice dessert topped with crushed Sakuma Drops for ¥290 (tax included ¥319).
- Grilled Takoyaki: Three-piece takoyaki lightly grilled for a crispy outside and soft inside at ¥290 (tax included ¥319).
- Shichirin-Grilled Corn: Charcoal-grilled corn with soy sauce glaze for ¥290 (tax included ¥319).
- Mini Negi-Shio Yakisoba: Salt-flavored fried noodles with green onions, available in a small portion for ¥290 (tax included ¥319).
- Festival-Style Grilled Squid: Squid grilled over charcoal with a savory soy sauce glaze for ¥500 (tax included ¥550).
- Frozen Bite-Sized Chocolate Banana: A classic festival treat with customizable chocolate and sprinkles for ¥290 (tax included ¥319).
- Horumon Mix (Blue Chili, White, Black): Three types of seasoned offal mixes for ¥580 (tax included ¥638).
- Asahi Super Dry Kinkin Tumbler: Special price of ¥580 (tax included ¥638), down from the usual ¥650 (tax included ¥715), perfect for pairing with grilled dishes.
This summer festival menu is available at Gyukaku locations nationwide and at Gyukaku all-you-can-eat specialty stores, excluding Gyukaku Yakiniku Shokudo. The event offers a chance to enjoy the lively spirit of Japanese summer festivals alongside delicious yakiniku in a fun and festive setting.
Menu & Event Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Gyukaku Summer Festival |
| Menu / items | Gyukalbi Koppe; Zaku Zaku Candy Ice with Sakuma Drops; Grilled Takoyaki; Shichirin-Grilled Corn; Mini Negi-Shio Yakisoba; Festival-Style Grilled Squid; Frozen Bite-Sized Chocolate Banana; Horumon Mix (Blue Chili, White, Black); Asahi Super Dry Kinkin Tumbler |
| Location | Gyukaku restaurants nationwide and Gyukaku all-you-can-eat specialty stores (excluding Gyukaku Yakiniku Shokudo) |
| Address | Various locations across Japan |
| Period | July 15, 2026 (Wed) – August 31, 2026 (Mon) |
| Price | Gyukalbi Koppe ¥380 (tax included ¥418); Zaku Zaku Candy Ice ¥290 (tax included ¥319); Grilled Takoyaki ¥290 (tax included ¥319); Shichirin-Grilled Corn ¥290 (tax included ¥319); Mini Negi-Shio Yakisoba ¥290 (tax included ¥319); Festival-Style Grilled Squid ¥500 (tax included ¥550); Frozen Chocolate Banana ¥290 (tax included ¥319); Horumon Mix ¥580 (tax included ¥638); Asahi Super Dry Kinkin Tumbler ¥580 (tax included ¥638 special price) |
