Watami's yakiniku chain will launch a renewed grand menu at 19 locations on June 10, 2026. The update adds 'RED' and 'Wadashi' flavors to its top-selling Watami Kalbi, along with new pork, chicken, and side dishes.
Yakiniku no Watami, operated by Watami Co., Ltd., will launch its new grand menu starting Wednesday, June 10, 2026, across all 19 nationwide locations. The main highlight is the evolution of their top-selling signature item, 'Watami Kalbi'. Along with the classic sauce flavor (from 298 yen/327 yen incl. tax), two new varieties are introduced at 598 yen (657 yen incl. tax) each: 'Watami Kalbi RED', featuring a rich spicy taste, and 'Watami Kalbi Wadashi', which uses a deep bonito and kelp broth. Other new items include 'Haitoku Mashimashi Buta Kalbi' (598 yen/657 yen incl. tax), a garlic and back-fat pork dish, 'Chicken Margherita' (498 yen/547 yen incl. tax) with tomato sauce and cheese, 'Kesennuma Miso Horumon' (498 yen/547 yen incl. tax), 'Asahikawa Shio Horumon' (398 yen/437 yen incl. tax), and 'Haitoku TKM' (698 yen/767 yen incl. tax). The restaurants also employ express lanes and food delivery robots at select locations to provide a safe, reduced-contact dining experience.
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- Source: PR TIMES
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FAQ
When will the new grand menu be available?
The new grand menu sales will begin on Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
Which stores will offer the new menu?
The menu will be offered at all 19 'Yakiniku no Watami' stores across Japan, including the Otorii Ekimae, Yokohama, Meieki, Namba, Umeda Chayamachi, and Ikebukuro Higashiguchi locations.
What are the new flavors and prices for the signature 'Watami Karbi'?
'Watami Karbi RED' is priced at 598 JPY (657 JPY incl. tax), and 'Watami Karbi Wadashi' is priced at 598 JPY (657 JPY incl. tax). The standard 'Watami Karbi' starts at 298 JPY (327 JPY incl. tax).
What other new menu items are introduced and how much do they cost?
New items include 'Haitoku Mashimashi Buta Karbi' (657 JPY incl. tax), 'Chicken Margherita' (547 JPY incl. tax), 'Kesennuma Miso Horumon' (547 JPY incl. tax), 'Asahikawa Shio Horumon' (437 JPY incl. tax), and 'Haitoku TKM' (767 JPY incl. tax).
What safety and hygiene measures are implemented in 'Yakiniku no Watami' stores?
The restaurants utilize 'Express Lanes' and food delivery robots to reduce staff-to-customer contact, and feature ventilation systems that completely refresh the indoor air once every three minutes.