[Icho] ~Local Food Project~ Limited-Time Sales of Thick-Cut Kakuni Menu Using Gunma's Specialty 'Akagi Sanroku Pork'

Akagi Sanroku Pork Thick-Cut Kakuni Set Meal: 1,790 yen (1,969 yen including tax) Akagi Sanroku Pork Thick-Cut Kakuni Bowl: 1,690 yen (1,859 yen including tax)

Launching 'Akagi Sanroku Pork Thick-Cut Kakuni' at 5 select stores! ~Limited-time appearance of super-thick stewed pork served on an iron plate and hearty stamina rice bowls~

Icho, a restaurant chain operating mainly in the Northern Kanto region, will introduce a new menu featuring 'Akagi Sanroku Pork,' a specialty brand pork from Gunma Prefecture. The menu includes the 'Akagi Sanroku Pork Thick-Cut Kakuni Set Meal' and 'Bowl,' starting June 1, 2026 (Monday), exclusively at the Iobe, Nakai, Rokku, Fujiaku, and Saku branches.

'Local Food' Series Delivering Regional Flavors Under the theme 'Local food is the best!', Icho develops menu items for its 'Local Food' series. Since its founding, Icho has been supported by the local community, and this initiative serves to highlight outstanding regional ingredients and food culture while supporting local producers.

For this early summer stamina menu, we selected 'Akagi Sanroku Pork,' raised in the rich nature of Mount Akagi. To best bring out its signature 'sweet fat' and 'fine texture,' it has been slowly stewed to achieve a 'melt-in-your-mouth' texture that can be cut with chopsticks.

Menu Highlights: 'Extremely Thick-Cut' with a melt-in-your-mouth texture The Kakuni (set meal) served on an iron plate is incredibly thick yet remains tender enough to melt in your mouth. Infused with a special sauce, it pairs perfectly with toppings like boiled egg, shredded green onion, and spinach.

Hearty 300g rice bowl for big eaters! Designed for those who want to wolf down meat with rice, the 'Kakuni Bowl' comes with a satisfying 300g portion of rice. For those who also want noodles, 'Mini Udon' and 'Mini Soba' sets are also available.

Sales Overview: ◆Launch Date: June 1, 2026 (Monday) ◆Participating Locations: Icho Iobe, Nakai, Rokku, Fujiaku, and Saku branches

Product Overview: Choose between the 'Set Meal' enjoyed piping hot on an iron plate or the 'Bowl/Set' for a hearty meal. - Akagi Sanroku Pork Thick-Cut Kakuni Set Meal (includes rice, miso soup, side dish, salad, pickles): 1,790 yen (1,969 yen incl. tax) - Akagi Sanroku Pork Thick-Cut Kakuni Bowl (includes miso soup, pickles): 1,690 yen (1,859 yen incl. tax) - Mini Udon Set: 1,790 yen (1,969 yen incl. tax) - Mini Soba Set: 1,880 yen (2,068 yen incl. tax)

About Icho Co., Ltd.: Since opening the Iobe store in Tochigi Prefecture in 1999, the company now operates 47 stores primarily in the Northern Kanto region under the 'Icho' (Japanese cuisine) and 'Yakiniku Manya' brands. With facilities including private rooms and large banquet halls, the chain actively uses locally sourced ingredients and engages in community vitalization activities.