'UMAI! GOURMET FEST' to Elevate Japan's Largest Indie Game Festival 'BitSummit PUNCH' with Food
BAKERU Inc. will host the gourmet festival 'UMAI! GOURMET FEST' for a limited three days starting May 22, 2026, at Miyako Messe in Kyoto, coinciding with the indie game festival 'BitSummit PUNCH'. Famous, difficult-to-reserve restaurants from across the country will gather.
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'CAFE & BBQ TERRACE ABURU', operated by BAKERU Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Hajime Kobayashi), will hold the gourmet festival 'UMAI! GOURMET FEST' starting Friday, May 22, 2026. Timed with the hosting of Japan's largest indie game festival, 'BitSummit PUNCH', a special dining experience will be offered for three days only at the open terrace area inside the venue, Miyako Messe in Kyoto.
Event Page: https://peatix.com/event/4924563/
The 2026 'UMAI! GOURMET FEST' will feature two food areas catering to a wide range of needs, from those who want to enjoy a leisurely meal to those who want to quickly recharge between events. The food festival, which was well-received last year and allows visitors to experience the bliss of 'Deliciousness!', returns this year.
1: ULTIMATE Food Stage | The Chef's Exhibition (Produced by Skeleton Crew Studio)
Inside 'CAFE & BBQ TERRACE ABURU', authentic menus available for both eat-in and takeout will be provided.
2: YATAI Street food Market
Implemented in an easy-to-drop-by food stall style in the plaza in front of Miyako Messe.
1. ULTIMATE Food Stage: The Chef's Exhibition
Difficult-to-reserve famous restaurants you 'want to visit at least once in a lifetime' gather!
At the 'ULTIMATE Food Stage | The Chef's Exhibition', where eat-in and takeout are possible in the store and terrace area of 'CAFE & BBQ TERRACE ABURU', famous restaurants from all over Japan, which usually operate on a reservation or introduction-only basis and are difficult to visit, will open special stalls for BitSummit.
Driven by the desire for game lovers to experience not only 'Fun!' but also 'Deliciousness!', the taste of high-end restaurants will be offered at as accessible prices as possible. Currently, each restaurant is devising an exclusive menu just for 'BitSummit PUNCH'. Please look forward to luxurious, once-in-a-lifetime dishes that you can choose on the spot.
Furthermore, the planning of the ULTIMATE Food Stage was realized through the production of Skeleton Crew Studio Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture; CEO: Masahiko Murakami).
Opening Hours: 10:30 - 16:30
* Quantities of each menu item are limited. Sales will end as soon as items are sold out.
* Discounted 'Early Bird Tickets' will be accepted at the early bird site: https://ultimatefoodstage.peatix.com.
* Certain drinks (such as high-end sake) will be priced separately.
Food Fest Lunch Menu Prices (Planned)
Food Menu: Early Bird 1,500 yen (Day-of Eat-in 1,800 yen / Takeout 1,500 yen)
Dessert Menu: Early Bird 1,500 yen (Day-of 1,800 yen)
Participating Famous Restaurants (in no particular order)
Salon inacheve (French, Nagoya) http://salon-inacheve.com/
fudo (Italian, Kyoto) https://www.fudokyoto.com/
Gion Niku Ryori Oka (Meat Kappo, Kyoto) https://www.nikuyakishi.com/
Jukusei Sushi Yorozu (Sushi, Tokyo) https://sushi-yorozu.com/
Masumasu Masuda (Japanese Cuisine, Kyoto) https://masumasumasuda.com/
Tonki (Tonkatsu, Tokyo) https://www.instagram.com/2025tonki/
Nakamachi Hyokaten (Shaved Ice, Nagano) https://www.smiral-company.com/shaved_ice.html
Takeno Shuzo (Sake, Kyoto) https://yasakaturu.co.jp/
Fine Sake by 'Takeno Shuzo (Yasaka Tsuru)', a Proud Brewery of Kyotango, Kyoto
Further coloring the dining experience is carefully crafted sake produced by 'Takeno Shuzo (Yasaka Tsuru)', a brewery in Kyotango, Kyoto. A carefully selected cup by the brewery will be provided to match the dedicated menus devised by each restaurant. You can experience the 'ultimate matching' where the cuisine of famous restaurants and fine sake complement each other. We will deliver a special three days where you can become intoxicated by beautiful sake nurtured by the climate of Kyoto, alongside the excitement of indie games.
Event Page: https://peatix.com/event/4924563/
The 2026 'UMAI! GOURMET FEST' will feature two food areas catering to a wide range of needs, from those who want to enjoy a leisurely meal to those who want to quickly recharge between events. The food festival, which was well-received last year and allows visitors to experience the bliss of 'Deliciousness!', returns this year.
1: ULTIMATE Food Stage | The Chef's Exhibition (Produced by Skeleton Crew Studio)
Inside 'CAFE & BBQ TERRACE ABURU', authentic menus available for both eat-in and takeout will be provided.
2: YATAI Street food Market
Implemented in an easy-to-drop-by food stall style in the plaza in front of Miyako Messe.
1. ULTIMATE Food Stage: The Chef's Exhibition
Difficult-to-reserve famous restaurants you 'want to visit at least once in a lifetime' gather!
At the 'ULTIMATE Food Stage | The Chef's Exhibition', where eat-in and takeout are possible in the store and terrace area of 'CAFE & BBQ TERRACE ABURU', famous restaurants from all over Japan, which usually operate on a reservation or introduction-only basis and are difficult to visit, will open special stalls for BitSummit.
Driven by the desire for game lovers to experience not only 'Fun!' but also 'Deliciousness!', the taste of high-end restaurants will be offered at as accessible prices as possible. Currently, each restaurant is devising an exclusive menu just for 'BitSummit PUNCH'. Please look forward to luxurious, once-in-a-lifetime dishes that you can choose on the spot.
Furthermore, the planning of the ULTIMATE Food Stage was realized through the production of Skeleton Crew Studio Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture; CEO: Masahiko Murakami).
Opening Hours: 10:30 - 16:30
* Quantities of each menu item are limited. Sales will end as soon as items are sold out.
* Discounted 'Early Bird Tickets' will be accepted at the early bird site: https://ultimatefoodstage.peatix.com.
* Certain drinks (such as high-end sake) will be priced separately.
Food Fest Lunch Menu Prices (Planned)
Food Menu: Early Bird 1,500 yen (Day-of Eat-in 1,800 yen / Takeout 1,500 yen)
Dessert Menu: Early Bird 1,500 yen (Day-of 1,800 yen)
Participating Famous Restaurants (in no particular order)
Salon inacheve (French, Nagoya) http://salon-inacheve.com/
fudo (Italian, Kyoto) https://www.fudokyoto.com/
Gion Niku Ryori Oka (Meat Kappo, Kyoto) https://www.nikuyakishi.com/
Jukusei Sushi Yorozu (Sushi, Tokyo) https://sushi-yorozu.com/
Masumasu Masuda (Japanese Cuisine, Kyoto) https://masumasumasuda.com/
Tonki (Tonkatsu, Tokyo) https://www.instagram.com/2025tonki/
Nakamachi Hyokaten (Shaved Ice, Nagano) https://www.smiral-company.com/shaved_ice.html
Takeno Shuzo (Sake, Kyoto) https://yasakaturu.co.jp/
Fine Sake by 'Takeno Shuzo (Yasaka Tsuru)', a Proud Brewery of Kyotango, Kyoto
Further coloring the dining experience is carefully crafted sake produced by 'Takeno Shuzo (Yasaka Tsuru)', a brewery in Kyotango, Kyoto. A carefully selected cup by the brewery will be provided to match the dedicated menus devised by each restaurant. You can experience the 'ultimate matching' where the cuisine of famous restaurants and fine sake complement each other. We will deliver a special three days where you can become intoxicated by beautiful sake nurtured by the climate of Kyoto, alongside the excitement of indie games.
FAQ
What kind of event is UMAI! GOURMET FEST?
It is a gourmet festival held alongside 'BitSummit PUNCH', featuring difficult-to-reserve famous restaurants from across Japan.
How much do the food menus cost?
Early bird tickets are 1,500 yen. On the day, eat-in is 1,800 yen and takeout is 1,500 yen.
Can I enjoy alcohol there?
Yes, carefully selected sake produced by the brewery 'Takeno Shuzo (Yasaka Tsuru)' from Kyotango, Kyoto, will be provided.