Hawaiian Cafe & Restaurant 'Merengue' to Open First Location in Makuhari, Chiba and First-Ever Hotel Outlet! Grand Opening at KOKO HOTEL Premier Tokyo Bay Makuhari on June 11, 2026!

RY Corporation (Location: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Fujio Yokoyama) will open a new 'Hawaiian Cafe & Restaurant Merengue KOKO HOTEL Premier Tokyo Bay Makuhari' on Thursday, June 11, 2026. The restaurant, known for its incredibly fluffy Hawaiian pancakes, will be located on the first floor of KOKO HOTEL Premier Tokyo Bay Makuhari in Mihama-ku, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture.

■ About the 'Merengue' Brand
'Merengue' is a Hawaiian cafe and restaurant chain, primarily in Tokyo and Yokohama, that creates special moments and offers tastes that exceed expectations. In a relaxed atmosphere that feels like a trip to Hawaii, guests can enjoy meticulously prepared Hawaiian loco food and sweets, including their famous pancakes.

■ Grand Opening Special: Limited to 3 Days / 50 Servings a Day: A special dish for the opening, featuring fluffy pancakes topped with 10 kinds of fruit.
"Opening Special! Hawaiian Pancake": ¥1,750 (¥1,925 incl. tax)
Available: 3 days from June 11 to June 13 (Limited to 50 servings per day)
Merengue's classic Hawaiian fruit pancake will be offered as a "Tokyo Bay Makuhari Opening Special Version" at the regular price. *Only the 3-pancake version will be available.
Fruit varieties: Strawberry, orange, pineapple, blueberry, kiwi, gracias mango, dragon fruit, banana, red seedless grapes, green seedless grapes.

■ Brand's First Permanent Hotel Location with an Extensive "Breakfast Buffet"
'Merengue', which has previously opened mainly in shopping malls and at a roadside locations, will now have its first-ever hotel-based store. The main attraction is the "Breakfast Buffet," a unique feature of the hotel location.
- Diverse Lineup: A wide range of hot selections from original "Eggs Benedict," "Hawaiian BBQ Chicken," "Chicken and Basil Gapao or Original Taco Meat (daily special)," and a "Merengue-style Macaroni and Cheese"—an original take on the American home-style dish—to freshly baked bread, fresh salads, and cereals.
- Rich Drink & Fruit Selection: Seasonal smoothies, a wide variety of teas (TEARTH) using high-quality Sri Lankan tea leaves, and an abundance of fresh fruits like lychee, pineapple, banana, and orange.

【Menu Examples】A Meticulously Crafted Lineup
1. Merengue's Signature: Blissfully Fluffy Pancakes
Made with a recipe precise to the gram and cooked carefully one by one, these pancakes bring a "smile and a sense of happiness" the moment you taste them.
- Strawberry Pancakes: 3 pieces for ¥1,590 (¥1,749 incl. tax). The perfect match of sweet and sour strawberries, strawberry sauce, and smooth whipped cream.
- Macadamia Nut Cream Pancakes: 3 pieces for ¥1,550 (¥1,705 incl. tax). An arrangement of the popular Hawaiian macadamia nut pancake. The rich milk cream and fragrant nuts are addictive.

2. Authentic Hawaiian Local Food
A variety of hearty loco food dishes perfect for lunch or dinner.
- Loco Moco: ¥1,490 (¥1,639 incl. tax). A classic dish with a perfect combination of special gravy sauce, a juicy hamburger patty, and a fried egg.
- Famous Garlic Shrimp: 5 pieces from ¥990 (¥1,089 incl. tax). A masterpiece using large shrimp with a rich, appetizing special sauce.

3.【A Popular Menu Born from Customer Feedback】Customizable "Build-Your-Own Meal Pancake"
For those who want to enjoy pancakes as a meal, not just a sweet treat, the Tokyo Bay Makuhari store offers the 'Build-Your-Own Meal Pancake - Choose 4 of Your Favorite Toppings'.
- Build-Your-Own Meal Pancake: ¥1,690 (¥1,859 incl. tax). Choose any 4 toppings from a rich selection of 7 to suit your mood.
- Topping Choices: Bacon (Kamakura Ham Tomioka Shokai), Sausage (Kamakura Ham Tomioka Shokai), Spam, Home Fries, Fried Egg, Whipped Butter, Cheddar Cheese.
Create your own original dish by combining these quality ingredients.

4. 【Tokyo Bay Makuhari Exclusive Dinner】A Sophisticated Lineup for Drinks (from 5:00 PM)
The Tokyo Bay Makuhari store offers exclusive menus and alcoholic beverages to enhance the evening.
- Gorgonzola Cheese Pancake: ¥1,800 (¥1,980 incl. tax). A limited-edition pancake for adults that pairs perfectly with alcoholic drinks.
- Appetizer Selection: A rich menu to be enjoyed bar-style, including 'Mascarpone Cheese with Raisins and Figs' for ¥1,050 (¥1,155 incl. tax) and 'Assorted Prosciutto and Salami' for ¥1,200 (¥1,320 incl. tax).
- Extensive Wine Menu: A wide selection of wines that match the exclusive menu, starting from ¥290 (¥319 incl. tax) per glass and bottles from ¥1,490 (¥1,639 incl. tax) for a leisurely experience.

5. Colorful Drink Menu
- Kona Blend Original Coffee: ¥590 (¥649 incl. tax). A special cup of coffee made from beans that carry the passion of their producers.
- Mlesna Tea: ¥590 each (¥649 incl. tax). Served in a pot, featuring premium Sri Lankan tea leaves in flavors like "Merengue Original Apple" and "White Peach Earl Grey."
- Tropical Drinks: A lineup of visually appealing drinks like 'Hawaiian Craft Ginger Ale' and 'POG Tropical Mix Juice' for ¥690 each (¥759 incl. tax).

■ 【Store Feature】A Fusion of Makuhari's Resort Feel and a High-Quality Hotel Space
Located on the first floor of KOKO HOTEL Premier Tokyo Bay Makuhari, within walking distance from Kaihin-Makuhari Station, our store offers an ideal space for hotel guests, local residents, and tourists visiting the Makuhari area to take an elegant break or for a date. The interior, filled with a natural resort feel and pleasant BGM, provides a relaxing escape from daily life.

【Store Information】
□Store Name: Hawaiian Cafe & Restaurant Merengue KOKO HOTEL Premier Tokyo Bay Makuhari
□Genre: Cafe, Hawaiian Cuisine, Pancakes
□URL: http://www.merengue-hawaii.jp/
□Address: 1F KOKO HOTEL Premier Tokyo Bay Makuhari, 2-7-1 Hibino, Mihama-ku, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture
□Phone: 043-331-2341
□Hours: Morning 6:30-10:00 (L.O. 9:30) *Hotel guest priority
Lunch/Dinner 11:30-22:00 (Food L.O. 21:00 / Drink L.O. 21:30)
□Closed: None (Follows facility schedule)
□Seats: 92 inside, 36 on the terrace
□Service Charge: None
□Opening Date: Thursday, June 11, 2026, from 11:30 AM

【About RY Corporation】
With the corporate philosophy of "Impressive & Creative," we aim to provide services that consistently exceed customer expectations. Since our establishment in 2006, we opened 'LA COCORICO,' which sparked the rotisserie chicken trend, in Ueno in March 2011. In 2014, we launched cafe brands 'Merengue' and 'The French Toast Factory.' In 2019, we opened the hotel-adjacent dining restaurant 'E'VOLTA,' and in May 2023, the third location of that brand, 'E'VOLTA Unico Polo,' in Minato Mirai. We currently operate 49 stores across 18 different brands.