Marugen Ramen Launches Seasonal 'Marugen Cold Noodles' and 'Japanese Style Meat Dipping Noodles' on June 18
Marugen Ramen, operated by Monogatari Corporation with 241 stores nationwide, will launch its summer limited menu featuring 'Marugen Cold Noodles' and 'Japanese Style Meat Dipping Noodles' starting June 18, 2026. Prior to the nationwide release, 21 selected stores began pre-sales on June 4. The 'Marugen Cold Noodles' features a special soup blending Japanese dashi and beef umami, while the 'Japanese Style Meat Dipping Noodles' offers a balanced sweet and sour soup paired with plenty of pork shabu-shabu meat.
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Monogatari Corporation (Headquarters: Toyohashi City, Aichi; President: Takeyuki Kato), which operates 241 'Marugen Ramen' stores across Japan, will launch its limited-time summer menu featuring 'Marugen Cold Noodles' and 'Japanese Style Meat Dipping Noodles' starting Thursday, June 18, 2026. Pre-sales at the following 21 locations started on Thursday, June 4, 2026.
## Pre-sale Information
- Pre-sale period: From June 4, 2026
- Participating Stores (21 locations):
[Hokkaido] Ario Sapporo
[Saitama] Soka, Iruma Interchange, Mallage Shobu, Kawagoe Crea Mall, Aeon Mall Hanyu
[Tokyo] Nishiarai, Kanamachi, Kami-itabashi, Shinagawa Seaside
[Kanagawa] Miyamaedaira, Musashi-shinjo, Coaska Bayside Stores
[Aichi] Mikawa Anjo, Toyokawa, Okazaki Hane, Toyohashi Akebono
[Osaka] Takatsuki Karasaki
[Nara] Yamato-Koriyama
[Okayama] Okayama Takayanagi
[Hiroshima] Hiroshima Yagi
*End dates vary by store.
## Limited-Time Menu Details
- 'Marugen Cold Noodles': 830 JPY (913 JPY incl. tax)
Sales Period: June 18, 2026 - Early September 2026
A summer staple featuring a special soup made from bonito and kelp dashi combined with beef umami, served with smooth noodles. The colorful toppings offer a variety of textures.
- 'Japanese Style Meat Dipping Noodles': 930 JPY (1,023 JPY incl. tax)
Sales Period: June 18, 2026 - Late July 2026
Featuring plenty of slightly sweet pork shabu-shabu meat that pairs perfectly with the noodles. The deep soup, based on bonito dashi and soy sauce, has a perfect balance of acidity and sweetness to enhance the ingredients' flavors.
## About Marugen Ramen
Marugen Ramen's signature 'Aged Soy Sauce Meat Soba' is prepared by cooking pork and soup in individual pots for each order, served with firm, high-hydration noodles and Japanese toppings like yuzu kosho and green onions. The secret lies in the 'Aged Soy Sauce Gaeshi,' a blend of three types of soy sauce. Popular side dishes include Marugen Gyoza and Iron Plate Egg Fried Rice. The spacious interiors accommodate everyone from solo diners to families.
## Pre-sale Information
- Pre-sale period: From June 4, 2026
- Participating Stores (21 locations):
[Hokkaido] Ario Sapporo
[Saitama] Soka, Iruma Interchange, Mallage Shobu, Kawagoe Crea Mall, Aeon Mall Hanyu
[Tokyo] Nishiarai, Kanamachi, Kami-itabashi, Shinagawa Seaside
[Kanagawa] Miyamaedaira, Musashi-shinjo, Coaska Bayside Stores
[Aichi] Mikawa Anjo, Toyokawa, Okazaki Hane, Toyohashi Akebono
[Osaka] Takatsuki Karasaki
[Nara] Yamato-Koriyama
[Okayama] Okayama Takayanagi
[Hiroshima] Hiroshima Yagi
*End dates vary by store.
## Limited-Time Menu Details
- 'Marugen Cold Noodles': 830 JPY (913 JPY incl. tax)
Sales Period: June 18, 2026 - Early September 2026
A summer staple featuring a special soup made from bonito and kelp dashi combined with beef umami, served with smooth noodles. The colorful toppings offer a variety of textures.
- 'Japanese Style Meat Dipping Noodles': 930 JPY (1,023 JPY incl. tax)
Sales Period: June 18, 2026 - Late July 2026
Featuring plenty of slightly sweet pork shabu-shabu meat that pairs perfectly with the noodles. The deep soup, based on bonito dashi and soy sauce, has a perfect balance of acidity and sweetness to enhance the ingredients' flavors.
## About Marugen Ramen
Marugen Ramen's signature 'Aged Soy Sauce Meat Soba' is prepared by cooking pork and soup in individual pots for each order, served with firm, high-hydration noodles and Japanese toppings like yuzu kosho and green onions. The secret lies in the 'Aged Soy Sauce Gaeshi,' a blend of three types of soy sauce. Popular side dishes include Marugen Gyoza and Iron Plate Egg Fried Rice. The spacious interiors accommodate everyone from solo diners to families.
FAQ
What is the launch date for Marugen Ramen's seasonal 'Marugen Cold Noodles' in 241 stores nationwide?
The nationwide launch date for Marugen Ramen's seasonal 'Marugen Cold Noodles' is June 18, 2026.
Which company operates the 241 Marugen Ramen stores launching the 'Japanese Style Meat Dipping Noodles'?
Monogatari Corporation operates the 241 Marugen Ramen stores launching the new dipping noodles.
How many Marugen Ramen stores began pre-sales of the 'Marugen Cold Noodles' on June 4, 2026?
21 selected Marugen Ramen stores began pre-sales of the cold noodles on June 4, 2026.
What type of meat is included in Marugen Ramen's 'Japanese Style Meat Dipping Noodles' launched on June 18?
The 'Japanese Style Meat Dipping Noodles' include plenty of pork shabu-shabu meat.
What are the two seasonal products Marugen Ramen is launching on June 18, 2026?
Marugen Ramen is launching 'Marugen Cold Noodles' and 'Japanese Style Meat Dipping Noodles' on June 18, 2026.