Yakitate no Karubi Opens 38th Store in Asaka, Saitama on June 22, 2026

Monogatari Corporation (Headquarters: Toyohashi City, Aichi Prefecture / President and CEO: Hisayuki Kato) will open the 38th store of 'Yakitate no Karubi,' a specialty restaurant serving 'freshly grilled kalbi rice bowls' made with aged beef and 'yukjeongtang soup,' in Asaka City, Saitama Prefecture, on Monday, June 22, 2026.

Store Name: Yakitate no Karubi Asaka Mizunami

Address: 471-1 Mizunami, Asaka City, Saitama Prefecture

Phone: 048-487-9715

Business Hours: 11:00–24:00 (Last Order at 23:45)

About 'Yakitate no Karubi'

'Yakitate no Karubi' is a specialty restaurant offering 'freshly grilled kalbi rice bowls' made with aged beef and 'yukjeongtang soup,' featuring the rich umami of carefully selected beef. Delicious meals are available at affordable prices, making them accessible and enjoyable for everyone.

The signature 'freshly grilled kalbi rice bowl' features fresh kalbi beef, carefully sliced daily in-store, grilled over high heat immediately after ordering to bring out the meat’s natural flavor and aroma. The sauce is a proprietary blend of 20 seasonings, perfectly balanced with sweetness, spiciness, and acidity. The rice is made from 100% domestically grown Japanese rice, perfectly complementing the meat and sauce.

The other signature dish, 'yukjeongtang soup,' is cooked individually in pots in-store. A special broth made from premium beef is enhanced with spicy Korean blended miso and gochujang, adding depth of flavor. The moment it touches your lips, the rich umami of beef gently spreads throughout your mouth—an exceptional dish.

To make specialty dishes easily accessible, in addition to dine-in, takeout and various delivery services are available. Some locations also offer drive-thru.

About the 'Yakitate no Karubi' App

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Menu Information

The 'freshly grilled kalbi rice bowl' starts at ¥630 (tax included), and 'yukjeongtang soup' at ¥590 (tax included). There are also value-priced set menus, making affordability a major appeal.

The menu also includes cold noodles, salads, and other diverse options, with most items available for takeout. Children’s menu items are also available, making it ideal for families, friends, or solo diners in various settings.

About Monogatari Corporation

Representative: President and CEO Hisayuki Kato Founded: December 1949 Established: September 1969 Headquarters: 5-7-11 Nishi-Iwata, Toyohashi City, Aichi Prefecture Capital: ¥5.9 billion (as of June 30, 2025) Sales Revenue: ¥123.9 billion (fiscal year ending June 2025) ※Group store sales: approximately ¥176.5 billion (fiscal year ending June 2025) Business: Operation of restaurant businesses and franchise chain expansion Brands: Yakiniku King / Gyutan Daisuki Yakiniku Happy / Wagyu Yakiniku NIKUGEN / Yakitate no Karubi / Marugen Ramen / 2nd Generation Marugen / Aged Soy Sauce Ramen Kyabeton / Okonomiyaki Honpo / Sushi & Shabu-Shabu Yuzu-an / Fish & Shellfish Genya / Shabu & Crab Genji Main Store / Machi-Chuka Marufuku Hanten / Kajitsuya Coffee / Aged Meat Tonkatsu Rosudo / Niku Sanuki Mochimochi Udon Genjirou, and others Store Count: 802 domestic stores (543 directly operated, 259 franchise), 112 overseas stores (as of May 31, 2026) Corporate Website: https://www.monogatari.co.jp/