Finally, from Tokyo to Kansai! "Beef Tongue, Tororo, Mugimeshi Negishi" Opens on April 28, 2026 (Tuesday) at LINKS UMEDA!

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  • Finally, from Tokyo to Kansai! "Beef Tongue, Tororo, Mugimeshi Negishi" Opens on April 28, 2026 (Tuesday) at LINKS UMEDA!
  • The popular beef tongue specialty restaurant chain "Negishi," which has over 50 stores in the Tokyo metropolitan area, is opening its first Kansai location at LINKS UMEDA on April 28, 2026. The new store aims to deliver the same "Negishi quality" and a comforting dining experience, featuring a bright and welcoming space. To celebrate, a press briefing for media will be held on April 27, 2026, and Negishi is also introducing its official app, "Toypo," for Kansai customers.
  • Source: PR Times
  • Date: April 1, 2026

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The popular beef tongue specialty restaurant chain "Negishi," which has over 50 stores in the Tokyo metropolitan area, is opening its first Kansai location at LINKS UMEDA on April 28, 2026. The new store aims to deliver the same "Negishi quality" and a comforting dining experience, featuring a bright and welcoming space. To celebrate, a press briefing for media will be held on April 27, 2026, and Negishi is also introducing its official app, "Toypo," for Kansai customers.

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Finally, from Tokyo to Kansai! "Beef Tongue, Tororo, Mugimeshi Negishi" Opens on April 28, 2026 (Tuesday) at LINKS UMEDA! (April 1, 2026), PR Times
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April 1, 2026
The popular beef tongue specialty restaurant chain "Negishi," which has over 50 stores in the Tokyo metropolitan area, is opening its first Kansai location at LINKS UMEDA on April 28, 2026. The new store aims to deliver the same "Negishi quality" and a comforting dining experience, featuring a bright and welcoming space. To celebrate, a press briefing for media will be held on April 27, 2026, and Negishi is also introducing its official app, "Toypo," for Kansai customers.
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Negishi Food Service Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo / Representative: Eiji Negishi) is making its first expansion into Kansai with "Negishi," a beef tongue specialty restaurant chain that has over 50 stores in the Tokyo metropolitan area. The long-awaited first Kansai store will open on Tuesday, April 28th, at LINKS UMEDA.

We deliver the "Negishi quality" polished in Tokyo, along with "moments of comfort" in everyday life, to everyone in Kansai.

■ Store Details
◆ Store Name: Gyutan Tororo Mugimeshi Negishi, LINKS UMEDA Store
◆ Address: 〒530-0011 Osaka Prefecture, Osaka City, Kita Ward, Ofuka-cho 1-1, LINKS UMEDA 8th Floor
◆ Business Hours: 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM (Last Order 10:30 PM)
◆ Seating Capacity: 52 seats

■ A bright and welcoming space where women can easily dine alone.
The interior is unified with a warm, wood-grain motif. With a track record of over 60% female customers, it is highly praised for being "comfortable" and "calming."
The LINKS UMEDA store will also continue this "Negishi-like" store design.

■ "Glad there's Negishi in this town~"
Negishi aims to be "a place that stays close to your daily life and brings comfort to your heart."
We will continue to warmly support your everyday life in Kansai with the same taste and spirit.

■ Media Press Briefing Invitation
To commemorate the first store opening in Kansai, we will be holding a media invitation for interviews at the following times.
【Media Press Briefing】
◆ Date and Time: Monday, April 27, 2026, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
◆ Location: Gyutan Tororo Mugimeshi Negishi, LINKS UMEDA Store (First Kansai Store)
◆ Content: Free photography and meals will be provided.
You are welcome to take photos of the interior and the menu freely. We hope you will take this opportunity to experience Negishi's taste and atmosphere while conducting your interviews.
We apologize for the inconvenience, but if you plan to visit, please contact us in advance at the following.

◆ Negishi Food Service Co., Ltd.
◆ Public Relations Contact: Watanabe
◆ TEL: 03-3227-3281
◆ MAIL: kouhou1@negishi.co.jp

■ Recruiting Kansai Store Support Team on Official Instagram!
On our official Instagram, negishi_official, we are recruiting individuals who can help us introduce the LINKS UMEDA store, our first venture into Kansai, to a wider audience.
Details can be found on the official Instagram account negishi_official. Please join us in making this a success!

■ To make Negishi even more accessible: Introducing the official app "Toypo"!
With the desire to be an even more comfortable and friendly presence for everyone in Kansai, Negishi is also launching its official app, "Toypo."

What you can do with Toypo:
◆ Check the menu before visiting
◆ Receive special offers promptly
◆ More convenient features for your visits are planned
◆ Earn points with each visit
◆ Coupons will be distributed

We are preparing experiences that will make you feel closer to Negishi.

Download here:
▶ https://preview.toypo.me/919090bfa5439214d8a660d5351a59cb

FAQ

When does Negishi Food Service Co., Ltd. plan to open its first Kansai store and at which location?

Negishi will open its first Kansai store on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at the LINKS UMEDA building on the 8th floor in Osaka, Japan.

What is the official name, address, and business hours of the new Negishi restaurant in Osaka?

The restaurant is called Gyutan Tororo Mugimeshi Negishi, located at 1-1 Ofuka-cho, Kita Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, 530-0011, and it operates from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM, with the last order at 10:30 PM.

How many seats are available at the new NEGISHI store in LINKS UMEDA and what is its target customer demographic?

The LINKS UMEDA NEGISHI outlet provides 52 seats and is designed as a bright, wood‑grain space that attracts a high proportion of female patrons, with over 60 % of customers being women.

Who is the representative of Negishi Food Service Co., Ltd., and where is the company's headquarters located?

Eiji Negishi serves as the representative of Negishi Food Service Co., Ltd., which is headquartered in Shinjuku‑ku, Tokyo, Japan.

What are the details of the media press briefing scheduled to commemorate Negishi's first Kansai store opening?

The press briefing will be held on Monday, April 27, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Gyutan Tororo Mugimeshi Negishi store in LINKS UMEDA, offering free photography and meals to journalists.