Yayoi-ken Renovates Soy-Meat Menu: Key Improvements Highlighted by Store Managers
Plenus Co., Ltd. revamped three soy-meat dishes at Yayoi-ken restaurants on May 19th. Improvements in flavor and texture aim to provide a more satisfying, meat-like experience.
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Plenus Co., Ltd. operates the restaurant chain "Yayoi-ken," with 376 stores nationwide as of the end of April 2026. The chain actively promotes new products via its official X, Instagram, and LINE channels.
On May 19th (Tue), Yayoi-ken renewed three soy-meat-based set meals: "Soy-Meat Ginger Pork Set Meal," "Soy-Meat Vegetable Stir-fry Set Meal," and "Soy-Meat Eggplant Miso and Grilled Fish Set Meal." To showcase these updates, Yayoi-ken surveyed store managers across Japan on the recommended highlights.
Survey Overview:
- Target: Yayoi-ken store managers nationwide
- Content: Choosing top recommendations for the soy-meat dishes
- Period: May 19 to May 21, 2026
Product Overview:
With the theme "Even more delicious!", the renewal includes:
1. Enhanced Richness and Juiciness: The sauce composition was revised for a deeper, more robust flavor.
2. Optimized Shape: The soy meat is now thinly sliced while keeping the total volume the same, increasing the piece count per serving for better mouthfeel.
Menu Lineup:
- Soy-Meat Ginger Pork Set Meal: 860 JPY
- Soy-Meat Vegetable Stir-fry Set Meal: 960 JPY
- Soy-Meat Eggplant Miso and Grilled Fish Set Meal: 1,170 JPY
Launch date: May 19, 2026
Locations: 376 stores nationwide
Survey Results:
1st: Texture that doesn't feel like it's derived from soy
2nd: Enjoyable just like regular meat dishes
3rd: Provides a healthy, light feeling
On May 19th (Tue), Yayoi-ken renewed three soy-meat-based set meals: "Soy-Meat Ginger Pork Set Meal," "Soy-Meat Vegetable Stir-fry Set Meal," and "Soy-Meat Eggplant Miso and Grilled Fish Set Meal." To showcase these updates, Yayoi-ken surveyed store managers across Japan on the recommended highlights.
Survey Overview:
- Target: Yayoi-ken store managers nationwide
- Content: Choosing top recommendations for the soy-meat dishes
- Period: May 19 to May 21, 2026
Product Overview:
With the theme "Even more delicious!", the renewal includes:
1. Enhanced Richness and Juiciness: The sauce composition was revised for a deeper, more robust flavor.
2. Optimized Shape: The soy meat is now thinly sliced while keeping the total volume the same, increasing the piece count per serving for better mouthfeel.
Menu Lineup:
- Soy-Meat Ginger Pork Set Meal: 860 JPY
- Soy-Meat Vegetable Stir-fry Set Meal: 960 JPY
- Soy-Meat Eggplant Miso and Grilled Fish Set Meal: 1,170 JPY
Launch date: May 19, 2026
Locations: 376 stores nationwide
Survey Results:
1st: Texture that doesn't feel like it's derived from soy
2nd: Enjoyable just like regular meat dishes
3rd: Provides a healthy, light feeling
FAQ
やよい軒の大豆ミートメニューがリニューアルされたのはいつですか？
2026年5月19日（火）にリニューアルされました。
今回のリニューアルのポイントは何ですか？
「もっと、おいしく！」をテーマに、つけだれの配合を見直してコクとジューシー感を高め、大豆ミートを薄切りに変更して食べ応えのある形状設計に変更しました。
やよい軒で提供されている大豆ミートメニューの種類と価格は？
「大豆ミートのしょうが焼定食（860円）」、「大豆ミートの野菜炒め定食（960円）」、「大豆ミートのなす味噌と焼魚の定食（1,170円）」の3種類です。
店長による調査で最も評価されたポイントは何ですか？
「大豆由来とは思えない食感」が1位となりました。
大豆ミートが注目されている背景は何ですか？
健康志向の高まりや食生活の多様化に加え、畜肉と比較して生産段階での温室効果ガス排出量が少ないという環境負荷低減の観点から注目されています。