Yumean Launches 'Early Summer Fair' Featuring Whole Conger Eel and Refreshing & Spicy Summer Dishes

Yumean 'Early Summer Fair' Overview Japanese restaurant chain Yumean, operated by Skylark Restaurants Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Musashino, Tokyo; President: Takashi Nakajima), is launching its limited-time 'Early Summer Fair' starting May 21st, 2026.

This fair brings back the highly popular 'Live-Killed Whole Conger Eel' dishes from last year, introduces its signature 'Pure Ice Shaved Ice' earlier than usual to accommodate rising temperatures, and features a variety of lemon-infused and numbing spicy Szechuan-style menu items designed to stimulate appetite during the summer heat. The campaign will run across all Yumean stores nationwide.

### Featured 'Whole Conger Eel' Dishes - **Live-Killed Whole Conger Eel Tempura Bowl (with Miso Soup & Pickles)**: 1,399 yen (1,539 yen including tax). Served with a special sauce and a soft-boiled egg. - **Two-Color Conger Eel Tempura Soba/Udon Set**: 1,399 yen (1,539 yen including tax). Includes two dipping sauces: soba sauce and walnut sauce. - **Mekabu Conger Eel Tempura Soba Set**: 1,399 yen (1,539 yen including tax). Features homemade seasonal noodles made with Sanriku mekabu seaweed. - **Customizable Small Bowl Summer Feast**: 1,499 yen (1,649 yen including tax). Diners can choose from conger eel, salmon roe, or the newly added roast beef for a small rice bowl.

### Yumean's Signature 'Pure Ice Shaved Ice' Made from high-purity, slowly frozen ice for a fluffy texture, these desserts hide Yumean's signature Hokkaido milk soft-serve (60% raw milk) inside. - **Awayuki Shaved Ice (Strawberry & Strawberry Milk)**: 649 yen (714 yen including tax). - **Awayuki Shaved Ice (Uji Matcha with Red Beans)**: 649 yen (714 yen including tax). Uses Uji matcha syrup from the traditional teahouse 'Gyokurinen'. - **White Awayuki Shaved Ice**: 599 yen (659 yen including tax). A simple, elegant combination of condensed milk and whipped cream. (Note: Setouchi Summer Orange Shaved Ice is scheduled to replace this from July 9th.)

### Refreshing and Spicy Summer Selection - **Lemon Beef Yaki-Shabu Set**: 1,399 yen (1,539 yen including tax). Featuring a special garlic-lemon-soy sauce. - **Numbing Spicy Soy Milk Sesame Udon**: 999 yen (1,099 yen including tax). An authentic cold udon dish with Szechuan peppercorns and chili oil. - **Lean Roast Beef Bowl**: 999 yen (1,099 yen including tax). Topped with homemade gravy and fresh mountain wasabi. - **'Nebatoro' Sticky Mekabu Soba**: 1,099 yen (1,209 yen including tax). Packed with nutritious, slimy ingredients, perfect for hot days.

Through these seasonal offerings, Yumean continues to deliver delightful dining experiences to its customers.