Chanko Edosawa Launches 10 Seasonal 'May Specials' featuring Flying Fish and Broad Beans from May 1st
Traditional Chanko Nabe restaurant 'Chanko Edosawa' will offer 10 seasonal dishes, including fresh flying fish and horse mackerel, at its Ryogoku and Niiza locations throughout May 2026.
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## Seasonal Menu for May
'Chanko Edosawa' releases limited-time menus using seasonal ingredients every month. For May, we have prepared 10 varieties of dishes that perfectly suit the early summer season as temperatures rise.
Our lineup includes refreshing 'Tobiuo' (Flying Fish), fatty 'Aji' (Horse Mackerel), crispy 'Soramame' (Broad Beans), and 'Kamaage Shirasu Bruschetta' (Boiled Whitebait Bruschetta) which combines the crunch of a baguette with the fluffiness of whitebait. We invite you to enjoy these seasonal delicacies at our restaurants.
### Sales Period
May 1st (Friday) to May 31st (Sunday)
### Participating Locations
- Ryogoku Sohonten (Sumida-ku, Tokyo)
- Ryogoku Sohonten Bekkan (Sumida-ku, Tokyo)
- Saitama Niiza (Niiza-shi, Saitama)
### Menu Highlights
- **Flying Fish (Nigiri Sushi) 2pcs**: 420 JPY (462 JPY incl. tax)
Enjoy the refreshing taste of transparent flying fish meat, perfect for the warming weather.
- **Flying Fish Tataki (Gunkan) 2pcs**: 420 JPY (462 JPY incl. tax)
Known for their developed muscles, flying fish offer a firm and satisfying texture.
- **Horse Mackerel Tataki (Gunkan) 2pcs**: 420 JPY (462 JPY incl. tax)
Experience the seasonal horse mackerel with excellent fat content and concentrated umami.
- **Aburi Aji (Seared Horse Mackerel) Stick Sushi**: 790 JPY (869 JPY incl. tax)
Searing draws out the fat under the skin for a fragrant finish.
- **Broad Bean Tempura**: 590 JPY (649 JPY incl. tax)
Fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside.
- **Broad Beans with Cream Cheese**: 590 JPY (649 JPY incl. tax)
Mellow cream cheese with a hint of acidity wraps around the warm beans.
- **Mizu-Nasu (Water Eggplant) Sashimi**: 590 JPY (649 JPY incl. tax)
A refreshing taste with subtle sweetness and juiciness.
- **New Onion with Burnt Butter Soy Sauce**: 590 JPY (649 JPY incl. tax)
The flavor of burnt butter enhances the natural sweetness of the new onions.
- **Kamaage Shirasu Bruschetta**: 390 JPY (429 JPY incl. tax)
Fluffy salted whitebait on top of a crispy baguette.
- **Yanaka Ginger**: 590 JPY (649 JPY incl. tax)
Fresh aroma and mild sweetness with low spiciness, ideal as an appetizer.
### About Chanko Edosawa
Founded in 1974, we inherited traditional flavors from our founder, a former sumo wrestler. We specialize in the authentic 'Chicken Sop' style pot, extracting soup from high-umami mature chickens. Our soups are available in Soy Sauce, Miso, and Salt flavors.
**Our Commitments:**
1. **Chicken Sop Pot**: Chicken is considered auspicious in the sumo world as it stands on two legs. We use whole mature chickens for our secret broth.
2. **Ingredients and Broth**: Each pot contains 12 balanced ingredients. The broth is freshly made every morning from chicken bones.
3. **Modern Atmosphere**: Providing a comfortable dining space for all guests.
'Chanko Edosawa' releases limited-time menus using seasonal ingredients every month. For May, we have prepared 10 varieties of dishes that perfectly suit the early summer season as temperatures rise.
Our lineup includes refreshing 'Tobiuo' (Flying Fish), fatty 'Aji' (Horse Mackerel), crispy 'Soramame' (Broad Beans), and 'Kamaage Shirasu Bruschetta' (Boiled Whitebait Bruschetta) which combines the crunch of a baguette with the fluffiness of whitebait. We invite you to enjoy these seasonal delicacies at our restaurants.
### Sales Period
May 1st (Friday) to May 31st (Sunday)
### Participating Locations
- Ryogoku Sohonten (Sumida-ku, Tokyo)
- Ryogoku Sohonten Bekkan (Sumida-ku, Tokyo)
- Saitama Niiza (Niiza-shi, Saitama)
### Menu Highlights
- **Flying Fish (Nigiri Sushi) 2pcs**: 420 JPY (462 JPY incl. tax)
Enjoy the refreshing taste of transparent flying fish meat, perfect for the warming weather.
- **Flying Fish Tataki (Gunkan) 2pcs**: 420 JPY (462 JPY incl. tax)
Known for their developed muscles, flying fish offer a firm and satisfying texture.
- **Horse Mackerel Tataki (Gunkan) 2pcs**: 420 JPY (462 JPY incl. tax)
Experience the seasonal horse mackerel with excellent fat content and concentrated umami.
- **Aburi Aji (Seared Horse Mackerel) Stick Sushi**: 790 JPY (869 JPY incl. tax)
Searing draws out the fat under the skin for a fragrant finish.
- **Broad Bean Tempura**: 590 JPY (649 JPY incl. tax)
Fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside.
- **Broad Beans with Cream Cheese**: 590 JPY (649 JPY incl. tax)
Mellow cream cheese with a hint of acidity wraps around the warm beans.
- **Mizu-Nasu (Water Eggplant) Sashimi**: 590 JPY (649 JPY incl. tax)
A refreshing taste with subtle sweetness and juiciness.
- **New Onion with Burnt Butter Soy Sauce**: 590 JPY (649 JPY incl. tax)
The flavor of burnt butter enhances the natural sweetness of the new onions.
- **Kamaage Shirasu Bruschetta**: 390 JPY (429 JPY incl. tax)
Fluffy salted whitebait on top of a crispy baguette.
- **Yanaka Ginger**: 590 JPY (649 JPY incl. tax)
Fresh aroma and mild sweetness with low spiciness, ideal as an appetizer.
### About Chanko Edosawa
Founded in 1974, we inherited traditional flavors from our founder, a former sumo wrestler. We specialize in the authentic 'Chicken Sop' style pot, extracting soup from high-umami mature chickens. Our soups are available in Soy Sauce, Miso, and Salt flavors.
**Our Commitments:**
1. **Chicken Sop Pot**: Chicken is considered auspicious in the sumo world as it stands on two legs. We use whole mature chickens for our secret broth.
2. **Ingredients and Broth**: Each pot contains 12 balanced ingredients. The broth is freshly made every morning from chicken bones.
3. **Modern Atmosphere**: Providing a comfortable dining space for all guests.