Matsuya Official X Reports Trying Matsunoya's 'Shkmeruli Loin Katsu Set Meal,' Calls It a 'Forbidden Combination'

At 11:57 AM on June 19, 2026, Matsuya’s official X account (@matsuya_foods) posted an “I tried it” report saying it had eaten Matsunoya’s “Shkmeruli Loin Katsu Set Meal” the previous day, June 18. The post made clear that the official product name for Matsunoya’s version of Shkmeruli is “Shkmeruli Loin Katsu Set Meal,” and officially noted that at co-located Matsuya/Matsunoya stores, customers can enjoy both Matsuya’s own “Shkmeruli” and Matsunoya’s “Shkmeruli Loin Katsu.”

The Post

Yesterday I had Matsunoya’s “Shkmeruli Loin Katsu Set Meal”! This time, Shkmeruli is even available in a katsu version at Matsunoya! At co-located Matsuya/Matsunoya stores, you can enjoy both Shkmeruli and Shkmeruli Loin Katsu (╹◡╹) Katsu and Shkmeruli — a forbidden combination….🤤

Item	Details
Post Time	11:57 AM, Friday, June 19, 2026
Channel	Matsuya Official X (@matsuya_foods)
Format	Standalone post (no quote retweet)
Attached Image	1 (photo of the meal)
Date Eaten	Thursday, June 18, 2026
Item Eaten	Matsunoya’s “Shkmeruli Loin Katsu Set Meal”

Matsunoya’s Official Product Name Is “Shkmeruli Loin Katsu Set Meal”

Regarding Matsunoya’s Shkmeruli-derived menu item — mentioned the previous day, June 18, at 11:39 AM in a quote retweet of Tochinoshin-zeki as “Matsunoya’s ‘Shkmeruli Katsu Set Meal’ is also recommended” — this post made clear that its official product name is “Shkmeruli Loin Katsu Set Meal.” The previous day’s mention of “Shkmeruli Katsu Set Meal” was an abbreviation; the official name is “Shkmeruli Loin Katsu Set Meal.” The product name indicates that loin katsu is the centerpiece of the dish.

Composition of the Photo

The attached photo centers on the main dish: loin katsu, potatoes (a purple-hued piece), shredded cheese (white and yellow), and parsley sitting atop Shkmeruli sauce simmering in an iron pot. The full set meal layout also includes a rice bowl bearing the “MATSUYA” logo at the back left, shredded cabbage at top center, and miso soup at top right. Condiments are lined up in the background, capturing the scene of the meal being eaten in-store. A Macky decoration and a speech bubble reading “Leave it to me!” are also added at the bottom left.

Enjoying Both Matsuya’s Shkmeruli and Matsunoya’s Version at Co-located Stores

The official Matsuya post states plainly, “At co-located Matsuya/Matsunoya stores, you can enjoy both Shkmeruli and Shkmeruli Loin Katsu,” officially confirming that customers can order both together at co-located Matsuya/Matsunoya stores. This means the four Shkmeruli items on the Matsuya side (Shkmeruli Hot Pot Set Meal, Shkmeruli Hot Pot Rice Set, Shkmeruli Set Meal, and Shkmeruli Rice Set) and Matsunoya’s “Shkmeruli Loin Katsu Set Meal” can both be ordered within the same store.

The “Forbidden Combination” Tagline

The post closes with the phrase “Katsu and Shkmeruli — a forbidden combination….🤤,” presenting Matsunoya’s version as a strongly pushed menu item on par with Matsuya’s original. The emoji “🤤” reinforces the appetite appeal, making this a highly engagement-oriented post.

Timed Near the End of the Shkmeruli Revival Campaign

This post lands just before the deadline referenced in the June 17 official X hands-on report, which noted a “sales period of just over a week.” With a launch date of June 16, adding roughly a week plus a bit puts the expected end date around June 23–25, suggesting the post is meant to encourage customers to enjoy the combination at co-located Matsuya/Matsunoya stores within the remaining few days.