Matsuya to Launch Set Meal of Grilled Thick Pork with Chimichurri Sauce on May 19

Matsuya announced in an official notice dated May 14 that it will launch a new menu item, the Set Meal of Grilled Thick Pork with Chimichurri Sauce, at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. The dish pairs a Matsuya-style take on chimichurri sauce — described as an “all-purpose sauce originating in Argentina” — with 180g of thick-cut pork loin.

Lineup and Pricing

The menu names and prices listed in the official announcement are as follows. In addition to the one new item, the lineup includes three items carrying the “Thick” prefix.

Menu Item	Price (Tax Included)	Shareholder Benefit Voucher
Set Meal of Grilled Thick Pork with Chimichurri Sauce (New)	1,280 yen	Accepted
Double Grilled Thick Pork with Chimichurri Sauce Set Meal (New)	2,130 yen	Not Accepted
Set Meal of Thick Pork Steak	1,180 yen	Accepted
Double Thick Pork Steak Set Meal (New)	2,030 yen	Not Accepted
Set Meal of Grilled Thick Pork Loin	980 yen	Accepted
Double Grilled Thick Pork Loin Set Meal (New)	1,730 yen	Not Accepted

The item is available at Matsuya locations nationwide, excluding some stores. Takeout is available (for takeout orders, miso soup is charged separately).

Relationship with the Two Current Items Launched in April

The “Set Meal of Thick Pork Steak” (1,180 yen) and “Set Meal of Grilled Thick Pork Loin” (980 yen) featured in the promotional image and listed in the official announcement’s lineup represent name and price changes from the two current items launched in April, the “Set Meal of Pork Steak” (980 yen) and “Set Meal of Grilled Pork Loin” (880 yen), as shown below.

Current (Until May 2026)	From May 19 Onward (Per Official Announcement)	Price Difference
Set Meal of Pork Steak, 980 yen	Set Meal of Thick Pork Steak, 1,180 yen	+200 yen
Set Meal of Grilled Pork Loin, 880 yen	Set Meal of Grilled Thick Pork Loin, 980 yen	+100 yen
No Double set meal option previously existed	New Double set meals introduced for the Chimichurri, Pork Steak, and Grilled Pork Loin lines respectively	—

The product names now carry the “Thick” prefix, prices have risen by 100 to 200 yen each, and a “Double Set Meal” option has been newly added for each item. The official announcement describes this as “thick-cut pork with a boosted volume.”

Timeline with the Recent Discontinuation Notices

The current “Set Meal of Pork Steak,” “Set Meal of Grilled Pork Loin,” and “Salt-based Green Onion Bowl” only just had the menu note “*To Be Discontinued Successively” added on the Matsuya official website between May 12 and 13. This announcement of the May 19 launch comes within just a few days of the discontinuation notices for these three items.

Product	Launch Date	Discontinuation Notice (Date/Time Added)
Salt-based Green Onion Bowl	April 21, 2026	May 12, 2026, 9:38 AM
Set Meal of Grilled Pork Loin (880 yen)	April 21, 2026	May 13, 2026, 4:17 PM
Set Meal of Pork Steak (980 yen)	April 28, 2026	May 13, 2026, 4:52 PM
Set Meal of Grilled Thick Pork with Chimichurri Sauce and 3 other items	May 19, 2026 (planned)	—

In apparent response to the discontinuation notices for the two thick pork menu items launched in April (Set Meal of Grilled Pork Loin and Set Meal of Pork Steak) and for the Salt-based Green Onion Bowl, the structure suggests a switch beginning May 19 to three items carrying the “Thick” prefix: Chimichurri Thick-Cut Pork, Thick Pork Steak, and Thick Pork Loin.

What Is Chimichurri Sauce?

According to the official announcement, chimichurri sauce is “an all-purpose sauce originating in Argentina” that is “widely loved throughout South America and used on grilled meat, fried seafood, salads, and more,” with a vivid green color built on a base of basil, onion, and chili pepper. Matsuya has given it a “Matsuya-style twist” this time, presenting the dish as one where “the refreshing aroma and acidity of basil stimulate the appetite.”

The promotional image carries the catchphrase “Basil, onion, chili pepper. A perfect balance with thick-cut pork.,” emphasizing the 180g thick-cut loin.

App 100-Yen-Off Coupon Distribution

The promotional image also carries the notice “Matsuya Foods Official App: 100-Yen-Off Coupon Now Available!” While the official announcement text does not specify a coupon validity period, it is being distributed as a promotion tied to the new menu launch.