Matsuya to Release "Set Meal of Pork Steak" on April 28 — Popular Series That Placed 3rd in Revival Menu General Election Arrives at 980 Yen
Matsuya announced on April 23 that it will release the “Set Meal of Pork Steak” starting at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 28. The popular series, which once placed 3rd in the Matsuya Revival Menu General Election, makes its return.
Matsuya describes it as “a hearty, stamina-boosting set meal that satisfies your craving to dig into thick-cut meat with a punch of garlic,” and “a special rich sauce where the fragrance of garlic hits hard against the savory aroma of thick-cut pork and the sweetness of its fat.”
Product Lineup
| Menu Item | Price (tax included) | Shareholder Benefit Voucher |
|---|---|---|
| Set Meal of Pork Steak | 980 yen | Accepted |
| Double Pork Steak Set Meal | 1,470 yen | Not Accepted |
Available for takeout (miso soup sold separately). Available at Matsuya locations nationwide, excluding some stores.
History of Pork Steak Revivals
Pork Steak is a Matsuya staple that has made a comeback many times over the years.
| Time | Menu Item |
|---|---|
| September 2020 | Miso-Marinated Pork Steak Beef Bowl |
| April 2021 | Set Meal of Thick Pork Steak (Two Sauces) |
| May 2021 | Set Meal of Thick Pork Steak Part 2 (Pork Steak Sauce) |
| May 2023 | Set Meal of Pork Steak (Heisei Retro Revival) |
| June 2024 | Set Meal of Extra-Thick 200g Pork Steak (New Release) |
| June 2024 | Set Meal of Extra-Thick 200g Pork Steak (Ingredient Change) |
| June 2025 | Set Meal of Domestic Snow Country-Raised Thick Pork Steak |
| June 2025 | Set Meal of Domestic Snow Country-Raised Thick Pork Steak with Chaliapin Sauce |
| August 2025 | Numbing-Spicy Mala Pork Steak Set Meal |
| April 2026 | Set Meal of Pork Steak (This Release) |
A Wave of New Menu Items in April
April has seen a steady stream of limited-time menu releases. April 28, the release date for the Set Meal of Pork Steak, also coincides with the renewal openings of the Ichihara Shirogane-dori Store and the Fujiyoshida Store.
| Release Date | Menu Item |
|---|---|
| March 31 | Stir-fried Chicken with Butter Soy Sauce Set Meal |
| April 7 | Umatoma Cheese Beef Bowl / Lunch Set with Choice of 60 Dishes |
| April 14 | Chunky Stewed Chicken Curry and Rice |
| April 21 | Set Meal of Grilled Pork Loin / Salt-based Green Onion Bowl |
| April 28 | Set Meal of Pork Steak |
Release Date and Eligible Stores
- Release Date: 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 28, 2026
- Eligible Stores: Matsuya locations nationwide, excluding some stores
Editor's Note
The heavyweight that took 3rd place in the Pork Steak Revival General Election is back. April has practically turned into a weekly new-menu event, with a fresh item dropping every Tuesday.
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