Gyudon chains turning into ramen:Why major food companies are buying Up Ramen brands
Japan’s ramen industry is undergoing a major transformation as large beef bowl chains and other restaurant giants rapidly expand into the ramen business through acquisitions and new store openings. While ramen prices have surpassed the “1,000-yen barrier,” beef bowls continue to face resistance above 500 yen, pushing companies to seek more profitable alternatives. With rising rice prices, stable noodle costs, and growing overseas demand, ramen has become the next strategic battleground for Japan’s food service industry.
Originally aired on news every. on January 15, 2026.
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2 Comments
I love all of it: gyudon, ramen, gyoza… Matsuya and Yoshinoya were my go-to "fast food" lunch places while I was studying in Kyoto. But the best ramen was served at small, independent restaurants.
Matsuya also runs Matsunoya, a tonkatsu restaurant chain. It's pretty good for fast, cheap, mediocre tonkatsu. The shop near me is always bustling