How to Find One-Coin Lunches | Techniques for a Satisfying 500-Yen Meal

A "one-coin lunch" is a meal you can buy with a single 500-yen coin. Here are techniques for finding them efficiently.

■ Technique 1: Target Lunchtime in Office Districts
Restaurants in office areas often offer one-coin menus at lunchtime only. Visit between 11:30 and 13:30 to find menus that normally cost 800+ yen going for just 500 yen.

■ Technique 2: Check Daily Lunch Specials
"Daily lunch" specials let restaurants use ingredients efficiently and keep costs low. As a result, they are frequently offered for around 500 yen.

■ Technique 3: Try Takeout Bento
More and more restaurants are selling takeout bento boxes. With lower labor costs than dine-in, they can sometimes be priced under 500 yen.

■ Technique 4: Hunt for Food Trucks
Food trucks that pop up near office buildings and parks save on shop rent, so they can offer quality meals at one-coin prices.

■ Technique 5: Research Ahead on KetchUP
Search your current location on KetchUP's map to see budget lunch spots registered by other users. Use the price filter to show only spots at 500 yen or under.

■ Technique 6: Follow Lunch Info on Social Media
Search Twitter (X) for hashtags like #OneCoinLunch or #500YenLunch to find real-time information.

The key is building a habit of actively searching. Instead of going to the same restaurant every day, enjoy the thrill of discovering new one-coin lunch spots.

* Listed prices are as of 2025. Prices may vary by location and season. Please check the latest prices at each restaurant.