Morning Set Meals Are an Incredible Deal! 7 Chains Worth Waking Up For

Mornings are actually the golden hour for chain restaurant dining — the most affordable time of day. Here are breakfast set meals that save you money just by waking up early.

■ Sukiya — Tamakake Breakfast from 290 yen
One of the cheapest breakfasts in the industry. Rice, miso soup, egg, nori, and a seasonal side for just 290 yen. Served from 4 AM to 11 AM. (Source: Sukiya official website)

■ Matsuya — Egg-on-Rice with Two Choices 350 yen
You get to pick a side dish (mini beef plate, natto, cold tofu, or grated yam). Served from 5 AM to 11 AM. (Source: Yahoo News, 2025)

■ Nakau — Various Morning Menus
Comes with carefully prepared dashi miso soup. The oyakodon (regular) is available from morning at 450 yen. (Source: Nakau official website)

■ Yoshinoya — Breakfast Sets from 468 yen
Options include whitebait with grated radish and grilled fish sets. You can choose your rice portion. Regular beef bowl is 498 yen. (Source: Ryutsu News, April 2025)

■ McDonald's — Morning Mac
A hamburger for 190 yen. Coffee S is 140 yen, so you get a complete breakfast for 330 yen. (Source: McDonald's official, February 2026 price revision)

■ Komeda Coffee — Morning Service (drink price only)
From opening until 11 AM, ordering a drink gets you free toast and a boiled egg. Coffee is 460-700 yen (varies by location). (Source: Komeda Coffee official website)

Start your day with proper nutrition without spending a fortune on breakfast.

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